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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Bartlett Pear |
| Scientific name | Pyrus communis |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Pome Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3013 |
| PLU — organic | 93013 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_10000 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 12.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bartlett | 55% | Classic bell shape, green skin ripening to golden yellow, sweet, juicy, aromatic, smooth texture. Excellent for fresh eating, canning, and processing. |
| Anjou | 25% | Short-necked, egg-shaped, green skin (sometimes with red blush) that remains green when ripe. Firm, juicy, sweet, slightly spicy flavor. Excellent for fresh eating and cooking. |
| Bosc | 10% | Distinctive long, tapered neck and russeted brown skin. Crisp, firm, sweet, honeyed flavor. Holds shape well when cooked, ideal for baking and poaching. |
| Red Bartlett | 3% | A red-skinned sport of Bartlett, sharing its classic bell shape, sweet, juicy, and aromatic flavor. Ripens from deep red to bright red. Good for fresh eating and canning. |
| Comice | 2% | Rounder, plump shape, green skin often with a red blush. Exceptionally sweet, juicy, and buttery smooth texture. Often considered a gourmet dessert pear. |
| Forelle | 1% | Small, bell-shaped, yellow-green skin with distinctive red freckles (lenticels). Crisp, sweet, and tangy flavor. Excellent for snacking and salads. |
| Concorde | 0.5% | Elongated, green-yellow skin. Crisp, sweet, with a vanilla-like flavor. Can be eaten firm or allowed to soften. Good for fresh eating and cooking. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 29°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 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: Ethylene removal systems are crucial for extending storage life and maintaining quality.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to odors. Should not be stored with strong odor-producing commodities or ethylene-sensitive produce if ripening is to be delayed.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable demand for fresh consumption, significant demand for processing (canning). Growing interest in organic options.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.5 |
| Income elasticity | 0.3 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Bartlett | 45% |
| Anjou | 28% |
| Bosc | 12% |
| Comice | 5% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 4/5 bushel (approx. 44 lbs)
- 18 kg (approx. 40 lbs)
- 3 lb bags
- 5 lb bags
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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