The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) has purchased 85 acres of land on Old Vernon Road in 琉璃神社 that will be used to consolidate all of their northern facilities.

The consolidation is part of their 鈥淥ne Roof鈥� plan, according to BCTFC.

In conjunction with the land purchase, BCTFC will sell their property in Penticton, the release said. Both transactions will be completed by May 31.

鈥淭oday is an exciting day for all of us at the cooperative,鈥� said CEO Todd McMyn. 鈥淭his purchase signals our commitment to the industry, our growers, our staff and the valley, and will give us the ability to compete on a global scale moving forward.鈥�

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鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled for the future of our cooperative following today鈥檚 news,鈥� added Jeet Dukhia, BCTFC chairperson.

BCTFC said its board of directors and senior executive will work with all levels of government on the framework for the new facility.

When complete, the facility will house state-of-the-art apple, cherry, pear and soft fruit packing lines, office space, the cider operations and a 鈥渄estination鈥� cidery.

karissa.gall@blackpress.ca
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