Cherries

What could be better, more special, more festive, and more delicious than plump and luscious red cherries for a holiday? In China, cherries have increasingly become a major part of Chinese New Year festivities. They are given as gifts, used as festive decorations, or as an ingredient in dishes
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Have you ever picked a juicy, sweet cherry straight from the tree? If so, you surely know what a feeling of pride and joy that is. And if not, I invite you to read this article, which is dedicated to these wonderful fruits. You will find out .
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Compared to the previous year, 415,315 t were exported. This is an increase of 17 %. The most important target markets include China, the USA and South Korea. The targets for promotional activities in these markets have been exceeded, freshfruitportal reports. read more

Last nights' frost has compromised production in 2023. This was pointed out by Paolo Lavagnini from San Benedetto, an official of the Eastern Lombardy Cia in Mantua, who collected numerous reports from member companies; read more

The Chilean fresh cherry industry closed the 2022-2023 season after exporting a record volume and consolidating Chile's position as the world's leading cherry supplier. read more

The early start of vegetation together with the recent low night temperatures have caused serious frost damage in Austrian fruit growing, according to information from the 'Agricultural Information Centre' (AIZ). According to the report, stone fruit with apricots are particularly affected,
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As we had anticipated (click here to read the article), unfortunately, the temperatures have also dropped below zero for the last two nights, frightening growers in the centre-north, especially those producing cherries and apples, whose plants are currently in blossom. It is
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Bad weather with violent thunderstorms accompanied by hail hit the peninsula in a leopard-like pattern, from the capital to the Veneto and Romagna, causing severe damage to arable crops and fruit plants such as cherries, peaches, apples and pears in full bloom. This is what emerges from the
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The cherry campaign in Extremadura will start later this year, since the cold recorded in January and February, which was otherwise necessary for the proper awakening of the trees, delayed the bloom. "Although everything can still change, the arrival of the first fruit is expected to be delayed
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“The role of the cuticle, whether it’s on the fruit, seeds or foliage, is very important for plant health and leads to healthy plants and high-quality fruit. However, the cuticle can be compromised by biotic and abiotic stresses,” says Luis Hernandez, CEO at Cultiva. read more

A lack of rain will result in smaller sized cherries this year, says Akin Soyleyen, marketing manager for Turkish exporter Aksun: “The weather has been ever changing since the last couple of years, which has resulted in different supply periods for fruits. This year has been no different in
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No two years are alike in California. The state experienced the driest three-year stretch on record until this last winter season came around. Torrential rain and snow drenched the state in recent weeks, adding to an already wet winter season. Another storm with more rainfall is hitting
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The sale of the earliest and most expensive cherries in the world, grown in greenhouses in Lleida and Huesca, has just started. These are the only cherries filling the gap between late March and late April in both hemispheres. read more

The long-awaited cherry season is approaching in Spain, and the first fruits will be delivered in less than a month from greenhouses such as that of Fruit Luxury, in Huesca. "We expect to harvest the first volumes between April 15 and 20," says Javier de Pablo Camarasa, agronomist and manager of
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As relatively good, warm spring weather continues across Hungary, producers in the country expect a normal 2023 cherry harvest of about 10 000 tons again. The harvest is due to start with the early greenhouse-grown cherries from May 10. read more

Many of Manisa's famous cherry trees remain barren and fruitless in the Aegean region due to inadequate precipitation. The cherry trees are also being hit hard by global warming. Still, producers from Sancaklıbozköy are making their final preparations for the harvest that will take place in
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According to Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration, a 51.7-ton shipment of Chilean cherries stopped at the border due to excessive levels of pesticide residues is to be destroyed or returned to the South American country. None of the problematic cherries have been sold on the domestic market,
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Despite the challenges, the 2022/23 season was again successful and achieved some records. It succeeded in advancing and establishing itself in world markets, increasing its retail presence and reaching more consumers. read more

Cherries have great potential, but the sector will face important challenges in the coming years, both at a production, logistical and commercial level according to Claudia Soler, executive director of the Asoex Cherry Committee. read more

Leading international players actors will gather to discuss different topics in the field of cherry production, with in-depth analysis of various contingent technical topics. read more