British Columbia’s fresh cranberry season started on September 16th. Harvest is a bit early this year due to the warm, dry summer – conditions that have led to an above-average crop.

In the coming weeks producers will start to harvest berries that will end up in juices, sauces, sweetened dried cranberries (Craisins) and more. 

"Harvest is proceeding smoothly with quality and quantity, and we are confident that all growers will have a safe and highly productive harvest," stated Stephanie Nelson, chair of the BC Cranberry Marketing Commission.

Cranberry harvest offers consumers an opportunity to purchase fresh BC cranberries at farmers’ markets and local supermarkets for Thanksgiving. Look for the Ocean Spray cranberries to support local growers. Local grower vendors can be found at The Bog in Langley, Yellow Point Cranberries in Ladysmith and Hopcott Farms in Pitt Meadows.

The Fort Langley Cranberry Festival, celebrating its 29th year, will happen Saturday, October 12th starting at 10am.

Cranberries are available year-round whether fresh, frozen, dried or in juice. Visit www.bccranberries.com for delicious recipe ideas. 

The BC Cranberry Marketing Commission (BCCMC) has been a part of BC cranberry farming since 1968. The BCCMC regulates in any and all respects, the transportation, processing, packing, storage and marketing of any variety of cranberries grown in the province of British Columbia.

Source:  BC Cranberry Marketing Commission September 25, 2024 news release