B.C. Fruit Growers' Association

• U.S. cherries flooding B.C., undercutting ‘desperate’ local producers: Growers’ association

  'Make sure you're buying quality fruit, and right at this time of year it's likely to be B.C., so that helps our growers.' 

  Economy

  Jul 10, 2023
  
• Okanagan apple farmers shed light on returns

  The association says apple farms have been getting, on average, a return of 12 cents a pound for apples, even though it costs about 30 to 35 cents a pound to grow them.

  Economy

  Oct 11, 2020
  
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• Early blooms put crops at mercy of frost

  The warm weather could cause problems for Okanagan orchardists especially if frosty conditions return.

  Apr 6, 2016
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• Okanagan apple harvest in full swing

  The fruit crops were ready for picking up to three and a half weeks ago at some local orchards, that's almost a month sooner than usual, and it's the earliest harvest Steele has ever seen.

  Canada

  Sep 3, 2015
• Genetically modified ‘Arctic Apple’ approved by Health Canada

  After more than three years waiting for approval, the Okanagan’s Arctic Apple now has the green light to hit store shelves in Canada.

  Consumer

  Mar 21, 2015