23 May 2025
While Vignola's cherry production is stable, the European market faces severe shortages. The IGP Consortium halts discounts as availability drops and prices surge. Quality, consistency, and brand reputation remain the pillars of this renowned Italian fruit-growing area.
22 May 2025
In Puglia (italy), cherry production has collapsed by up to 100% in some areas due to frost. Coldiretti calls for a state of calamity and denounces record prices in Milan. Alarm for foreign imports, need for PGI protection and relaunch of the local cherry production chain.
19 May 2025
The Verona Hills Cherry launches the 2025 season with a high-quality production. Coldiretti confirms size standards, pushes for Igp recognition, and calls for fair import rules. Local cherry farming still faces important structural and climate-related challenges.
16 May 2025
Cherry farming offers strong growth potential for the fruit sector in Piedmont. Explore early, mid, and late-season cultivars, with data on productivity, agronomic traits, and economic benefits for local farms and supply chains in the region.
05 May 2025
The 2025 Apulian cherry season kicks off in May with reduced yields but excellent fruit quality. Tricarico’s Cherries focuses on varietal innovation and short supply chains to meet climate change challenges and strengthen a key sector for Italian agriculture.
02 May 2025
Agrivoltaics 4.0 is transforming Italian farming: up to 50% water savings, protection from heat, rain, and frost, plus extra income from solar energy. Giampaolo Dal Pane shares insights on orchard innovation in Emilia-Romagna at the Agrivoltaico Tour event.
02 May 2025
In Puglia, a rare late frost has severely damaged the June cherry harvest, hitting the renowned Ferrovia variety. Despite a strong season start, the region now faces halved yields, rising prices, and fresh opportunities for both Italian and international competitors.
23 Apr 2025
Cherry farming in Emilia-Romagna faces major challenges: labor costs, installation expenses, phytosanitary threats, and market pressure. Discover how to improve local cherry production while ensuring high quality in a global competitive scenario.
14 Apr 2025
Explore the unique cherry biodiversity of Sardinia, Italy. This study reveals 27 traditional varieties with rich genetic traits, high-quality fruits, and strong adaptability—key to sustainable farming and preserving cultural heritage in a changing climate.
03 Apr 2025
Find out how spectrophotometry enables early detection of Drosophila suzukii in fruit, reducing damage and economic losses. A study in Italy and the UK proposes an innovative method for sweet cherries, with advanced algorithms for rapid and non-destructive analysis.
