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Quillón is turning to digital technology to revitalise the local Corazón de Paloma cherry

Specialties

19 Mar 2026

In Quillón, the Agroclima Corazón de Paloma project brings a mobile app, weather stations and agroclimatic models to help around 60 small cherry growers manage orchards, protect a heritage variety and respond more effectively to climate change impacts.

Successful Tasmanian grown social media campaign for cherries

Consumption

19 Mar 2026

Social media campaign promoting Tasmanian cherries in Sydney and Melbourne reached over 1.49 million views and 15,600 interactions. Targeting Asian communities during Lunar New Year, the strategy leveraged influencers and high-engagement digital content strategy.

Jerte PDO cherries: new varieties expand market and supply calendar

Specialties

18 Mar 2026

Jerte Valley PDO expands its cherry season with new certified varieties. Between favorable winter chill, growing European demand and insurance challenges, the sector focuses on quality, brand recognition and access to new international markets global competitive.

Cherries: research in New Zealand and Australia tackles unstable weather impacts

Tech management

17 Mar 2026

Research in New Zealand and Australia examines how rain, protective covers, humidity and calcium affect cherry firmness and fruit quality. The project aims to help growers manage increasingly unpredictable weather and safeguard high-value export markets worldwide today.

Cherry 2026 in Adelaide: the conference shaping the future of Australian cherries

Events

17 Mar 2026

Cherry 2026 brings growers, researchers and industry leaders to Adelaide for three days of conferences, networking and orchard visits. The event explores innovation, production, markets and new strategies shaping the future of the Australian cherry industry.

Chilean cherries in Guangzhou: strong demand between retail sales and gifting culture

Consumption

13 Mar 2026

Chilean cherries remain a key winter fruit in Guangzhou supermarkets. Demand is supported by household purchases, gifting traditions and retail promotions. Despite a more cautious Chinese market and a complex season, consumer trust continues to support sales.

Bacterial canker of cherry in Chile: new INIA research on Pss adaptation

Crop protection

06 Mar 2026

In Chile, the world leader in cherry exports, an INIA study analyzes the evolution of Pseudomonas syringae pv. syringae in commercial orchards. The research highlights local adaptation and copper resistance as key factors for integrated management and sustainable production.

Toschi Vignola leads Southern Italy with 51% Amarena share

Processed

02 Mar 2026

Toschi Vignola reaches a 51% volume share of amarena cherries in Puglia, Campania and Sicily between October 2024 and September 2025. Sales rise 26% in Campania and share grows 33% in Sicily, according to Circana data across hypermarkets, supermarkets and self-service stores.

From Patagonia to the world: the challenge of 800,000 kg of Argentine cherries

Production

23 Feb 2026

In Patagonia, Frutos del Valle Patagónico produces up to 1 million kg of cherries per year, with 800,000 kg exported to China, the US and the Middle East. Quality, technology and expansion plans drive steady growth in a highly competitive global market dominated by Chile.

South African cherries: acreage quadruples, production set to double in five years

Production

23 Feb 2026

South Africa’s cherry industry has quadrupled acreage from 2012 to 2024 and aims to double production within five years. Exports reach 37%, with a focus on 28 mm+ calibers and new markets such as China, amid growing climate and logistics challenges in global trade.