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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Blueberry |
| Scientific name | Vaccinium corymbosum |
| Family / Genus | Ericaceae / Vaccinium |
| Produce category | Berry |
| Produce subcategory | Bush Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4266 |
| PLU — organic | 94266 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_964 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 150.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Duke | 15% | Early season variety, medium-large firm berries, excellent flavor, cold hardy, vigorous growth. Released by USDA-ARS in 1987. Good fresh market quality with light blue color. |
| Bluecrop | 18% | Midseason variety, medium-large berries, excellent firmness and storage quality. Industry standard for fresh market and processing. Released 1952, still widely planted. Light blue color, reliable prod |
| Legacy | 12% | Midseason variety, medium-small very firm berries with excellent sweet flavor. Outstanding storage and shipping quality. Released by USDA-ARS in 1993. Highly aromatic. |
| Draper | 14% | Midseason variety, large firm berries with excellent flavor and scar. Machine harvest suitable. Released by Michigan State University in 2003. Premium fresh market quality. |
| Liberty | 10% | Late midseason variety, very large firm berries with excellent sweet flavor. Released by USDA-ARS in 1993. Machine harvest suitable, good storage quality. |
| Elliott | 8% | Very late season variety, medium berries, excellent firmness. Extends harvest season into September. Released 1973. Primarily processing but increasing fresh market use. |
| Aurora | 6% | Early-midseason variety, very large firm berries with good flavor. Released by USDA-ARS in 1998. Excellent fresh market appearance and shelf life. |
| Chandler | 5% | Midseason variety, very large berries with excellent flavor. Primarily grown in California and the Pacific Northwest. Released by University of California in 1994. |
| Jersey | 4% | Late midseason variety, small to medium berries, excellent flavor. Released 1928, heirloom status. Still grown for processing and U-pick operations. Very vigorous. |
| Emerald | 3.5% | Southern highbush, low-chill variety for warm climates. Large firm berries with good flavor. Released by University of Florida in 1999. Important for early season southern production. |
| Star | 3% | Southern highbush, low-chill variety. Very early season, large berries with excellent flavor. Released by University of Florida in 1995. Popular in California and southern states. |
| Jewel | 2.5% | Southern highbush variety, very large sweet berries with excellent flavor. Released by USDA-ARS in 1999. Grown in California, Georgia, and other warm regions. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 28.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.3 μL/kg·hr typical (0.1–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Non-climacteric berry with very low ethylene production; minimal sensitivity to external ethylene but should not be stored with high ethylene producers due to accelerated softening and mold susceptibility
Mixed-load compatibility
berries_high_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? Yes
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong sustained growth driven by health and wellness trends. Per capita consumption increased from 1.6 lbs (2010) to 2.1 lbs (2023). Superfood positioning and antioxidant benefits drive consumer demand. Year-round availability through coordinated domestic and import supply.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.65 |
| Income elasticity | 0.45 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.38 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Duke | 18% |
| Bluecrop | 16% |
| Draper | 14% |
| Legacy | 12% |
| Aurora | 10% |
| Liberty | 8% |
| Jewel | 7% |
| Other Cultivars | 15% |
Pack sizes
- 4.4 oz clamshell
- 6 oz clamshell
- 11 oz clamshell
- 18 oz clamshell
- 2 lb pouch
- 5 lb bulk
- Flat (12 x 6 oz or 12 x 11 oz)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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