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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Serviceberry |
| Scientific name | Amelanchier alnifolia |
| Family / Genus | Rosaceae / — |
| Produce category | Berry |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_30000 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky | 30% | Widely recognized as the most planted commercial variety. Produces large, sweet, and flavorful berries with high yields. Excellent for both fresh consumption and processing. Exhibits good disease resi |
| Northline | 25% | A very popular commercial variety, particularly valued for its uniform ripening, which makes it well-suited for mechanical harvesting. Berries are large, sweet, and have good flavor. Vigorous growth h |
| Thiessen | 15% | An early-ripening variety known for its very large, sweet berries. Good for the fresh market. Can be prone to suckering, requiring some management. |
| Honeywood | 10% | Distinguished by its very large, sweet berries and high yields. Ripens later in the season. Excellent for both processing and fresh consumption, with good plant vigor. |
| Pembina | 8% | A reliable producer of medium-sized, sweet, and flavorful berries. Suitable for both fresh eating and processing, offering consistent yields. |
| Martin | 5% | Produces large, firm berries with good flavor. Noted for its uniform ripening, which facilitates mechanical harvesting. Offers good yields. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: 30.6°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 4 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.3 ul/kg/hr typical (0.1–0.5) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Serviceberries are non-climacteric and do not ripen further after harvest. Ethylene production is very low, and they are not highly sensitive to exogenous ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Compatible with most produce; 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
Niche interest, growing slowly among local food enthusiasts, native plant advocates, and specialty chefs seeking unique, regional ingredients. Demand is highly localized.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.5 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -0.3 |
Pack sizes
- 4 oz
- 8 oz
- 1 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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