The Arctic Apple story (NT)

Arctic Apples are one of the first fruits globally developed using gene technologies. Available for consumers in the USA since 2017, the Arctic series includes a modified gene that stops apples browning, making them perfect for a pre-sliced snack. Okanagan Specialty Fruits, the developers of Arctic Apples, are looking at how they can incorporate new gene technologies into their product development. Scientist and podcaster Hilary Ireland talks to their Vice President of Research & Regulatory Affairs, Dr Muhammad Tahir, about the origins and development of this technology, as well as looking at future developments for the technology. To view our full catalogue of podcasts including extra links on some podcasts please go to our Scigest pages:

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The Arctic Apple story (NT) is an episode from scigest - Plant & Food Research podcast by New Zealand Institute for Bioeconomy Science Limited.

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This episode was published on Mar 9, 2026.

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