Apple variety certification | Breeder expresses optimism that his sweet-tasting new apple line called Okana will be a hit
OLIVER, B.C. — A new apple variety found by chance in David Evans’ Okanagan orchard has cleared the first of many hurdles on the road to commercial success. This fall, the Oliver, B. C., resident learned that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency had certified Okana, his new variety, and granted him plant breeders’ rights. “Okanas […] Read moreStories by Susan McIver
Washing packaged greens key to minimizing infection risk
SUMMERLAND, B.C. — A growing number of human infections is related to the increased popularity of processed packaged fresh greens, said a research scientist. Susan Bach’s work at the Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre (PARC) in Summerland B.C., has focused on the persistence and prevalence of E. coli O157 on leafy greens like lettuce and spinach. […] Read more
Winery scores big with hockey theme
KALEDEN, B.C. — Prairie natives Len and Myra Kwiatkowski used their love of wine to start a winery in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley and their love of hockey to name it Topshelf. Topshelf Winery officially opened in June, with several hundred wine enthusiasts from around the world gathering to sip Slapshot chardonnay, Point Shot pinot […] Read more
