24 Dec 2025
Jessica Rodríguez analyses the problems of rot in Chilean cherries exported to China in 2024/25, highlighting causes, impacts and solutions adopted. The report highlights critical issues in post-harvest management, sanitisation and product storage.
24 Dec 2025
CMD-YOLO is a new lightweight and fast algorithm that detects cherry ripeness in real time. Developed in Yunnan, it overcomes the limitations of traditional methods, improving accuracy and speed for more effective and smarter precision farming.
23 Dec 2025
In Chifeng, Inner Mongolia (China), sweet cherry production in solar greenhouses is expanding rapidly. This article explores soil nutrient conditions and recommends targeted actions to correct deficiencies and support high-quality, sustainable cherry farming in the region.
22 Dec 2025
Chilean cherries are preparing for Chinese New Year 2026 by focusing on quality and planning. After delays and losses last season, the industry is making a comeback with large, sweet, firm cherries with vibrant color, aiming to regain trust in the Asian market.
12 Dec 2025
In the last decade, Chile turned cherries into a premium export worth over US$ 1.8 billion, driven by ideal climate, advanced technical management and booming Chinese demand. Andean areas of Peru show potential, but would require infrastructure and adapted strategies.
11 Dec 2025
Aragonese cherries are set to enter the Chinese market thanks to Orchard Fruit, a family business led by Menchu Guerrero. Since 2017, the company has followed a scientific and export-driven strategy, inspired by Chile’s model, to bring premium fruit to global markets.
09 Dec 2025
A scientific study in Sichuan (China) analyzed two cherry varieties with contrasting colors to understand the genetic regulation of anthocyanin production. The PavMYB.C2 gene and cyanidin-3-glucoside play a central role in developing darker hues. Applications for agriculture and
05 Dec 2025
South Africa’s cherry exports are growing fast: in 2024 over 800 hectares were in production. 60% go to the UK, followed by the EU and Middle East. China is the next frontier for 2026, with cold treatment protocols under evaluation to meet phytosanitary rules.
05 Dec 2025
Bloom Fresh cherries are transforming the global fruit market with new early and blush varieties. Grown in Chile, Spain, South Africa and France, premium selections like Cheery Glow and Cheery Treat meet rising demand from Asia, China and the United States.
03 Dec 2025
Fruits of Chile’s Cherry Committee presents a renewed global strategy for 2025, targeting China, USA, India and Korea. Key actions include retail partnerships, consumer education, winter sports marketing, and health-focused campaigns to boost cherry demand and trust.
