Strong Raspberry Industry in British Columbia

Did you know that B.C. is the largest raspberry producer in Canada? About 12 million kilograms annually is produced on just 5,000 acres of farmland. Only three percent of raspberries are sold fresh and the rest are processed into jams, jellies, drinks, canned and frozen retail and wholesale packs and bakery product.

  
The Raspberry Industry Development Council (RIDC) is supported by a ½ ¢ per pound levy on all fresh raspberries grown in BC. The Executive and Directors of the RIDC include producers as well as a processor (1) and a government representative.

The mandate of the Council is to promote raspberries and their use by providing information and educational services to as well as to link purchasers with producers and the Council also generically promotes raspberries with information about the industry to the public and other interested parties.

We are excited to share more about the raspberry industry on our blog and to educate the public about how wonderful raspberries are especially the ones grown in the Fraser Valley. Please help support our industry!