The U.S. Apple Association, the Northwest Horticultural Council, and the British Columbia Fruit Growers’ Association have all stated their opposition to Arctic apples coming to market, citing concerns about consumer reaction but no fears about the safety of the apples. They made their initial statements about 18 months ago, and reiterated them in July. In a statement on its Web site, the U. S. Apple Association said, “USApple does not support the approval of this product. “USApple’s position is not based on any question about human health or safety,” it said, but did not state a core reason for its […]