INFORMATION RELEASE

“I was very impressed with the tour of the renewed BC Tree Fruits complex in Oliver,” said Rick Knodel, Electoral Area “C” Director. “The attention to detail and gentleness in handling fruit products was astounding. This ultramodern facility will be instrumental in rejuvenating the tree fruits industry in the Okanagan and putting our fruit products back on the stage of the world markets.”

BC Tree Fruits is a grower-owned cooperative spanning from the Similkameen to Creston, Osoyoos to Vernon. BC Tree Fruits receive, pack, store, and sell fruit produced by 310 growers and orchard owners throughout the region. The BC Tree Fruits brand has been around since 1936.

“It’s great to see a local company in an industry that is a cornerstone of our local economy, retooling with cutting-edge technology,” said Matt Taylor, Electoral Area “D” Director. “These changes will help ensure BC Tree Fruits is cost-competitive for years to come.”

BC Tree Fruits ensures growers have state-of-the-art equipment and assists with sales, marketing, accounting, shipping, and regulation compliance.

To learn more about BC Tree Fruits, please visit bctreefruits.com.

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Mark Pendergraft, Chair
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

Contacts:

Justin Shuttleworth
Parks and Facilities Manager
Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen

RDOS Communications
250-490-4148                    
1-877-610-3737

(L to R) Mark Pendergraft, RDOS Chair/Area "A" Director; Jim Zaffino, RDOS CAO; George Bush, Area "B" Director; Rick Knodel, Area "C" Director; Petra Veintimilla, Oliver Councillor; Sue McKortoff, Osoyoos Mayor; Matt Taylor, Area "D" Director.

BC Tree Fruits facility in Oliver, B.C.

BC Tree Fruits facility in Oliver, B.C.

BC Tree Fruits facility in Oliver, B.C.

Ambrosia apples ready for market at BC Tree Fruits facility in Oliver, B.C.