28 Nov 2024
On November 6, Hema signed a strategic cooperation agreement with GarcesFruit, the leading supplier of Chilean cherries. At the same time, Hema’s first overseas direct procurement base in Chile has been officially completed.
27 Nov 2024
A recent study, involving collaboration between researchers from China and France, conducted an extensive analysis of genomic research findings on cherries. Among the traits examined, fruit size and weight are critical determinants of commercial quality.
21 Nov 2024
A Chinese study analyzed the effects of five different rootstocks on Summit sweet cherry cultivar during the fruit veraison phase with or without nitrogen-free nutrient fertilizers. The five rootstocks tested were: Mahaleb, Gisela 5, and three hybrid selections H11, H17, and H22.
19 Nov 2024
A recent Chinese study analyzed various cherry samples collected over two different growing seasons. From these samples, 43 isolates of Colletotrichum were obtained and characterized, representing the species associated with anthracnose in the main cultivation regions.
14 Nov 2024
Sage essential oil is known to repel a variety of agricultural pests but the effect on D. suzukii remains uncertain. In this chinese study researchers implemented behavioural essays to investigate the repellent properties of sage oil on larvae and adults of D. suzukii.
12 Nov 2024
An important consideration for Chilean cherries, however, is the economic state of their main buyer: China. Chinese trade expert Gonzalo Matamala, general manager of Giddings Cerasus Asia, with over 16 years of experience in the region, provided an overview of this vital market.
11 Nov 2024
Pathogenicity tests showed that all isolated species could cause fruit infections, though with varying levels of aggressiveness. Among them, Diaporthe eres displayed the highest virulence followed by Fusarium incarnatum and Botryosphaeria dothidea.
23 Oct 2024
The global cherry exports have shown a trend of sustained growth in recent years, rising from $3.089 billion in 2019 to a peak of $4.514 billion in 2022, mainly due to the strong demand from Asian markets like China. In 2023, however, these exports saw a 13.5% decline.
22 Oct 2024
The Chilean cherry industry has been aware of the importance of market diversification but has struggled to expand beyond the lucrative Chinese market due to the high prices paid in that country. However, India is emerging as a promising alternative destination.
16 Oct 2024
Riverking stated to Asiafruit that 80 boxes of Río King cherries landed at Shanghai Pudong Airport on October 12 and were transferred to the Shanghai Huizhan market on October 14. The delivery included a range of extra-large and jumbo cherries of the Cheery Crunch variety.
