About Us About the Berry Growers of Ontario The Berry Growers of Ontario (BGO), a provincial organization regulated by the Farm Products Marketing Act, represents blueberry, raspberry, and strawberry growers by funding industry promotion, research activities and educational events for the benefit of its members. BGO is active in all facets of the berry industry
Acreage Declaration 2025 Acreage Declaration Instructions Hello Ontario berry producer! Under Regulation 428/17 (2018) of the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Act, persons engaged in the production and/or marketing of berries (blueberries, raspberries and strawberries) are required to submit an acreage declaration to be issued a licence from the Berry Growers of Ontario (BGO). For 2025,
If you couldn’t already tell, I am THRILLED that it’s raspberry season! Not only are raspberries my favourite berries for their tart-sweetness, they also are good sources of omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants! Berry Growers of Ontario produce over 12 different varieties of raspberries and are continuously trialling new varieties. We took tiramisu and
Packaging Berry Growers in Ontario are increasingly using sustainable forms of packaging to deliver their berries to consumers on their pick your own operations, farmers’ markets or in the produce section of your local grocery store. The move towards sustainable packaging has been hastened with the 2019 Canadian government announcement of a ban on harmful,
Sustainability Berry growers in Ontario utilize advanced methods of sustainable berry cultivation, harvesting and packaging. Many are multi-generational, family-run operations. They steward the land through techniques such as soil testing, crop rotation and mulching with biodegradable materials. Straw is commonly used to protect strawberries and suppress weed competitors. Integrated pest management involves preventing pests and
Very Berry Canada Day Highlights Nothing is as quintessential to Canada Day as strawberries. That’s why Berry Growers of Ontario invited food media and influencers to experience the heart of berry production in Ontario’s Norfolk County. In June 2019, Greater Toronto Area journalists visited Blueberry Hill Estates, St. Williams, Ontario. Owner Nick Vranckx showcased his
Family Farms Most members of the Berry Growers of Ontario are family run farms. Several of them are multi-generational operations that have, over time, finely honed stewardship of their land through innovative and sustainable agricultural practices. These include the introduction of new varieties of berries, such as the high bush blueberries, to increasingly northern locations
A Strawberry Pavlova is one of summer’s great desserts! Crisp and snowy on the outside and marshmallow-like on the inside, the topping is lightly sweetened whipped cream and fresh local strawberries. Because the berries are left whole and unsweetened, the flavours are the purest you’ll ever taste, layered with cream and soft meringue. When
A classic Italian dessert to pair with an afternoon espresso is a light & fluffy lemon ricotta cake. Inspired by the classic, this recipe includes the addition of fresh Ontario raspberries making it the perfect summer coffee cake to enjoy all season long!
