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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | White Peach |
| Scientific name | Prunus persica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Peach |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4401 |
| PLU — organic | 94401 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_5797 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 40.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Snow Beauty | 18% | Early season, very sweet, low acid, juicy, medium size, white flesh with red blush. Excellent flavor profile. |
| Arctic Rose | 15% | Mid-season, firm, very sweet, aromatic, good size, white flesh with red blush. Known for superior flavor and texture. |
| Saturn (Donut Peach) | 12% | Distinctive flat, disc-shape. Very sweet, low acid, juicy, small pit. Unique appearance and popular for snacking. |
| White Lady | 10% | Late season, large fruit, firm texture, very sweet. Good for commercial handling and shipping. |
| Arctic Sweet | 9% | Mid-late season, very sweet, firm, good size, white flesh. Reliable producer with good eating quality. |
| Blushing Star | 8% | Mid-season, large fruit, very sweet, firm, with an attractive red blush over white skin. |
| Babcock | 7% | Classic, very sweet, low acid, extremely juicy, delicate skin, medium size. Often considered an heirloom-quality peach. |
| Arctic Supreme | 6% | Late season, very large fruit, firm, excellent flavor, very sweet. A premium late-season white peach. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 30.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | high |
| Production rate (20°C) | 55 uL/kg/h typical (10–100) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive commodities to prevent premature ripening and quality loss.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producer, ethylene sensitive, odor emitter, odor absorber. Keep separate from ethylene-sensitive and odor-sensitive commodities.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by preference for sweeter, less acidic fruit and unique flavor profile.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.9 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.4 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| White Flesh Peaches | 15% |
| Yellow Flesh Peaches | 85% |
Pack sizes
- 25 lb carton
- 1 lb clamshell
- 2 lb clamshell
- 3 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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