News about Poland

How 1-MCP extends sweet cherry shelf life: tests on Kordia and Regina in Poland

Post-harvest​

18 Sep 2025

A recent study in Poland confirms the effectiveness of 1-MCP in extending sweet cherry shelf life. The treatment reduces weight loss and preserves visual and nutritional quality. Promising results for Kordia and Regina varieties after 21 days in cold storage.

New methods in Poland to speed up sour cherry seed germination

Breeding

09 Sep 2025

A study in Skierniewice, Poland, tested innovative methods to enhance sour cherry seed germination. Seed coat removal combined with cold stratification produced stronger seedlings faster, cutting time and costs while boosting breeding efficiency and genetic progress.

Poland Hit by Frost: Cherry Production Down 30% in 2025/26

Markets

09 Jul 2025

Poland’s cherry output is forecast at just 115,000 tons in 2025/26, marking a 30% drop due to severe spring frosts. Early varieties were worst hit, with some orchards losing up to 90%. Imports rise sharply while domestic inventories vanish, tightening the EU market.

Exposure to low doses of insecticides in Drosophila suzukii: are there sublethal and chronic effects?

Crop protection

26 Nov 2024

A recent study from Poland analyzed the effects of sublethal doses of acetamiprid and nicotine on Drosophila suzukii, evaluating alterations in wing symmetry among exposed insects. The parameter used for evaluation was the "fluctuating asymmetry".

Cherry consumption on the rise in EU while production is decreasing steadily

Production

07 Nov 2024

Area planted to cherry trees in the EU continues to decline slowly as old orchards are not renewed. In 2024, the production declines in Poland and Italy will push the overall EU output forecast down. EU consumption of cherries in MY 2024/25 is expected to increase.

Using Machine Learning to differentiate sweet cherry cultivars by endocarp characteristics

Breeding

09 Jul 2024

The study focused on the cultivars Kordia, Lapins and Büttner's Red. The nuts were scanned and analysed. By examining textures and geometric characteristics, the study developed discriminative models capable of identifying cultivars with high accuracy.

New dehydration techniques of sour cherries for high-quality product

Quality

14 Feb 2024

Products underwent quality assessment through the utilisation of non-destructive image analysis, colour measurements, and sensory analysis, which incorporated both non-destructive and destructive evaluation of attributes.

Forecasts and data for the 2023/2024 EU season from the USDA's stone fruit report

Consumption Markets

21 Dec 2023

The outlook for the 2023/24 season is worrying, with an expected 21% decrease in total cherry production due to adverse weather conditions, such as frost and heavy rains, which have affected flowering and fruit set in several countries, particularly Poland and Italy.

Elzbieta Rozpara: Polish sour cherry production and future research trends

Production

31 Oct 2023

Poland is one of the leading fruit producers, with a per capita production of 146 kg of fruit. Among the cultivated species, the production of sour cherries stands out, reaching 183 thousand tonnes in 2022, making it one of the largest producers in the world.

Nitrogen fertilisation: studies show that the important thing is not to overdo it!

Crop protection Tech management

05 Sep 2023

In conclusion, the results indicate that 60 kg of nitrogen per hectare is the best dose to provide adequate nutrition for sour cherry trees. Nitrogen supply increased its presence in leaves, while it decreased phosphorus and potassium concentrations.