The BC Cherry Association (BCCA) represents growers, marketers, packers, researchers and industry members. The BCCA sponsors research to grow and deliver top quality cherries to markets around the world. We also work to promote and strengthen marketing opportunities.
The BCCA supports research projects that help advance the cherry industry. Successful projects on pest control, post harvest handling, breeding, and disease suppression are examples of work done in past.
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The BCCA works with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the BC Ministry of Agriculture to administer export programs. We also act as the industry body when negotiating market access for new cherry export deals.
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The BCCA works with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and the BC Ministry of Agriculture to administer export programs. We also act as the industry body when negotiating market access for new cherry export deals.
READ MORE2025-10-21 14:24:08
*Deadline extended to December 1st* The CFIA is moving the application process for Cherry Export Programs online. This means that submitting export program applications as a grower or packing facility will now be much easier. But all participants MUST sign up for their "My CFIA" account before November 1st. Existing program participants will have received an email from the CFIA with information...
READ MORE2025-10-03 15:41:57
It's that time of your again! You can renew your BCCA membership or become a new member for the 2025-26 season now. All 2024-25 memberships expire on October 31st 2025. We offer a 10% discount if you submit your payment on or before October 31st, 2025. You can find the Membership form and more information about becoming a BCCA member...
READ MORE2025-04-06 12:58:04
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE A Strong Season Ahead for Canadian Sweet Cherries With a stellar crop on the horizon and growing commitment from consumers and retailers to ‘Buy Canadian’, BC cherry growers look forward to their best season in years. KELOWNA, BC – April 7, 2025 – Cherry orchards across British Columbia are showing signs of an abundant, high-quality harvest, and Canadian cherry growers...
READ MORE2025-02-13 08:00:00
Are you planning on signing up for the 2025 export programs? The deadline to submit your application and payment form is Wednesday, February 26th, 2025. If you participated in the program in the past couple of years make sure you check your inboxes! The CFIA sent out the 2025 Export Program documents on February 11th. We also sent out those...
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