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 MORE2026-02-11 09:07:10
The BC Cherry Association's AGM and Annual Conference will be taking place on Friday March 6th, 2026 at Trinity Church in Kelowna. This year's event will include the usual business meeting first thing in the morning, followed by speakers on topics of interest to cherry industry stakeholders. It will also include coffee/snacks and a luncheon. Similar to last years' AGM we...
READ MORE2026-02-10 14:53:42
Are you looking to work in the beautiful Okanagan this summer? We are looking to fill two to three summer staff positions for the 2026 cherry season. We are seeking one to two positive, self-motivated, and organized summer employee to help coordinate programs for the export of Canadian cherries to overseas markets. Another person will be hired to gather photo...
READ MORE2026-01-09 09:00:00
You have one week left to grab tickets at a discount for the Southern Interior Horticulture Show (SIHS). Early-Bird registration for the SIHS closes on January 16th, 2026 (next Friday!). Don't wait, grab your discounted tickets now! Get your tickets HERE. The SIHS is taking place this February 11th and 12th at the Penticton Trade and Convention Centre. The upcoming SIHS will feature...
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...
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