October 01, 2024
Have you ever wondered where those perfectly shaped apples we all love come from? Yes, they grow on trees – and here’s exactly what happens:Farmers buy young nursery trees and plant them in their orchards. They carefully care f...
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April 05, 2024
Juice vs cider, fresh vs concentrate – there are many choices facing consumers when they’re deciding what to buy in the juice aisle. Juice is not only an additional way to consume fruits and increase intake of essential nutrients and p...
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November 08, 2021
What are branded apple varieties? Good brands are successful because they have a reputation for quality - and consumers have confidence in that quality. That’s a concept that’s taking hold in the apple industry too...
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September 16, 2021
Learn all about the Ontario apple industry from a real life apple grower! ...
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September 01, 2021
It’s not your grandfather’s orchard any more!Innovation, technology and changing consumer tastes have changed many things about farming - and apple growing is no different...
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April 30, 2021
How one Ontario orchard is dealing with the pandemic: COVID-19 has changed life across Canada and around the world. In the first year of the pandemic, Canadian media frequently turned the spotlight on farmers and farm workers in their coverage ...
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August 17, 2020
We’re Kyle and Greg Ardiel. We’re cousins and our families are both apple growers in the Clarksburg area. Kyle’s family grows apples predominantly for the fresh market, while Greg’s family grows fresh and processi...
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April 22, 2020
It is often said that every day is Earth Day on the farm.That’s true in the sense that farmers work with the air, water and soil on their farms every day to raise livestock and grow fruits, vegetables and crops.It’s also true, ...
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March 24, 2020
People are cooking at home now more than ever and with extra supplies on-hand from larger grocery shops, including fresh produce and meats, we put together this blog (in partnership with some amazing foodies) to help you execute a full w...
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March 08, 2019
We’ve all heard the old saying “An apple a day keeps the doctor away”. Apples are loaded with pectin – a type of soluble fibre – and packed with flavonoids that help reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer, stroke, a...
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November 21, 2018
The traditional image many of us have of apple farming includes a big bushy tree, a ladder and some small baskets for picking. That may have been true 50 years ago, but many of today’s Ontario apple growers have gone high tech in order t...
read moreNovember 21, 2018
Craving Sweets? Try these healthier & apple-inspired options instead! ...
read moreNovember 21, 2018
A whole fresh apple is nature's original 100 calorie snack. Fresh, portable, and ready when you are, Ontario apples make the best snacks. From basic grab-n-go to elevated snacking, the infographic below makes it easy for you to enjoy an O...
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November 21, 2018
Written by: Fresh From the Farm Over 390 schools have already signed up for the Fall 2018 Fresh from the Farm campaign whereby students raise funds by selling fresh Ontario-grown apples, potatoes, onions, carrots and sweet potatoes. Build...
read moreNovember 21, 2018
Research shows there are several health benefits associated with eating apples. We've compiled a list of 5 noteworthy reasons why you should consume an Ontario apple a day (#ONappleAday) in the infographic...
read moreMarch 19, 2018
Next time you reach for that late-night bag of chips, reboot your salty craving by choosing a healthier (yet equally delicious!) snack option, such as the 5 outlined in the infographic below....
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February 09, 2018
Are you a registered dietitian, nutritionist, health practitioner, or interested in further learning about apples and human health? We've rounded up everything you and your health-seeking clients want to know about apples...
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February 02, 2018
We mean it when we say; an (Ontario) apple a day keeps the doctor away. Here are eight reasons why making an apple a day is a healthy habit for life and living well...
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January 03, 2018
Starting solids is an exciting albeit messy time in your baby’s life. After your baby has started iron-rich foods (at about 6 months) you can start fruits like apples. In fact, the vitamin C in apples will enhance the absorption of iron from...
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January 03, 2018
If you love a good intense workout you likely need a post workout snack but what you choose can either fuel your ongoing performance or sabotage it. To help your body recover and feel your best, try these winning apple-inspired snacks. A crisp and...
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December 05, 2017
We all know that apples are a fast, grab ‘n go snack but they can also be enjoyed throughout the day. Get inspired with these apple-licious ideas:BreakfastPacked with 4 grams of fibre in each apple, it makes sense to start your day w...
read moreMay 01, 2017
It is a common misconception that all apples are harvested in the fall, get shipped to stores and end up in the kitchen fruit bowl for a limited amount of time. This infographic...
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Everyone has heard the old saying that "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", but have you really ever questioned why?
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An "Ontario" apple a day is the right choice for so many reasons. Every time you choose an Ontario apple you are supporting 230 apple farmers who grow over 15 varieties on nearly 16,000 acres of land across the province....
read moreApril 03, 2017
Ever wonder which Ontario apple variety would work best in a salad or a pie? Which ones are better for making sauce or eating fresh out of hand?
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April 03, 2017
Everyone has heard the old saying "an apple a day keeps the doctor away", well let's take it one step further and make sure that apple a day is an ONTARIO apple a day! Partnering with 10 fabulous food influencers, the OAG h...
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January 30, 2017
Apples are a fruit that can be enjoyed equally well at harvest or months later. Many Ontario apple growers put their crop into storage so that consumers can eat fresh local apples throughout the fall and winter months.Apples stored in a commer...
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January 03, 2017
There’s an old saying that “an apple a day keeps the doctor awayâ€. Are those just words used to try to get people to eat more fruit – or could there be more to it than that?In fact, the health benefits of eating a...
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October 31, 2016
More than 30 per cent of Canada’s food is wasted. That shocking statistic comes from Value Chain Management International, an Oakville-based consultancy that studies the food waste problem extensively.So how does that apply to Ontario&rs...
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November 23, 2015
It’s November, which means the holiday entertaining season is almost upon us.Some people love their tried and true holiday traditions – especially when it comes to food – but if you’re looking to shake things up a ...
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October 08, 2015
For many of its members, belonging to the Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association is a family tradition going back four or even five generations. The farmers’ co-operative has been in existence for over 100 years, getting its start in 19...
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October 07, 2015
There’s nothing quite like the smell and taste of a freshly baked apple pie or an apple crisp fresh out of the oven. Here are some secrets to apple baking success that will have your family and friends raving about your baking skills! ...
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August 11, 2015
There are many different kinds of apples. In Ontario alone, farmers grow more than 15 varieties of the tasty, crunch fruit.There are two main ways that new apples are developed: a random discovery of a variety that has evolved on its own in na...
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May 01, 2015
Spring is one of the most beautiful times of the year in an apple orchard. Trees filled with fragrant, picturesque blossoms bring the promise of a new season and a new crop of apples. But how do we get from little white flowers in spring ...
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April 07, 2015
When most of us imagine an apple orchard, we likely think of large trees with thick trunks and fruit-laden branches. That used to be a common sight in Ontario, but today, you’re much more likely to see smaller trees growing close together...
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March 26, 2015
It takes many years to develop new apple varieties and bring them to market. Imagine the disappointment if, after all those years of work, you discover that your customers don’t really like the flavour or look of that new apple! The Ontar...
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March 22, 2015
As we mark World Water Day on March 22, did you know……that when you’re eating an apple, that apple is actually more than 80 per cent water? [1]That’s why water is so important to apple growers – not only doe...
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February 10, 2015
Most people associate apple season with the fall – cool crisp days when apples are harvested fresh from the tree. However, fresh and juicy Ontario apples are available right through the winter months too. That’s thanks to modern sci...
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January 28, 2015
Ontario’s apple farmers do a great job bringing fresh, top quality fruit to market in our province.In order to continue to meet consumer demands and make sure they stay competitive in the global apple market, though, farmers have to cont...
read moreJanuary 13, 2015
What's fresh in Ontario during the cold winter months?How about grabbing one of your favourite tree-ripened Ontario Apples?Modern technology lets farmers and apple packers carefully store fruit so we can enjoy them after the fall harvest. ...
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April 30, 2014
It can take 20 years or more to bring a new apple variety to market. A research partnership between the Ontario Apple Growers and Vineland Research and Innovation Centre (Vineland) is hoping to cut that time in half. Researchers are using infor...
read moreFebruary 12, 2014
Many of us love nothing better than to bite into a crunchy, sweet Ontario apple. But it’s possible to get our apple fix in liquid form as well, such as with high quality Ontario sweet and hard apple ciders.There are some that say Ontario...
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