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Gene-Altered Apples Get U.S. Approval

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The government on Friday approved the commercial planting of genetically engineered apples that are resistant to turning brown when sliced or bruised.

The developer, Okanagan Specialty Fruits, says it believes the nonbrowning feature will be popular with both consumers and food service companies because it will make sliced apples more appealing. The feature could also reduce the number of apples discarded because of bruising.
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/14/business/gmo-apples-are-approved-for-growing-in-us.html?_r=0
 
Interesting. I highly doubt the apple orchards in my area would have anything to do with this. They have been family run for generations and they do things the old fashioned way.
 
Jazzy said:
Interesting. I highly doubt the apple orchards in my area would have anything to do with this. They have been family run for generations and they do things the old fashioned way.

"Where's the damned 'LIKE' button?"
 
DrLeftover said:
Jazzy said:
Interesting. I highly doubt the apple orchards in my area would have anything to do with this. They have been family run for generations and they do things the old fashioned way.

"Where's the damned 'LIKE' button?"

Give her a rep point. :tup:
 

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