12 Aug 2025
US cherry exports to China have plunged due to trade tensions, redirecting supply to markets like Vietnam and Hong Kong. Prices have hit record lows, sales are soaring, and new trade deals are in progress, signaling a significant shift in the global cherry market landscape.
05 Aug 2025
In Teno, Maule Region, Chile, an agrivoltaic project integrates cherry orchards with solar panels. The goal is to optimize water use, enhance export quality, and generate clean energy, opening new sustainable opportunities for agriculture in challenging climates.
05 Aug 2025
Prunus avium, known as sweet cherry, is a native tree enriching landscapes with spring blossoms, summer fruits, and vital habitat for wildlife and pollinators. Resilient to climate change, it blends beauty, tradition, and sustainable biodiversity for future ecosystems.
31 Jul 2025
During the Late Cherry Varieties Tour, ANA Chile® and LFP introduced in Germany new late cherry varieties — red and bicolour — featuring excellent quality, high resistance, and extended harvest time, opening new opportunities for export and the European market.
31 Jul 2025
The Pacific Northwest cherry season is threatened by a severe labor shortage. Fears of deportations and the lack of pickers risk compromising the harvest, especially affecting small growers in Washington, Oregon, and California during a crucial period.
30 Jul 2025
The Ukrainian late cherry positions itself as a competitive product in foreign markets. Harvested in a strategic period, it avoids competition from early varieties and targets Middle Eastern and European markets with quality and optimal volumes for export.
29 Jul 2025
At the International Cherry Symposium in Washington, Chilean researcher Marlene Ayala presented cutting-edge findings on plastic covers and foliar calcium uptake in cherry trees, highlighting Chile’s role as a global leader in applied research and cherry innovation.
29 Jul 2025
Electric Cherries is New Zealand’s first fully electric cherry orchard. Powered by solar energy and built with custom-made electric machinery, it showcases how sustainable innovation can drive horticultural transformation while ensuring long-term economic benefits for farmers.
28 Jul 2025
On July 16, Germany honors cherries as a symbol of sustainability and local pride. With 45,000 tons harvested in 2024, this fruit faces climate and global challenges but relies on local supply chains, innovation, and mindful consumption.
28 Jul 2025
The Washington Cherry Marketing Committee proposes updates to cherry sizing and packaging standards, but USDA approval is stalled. Political pressure and regulatory gridlock hinder innovation, crop insurance protection, and the competitiveness of the cherry sector.
