Some growers in the Okanangan region of British Columbia are worried by the introduction of genetically modified crops. This comes as a result of the Canadian Food inspection Agency’s consideration of an application to allow cultivation of GM “Arctic Apple.” The apple has a non- browning trait. Summerland orchardist Joe Sardinha said, “I’m not concerned about the science behind it; I’m not a scientist. From my standpoint as a producer, I’m concerned that, with genetic modification, consumers could easily feel that their pristine apple suddenly has a component that they’re not confident in.”
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