Bean harvesters

Raspberries in flat

Blueberries

Bean Processing

Inspection

Blanching

Inspection

Freezer discharge

IQF Product

Shipping

• Connecting Growers to customers– Processing with growers since 1958– Retailers, food service, other

processor/packers– Reduced processors

• 1980 → 12 processors• 2010 → 2 processors

• Strengths of Delta/BC– Location

• Local markets• Export markets – US, Asia• Weather

– Quality• CFIA/Canadian standards

– Buy local– Niche markets – organics, specialty items

• Challenges of Delta/BC– Land Base– Land Prices– Global competition– Food safety– Input costs– Water availability

• What do customers want?– Quality– Convenience– New and innovate items– Environmental conscious products and

companies– Competitive price

• How does Lucerne support Delta growers?– Symbiotic relationship– Quality– Research

• Varieties• Products• Purchasing

– Equipment– Finding markets

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