News about Spain

Spain and China open exports: historic cherry protocol gives Spain access to China

Markets

18 Apr 2025

Spain and China have signed a phytosanitary protocol that opens the Chinese market to Spanish cherries for the first time. A strategic agreement offering new export opportunities, with high standards in quality, traceability, and mandatory cold treatment.

SaniStone: the natural postharvest solution for cherries from Spain

Post-harvest​

17 Apr 2025

Discover SaniStone, the natural postharvest treatment for cherries by Sanifruit in Spain. It reduces decay, preserves stem freshness and enhances shelf life, ensuring higher profitability for exporters while protecting health and the environment.

China opens to Spanish cherry exports: protocol signed

Markets

17 Apr 2025

Spain and China have signed a long-awaited protocol allowing Spanish cherries into the Chinese market. The deal could boost non-EU exports. FEPEX welcomes the move, highlighting the importance of diversifying markets for the fruit sector's growth.

Aragon first in Spain for cherry production: over 13,000 hectares cultivated

Production

14 Apr 2025

With 13,253 cultivated hectares and 41% of national production, Aragon is the leading cherry-growing region in Spain. From variety to quality, up to exports to Europe and Asia, discover all the numbers and projects to enhance the sector.

Microbial antagonists for the biocontrol of post-harvest diseases

Post-harvest​

09 Apr 2025

A Spanish study demonstrates the effectiveness of yeasts and antagonistic bacteria combined with sodium bicarbonate for the biocontrol of post-harvest rot in cherries and plums. A sustainable alternative to synthetic fungicides, ideal for modern agriculture.

Jerte Cherries (Spain): blossom begins, first harvest in 40 days

Production

08 Apr 2025

In Spain’s Jerte Valley, over two million cherry trees are now in bloom: the first cherries will be harvested in 35 to 40 days. The D.O.P. adds new certified varieties like Van, Lapins, and Burlat, extending the season until August and focusing on high-quality production.

Acid rot in cherries: causes, symptoms and prevention strategies

Post-harvest​

27 Mar 2025

Acid rot in cherries compromises the quality of the harvest. Learn about causes, symptoms and strategies to prevent this disease caused by yeasts and bacteria, protect the fruit and improve storage in orchards.

Extra early cherries in Spain, the breakthrough of Royal Tioga

Varieties

27 Mar 2025

Discover how Royal Tioga cherries are revolutionizing early-season fruit production in Murcia, Spain, with low chill requirements, high yield potential, and premium quality — attracting international interest.

What is the best vegetation index to assess water stress?

Tech management

26 Mar 2025

Discover the best vegetation indices to monitor water stress in sweet cherry trees in south-eastern Spain. A study by the Polytechnic University of Cartagena analyses the effectiveness of NDVI, OSAVI and TRRVI with multispectral images to optimise irrigation.

Effective strategies to reduce cherry cracking: the results of CrackCirera (Spain)

Tech management

25 Mar 2025

The Spanish CrackCirera project tested strategies to reduce cherry cracking by analysing resistant varieties, rain covers and specific treatments. Find out the results and the most effective solutions to protect production and improve fruit quality.