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Jerte Cherries (Spain): blossom begins, first harvest in 40 days

Production

08 Apr 2025

In Spain’s Jerte Valley, over two million cherry trees are now in bloom: the first cherries will be harvested in 35 to 40 days. The D.O.P. adds new certified varieties like Van, Lapins, and Burlat, extending the season until August and focusing on high-quality production.

The Montmorency cherry is the superfood of 2025

Consumption

07 Apr 2025

Fruits and by-products of the world's main cultivated sour cherry variety lead the 2025 food trends: versatile, rich in nutrients and natural melatonin, they support muscle recovery and enhance every dish. A sustainable superfood conquering the food world.

The Jerte Valley relies on tourism to promote cherries

Specialties

17 Feb 2025

As Felisa Cepeda, president of the Society for the Promotion and Development of the Jerte Valley (Soprodevaje) explained at Fitur 2025, the product ‘was born out of a passion for the Jerte Valley and our most emblematic product, the cherry'.

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.”

Lunar New Year 2025: China celebrates with low-cost cherries

Consumption

11 Feb 2025

The reaction on Chinese social media was immediate: many users shared images and enthusiastic comments, celebrating the ability to buy the fruit without having to calculate their budget. The term "cherry freedom" has gone viral.

Northwest (US) cherries: harvest rebounds after a difficult year

Markets

06 Feb 2025

“Shipments in California (2024) peaked on May 17, compared to June 12 in 2023. That’s a good thing,” said B.J. Thurlby, president of the Northwest Cherry Growers, in his assessment of the 2024 season.

Chilean cherries boom in India: sea shipments drive exports

Markets

05 Feb 2025

Chile has almost doubled its cherry exports to India in the 2024/25 season. With the recent arrival of several sea containers, the export volume increased from 367 tons in 2023/24 to 708 tons in 2024/25, according to the Chilean Cherry Committee of Frutas de Chile.

Record cherry sales thanks to TikTok: Tasmanian cherries conquer Asia

Markets

03 Feb 2025

Most TikTokkers guarantee the delivery from the orchards of Tasmania straight to the buyer's doorstep. “Maybe 10 years ago we were selling cherries in supermarkets. Now... TikTok is more popular, especially among young people,” said Jack Wang, from Lucaston Park Orchards.

New course on cherry post-harvesting: over 700 participants in Mundoagro's video lessons

Events

31 Jan 2025

The course is taught by consultant Patricio Morales. As the professor explained, in January 2025 we will already be entering the heart of the late post-harvest management of the cherry tree, which is very important in terms of production to be harvested in the new season.

Mumbai toasts Chilean cherries: success beyond expectations thanks to quality

Markets

31 Jan 2025

The container, supplied by grower-exporter Subsole, reached Mumbai on January 22. According to a statement from IG International, sales have since increased, and Indian consumers have responded positively to the quality and taste of the premium cherries.