Crisp, sweet and local: apple season arrives in Ontario
September 18, 2025
Crisp, sweet and local: apple season arrives in Ontario
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David Gibson receives Golden Apple Award
February 20, 2025
News releaseDavid Gibson receives Golden Apple AwardNewcastle area apple grower honoured for lifelong support of apple industryVineland ON, 19 February 2025 – A lifelong apple grower with deep family roots in the Newcastle area has...
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New chair, vice chair at Ontario Apple Growers
January 06, 2025
News ReleaseNew chair, vice chair at Ontario Apple GrowersFor immediate releaseVineland ON, 06 January 2025 – Chris Hedges of Vanessa has been elected as the new Chair of the Ontario Apple Growers (OAG). Having just completed...
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Ontario’s Tree Fruit Growers’ Partnership with the Province to Bear Good Fruit
October 09, 2024
The Ontario government is investing up to $400,000 over the next four years to support a robust marketing campaign aimed at increasing consumer awareness and sales of locally grown apples and tender fruit.
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Growers urge Ontarians to buy local this apple season
September 16, 2024
Vineland ON, 16 September 2024 – As the first new apples of the season hit the market, Ontario’s apple growers are encouraging consumers to buy locally grown fruit this year. Whether at the grocery store or while visiting a market or p...
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2024 Cider Competition Results
February 23, 2024
On Wednesday, January 31st, the 12th annual Sweet Cider Competition was held in Simcoe, ON. Some of the province's top cidermakers went head to head, resulting in the following winners:Sweet Cider1st - Brantview Apples & Cider...
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Ontario’s apple growers elect new leadership
December 13, 2023
Ontario’s apple growers elect new leadershipA new Chair and Vice Chair have been elected to lead the Ontario Apple Growers (OAG)....
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Late summer heat and sun promise sweet Ontario apples
September 26, 2023
Vineland ON, 26 September 2023 – The hot start to September, coupled with predictions for a few warm and sunny upcoming weeks are setting Ontario up for a tasty apple crop this year....
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2023 Cider Competition Results
February 24, 2023
On Tuesday January 31st, the 11th annual Sweet Cider Competition was held in Simcoe, ON. Some of the province's top cidermakers went head to head, resulting in the following winners:Sweet Cider1st - Brantview Apples & Cider, Sweet ...
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Fall for Fall with Ontario Apples
October 07, 2022
Locally grown fruit will be in good supply this yearBy Lilian SchaerOntario’s apple growers are preparing for a bountiful harvest, ensuring there will be a plentiful supply of locally grown fruit this fall and winter. That’s fo...
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Making local tree fruit a number one choice for Ontario consumers
April 27, 2022
News ReleaseFor immediate releaseVineland Station ON, 26 April 2022 – It will soon be easier for Ontarians to buy local apples and other tree fruit when they’re doing their grocery shopping. Ontario Apple Growers are receiving ...
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Georgian Bay area grower honoured for lifelong commitment to apple growing
February 23, 2022
News ReleaseTom Ferri named Golden Apple Award winner Vineland ON, 22 February 2022 – A third generation apple grower from the Georgian Bay area is this year’s UPL Golden Apple Award winner. The award was present...
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Joint statement recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
September 30, 2021
STATEMENTNational Day for Truth and Reconciliation Joint statement recognizing National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30, 2021 (Guelph, Ont.) – AgScape, Beef Farmers of Ontario, Christian Fa...
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Ontario apples promise great sweetness and flavour this fall
September 17, 2021
News release For immediate releaseVineland ON, 16 September 2021 – As apple harvest gets under way once again, Ontario consumers can expect great looking apples bursting with sweetness and flavour this fall.That’s ...
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Ontario Apple Growers mark Local Food Week
June 09, 2021
News releaseMarketing efforts showcase the goodness of apples to consumers, bloggers, influencersFor immediate releaseVineland ON, June 9, 2021 - As Ontario marks Local Food Week, the province’s apple growers have been making sur...
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Lifelong Innovator Receives Golden Apple Award
February 19, 2020
News Release Lifelong innovator wins Golden Apple Award For immediate releaseNiagara Falls ON, 19 February 2020 – Well-known apple industry innovator Don Peters has been named the 2019 Arysta Golden Apple Award ...
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Pick-Your-Own pioneer honoured with Golden Apple Award
February 22, 2019
News Release For immediate release Niagara Falls ON, 20 February 2019 – Innovative apple grower Tom Chudleigh, who was instrumental in establishing pick-your-own orchards as a popular agri-tourism activity in O...
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Niagara area farm leader named Golden Apple award winner
January 24, 2018
News Release Niagara area farm leader named Golden Apple award winner For immediate releaseAlliston ON, 24 January 2018 – Apple grower Art Moyer of Grimsby is the 2017 recipient of the Arysta Golden Apple Award....
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Ontario apples in demand for craft cider: The New Farm
September 04, 2017
The go-to alcoholic drink for millennials has producers seeking the best of the bushel. Gala, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia and Northern Spy: these are the popular Ontario apple varieties Prof. John Cline and his pomology research team at the ...
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An apple a day is also good for the Ontario economy
February 28, 2017
New study highlights economic power, growth potential of Ontario’s apple industry...
read moreFresh Bites: How to pick the right cooking apple
October 14, 2016
What's the best apple for baking a pie? What about for applesauce? Ambrosia apples are low in acid and slow to brown. This makes it an ideal apple for salads...
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Expect incredible sweetness and flavour from this years Ontario apple crop
September 09, 2016
A hot and dry Ontario summer with plenty of sunshine is translating into an extremely sweet and flavourful apple crop this year...
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2016 OFVC Cider Competition Results
February 19, 2016
The cider industry is expanding rapidly in Ontario. This week marked the 5th annual Sweet Cider Competition, and 2nd annual Craft Cider Competition. With so many great entries the judging panel had a very difficult time choosing the best of ...
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Norfolk County farm leader wins Golden Apple award
January 13, 2016
News ReleaseNorfolk County farm leader wins Golden Apple awardFor immediate releaseNiagara Falls ON, January 13, 2016 – Norfolk County apple grower Murray Porteous is the winner of the 2016 Arysta Golden Apple Award.Porteous ...
read moreNew Recipes from The Royal courtesy of Durham College
November 18, 2015
These recipes were developed for our on-stage cooking demonstrations at The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Click the links to view the entire recipe: Ontario Apple Leek Duck Strudelhttp://www.onapples.com/recipe/ontario-a...
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EATING NIAGARA: Seeking the ideal apple
October 21, 2015
hey're a harbinger of fall and promise to keep you and your doctor strangers.And somewhere in a stand of 11,000 trees on the Vineland Research and Innovation Centre farm, there's an apple — or two — in the works that will be abeacon of f...
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Our Baking Booklet with New Recipes
September 23, 2015
Just in time for the Canadian Baking and Sweets Show!You can download our new "Baking with Ontario Apples" booklet HERE or you can view each recipe right on our website:Baked French Toast with Cider Glazed ApplesPuffy Baked A...
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Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce honours Delhaven Orchards
June 05, 2015
After more than 50 years in business, a family-run farm near Cedar Springs still relies on doing its homework and trying new technology to remain competitive. Delhaven Orchards, owned by the Delanghe family, began in the summer of 1961. The ...
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