During the course of Pikmin 3, the three captains will collect fruits and return them to Drake, their ship. The premise of this job is to collect the seeds of the fruits for Koppai to grow and turn the remainder of the fruit into juice to supply the captains with food for the day. The basis of Pikmin 3's plot revolves around collecting fruit, similar to the S.S. Dolphin's ship parts in Pikmin, and treasures in Pikmin 2.
Sunseed Berry
- Main article: Sunseed Berry.Likely the first fruit the trio of captains collect. This fruit was also present in Pikmin 2, still carrying the same name as well. It's a normal strawberry that produces a light-red juice. In Pikmin 2, it is worth 170 Pokos, and in Pikmin 3's Mission Mode, it is worth 50 Pokos. The first Sunseed Berry you collect is enough for one cup of rations however, every other Sunseed Berry is only worth half a cup.
Heroine's Tear
- Main article: Heroine's Tear.
A mango that produces yellow juice.
It takes 10 Pikmin to carry.
Zest Bomb
- Main article: Zest Bomb.
A regular lime.
Citrus Lump
- Main article: Citrus Lump.
A Tangerine that produces yellow juice. It is worth 180 Pokos in Pikmin 2, where it is one of the first treasures obtained, and it is worth 70 Pokos in Pikmin 3's Mission Mode. It produces one and a half cup's worth of rations.
Cupid's Grenade
- Main article: Cupid's Grenade.
A Cherry that was also present in Pikmin 2. It takes one Pikmin to carry it. In Bingo Battle and 2-Player Battle, carrying one back to the Onion allows players to use the roulette wheel, giving them access to a variety of items. They produce only half a cup's worth of rations.
Dapper Blob
- Main article: Dapper Blob.
A Mangosteen that takes 3 Pikmin to carry it.
Golden Grenade
- Main article: Golden Grenade.
A golden Cupid's Grenade Found only in Mission Mode. It's worth a lot more than the Cupid's Grenade. It only takes one Pikmin to carry it.
Golden Sunseed
- Main article: Golden Sunseed.
A golden version of the Sunseed Berry. It's only found in Mission Mode. It takes 3 pikmin to carry it, and is worth 200 Pokos.
Insect Condo
- Main article: Insect Condo.
This apple is another returning fruit from Pikmin 2. It takes 10 Pikmin to carry it and is worth 100 pokos in Mission Mode.
Face Wrinkler
- Main article: Face Wrinkler.
The Face Wrinkler is a lemon. It takes 5 Pikmin to carry it and is worth 70 pokos in Mission Mode. These fruits produce one and a half worth of rations.
Velvety Dreamdrop
- Main article: Velvety Dreamdrop.
A Loquat that takes 5 Pikmin to carry it. It can be found still growing on a small branch. It produces one and a half worth of rations.