University of MN opens Rave® and other new varieties to direct market growers.

The University of Minnesota has introduced several varieties available through their new Superior Fruit Innovations™ (SFI) programs.

SuperSnap™

Big Flirt™ and SuperSnap™ are available for both wholesale and farm market growers, and the terms and fees can be found here. At the same time, they have made Rave® available to direct-market fruit growers through the SFI program.

The fee structure is similar to the Midwest Apple Improvement Association. According to the program website, growers joining the program will have access to numerous new varieties over the coming years. Triumph® and Kudos® are not part of the program and remain open releases with a one-time licensing fee.

Information on Rave®, Big Flirt™, and SuperSnap™ is available here.