13 Jan 2026
The 2025 cherry season in the Pacific Northwest saw high prices and excess volumes. At Yakima's Cherry Institute 2026, the industry gathers to discuss strategies, market dynamics, export challenges and future crop timing. A turning point for U.S. cherry growers.
12 Jan 2026
DNA analysis conducted in China revealed that cherries exported from Chile under the Rose Rainier label were genetically identical to the patented Tip Top variety (Skylar Rae®). ANA Chile® and Tip Top Orchards LLC. announced legal action to protect varietal rights.
08 Jan 2026
Melinda and Vip join forces to relaunch late-season mountain cherries in Trentino. A new alliance to enhance local production with a single brand, focusing on quality, sustainability and a response to the climatic and production crisis in the cherry industry.
07 Jan 2026
A research team in Aragón has developed the world’s first evergreen cherry tree, able to grow continuously throughout the year without winter dormancy. This breakthrough helps fruit crops adapt to climate change, enhance agricultural resilience and expand global production zones.
02 Jan 2026
Chile, the world’s top exporter of fresh cherries, is tackling the growing threat of Drosophila suzukii through an advanced strategy that includes the Sterile Insect Technique and a cross-border partnership with Argentina to safeguard fruit quality and global market access.
30 Dec 2025
South Africa is strengthening its cherry industry and aims to access the Chinese market by the 2026/27 season. With earlier harvest times than Chile, expanding planted area, and growing export potential, it could become a key supplier during weeks of limited global availability.
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.
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.
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
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.
