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Sour cherry powder: benefits and uses of the new superfood compared to traditional juice

Health

29 Dec 2025

Sour cherry powder is a superfood rich in antioxidants, beneficial for sleep, muscles and inflammation. In this article, we discover how it is obtained, how it is used, how it differs from juice and why it is gaining a central role in modern healthy diets.

EU cherry consumption on the rise: 2024 set to be a record year for the last decade

Consumption

26 Dec 2025

In 2024, cherry consumption in the European Union reached 629,000 tonnes, marking a +4.5% increase on an annual basis and reaching its highest level in ten years. Production, imports and exports are also growing, with Italy and Spain among the leading countries.

Cherries in December: Italian retail misses a golden opportunity

Markets

22 Dec 2025

Despite rising global exports and high-quality supply from Chile and South Africa, cherries remain absent from Italian supermarket shelves in December. A missed opportunity for the GDO, while major European retailers aim for year-round cherry availability and better pricing

Tart cherries shine at FNCE 2025: a new strategy to become a U.S. household staple

Health

18 Dec 2025

At FNCE 2025, the U.S. tart cherry industry reintroduced the fruit as a functional, versatile ingredient. With a focus on muscle recovery and daily wellness, U.S. dietitians rediscover the value of tart cherries in all their available and accessible forms today.

Sincronitza: the bioactivator that regulates and synchronises flowering in cherry orchards

Tech management

18 Dec 2025

Futureco Bioscience introduces Sincronitza, a precision biostimulant that synchronizes sprouting and flowering in cherry, grapevine, and walnut orchards. An advanced and sustainable solution to phenological irregularities caused by mild winters and global climate change.

Cherry Express: the first shipment of Chilean cherries has arrived in China

Markets

16 Dec 2025

On December 5, the first Cherry Express shipment of the 2025/26 season arrived at Nansha Port: 8,000 tonnes of fresh Chilean cherries were distributed within two hours thanks to an optimized cold logistics chain. China officially enters peak cherry season.

Catalonia deploys Ganaspis kimorum to protect cherries from Drosophila

Crop protection

16 Dec 2025

Catalonia launches the release of Ganaspis kimorum, a parasitoid introduced to fight Drosophila suzukii, which causes severe damage to cherry trees. An innovative biocontrol strategy to reduce pesticide use and protect high-quality cherry production sustainably.

Pollinator flies: a new frontier for sustainable fruit growing

Tech management

15 Dec 2025

With bee health under threat and wild pollinators in decline, an innovative project is turning to flies as alternative pollinators for crops like cherries, avocados and vegetables, offering a practical solution to build a more resilient and sustainable fruit production system.

Aragonese cherries head to China: Orchard Fruit's bold move

Markets

11 Dec 2025

Aragonese cherries are set to enter the Chinese market thanks to Orchard Fruit, a family business led by Menchu Guerrero. Since 2017, the company has followed a scientific and export-driven strategy, inspired by Chile’s model, to bring premium fruit to global markets.

Chile’s Cherry Production Drops by 16 Million Boxes: New Market Outlook Emerges

Production

10 Dec 2025

Chile’s cherry production is expected to fall to 115–120 million boxes due to spring frosts, pruning strategies and natural yield cycles. Early exports to Asia accelerate, while demand grows for small consumer-ready packs, new genetics and bicolor cherries.