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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Strawberry |
| Scientific name | Fragaria × ananassa |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / Fragaria |
| Produce category | Berry |
| Produce subcategory | Soft Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4380 |
| PLU — organic | 94380 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_7440 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 250.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Albion | 18.5% | Day-neutral variety developed by UC Davis. Large, conical fruit with excellent flavor and firmness. Outstanding shelf life and shipping qualities. Highly productive with extended harvest season. |
| Chandler | 15.2% | UC Davis cultivar, historically dominant in California. Large, firm berries with bright red color and good flavor. Short-day variety with high yields. Industry standard for decades. |
| San Andreas | 14.8% | Day-neutral UC Davis variety with exceptional firmness and shelf life. Large, glossy berries with consistent shape. Excellent for long-distance shipping. Rapidly gaining market share. |
| Camarosa | 12.3% | UC Davis variety, once dominant worldwide. Large, firm fruit with good color. Short-day type with high productivity. Still widely grown in Mexico and Central Coast California. |
| Monterey | 10.5% | Day-neutral variety from UC Davis breeding program. Very large fruit size with good firmness and flavor. High yields throughout growing season. Popular for fresh market. |
| Fronteras | 8.7% | Proprietary variety bred for California conditions. Excellent firmness and shipping characteristics. Large, uniformly shaped berries with bright appearance. Strong disease resistance. |
| Sweet Charlie | 6.2% | University of Florida variety popular in southeastern US. Early season production with excellent sweet flavor. Medium-firm fruit. Performs well in winter production systems. |
| Festival | 5.8% | University of Florida cultivar widely grown in Florida and southeastern regions. Firm, attractive berries with good flavor. Disease resistant, particularly to anthracnose. |
| Seascape | 4.9% | UC Davis day-neutral variety. Excellent flavor with high sugar content. Medium to large fruit with good firmness. Popular for U-pick operations and farmers markets. |
| Portola | 3.1% | Day-neutral UC Davis variety with outstanding flavor and high Brix levels. Large, attractive fruit. Excellent for organic production. Moderate shipping tolerance. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 5 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.2 μL/kg·h typical (0.1–0.4) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Non-climacteric berry with minimal ethylene concerns. Primary risk is physical damage and decay, not ethylene exposure. Can be shipped with most commodities except strong odor producers.
Mixed-load compatibility
berries_low_ethylene_high_humidity
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong and growing. Per capita consumption increased from 7.9 lbs (2015) to 9.2 lbs (2023). Year-round availability from California and imports drives steady demand. Organic segment growing 12-15% annually. Fresh consumption dominates (85%) over processed (15%).
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.68 |
| Income elasticity | 0.42 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.85 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Albion | 22% |
| San Andreas | 18% |
| Monterey | 15% |
| Camarosa | 12% |
| Portola | 10% |
| Chandler | 8% |
| Festival | 6% |
| Other varieties | 9% |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb clamshell (most common retail)
- 2 lb clamshell
- 8 x 1 lb flats (wholesale standard)
- 12 x 1 lb flats
- 8 x 2 lb flats
- 1 pint clamshell (16 oz)
- 1 quart clamshell (32 oz)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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