MOSES LAKE, WASHINGTON (December 3, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the innovative developer and grower of the world’s best-tasting sliced apple, Arctic®apple, is proud to announce they 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 ..read more

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (November 21, 2024)  –  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 ..read more

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (October 8, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is pleased to announce that its fourth apple variety, Arctic® Gala, has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to proceed with commercialization. This was the final step in the regulatory process and follows approval from the ..read more

Moses Lake, WA (August 29, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is pleased to announce the completion of their cutting-edge controlled atmosphere (CA) facility at their Moses Lake Campus. The facility is already operational and spans an impressive 107,000 square feet. "The CA facility utilizes advanced refrigeration and controlled atmosphere technology ..read more

Portland, OR (July 1, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is pleased to announce that its Endless Orchard Cider brand has been honored with two prestigious awards. Endless Orchard uses Arctic apples to make uniquely delicious hard-pressed ciders and was named Best New Cidery of the Year at the Northwest Cider Cup Awards. The cidery was also honored with a Gold Medal for its Boundless Blueberry Basil flavor, recognizing its exceptional craftsmanship. the launch ..read more

Chelan, WA (May 28, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, has announced the launch of Endless Orchard Hard-Pressed Cider, a new brand of hard cider that leverages the unique and superior qualities of Arctic apples to produce a one-of-a-kind drinking experience.  The brand's tagline and mantra is "Celebrate Everything". Accompanying the launch, the company opened a tasting room in the idyllic resort town of Chelan, Washington. Over 100 guests attended a commemorative launch ..read more

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (April 9, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, received a green light from Canadian regulatory agencies to proceed toward commercialization of the company's latest apple variety, Arctic® Gala. Health Canada (HC) notified OSF that it has no objection to the food use of the Arctic apple event in the Gala apple variety, noting that the event was no different than the three ..read more

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (March 5, 2024)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is pleased to announce the appointment of Don Westcott as the new President of the company. Westcott is taking over from Neal Carter, who has transitioned to the position of CEO. OSF has also welcomed a pivotal addition to its leadership team with the appointment of Sarah Evanega as the Vice President of External Relations.  "I am honored to step into the role of President of Okanagan Special ..read more

Summerland, BRITISH COLUMBIA (November 1, 2023)  –  Okanagan Specialty Fruits® (OSF), the developer and grower behind the innovative Arctic® apple varieties, is pleased to announce John Freitas has joined the company as Vice President of Sales and Business Development.  With an impressive track record in the food industry, Mr. Freitas brings a wealth of experience and expertise to OSF, making him a valuable addition to the company's leadership team. In his new role, John will be pivotal in driving OSF's sales and business development strat ..read more

Moses Lake, WASHINGTON (October 6, 2022) –  The heart of Washington State's apple country witnessed a historic moment on September 27 as Okanagan Specialty Fruits (OSF), the creators of Arctic® apples, unveiled its groundbreaking, state-of-the-art apple processing facility in Moses Lake, Washington. This remarkable 110,000 sq. ft. facility is not just a building; it's a testament to the future of apple processing. With the power to process more than 50 million pounds of apples per year thanks to cutting-edge technology and visionary design, OSF has ushered in a new era for the indust ..read more