Okanagan Specialty Fruits is thrilled to announce the U.S. commercial approval of the Arctic® Fuji! The Arctic® Fuji is the third Arctic® apple variety to have gained this distinction, following the approval of our Arctic® Golden and Arctic® Granny varieties last year. All three Arctic® apple
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Arctic® Fuji – another step closer
Arctic® Fuji apples are now one step closer to U.S. deregulation! Following the submission of our initial application to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Service (APHIS) requesting nonregulated status (commercial approval), we are excited to announce that OSF’s Arctic® Fuji petition
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1,000 Arctic® apple lovers and counting!
While major milestones like Arctic® apple approval get all the press, sometimes the unsung feats are equally rewarding. Last week we were thrilled to surpass 1,000 followers on both Twitter and Facebook, but really, our true excitement stems from what these thresholds signify. Namely, that so
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PBH’s “Fruit & Veggie Connection” highlights safety, benefits of biotech foods
The Produce for Better Health Foundation (PBH) is one of the premiere sources for evidence-based information on the value of fruit and veggie consumption. One of their many great resources is a quarterly magazine, “Fruit & Veggie Connection”, which explores issues important to registered dietitians and
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Who to trust on biotech foods?
Many consumers are understandably hesitant to embrace biotech foods. Foods produce through biotechnology are relatively new to the public, the science is complicated and it’s tough to sift through the conflicting arguments by proponents and opponents. When it comes to our food, we are especially skeptical
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