IN THIS ISSUE Winter 2013-14
Serving the tree fruit, grape and wine industries of British Columbia, Canada
Published quarterly by OMedia Communications
Publisher and Editor Bryden Winsby
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Judie Steeves
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PRINTED IN CANADA 10 17 On The Cover
Like most Okanagan wineries, charity work is one way Quails’ Gate Estate Winery in West Kelowna gives back to the community. It teamed up with Santa this fall to conduct its annual fund-raising Sugar Plum Fair to raise funds for Ballet Kelowna and to gather some food for the food bank. Inside the seasonal outfit is Tom Kliner, while Desiree Bortolussi does a pose for the cause.
Judie Steeves Photo 8 HOW SWEET IT IS
Longtime Oliver grower David Evans might have a winner with his recently certified ‘Okana’ apple.
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FIGHTING THE FAUX
New national regs mean product made from freezer-frozen grapes won’t cut it as authentic Canadian icewine.
NOW FULLY PRIVATE
Focus on growth as fruit processing firm founded by growers becomes part of the Pattison empire.
BEEKEEPERS ESSENTIAL Their numbers are diminishing along with tree fruit acreage, but the demand for honey continues to rise.
regulars UP FRONT
MARKETWATCH PETERWATERMAN IN THE VINEYARD PRUNINGS
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