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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Fuji Apple |
| Scientific name | Malus domestica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Apple |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4131 |
| PLU — organic | 94131 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2905 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 18.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fuji | 8% | The foundational Fuji apple, known for its exceptional sweetness, crispness, and juiciness with low acidity. Excellent storage life. Color typically a pinkish-red blush over a yellow-green background. |
| Nagafu 2 (Red Fuji) | 2% | One of the most widely planted red sports of Fuji, known for developing a more intense and earlier red blush than the original. Maintains classic Fuji flavor and texture. |
| Nagafu 6 | 1% | A high-coloring red sport, developing a full red color earlier and more uniformly than the original Fuji. Excellent eating quality and storage. |
| Nagafu 12 | 0.8% | A very high-coloring red sport, often achieving a solid, uniform red blush. Prized for its consistent appearance and classic Fuji taste. |
| BC 2 | 0.7% | A popular commercial strain known for its consistent good color development, excellent flavor, and reliable production. A staple in many orchards. |
| Yataka Fuji | 0.5% | An early-maturing and early-coloring strain, allowing for an earlier harvest window. Retains the characteristic Fuji sweetness and crispness. |
| September Wonder Fuji | 0.3% | Another early-coloring and ripening strain, often ready for harvest in September. Offers good red color and the classic Fuji taste profile. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 32°F.
- Freezing point: 28.8°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 uL/kg/h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive produce. CA storage significantly reduces ethylene production and sensitivity.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene. Avoid storing with ethylene-sensitive commodities or those that absorb odors.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slightly increasing, maintaining strong consumer preference for its sweet-tart flavor and crisp texture.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Fuji | 16.5% |
| Gala | 22% |
| Honeycrisp | 18% |
| Red Delicious | 15% |
| Granny Smith | 10% |
| Other | 18.5% |
Pack sizes
- 40 lb Carton
- 3 lb Bag
- 5 lb Bag
- 2 lb Bag
- Bulk (by count)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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