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Chilean cherries: focus on early varieties to reach over 130,000 tonnes in 2027

Production

06 May 2024

‘The cherries of the southern hemisphere are us,’ says Claudio Vial, general manager of the cherry exporter Ranco Cherries, who provides information on the increase in Chilean cherry production (+37%), to reach around 130 million tonnes in 2027.

Maersk and University of Chile collaborate on controlled atmosphere study to improve exports

Post-harvest​

30 Apr 2024

The objective is to evaluate the impact of the technology in lengthening container transit times by combining controlled atmosphere with Tres Castillos macroperforated bags, thus enabling proper gas management and ensuring optimal moisture for the cherries.

In Apulia (IT), early harvest for the Bigarreau variety

Production

30 Apr 2024

Giacomo Giotta, owner of the eponymous company in Conversano, is preparing to start harvesting the Bigarreau variety next weekend, about two weeks earlier than last year. Yields seem to be higher, with an increase of 20-25%.

Cherries at €300/kg: the Cherries Glamour phenomenon that is booming in luxury markets

Specialties

29 Apr 2024

Cherries Glamour bridges a critical 'production window' between the hemispheres. With the Spanish season running from April to August, and the southern hemisphere season running from November to February, Cherries Glamour offers cherries when they are not globally available.

Canada crisis: farmers appeal to government after another disastrous winter

Production

26 Apr 2024

After five bad winters, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food said it announced a historic $70 million investment in March to help farmers by replacing damaged crops by replanting more climate-resistant varieties.

Early flowering for the UK, but there is hope for a more indulgent spring

Production

25 Apr 2024

‘We are preparing to see cherry growth a little earlier than expected this season,’ says Jon Hillary, Driscoll's cherry product manager. ‘The forecast is for an early start, but it will depend on a sunnier spring.

The first season to start is Turkish: high yields and quality are expected

Production

25 Apr 2024

‘We had the first harvest on 13 April and today is the third,’ says Ilyas Coşkuner, a local producer. ‘We are optimistic about both the yield and market prices. The 30 kg of cherries belonging to İlyas Coşkuner were bought at the symbolic price of 500 lira per kg.

Sammichele di Bari (IT): the turning point for local cherry farming at the 1st National Cherry Tree Conference

Events

23 Apr 2024

The event marked a turning point, offering an opportunity for reflection and discussion among the various actors involved. Mayor Lorenzo Netti emphasised the importance of the cherry as a symbol of the territory, not only economically but also culturally.

MAF Roda's new software offers functionality and adaptation for cherry growers

Post-harvest​

22 Apr 2024

The new cherry quality software for Cherryscan G7 takes into account the specific working environment of cherry growers to fully adapt to their production model, characterised by short seasons and high labour turnover.

PGI Alicante cherries in trouble with a season expecting half the harvest quantities

Specialties

22 Apr 2024

"This year the forecast is already poor," says Hilario Calabuig president of the Alicante Mountain Cherries PGI Regulatory Council, "although it is still too early for a concrete forecast, we estimate that we will not exceed 50 per cent of a normal harvest.