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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Currant |
| Scientific name | Ribes rubrum |
| Family / Genus | Grossulariaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 4240 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6590 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 30.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Rovada | 25% | Late-season, very large, firm, bright red berries. High yield, excellent tart-sweet flavor, and good for fresh eating, processing, and long-distance shipping. Known for superior post-harvest shelf lif |
| Jonkheer van Tets | 20% | Early-season, large, bright red berries. Vigorous growth, high yield, and good flavor. One of the earliest to ripen, making it popular for early market access. |
| Red Lake | 18% | Mid-season, medium-large, bright red berries. Reliable, productive, and widely planted across various climates. Good for fresh eating, jellies, and preserves. A classic, widely adapted variety. |
| Cherry Red | 12% | Mid-season, large, dark red berries with good flavor. High yield and vigorous growth. Suitable for both fresh consumption and processing. |
| Tatran | 8% | Late-season, very large berries, excellent flavor, and good disease resistance. High yielding and vigorous. Gaining popularity for its quality and productivity, with good storage potential. |
| Wilder | 7% | Mid-season, large, firm, bright red berries. Very productive and vigorous. An older, reliable variety often used for processing due to its consistent yield. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Freezing point: 30°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·hr typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 10 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Currants are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene exposure can accelerate senescence and decay.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with other low ethylene producing, low ethylene sensitive commodities requiring high humidity and similar cool temperatures. Avoid strong odor emitters.
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Stable to slowly increasing, driven by culinary interest and specialty markets.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.5 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Red Currant | 60% |
| Black Currant | 30% |
| White Currant | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 4 oz
- 6 oz
- 1 pint
- 12x4 oz case
- 12x6 oz case
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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