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Pacific Ag Show Back at Tradex for 2022
After taking a year off from an in-person show we look forward to reconnecting with you and being able to provide a venue for the ag community and industry to come together. Read more
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Built in BC Wine Barrel Bunkies
A Vancouver Island company is serving the agritourism market in a unique way, building luxurious ‘bunkies’ or sleeping accommodations out of large wine barrels. Read more
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Recycling Corks
Wine lovers can feel even better knowing every part of the bottle will be recycled. Used natural wine corks collected at the Return-It Boucherie Self Storage and Bottle Depot in Kelowna will be recycled into eco-friendly footwear. Read more
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New Owners at Oliver’s Stoneboat Vineyards
The Verhoeff Group of Companies has purchased Stoneboat Vineyards, located on the Black Sage Bench in Oliver, BC. The business continues to be family-owned, changing hands from Julie and Lanny Martiniuk to the Verhoeff family. Read more
Continued Growth For BC Wine Grape Acreage
The acreage dedicated to vineyards has increased by eight per cent since 2014, according to the 2019 BC Wine Grape Acreage Report. Read more
Wine Auction Record $17,625
A 1992 Screaming Eagle has set a world record, selling for $17,625 during Iron Gate Wine's online auction that closed May 18. Read more
Indigenous World Introduces First Distiller's Blend
Indigenous World unveiled its greatly anticipated craft whiskey in May after four years in the barrel. Read more
Clos du Soleil Moves Toward Fully Organic
Clos du Soleil is thrilled to reveal that their recently purchased Whispered Secret Vineyard in the Similkameen Valley, BC, has been granted organic certification. Read more
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Roche Wines Celebrates 10 Years
The founders of Naramata’s Roche Winery are celebrating a decade of winemaking, as founders Pénélope and Dylan Roche brought their traditional French savoir-faire to the famed Naramata Bench terroir in 2011. Read more
Vertical Growing Systems for Fruit
Agriforest BioTechnologies has received a $150,000 research grant from BC’s Agritech Grant Program to improve vertical growing systems for fruit and berry production. Read more
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Winecrush Receives Federal Support for Winery Clean Tech
Okanagan-based Winecrush has received research and development support from Agriculture and Agri Food Canada for its innovative “Marlee” Project, a new bio-mechanical process to transform the food grade wine derivatives - typically discarded after ha Read more
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New Oliver Irrigation System to Flow for Orchards, Wineries, Farms
Work is underway this year to ensure Oliver-area orchards, wineries and farms have access to a stable irrigation system. A $5 million contribution from the BC government will help reroute the town’s agricultural irrigation system around Gallagher Lak Read more
Quail's Gate Earth Day Donation
While Earth Day is a time to reflect on the bountiful gifts nature provides, it is more than just a day to Quails' Gate. This April the winery celebrates sustainability by entering its third year of partnership with the Nature Conservancy of Canada t Read more
Organic Conversion Support Program Funding Deadline June 30
The Canada Organic Trade Association is urging growers to apply now for its Organic Conversion Fund, as there is still funding available with the deadline looming on June 30. Read more
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Massive Bailout Package for French Grape Growers
French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced a massive bailout package, as grape growers in several regions lost between 30 to 50 per cent of their crops. Read more
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Quails Gate Welcomes New Lead Viticulturist Ed Tonner
Quail’s Gate Estate Winery has appointed a new lead viticulturist to lead the company’s initiative to provide the best possible wine grapes in a sustainable manner. Read more
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Oliver Twist Estate Winery is Now Nostalgia Wines Inc.
Gina Fernandes Harfman is celebrating the 15th anniversary of her winery by rebranding the Oliver Twist Estate Winery under the new name Nostalgia Wines. Read more
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Two New Hires to Enhance the Epicurean Experience at Time Winery
Penticton’s Time Winery has hired former Liquidity chef Matt Martin as its chef de cuisine, and Robbie Hundertmark as estate sommelier. Martin joins the team after working for a season at Liquidity Bistro, and previous experience working in Michelin- Read more
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Vancouver Island winery raises $20,000 to feed hungry children
Blue Grouse Estate Winery’s recent fundraising campaign resulted in a whopping $20,000 donation to Nourish Cowichan Society, a charitable organization in the Cowichan Valley that offers meals and food hampers for families in need. Read more
Quail's Gate Named one of Canada's Best Managed Companies
Quails’ Gate has been recognized again for overall business performance and sustained growth with the Canada’s Best Managed Companies designation. This is the fifth consecutive year the winery has received this honour and the second consecutive year Read more
