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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Apple |
| Scientific name | Malus domestica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Envy |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3616 |
| PLU — organic | 93616 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_339 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 75.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Envy | 2.5% | A premium apple known for its exceptionally sweet flavor, crisp texture, and juicy flesh. It has a vibrant red skin with yellow undertones and is notably slow to oxidize (brown) when cut, making it id |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 30°F.
- Freezing point: 29.3°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 3 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | high |
| 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. Use ethylene scrubbers in CA storage.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to odors. Should not be stored with ethylene-sensitive commodities.
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, driven by consumer preference for crisp texture, sweet flavor, and slow browning.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.2 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Envy | 2.5% |
| Gala | 22% |
| Honeycrisp | 18% |
| Fuji | 11% |
| Granny Smith | 9% |
| Red Delicious | 8% |
Pack sizes
- 40 lb carton (tray pack)
- 3 lb poly bag
- 2 lb poly bag
- Bulk (various counts)
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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