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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Aprium |
| Scientific name | Prunus armeniaca x Prunus salicina |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3041 |
| PLU — organic | 93041 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_1623 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 10.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flavor Delight | — | One of the earliest and most popular Aprium varieties. Known for its sweet-tart flavor, firm, juicy flesh, and slightly fuzzy skin. Early season ripening, excellent for fresh eating. |
| Cot-N-Candy | — | A highly regarded Aprium known for its exceptionally sweet flavor, juicy texture, and fuzzy skin. Mid-season ripening. Often described as having a strong apricot aroma with plum sweetness. |
| Leah Cot | — | A sweet Aprium variety with good flavor and a balance of apricot and plum characteristics. Ripens mid-season. |
| Summer Delight | — | A later-season Aprium variety, offering a sweet and flavorful experience towards the end of the stone fruit season. |
| Sugar Pearls | — | Known for its very sweet, juicy flesh and good eating quality. Offers a pleasant blend of apricot and plum flavors. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 41°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 uL/kg*h typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Store separately from ethylene-sensitive commodities. Ensure good ventilation.
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
Increasing, driven by consumer interest in novel and hybrid stone fruits.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Flavor Delight | 70% |
| Other Aprium Varieties | 30% |
Pack sizes
- 1-layer carton (approx. 10-12 lbs)
- 2-layer carton (approx. 20-24 lbs)
- 1 lb clamshell
- 2 lb clamshell
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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