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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Honeycrisp Apple |
| Scientific name | Malus domestica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Apple |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3283 |
| PLU — organic | 93283 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_300 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Honeycrisp (Original) | 45% | The foundational cultivar known for its explosive crispness, juicy texture, and balanced sweet-tart flavor. Large cell structure contributes to its unique bite. Excellent storage potential. |
| Royal Honeycrisp | 25% | A popular sport of Honeycrisp, distinguished by its earlier and more intense, uniform red blush compared to the original. Maintains the classic crisp texture and flavor. |
| Premier Honeycrisp | 15% | An early-ripening sport of Honeycrisp, typically maturing 7-10 days before the original. Offers good color development and allows for an extended harvest season while retaining the signature crispness |
| Firestorm Honeycrisp | 10% | Known for its exceptional and consistent full red color development, often appearing earlier than the original Honeycrisp. Maintains the desired crisp texture and sweet-tart flavor. |
| Wildfire Honeycrisp | 5% | Another highly colored sport of Honeycrisp, valued for its intense, uniform red blush. Offers the same crispness and flavor profile as the original, with enhanced visual appeal. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 37.4°F.
- Freezing point: 29.3°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | high |
| Production rate (20°C) | 50 µL/kg·hr typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Honeycrisp is a strong ethylene producer and highly sensitive to external ethylene, which can accelerate ripening and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong and increasing, driven by consumer preference for its crisp texture and balanced sweet-tart flavor.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Honeycrisp | 12% |
| Gala | 20% |
| Fuji | 13% |
| Red Delicious | 10% |
| Granny Smith | 10% |
| Cosmic Crisp | 3% |
| Other | 32% |
Pack sizes
- 3 lb bag
- 5 lb bag
- 40 lb carton (various counts: 80, 88, 100, 113, 125)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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