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Identity & Botany

AttributeValue
Canonical nameAprium
Scientific namePrunus armeniaca x Prunus salicina
Family / GenusRosaceae /
Produce categoryStone Fruit
FSMA 204 covered?No
PLU — conventional3041
PLU — organic93041
AGROVOC URIc_1623

Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.

Varieties

Estimated commercial varieties: 10.

VarietyMarket shareNotes
Flavor DelightOne 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-CandyA 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 CotA sweet Aprium variety with good flavor and a balance of apricot and plum characteristics. Ripens mid-season.
Summer DelightA later-season Aprium variety, offering a sweet and flavorful experience towards the end of the stone fruit season.
Sugar PearlsKnown 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

PropertyValue
Production classmoderate
Production rate (20°C)5 uL/kg*h typical (1–10)
Sensitivity classhigh
Sensitivity threshold0.1 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

MetricValue
Price elasticity-0.8
Income elasticity0.8
Organic premium elasticity-1

Market share by variety

VarietyShare
Flavor Delight70%
Other Aprium Varieties30%

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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