Cherries

The production technology specialist AgroFresh has announced that its newly released product, Harvista Mix, provides a convenient alternative for US growers of apples, pears, blueberries, and cherries to apply the Harvista plant growth regulator without requiring specialized equipment. read more

In Yamagata Prefecture, a significant decline in cherry production has been reported, leading to a notable decrease in the harvest of this regional specialty. This year's yield is expected to drop below 9,000 tons, a level not witnessed in over thirty years. This information was disclosed in August. read more

The global cherry production is expected to increase slightly to 5 million tons in the 2024/25 season (+1%), supported by favorable conditions in China, Chile, the European Union, and the United States, which offset the expected decrease in Turkey. These are the forecasted data. read more

Cosco Shipping has received a new vessel that will be used to transport Chilean fruit, especially cherries, to China. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more

Technolgy doesn't have to be expensive and complicated; sometimes simple tools can assist in everyday tasks. This is the case with the pulp hardness tester created by TR Turoni from Forlì, which is able to assess the ripeness of blueberries, cherries, strawberries, and tomatoes. read more

The plant breeding company Pairwise has successfully raised US$40 million in Series C funding. Their goal is to develop potentially groundbreaking new crops such as seedless blackberries and stoneless cherries using gene editing technology. read more

In the Victory Garden, an intensive orchard established after the start of the war in Ukraine, located in the Ternopil region, one of the most expensive apple varieties in the world is being harvested. This orchard is part of the "Gadz" farming enterprise, which is the largest apple producer in the region. read more

Kantar has revealed its ranking of the most popular fruits and vegetables among the French during the summer of 2024, based on the quantities purchased over the two summer months. The top 3 are as follows: Fruit: Melon takes the top spot as the number 1 choice. read more

Popyt na chilijskie czereśnie stale rośnie na rynku azjatyckim, zwłaszcza w Chinach. Według Manuela Moralesa, dyrektora generalnego i założyciela Agusfrut, chilijskie czereśnie są uważane za premium produkt, nie tylko ze względu na smak i trwałość, ale także na symboliczną wartość owocu. read more

With the end of summer approaching, the transition to autumn produce is gradually taking place. Although temperatures have not yet dropped, stone fruits and cherries are being replaced by leeks and cauliflower. And of course, pumpkins are currently being harvested in abundance. read more

Taiwan produces a wide variety of fruits, but it heavily depends on imports for temperate fruits like apples and cherries. read more

He explained that the committee has carried out advertising campaigns that will have continuity. "Given the expected increase in cherry production in the coming years, the challenge is to tap into new markets and further penetrate mature markets where we already have a presence". read more

Obtaining beautiful, tasty, resistant, and easy-to-eat fruits is among the goals of varietal improvement in the world of fruits and vegetables. The supply chain is becoming more demanding and expects increasingly high-performing products; seedlessness is a feature that is gaining great success in the sector. read more

Peru has started a project to grow and export cherries, overcoming initial obstacles related to importing genetic material and identifying suitable cherry varieties from the United States and Italy. The country's agricultural export sector is optimistic about this progress. read more

New Zealand exporter Southern Fruits International will be presenting its premium cherries at Asia Fruit Logistica in Hong Kong this week (September 4-6), the world's top trade show for fresh produce marketing. This move comes after the company experienced substantial growth in global markets over the past year. read more

Bloom Fresh™, a breeder specializing in table grapes, cherries, and raisins, has recently unveiled its cutting-edge breeding campus, Fruitworks, at the Bloom Fresh Discovery Center in McFarland, California. The inauguration ceremony celebrating the opening of the $14 million facility was held on Tuesday and included a range of activities. read more

Nowe odmiany o ulepszonych cechach są kluczowym czynnikiem wartości w branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i mogą być narzędziem sprostania wyzwaniom takim jak zmieniający się klimat i bezpieczeństwo żywności.

New varieties with improved characteristics are a crucial driver of value in the fresh produce industry and can be a tool to meet challenges such as a changing climate and food security. read more

This information comes from a recent report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The total quantity consists of 700,000 tons of sweet cherries and 200,000 tons of sour cherries. The production is mainly concentrated in the western part of Turkey, specifically in the coastal province of Izmir. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more