Photo Credit: Okanagan Specialty Fruits
The Okanagan’s first bioengineered apple is being introduced into the foodservice market as demand for the nonbrowning varietal grows.
Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF) introduced the Arctic apple to a receptive industry at the Produce Marketing Association’s recent Foodservice Show in Monterey, California.
“It was exciting for us to exhibit at the PMA Foodservice show for the first time and to give attendees the opportunity to experience the orchard freshness of Arctic Golden fresh slices,” said J.F. Gamelin, Director of Sales for OSF. “Arctic apples’ nonbrowning trait offers a key benefit to the food service industry – including less prep, less waste and better taste.”
Arctic apple fresh slices were developed to have a 28-day shelf life, compared to the 18-21 day industry average. According to the company, they also maintain their orchard fresh taste longer.
OSF President Neal Carter says they have been extremely busy this year planting in the orchards as they expect to expand their volume production into foodservice this fall.
“We expect to have an estimated 8 million pounds of Arctic apples for the 2019-2020 season and plan to continue to increase availability in coming years,” adds Carter.
The company plans to make freshly sliced apples available to customers in 40 oz. bags of both Arctic Golden and Arctic Granny varieties, along with a 100 count case of 2 oz. packages.
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