Okanagan Specialty Fruits

Work has begun on the USDA's Partnership for Climate Smart Commodity project, which is being spearheaded by The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA). OSF's Joel Carter and Measure to Improve's Gabe were at our Washington state orchards to take baseline soil samples for the project. These soil sampling tests will allow us to track and understand the effects of various climate-smart agriculture practices over time. #usda #ifpa #internationalfreshproduceassociation #usda #measuretoimprove #climatesmart #arcticapples #vibrantfuture Max Teplitski Tamara Muruetagoiena

We are pleased to announce a significant new Research and Development partnership today with New Zealand based Prevar. This collaboration will focus on advancing innovative breeding technologies for apples and pears to address the evolving needs of growers, consumers, and the environment globally. The multi-year initiative will leverage cutting-edge tools such as genome editing to enable a fast and more precise focus on specific traits, to develop cultivars with improved pest and disease resistance, reduced food waste, and enhanced nutritional benefits. Read the full press release below. #biotechnology #osf #prevar

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🌱 How are new breeding methods, like GM and NGTs, benefiting consumers? In this week’s #PlantasticDiscoveries, we explore how these innovations are improving the produce we enjoy! 🥔 Visual imperfections, such as browning, bitterness in leafy greens, or short shelf life, can deter consumers from buying or wasting perfectly good produce. By addressing these issues, innovative breeding techniques are creating fruits and vegetables that are more durable, tastier and nutritious. 🍎 GM fruit and vegetables, like Arctic Apples and Innate potatoes, help reduce browning and waste while enhancing quality. Purple tomatoes bring antioxidants into the spotlight with their vibrant colour and health benefits. 🥗 NGTs are making fresh greens like GreenVenus lettuce last longer and taste better. They’re also enriching crops like the GABBA tomato with added nutritional value. 🧬 Thanks to these advancements, we’re seeing more sustainable, appealing, and nutritious options on the market in some countries. 𝘍𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 #𝘗𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴 𝘢 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵! Okanagan Specialty Fruits J.R. Simplot Company Pairwise GreenVenus #sanatechlifesciences

We’re excited to be at the Culinary Institute of America’s Healthy Kids Collaborative this week! The most beautiful setting for school foodservice leaders to come together and get inspired with their school lunch programs. #ciahealthykids #arcticapples #foodservice #schoolfoodservice

Who else is excited for Arctic Fujis?! 🍎 💧 Patrick Kelly 🍊 "Lil Citrus" from The Produce Industry Network finally got to taste of our first red-skinned variety, joining the lineup with our Arctic Goldens and Arctic Grannys! Which one is your favorite?

The Ontario Science Centre and Ontario Genomics hosted a biotechnology symposium for high school students this week. The students listened to expert speakers, participated in engaging talks, and did interactive activities to learn about biotechnology and how it is used to develop real-world solutions. All while snacking on Arctic apples of course! #biotechnology #arcticapples #ontariosciencecentre #ontariogenomics

We're proud to announce we have been selected to participate in a U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) climate-smart pilot program. The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) was awarded a Climate-Smart Commodities Grant through the USDA and will be spearheading the four-year pilot project titled “A Vibrant Future.” Read the full press release below. https://zurl.co/xsac #arcticapples #osf #climatesmart #usda #ifpa