News about Quality

Mundoagro Capacita: new lectures on post-harvest and quality of the sweet cherry tree

Quality

13 Feb 2025

"All the post-harvest management will be reflected in the next harvest. Therefore, we must emphasize irrigation, nutrition, and summer pruning, among other things. We conduct all these checklists to achieve extraordinary quality fruit, which is what the markets demand from us.”

Excellent prospects from INIA's Chilean cherry breeding program

Breeding

10 Feb 2025

"In the last 13 years we have produced an average of 4700 hybrids per year. We collect 80000 seeds, out of which 60000 come from ‘controlled’ open pollinations. The largest families have 250-300 hybrids" says Dr. José Manuel Donoso of INIA Rayantué.

From flavor to well-being: the health effects of sweet cherries

Quality

10 Feb 2025

Research has shown that all varieties are classified as rich in anthocyanins and flavonoids. In addition to polyphenols, sweet cherries contain carotenoid compounds like β-carotene and vitamin C, which enhance their antioxidant capabilities.

The use of modified atmosphere for sweet cherry preservation

Post-harvest​

06 Feb 2025

A recent study from Romania evaluated the effectiveness of using Xtend modified atmosphere packaging in maintaining the quality of "Kordia" and "Regina" cherry varieties. The cherries were stored at -0.5°C for 42 days.

Edible coatings for better storage of cherries: pullulan

Post-harvest​

05 Feb 2025

A research conducted at the University of Kashmir (India) examined the impact of pullulan and pullulan-chitosan edible coatings on the post-harvest quality of sweet cherries during a 20-day storage period.

API and transparency: Hapag-Lloyd introduces new technology for transporting cherries

Post-harvest​

21 Jan 2025

The introduction of Hapag-Lloyd Live in the 2024 season was a demonstration of global teamwork. Engineers and logisticians in Chile and Germany worked hand in hand with the Digital Container Shipping Association to bring this state-of-the-art system to life.

Pruning time can affect fruit size

Tech management

14 Jan 2025

From 2018 to 2020, researchers from Moldova State University of Agriculture conducted a study aimed at assessing the impact of pruning on both the resting and developmental stages of cherry trees of the ‘Regina’ variety, grafted onto the MaxMa 14 rootstock.

Controlling CO₂ concentration improves post-harvest product preservation

Post-harvest​

09 Jan 2025

Paclife has developed an innovative packaging technology using zeolites, a microporous mineral with remarkable capacity to regulate oxidation by adsorbing gases and moisture. This approach contributes to create a controlled atmosphere.

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.

The importance of pH control in the disinfection of cherries with ozonated water

Post-harvest​

03 Jan 2025

The ORP measures the oxidising capacity of water. A higher value indicates a greater capacity to destroy microorganisms. By lowering the pH, dissolved ozone becomes more effective as an oxidising agent. This increases the ORP and improves the effectiveness of the disinfectant.