Pome fruits and stone fruits

CPC v2.1 Code: 0134

About pome fruits and stone fruits

cpc code 0134 covers the production of pome fruits and stone fruits, which are essential components of the global food supply chain. These fruits, which include apples, pears, peaches, plums, and cherries, are widely consumed and play a significant role in the agricultural and food processing industries. The pome and stone fruit sector is a major contributor to the economy, providing employment, generating revenue, and supplying raw materials for various downstream industries.

Production process

The production of pome and stone fruits involves a range of techniques, including orchard management, pruning, thinning, and harvesting. Growers carefully monitor the growth and development of their trees, ensuring optimal conditions for fruit production. Harvesting is typically done by hand or with the aid of mechanical harvesters, with the fruits then sorted, graded, and prepared for distribution or further processing.

Production inputs

The pome and stone fruit industry requires a variety of inputs, including land, water, and specialized agricultural equipment. Growers also rely on fertilizers, pesticides, and other chemicals to maintain the health and productivity of their orchards. Additionally, the industry utilizes labor-intensive processes, requiring a skilled workforce to manage the various stages of production.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the pome and stone fruit industry are the fruits themselves, which are consumed fresh or used as ingredients in a wide range of food products. These fruits may be further processed into juices, jams, preserves, and other value-added items. The industry's outputs are consumed by 0311 Fruit and vegetable canning, pickling, and drying, 0722 Roasted nuts and peanut butter manufacturing, and 0722 Fruit and vegetable juice manufacturing, among other downstream industries.

Family tree for pome fruits and stone fruits

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0'>0: Agriculture, forestry and fishery products</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01'>01: Products of agriculture, horticulture and market gardening</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/013'>013: Fruits and nuts</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0134'>0134: Pome fruits and stone fruits</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0131'>0131: Tropical and subtropical fruits</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0132'>0132: Citrus fruits</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0133'>0133: Grapes</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0135'>0135: Berries and other fruits</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0136'>0136: Fruit seeds</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/0137'>0137: Nuts (excluding wild edible nuts and groundnuts), in shell</a>"]

    D --> K["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01341'>01341: Apples</a>"]
D --> L["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01342'>01342: Pears and quinces</a>"]
D --> M["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01343'>01343: Apricots</a>"]
D --> N["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01344'>01344: Cherries</a>"]
D --> O["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01345'>01345: Peaches and nectarines</a>"]
D --> P["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01346'>01346: Plums and sloes</a>"]
D --> Q["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/01349'>01349: Other pome fruits and stone fruits</a>"]


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