Media and public interest in food waste has been increasing in recent years, and third-party data demonstrates that apples are among the most wasted foods, with approximately 40% of apples grown going to waste. The sustainability efforts behind Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF) have an interesting story to tell:
- Our orchards employ state-of-the-art technology, which optimizes the use of inputs while delivering high-quality fruit.
- Arctic® apples were developed and are grown specifically for fresh-cut processing, which results in a premium product with reduced loss in the processing facility.
- Our fresh apple slices have a 28-day shelf life compared with the 18-21 day industry average, reducing waste at retail, in foodservice establishments, and at home.
