Okanagan Specialty Fruits' Celebrates Success at PMA Fresh Summit


Wed. November 13th, 2019 - by Anne Allen

SUMMERLAND, BC, CANADA - PMA Fresh Summit may be in our rear window, but companies are still celebrating the effects of a successful show. Okanagan Specialty Fruit (OSF) showed up and out at this year’s Fresh Summit trade show in Anaheim, California. The developers of the non-browning Arctic® apple were pleased with the reception they saw from attendees.

Neal Carter, President, Okanagan Specialty Fruits“We always enjoy attending Fresh Summit—it provides excellent networking opportunities, is the ideal platform to share the newest developments for our company, and demonstrates the many opportunities that Arctic apples offer to the produce industry,” stated Neal Carter, President, in a recent press release. “The just-picked flavor and fresh appearance of Arctic apple slices provide retail and foodservice the ability to utilize fresh-cut apples without sacrificing flavor, convenience, and customer satisfaction. One of my favorite things is to watch people experience this firsthand.”

PMA Fresh Summit was a great success for the developers of the non-browning Arctic® Apples, Okanagan Specialty Fruit

Showgoers were treated to the company’s Charcuterie Bar, which showcased how Arctic apples can be paired with other ingredients. OSF also offered attendees the chance to spin a prize wheel for a chance to win Arctic apple swag. The grand prize was a branded Apple Watch, which was won by Cherylynn Hebison.

“Winning this Apple Watch is amazing and I could not be more excited,” remarked Hebison. “Stopping by the Arctic booth at the Fresh Summit was not only informational, it was educational. Thank you so much, and I look forward to seeing you next year.”

An Apple Watch, branded by Arctic Apples, was won by Cherylynn Hebison at PMA Fresh Summit

In addition, OSF has just wrapped its harvest of Arctic® Golden and Arctic® Granny varieties, which will soon become available in select retail locations in the United States and to foodservice customers.

As always, stick with AndNowUKnow to read the latest in the produce industry.

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