News about Tart cherry

Sour cherry powder: benefits and uses of the new superfood compared to traditional juice

Health

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.

Tart cherries shine at FNCE 2025: a new strategy to become a U.S. household staple

Health

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.

Tart cherry juice: the natural remedy that supports sleep and reduces inflammation

Health

30 Sep 2025

Montmorency tart cherry juice, rich in melatonin, tryptophan and antioxidants like anthocyanins and polyphenols, supports sleep quality, reduces inflammation and joint pain, aids muscle recovery and promotes memory and heart health, with benefits confirmed by clinical studies.

Michigan crisis, after sweet cherries also sour cherries suffer losses due to weather

Production

30 Sep 2024

The cherry harvest has been deemed a failure and similar conditions have affected sour cherries. Cherry growers are estimated to have lost 30 to 75 per cent of their crop this year. Governor Gretchen Whitmer asked for federal assistance to the growers.

Tart cherry products: added sugar is unhealthy according to FDA

Processed

25 Sep 2024

National producers of tart cherries and cranberries are reacting against a revision proposal by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which introduces radical changes in the classification of certain foods, including these nutrient-rich fruits.

Utah tart cherries: a $7.9 million economic pillar

Tech management

22 Aug 2024

A survey of 384 adults found that consumers increasingly prioritise local produce. Consumers believe that local produce is fresher, tastier and of higher quality than fruit that is transported and stored for long periods.

Michigan, record losses: between 30% and 75% of the sour cherry crop lost

Production

15 Aug 2024

Experts claim that extreme weather variability is entirely responsible for this season's poor harvest. Governor Gretchen Whitmer is urging the federal government to declare a natural disaster for Michigan's cherry growers.