Strawberries, cherries and apricots: new resources for mountain agriculture
Now more than ever before, mountain agriculture in South Tyrol is faced with the challenge of producing foodstuffs that stand out on the market thanks to their quality and the guarantee of

March weather results in later start for California cherries
Following March’s unsettled weather in California, what does this mean for the state’s cherry season? “The outlook is good--we’re optimistic the crop will be above average,” says Nick

The first raspberries of 2023 ring in the soft fruit season at BelOrta
Producer Kwekerij De Koning from Etten-Leur delivered the first early raspberries of the Kwanza variety. "With this first sale we start the domestic soft fruit season. In the coming weeks and

The critical role of an integrated cold chain for export success
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

Cherries - popular trees for home gardens
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 you haven't, I invite you to read this article, which

Chile with new export record for cherries
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

Killer frost in the Mantuan area
The frosts of the past few nights have compromised production in 2023. This was pointed out by Paolo Lavagnini from San Benedetto, an official of Cia East Lombardy in Mantua, who collected

Chile closes the export of cherries with a new record
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. A total of 415,315 tons

Austria: Severe frost damage in fruit growing
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

Does cherry have vitamin C?
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for the proper functioning of our body. It is important for boosting the immune system, iron absorption, collagen formation to maintain skin integrity, and much

Late frost, the centre-north still suffers
As we had anticipated (click here to read the article), unfortunately, the temperatures have also dropped below zero over the last two nights, frightening growers in the centre-north, especially

Bad weather, from Lazio to Romagna the damage is extensive
The bad weather with violent thunderstorms accompanied by hail has hit the peninsula in a leopard-like pattern, from the capital to the Veneto and Romagna, with serious damage to arable crops and

"In cherry-producing countries with surpluses in the supply, consumption is usually limited to the season"
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

How tolerance to stress can be improved for cherries and other tree crops
“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

Turkish cherry harvest expected to start slightly early
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

Later start of California cherry harvest
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

Cherries Glamor stara się powielić swój projekt w Izraelu, aby odzyskać rynek rosyjski
Rozpoczęła się właśnie sprzedaż najwcześniejszych i najdroższych czereśni na świecie, uprawianych w szklarniach w Lleida i Huesca. Są to jedyne czereśnie

Cherries Glamor стремится повторить свой проект в Израиле, чтобы вернуть себе российский рынок
Сейчас началась продажа самой ранней и самой дорогой в мире черешни, выращенной в теплицах в Ллейде и

Cherries Glamor strives to replicate its project in Israel to recover the Russian market
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

"The use of protection systems should start to be considered to ensure at least part of the stone fruit harvest survives"
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

Hungary expects normal 2023 cherry harvest season
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

Climate change threatens cherry harvest in Manisa, Turkey
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

51.7 tons of substandard Chilean cherries blocked at Taiwanese border
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