There are just over two weeks left in the public comment period on the Arctic Fuji, as Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. seeks permission to market its third variety of genetically modified, non-browning apple.
As of midday Thursday 25 August, only 19 comments had been filed electronically with APHIS. One of those commenters opposes approval of the GMO Fuji. The other 18, ranging from scientists to mothers of young children, all express support for the non-browning Arctic Fuji.
“I’m incredibly excited for these new variety of non-browning apples. I’m a mother and routinely am responsible for providing snacks for my child and often times his entire class,” Misty Cabrera wrote in her online comments.
“Being able to provide healthy but child-approved and allergy friendly foods can be difficult. No child likes to eat brown apples. With these new apples I’ll be able to slice enough apples for a large group and not have to worry about them appearing unfresh from browning by the time they are ready to be eaten.”
The comment period on the Arctic Fuji is open until Sept. 12.
Source: foodsafetynews.com
