SUMMERLAND, BC, CANADA - Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the innovative developer and grower of the world’s best-tasting sliced apple, Arctic® apple, is thrilled to announce a new partnership with The Produce Moms®. As part of this collaboration, OSF’s foodservice packages of pre-sliced and diced Arctic apple varieties will now feature The Produce Moms Approved™ seal. This prestigious seal is awarded to brands that align with The Produce Moms’ mission of promoting increased consumption of fruits and vegetables through consumer education and collaboration with the produce industry.
“Our mission has always been to bring more apples to more places, while The Produce Moms strives to get more fruits and vegetables onto every table. By aligning our shared values and expertise, we’re thrilled to launch this partnership,” says Rebecca Catlett, Director of Marketing and Communications, Okanagan Specialty Fruits. “This collaboration underscores our mutual commitment to promoting healthy eating and reinforces our ongoing dedication to sustainability.”
The Produce Moms, founded by Lori Taylor, blends her expertise as both a mother and a produce supply chain professional to champion healthy eating habits. Among its many initiatives, the organization advocates for greater availability of fresh produce in USDA school meals and other child nutrition programs.
The Produce Moms Approved seal is one such initiative, representing products that align with their mission to make fresh produce more accessible and support innovations that extend the shelf life of fruits and vegetables, thereby reducing food waste, a press release added.
“We are absolutely thrilled about our new partnership with Okanagan Specialty Fruits. Their commitment to sustainability and their dedication to providing high-quality, fresh produce align perfectly with our mission,” said Lori Taylor, Founder, The Produce Moms. “By featuring The Produce Moms Approved seal on their Arctic apple foodservice packages, OSF is helping us make a positive impact across the country. We look forward to working together to make a difference and increase apple consumption.”
Arctic apple varieties deliver exceptional flavor and freshness, making them a consumer favorite. Now featuring The Produce Moms Approved seal, foodservice packages of Arctic apples boast an impressive 28-day shelf life. This extended freshness provides significant benefits to the foodservice industry, offering pre-sliced apples that reduce waste, minimize labor, and deliver superior taste.
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