Canadian cranberry growers and processors produce first-class products for your kitchen. Fruit and vegetable producers are subject to strict food safety regulations, which are monitored and enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. In addition to classification, packaging and labeling requirements, Canadian businesses that grow and harvest cranberries intended for export or shipment across provincial borders must also comply with preventive control and traceability regulations.
Cranberries are grown in clean, natural areas of Canada, whose temperate climate also protects against plant diseases and pests. Canada's rich water resources and fertile soils guarantee that cranberries grow under clean and healthy conditions.
Cranberries are native to the Atlantic provinces of Canada, where they grow wild and are often referred to as "marsh apples". They have always been a favorite dish of Canada's indigenous people. They eat them fresh, mix them with maple syrup to make a sweet sauce or mash them with meat to make the staple food “pemmican”.
Canada is a world leader with its innovative and environmentally friendly methods for growing, storing and processing cranberries. Canadian producers monitor pest populations to ensure that the lowest required amount of pesticides is applied.