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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Pineapple |
| Scientific name | Ananas comosus |
| Family / Genus | Bromeliaceae / Ananas |
| Produce category | Tropical Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Bromeliad Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4030 |
| PLU — organic | 94030 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5905 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smooth Cayenne | 70% | Medium to large cylindrical fruit, yellow flesh, low fiber, mild sweet-tart flavor, minimal crown. Most widely grown commercial variety worldwide. Excellent juice quality, uniform ripening. |
| MD-2 (Del Monte Gold) | 15% | Golden yellow flesh, exceptionally sweet (high Brix), low acidity, minimal core, excellent shelf life. Developed by Del Monte. Superior eating quality, consistent ripeness. |
| Queen Victoria (Queen) | 5% | Small to medium fruit, deep golden yellow flesh, crisp texture, very sweet, aromatic. Spiny leaves, conical shape. Popular in South Africa, Australia. Excellent fresh eating quality. |
| Red Spanish | 4% | Medium size, reddish-brown to orange skin, pale yellow aromatic flesh, high fiber, spiny leaves. Tolerates shipping stress. Common in Caribbean and Latin America. |
| Abacaxi (Sugarloaf) | 2% | Conical shape, white to pale yellow flesh, extremely sweet, low acid, tender texture. Spiny leaves, large fruit. Popular in Brazil. Premium eating quality but delicate. |
| Pérola | 2% | Medium size, pale yellow flesh, sweet and juicy, low acidity, soft texture. Spineless leaves. Dominant in Brazilian domestic market. Bruises easily. |
| Hilo (Kona Sugarloaf) | 0.5% | Compact fruit, white flesh, very sweet, low acid. Developed in Hawaii. Similar to Sugarloaf but smaller. Good for small-scale operations. |
| Maipure | 0.5% | Large conical fruit, yellow flesh, moderately sweet, aromatic. Grown in Venezuela and Colombia. Regional specialty variety. |
| Tainung No. 17 (Golden Diamond) | 0.5% | Sweet, yellow flesh, moderate size, good eating quality. Developed in Taiwan. Disease resistant, consistent quality. |
| Honey Gold | 0.5% | Golden flesh, very sweet with tropical flavor notes, low acidity. Developed for premium fresh market. Consistent sweetness across fruit. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 45°F.
- Freezing point: 30.1°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.5 μL/kg·h typical (0.2–1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Pineapple is harvested mature and does not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure does not improve eating quality but may accelerate shell color change and deterioration.
Mixed-load compatibility
tropical_fruits
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Growing steadily at 3-4% annually driven by convenience (pre-cut fresh-cut fruit), year-round availability, health awareness, and ethnic cuisine popularity. Pre-cut/fresh-cut pineapple segment growing 8-10% annually
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.65 |
| Income elasticity | 0.42 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.85 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| MD-2 (Golden/Extra Sweet) | 75% |
| Smooth Cayenne | 18% |
| Red Spanish | 3.5% |
| Queen | 2% |
| Other varieties | 1.5% |
Pack sizes
- 5-count (40 lb case)
- 6-count (42-48 lb case)
- 7-count (35-42 lb case)
- 8-count (40-45 lb case)
- Fresh-cut 4 oz cups
- Fresh-cut 16 oz containers
- Fresh-cut 5 lb foodservice packs
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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