News about Cold storage

The impact of humidification on cherries stored in cold rooms

Post-harvest​

08 Jan 2025

Cherries are highly sensitive to dehydration and without post-harvest management will encounter issues upon reaching its destination. A study analyzed the dehydration dynamics of cherries based on their location inside the cold storage room under conventional handling conditions.

From field to shelf: how best to store sour cherries?

Post-harvest​

29 Nov 2024

The study carried out in collaboration between research institutions from Italy, Hungary and the Czech Republic wanted to evaluate the shelf-life of sour cherries that were freshly picked and cold stored under standard and MAP atmospheric conditions.

New techniques for freezing cherries and varietal suitability

Post-harvest​

27 Aug 2024

The study examined eight cherry varieties grown in the northern foothills of Dagestan (Russia). The researchers used two freezing methods: immersion in a liquid solution with cherries immersed at –24°C, and frozen in bulk in air.

Hot water treatments (HWT) as an alternative for sweet cherry storage and quality

Post-harvest​

28 Jun 2024

The study conducted by C. Aubert and colleagues from the Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Légumes (France) investigates the impact of hot water treatments (HWT) on the quality and preservation of sweet cherries, focusing on two cultivars: Balrine and Regina.