News about Shelf-life

Thermosonication preserves sweet cherry quality during cold storage

Post-harvest​

11 Aug 2026

Thermosonication improves postharvest storage of sweet cherries by reducing decay, weight loss and oxidation. The treatment preserves firmness, vitamin C and flavonoids, while strengthening antioxidant defenses and maintaining fruit quality for 12 days at 4 °C.

Pre- and post-harvest calcium chloride treatments: effects on sweet cherry quality and shelf life

Quality

04 Aug 2026

A study conducted in Skardu, Pakistan, shows that postharvest dipping of sweet cherries in 1% calcium chloride helps preserve firmness, color, aroma, and microbiological quality, reducing waste and extending shelf life through distribution and retail, with better quality.

Interaction between prohexadione-calcium and growing environment on the postharvest quality of sweet cherries

Quality

28 Jul 2026

A study conducted in Piedmont shows how prohexadione-calcium improves firmness, metabolic stability and storage quality in Sweet Saretta cherries, preserving sugars, anthocyanins, polyphenols and antioxidant capacity throughout the post-harvest period and market value.

1-MCP-releasing stickers: a novel technology to extend the shelf life of sweet cherries while preserving fruit quality

Post-harvest​

16 Jul 2026

A study on Kordia and Regina sweet cherries shows that Vidre+ stickers releasing 1-MCP reduce weight loss and stem browning while preserving firmness, vitamin C, polyphenols and antioxidant capacity during 21 days of cold storage at 2-3 °C, improving storage stability.

Chitosan- and alginate-based nano-coatings enriched with pomegranate peel extract to extend sweet cherries shelf life

Post-harvest​

06 Jan 2026

A new study proves the effectiveness of nanostructured coatings made with chitosan and alginate enriched with pomegranate peel extract. Treated cherries stay fresh for up to 20 days, with reduced spoilage and improved nutritional and commercial quality.

From field to shelf: how best to store sour cherries?

Post-harvest​

29 Nov 2024

The study carried out in collaboration between research institutions from Italy, Hungary and the Czech Republic wanted to evaluate the shelf-life of sour cherries that were freshly picked and cold stored under standard and MAP atmospheric conditions.

Hot water treatments (HWT) as an alternative for sweet cherry storage and quality

Post-harvest​

28 Jun 2024

The study conducted by C. Aubert and colleagues from the Centre Technique Interprofessionnel des Fruits et Légumes (France) investigates the impact of hot water treatments (HWT) on the quality and preservation of sweet cherries, focusing on two cultivars: Balrine and Regina.