News about China

Chilean Cherries: Export Boom and Future Challenges, but China Is No Longer Enough

Events

25 Apr 2025

The Chilean cherry industry achieved record exports in 2025, but faces falling prices and market challenges. China remains key, but there is a need to diversify, improve quality and rebuild consumer and trade confidence.

Karyotypic diversity of the Chinese cherry: new perspectives for variety selection

Breeding

25 Apr 2025

A study on Chinese cherry in Guizhou uncovers broad karyotypic variation in 28 local accessions. These results offer key insights for breeding programs and highlight the genetic value of Prunus pseudocerasus in Chinese agriculture.

Spain and China open exports: historic cherry protocol gives Spain access to China

Markets

18 Apr 2025

Spain and China have signed a phytosanitary protocol that opens the Chinese market to Spanish cherries for the first time. A strategic agreement offering new export opportunities, with high standards in quality, traceability, and mandatory cold treatment.

China opens to Spanish cherry exports: protocol signed

Markets

17 Apr 2025

Spain and China have signed a long-awaited protocol allowing Spanish cherries into the Chinese market. The deal could boost non-EU exports. FEPEX welcomes the move, highlighting the importance of diversifying markets for the fruit sector's growth.

Preservation through magnetic supercooling: a new frontier for cherry post-harvest

Post-harvest​

17 Apr 2025

A Chinese research study tested the use of oscillating magnetic fields to supercool cherries at −4 °C without ice formation. This innovative method extends shelf life, reduces dehydration, and preserves the texture and nutritional quality of fresh fruit post-harvest.

The aromatic secrets of sweet cherries: the role of lipoxygenase in flavor and fruit development

Quality

11 Apr 2025

Researchers in China analyzed LOX genes in sweet cherries, uncovering how they impact aroma and fruit ripening. Discover how volatile compounds shape each cherry's unique fragrance and open exciting new frontiers in agriculture, plant biology, and food science innovation.

Cultural codes of the Chinese fruit market: how Chilean cherries can stand out

Consumption

09 Apr 2025

The Chinese fruit market demands more than quality—cultural insight is essential. Chilean cherries can thrive by aligning with Chinese symbolism, Guānxi, and holiday timing. Learn how to turn fruit into a premium, culturally resonant product.

Chilean cherries in China: from success story to market maturity test

Markets

04 Apr 2025

The Chilean cherry boom in China shows early signs of saturation: rising supply, slower demand and geopolitical risks. Market analysis, future strategies and the importance of differentiation to create value and mitigate long-term exposure.

Post-harvest irrigation of cherries: the essentials of water-saving to ensure the profitability of cherry orchards

Tech management

28 Mar 2025

The plummeting price of cherries in China is undermining the profitability of orchards. Excessive irrigation affects energy costs and fruit quality. Discover strategies to optimise water use and improve the sustainability of cultivation.

Qicun (China), the capital of greenhouse cherries: technology, cooperation and record harvests

Production

24 Mar 2025

The greenhouses in Qicun, China, are becoming a model for cherry cultivation thanks to advanced techniques, valuable varieties and cooperative management that improves productivity and guarantees high quality fruit, ready for the market as early as mid-April.