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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Prune Plum |
| Scientific name | Prunus domestica |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Stone Fruit |
| Produce subcategory | Plum |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3039 |
| PLU — organic | 93039 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6094 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 36°F.
- Freezing point: 29.5°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | moderate |
| Production rate (20°C) | 5 uL/kg/hr typical (1–10) |
| Sensitivity class | high |
| Sensitivity threshold | 0.1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | Yes |
Agent note: Ethylene removal or use of ethylene inhibitors is beneficial for extending storage life.
Mixed-load compatibility
Ethylene producers, sensitive to ethylene. Do not store 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
Stable to slightly increasing for fresh consumption, with renewed interest in health benefits of dried prunes.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -1.1 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Italian Prune | 60% |
| Stanley | 30% |
| Other Varieties | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 1 lb
- 2 lb
- 3 lb
- 28 lb carton
- 30 lb carton
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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