AgroFresh’s Harvista to improve cherries yield

US-based AgroFresh Solutions has revealed that its Harvista technology has been expanded to harvest cherries.

When applied, Harvista interrupts the negative impacts of ethylene on blossoming produce and allows more flowers to develop into fruitlets.

Capable of expanding the harvest window for apple crops up to 21 days, the pre-harvest technology is now available to enhance the potential for increased yield and revenue for cherry growers.

AgroFresh Pacific North-West Harvista account leader Darrell Riddle said: “Our Harvista technology has been proven for years to enhance the fruit quality and value of apple crops, as well as additional benefits such as the ability to better manage weather challenges, and increased labour efficiency.

“Now, cherry growers will be able to benefit from Harvista with the potential for increased yield and higher revenue.”

Fruit growers further explained that the technology has created a major impact on yield with two applications of Harvista at 10% and 50% of full bloom.

Headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, AgroFresh provides preservation and waste reduction solutions for fresh produce.

AgroFresh’s key products are currently registered in more than 45 countries and services over 25,000 storage rooms worldwide.