News about China

The reduction in transit times to China will boost exports of Peruvian cherries

Markets

07 Sep 2026

Chancay Port cuts transit to China to 21-23 days, creating new prospects for Peruvian cherries. Peru is focusing on low-chill varieties, Andean growing areas and postharvest technologies to build a competitive position in the expanding global fresh cherry market.

Cherry and saline soils: rootstock selection is a strategic choice

Rootstocks

27 Aug 2026

A study in Xinjiang, China, compares five sweet cherry rootstocks under salt stress. Mahaleb CDR-1 and Daqingye show the strongest tolerance, maintaining better photosynthesis, osmotic adjustment and antioxidant defense even at high NaCl concentrations in lab trials.

Management techniques affect the quality of the cherries

Tech management

06 Aug 2026

A Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences study examines how harvest timing, growing area, greenhouse orientation and plastic films affect sugars, vitamin C, firmness, nutritional value and market quality in sweet cherries grown in northeastern China under cover.

The cherry supply chain: a sector in constant evolution

Tech management

04 Aug 2026

Chile’s cherry industry faces growing production, climate and commercial challenges. Fruit quality, size, agronomic strategies and stronger coordination between growers and exporters will be essential to compete in China and protect the sector’s long-term profitability.

Chilean cherries in China: consumers are now buying for quality, not just size

Markets

24 Jul 2026

In China, consumers judge Chilean cherries beyond origin and size: sweetness, firmness, freshness and consistent quality now shape purchasing decisions. Reviews on RedNote reveal a more informed market, focused on the real value delivered by every box with each purchase.

Walter Masman: how to improve in order to maintain leadership in Chilean cherry production

Events

02 Jul 2026

Chile’s cherry industry faces a decisive phase: softer exports, heavy dependence on China, more digital consumers and rising technical pressures demand sharper strategies to protect profitability, fruit quality and global leadership in fresh produce markets worldwide.

The “invisible hand” shakes up the Chilean cherry market

Markets

30 Jun 2026

The 2025-2026 Chilean cherry season marks a turning point for the industry: the market is penalizing low-quality fruit, small sizes and less competitive growers, while rewarding efficiency, stronger varieties and high standards in exports to China.

Operation Cherry 30%: the plan to reduce dependence on China

Markets

04 Jun 2026

Chile’s cherry sector must reduce its dependence on China and shift 30% of exports toward new markets. Agronomy, varieties, quality, packaging and commercial strategy are becoming decisive to protect value, competitiveness and the long-term future of the industry.

Behind every cherry lies a system: Agrintesa and the Alegra Group highlight the power of cooperation

Markets

28 May 2026

The 2024/25 Chilean cherry season aims to manage record volumes across China and Asia. Arrival quality, logistics, packaging and growth in India, Vietnam and Thailand will be crucial to turn abundance into value and support prices across Asian markets in 2025 for exporters.

After 20 years of growth, the global cherry market is entering a transitional phase

Markets

26 May 2026

The global fresh cherry market is entering a transition after 20 years of growth. Chile and China remain central, while the United States, Brazil, Southeast Asia and Europe face new challenges in quality, logistics, climate risk and profitability for growers and exporters.