LAKE CHELAN, WA - Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ (OSF) groundbreaking Arctic apples are once again proving their value—this time in the craft beverage market. Endless Orchard Hard-Pressed Cider, made exclusively from Arctic apples, earned multiple awards this season at two of the industry’s top competitions: the Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP) and the 8^th Annual Cidercraft Awards.

These accolades highlight how Arctic apples—bioengineered to resist oxidative browning—deliver not only superior quality for fresh markets but also create new opportunities across value-added channels. The fruit’s longer shelf life, reduced shrink, and reliable flavor have made it a standout for foodservice and culinary innovators alike.

“Bringing home these wins is exciting for the Endless Orchard team, but it’s also a strong validation of the innovation behind Arctic apples,” said Don Westcott, President of OSF, in the recent release. “When you start with superior fruit, it opens up new possibilities in every part of the value chain.”

Award Highlights:

• Great Lakes International Cider and Perry Competition (GLINTCAP)
  • Modern Dry Cider: Bronze – Golden Delicious
  • Modern Sweet Cider: Silver – Fuji Imperial
  • Fruit Cider: Silver – Pineapple Mango, Silver – Radiant Mimosa Orange
  • Botanical Cider: Silver – Boundless Blueberry
• 8^th Annual Cidercraft Awards
  • Modern Dry: Double Gold – Infinite Granny Smith
  • Fruit: Double Gold – Eternal Sunshine Pineapple-Mango
  • Botanical (Judges’ Pick): Boundless Blueberry Basil

Endless Orchard Hard-Pressed Cider represents just one example of how Arctic apples can support new product development for the produce industry. With consumer demand growing for sustainable, premium-quality fruit and beverages, the success of Endless Orchard reinforces OSF’s leadership in driving innovation from orchard to market.