IFG adds cherry focus to influence industry progression
May 2, 2022 | By fruitgrowersnews.com
International Fruit Genetics (IFG) breeding programs could change the cherry growing industry and help it adapt to a changing climate.
The fruit breeding company’s new low-chill cherries could change how growers grow cherries and drive demand by adapting to new consumer preferences.
Known for its Cotton Candy and Sweet Globe table grape varieties, the Bakersfield, California-based IFG is giving more attention to cherries.
“Cherries are such a special fruit,” said Alwyn van Jaarsveld, IFG’s international commercial cherry manager. “It’s something that takes a lifetime to get right.”
Compared to other fruits, like apples, cherry production is smaller, with a corresponding focus on breeding programs.
