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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Dried Cranberry |
| Scientific name | Vaccinium macrocarpon |
| Family / Genus | Ericaceae / — |
| Produce category | Dried Fruit |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| AGROVOC URI | c_2069 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 20.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Stevens | 30% | A widely planted, high-yielding cultivar known for large, firm, dark red berries. Excellent for processing due to consistent size and color. Good sugar content for drying. |
| Ben Lear | 20% | An early-ripening cultivar producing medium to large, bright red berries. Valued for its early harvest and good color, making it suitable for early-season processing into dried cranberries. |
| Crimson Queen | 15% | A relatively new cultivar known for its very large fruit size, deep red color, and high yield. Its size and vibrant color are desirable for premium dried cranberry products. |
| Early Black | 10% | One of the oldest cultivated varieties, producing small to medium-sized, dark red berries. Known for its early ripening and tart flavor, contributing to a classic dried cranberry taste. |
| Howes | 8% | A late-ripening, firm-fruited cultivar with medium-sized, dark red berries. Excellent storage qualities as fresh fruit, and its firmness translates well to dried products. |
| Pilgrim | 7% | A vigorous, high-yielding cultivar producing large, dark red berries. Good for processing due to its size and consistent color. |
| Demoranville | 5% | A newer cultivar known for its high yield, large fruit size, and good color. Increasingly used for processing due to its efficiency and quality. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: null°F.
- Freezing point: null°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 1 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Sensitivity class | very_low |
| Sensitivity threshold | null ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Dried product, no biological activity related to ethylene.
Mixed-load compatibility
Dry goods, non-odor emitting
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? No
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Strong growth, driven by health-conscious consumers, versatility in food applications, and snack market expansion.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.7 |
| Income elasticity | 0.8 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Sweetened | 85% |
| Unsweetened | 15% |
Pack sizes
- 3 oz
- 5 oz
- 8 oz
- 16 oz
- 25 lb
- 50 lb
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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