Cherries

Focusing on varietal renewal to limit the risk of cracking - according to Enrico Zanzi, several strategies can be implemented against cracking, including less sensitive varieties. read more

The latest data from the Ministry of Agriculture on the area destined for cherry cultivation corresponding to the year 2022 confirm that Aragon is Spain's largest cherry producer. Last year, the autonomous community of Aragon had 13,253 hectares of cherry trees (4,115 rainfed hectares and 9,138
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According to EastFruit analysts, in May 2023, Tajikistan exported a record volume of fresh cherries to China for this month and even surpassed Uzbekistan. It should be noted that we are talking about relatively small volumes of products compared to these supplied by other exporters. However,
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Ukrainian growers have started their sour cherry season last week. However, first large shipments of Ukrainian sour cherries appeared in the market only this week, as reported by EastFruit. The current sour cherry season kicked off in Ukraine several weeks later than last year, but with higher
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While one grower in The Dalles, Oregon is hitting its 100-year anniversary this year, its president, Brenda Thomas, has the crop on her mind. “We have to get through harvest first,” she says. “The focus is to take care of everybody that’s working for us, take care of the cherries and
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In Apulia, the harvesting of Ferrovia variety cherries is still going on, but the campaign is facing harsh weather conditions. This time, it is Giuseppe D'Ambruoso of D'Ambruoso Fruit and Vegetables, which operates in the Conversano (Bari) area, who provided us an update on the ongoing season in
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Ukrainian growers have started their sour cherry season last week. However, first large shipments of Ukrainian sour cherries appeared in the market only this week, as reported by EastFruit. The current sour cherry season kicked off in Ukraine several weeks later than last year, but with higher
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Driscoll’s UK cherry growers have confirmed that, despite a very British start to the year with plenty of rain and cold, the recent rise in temperature means that their cherries will be bursting with even more flavour than previous years, just in time for harvesting season. read more

Asoex has travelled to Asia to define strategies ahead of the new export season for cherries and other Chilean fruit. read more

British cherry growers have confirmed that despite a very British start to the year with plenty of rain and chills, the rise in temperature means that the British cherries will have even more flavour than previous years, just in time for harvesting season. read more

Puglia's green florid fig campaign kicks off. Italian apricot production gets underway. There is a high trend for melons, especially row melons, while demand for watermelons is slow to start. Production of Italian cherries is very low. Trentino mountain strawberries
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"We have developed a 250g cherrybox with the objective of meeting the specific needs of consumers and the big retail chain," reports Simone Amidei from Simapack when talking about the new cherry pack that combines color, practicality and a convenient shape. read more

The Verona area is historically among the most important in Italy for the cherry sector. We asked Stefano Pezzo of Cherry Passion and Bragantini Marco and Sons and Alessio Costa of Lc Fruit, the Monteforte transfer company, about the current campaign.
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Low in calories, cherries are an excellent choice to include in anyone's daily diet. Whether fresh, frozen or dried, cherries are a versatile fruit that can be enjoyed in many ways. read more

IFN's survey on the state of the art in the main Italian cherry-growing areas continues, and today we are in Piedmont, where Luca Nari and Valentina Roera, researchers in the fruit-growing area of the Agrion Foundation, update us on the campaign that is now getting into full swing. read more

The cherry season is beginning in Eastern Europe, in Georgia it is in full swing, and in Central Asia it is already coming to an end. However, mid-June is the period of time when cherries can be found in the wholesale markets of most countries in the region, so, as usual, EastFruit offers an
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The cherry season is beginning in Eastern Europe, in Georgia it is in full swing, and in Central Asia it is already coming to an end. However, mid-June is the period of time when cherries can be found in the wholesale markets of most countries in the region, so, as usual, EastFruit offers an
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According to the Statistics, among the regions that exported sweet cherries to far abroad countries from January to June 2022, the Fergan region was in the lead with 12.4 thousand tons. In 2023, Fergan's farmers are aiming for even higher goals. read more

The Italian cherry season gets into full swing! After an uncertain start on the markets, due to the adverse weather conditions that marked the month of May, Italian cherries, produced from north to south in our country, now finally bring quality, taste and health to our
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The wave of bad weather that has been affecting the Peninsula for several weeks now has not yet stopped and, inevitably, the first balance sheets of one of the most difficult fruit and vegetable seasons ever are being drawn. Speaking on the subject is Ernesto Fornari, Director
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