summer of 2024,<\/a> liquidated most of its assets to pay debts and announced it would cease operations after 88 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\nIt seemed to many that the cooperative was done for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But in April 2025, it was purchased by Penticton investor group Wildstone Capital and Algoma Orchards. The new owners set up this 200,000 square foot facility in Oliver, as well as storage facilities in Keremeos and Summerland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now, cherries are rolling through BC Tree Fruits once again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCelebrating our first box and first production day of cherries today at the BC Tree Fruits plant in Oliver, B.C.! Thanks to our incredible team for getting us here to this milestone!\u201d BC Tree Fruits said in a social media post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The president of Algoma Orchards Kirk Kemps said BC Tree Fruits isn\u2019t going anywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cBC Tree Fruits has a storied legacy in Western Canada. While it\u2019s seen challenges in recent years, we believe we\u2019re bringing the right formula for a strong comeback \u2014 one that has already proven successful at Algoma Orchards: an unwavering focus on grower partnerships, best-in-class quality, unbeatable taste, and constant innovation. This is what excites our retail partners \u2014 and ultimately, consumers,\u201d he said in a press release.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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