Pears

There are many varieties of pears grown in the world today. Pears bruise easily when ripe, so Mother Nature protected them by making it better when picked while still hard. Unlike most fruit, it improves in both texture and flavour after it's picked. The most popular varieties are Bartlett and Bosc.

Barlett Pears

Bartlett
The Bartlett pears' outer skin turns bright yellow as it ripens. Its flesh is fine grained, sweet and juicy. Excellent for fresh eating, canning or baking. It is generally available from mid-August to mid-September.

Bosc Pears

Bosc
[bawsk]
The Bosc pear has a long slender shape compared to the bell like shape of the Bartlett pear. Its flesh is sweet tasting with a touch of tartness. The skin is golden with a russet covering. The Bosc pear is great for fresh eating and also cook well with sauces because of their strong flavour. Available from late September through December.

 

Photos Courtesy of Foodland Ontario

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September 8, 2010

Vineland Growers Co-op Named One of the
Most Improved in the FS System

Chicago, Illinois -- (Marketwire - Sept 8, 2010) - Vineland Growers Co-operative Ltd. was one of five FS member co-operatives throughout Ontario and the United States recognized by Growmark Inc. for business performance improvement druing the GROWMARK Annual Meeting in Chicago on Aug 27.

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Vineland Growers is proud to announce that we are
this years recipient of the Lincoln Chamber of Commerce
Outstanding Business Achievement Award
(over 10 employees category)




Congratulations to all of our employees for a job well done!


 

 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO OUR RETAIL CUSTOMERS

Fonthill Location
As of January 29th, 2010 
our BRANCH at
483 Highway 20, FONTHILL, Ontario 
has CLOSED.

We have integrated ALL products and services
with our branches in Jordan Station & Virgil.

We will continue to support our valued customers
 in that region by providing daily delivery services.

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UN General Assembly proclaims 2012 the
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 Since our formation on September 12, 1913, Vineland Growers Co-operative Limited has become a respected and valued Niagara Peninsula institution. Our co-op stores stock everything from pruners to fertilizers. And now, professional growers and home gardeners alike can purchase quality gardening hand tools and greenhouse supplies from our online store. Whether you are looking for an online nursery supply store or just simple garden tools to complete a landscape job, Vineland Growers can help!
    
    We carry a wide variety of items ranging from fertilizer to pruners, pool chlorine to birdseed, pet food to hardware, and everything in between.

    Stop by and chat with our expert staff at any of our two locations in Jordan Station and Virgil. Take advantage of our superior customer service and browse our selection of industry-leading products - all at competitive prices.

 And, as always, we are open to the public!

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Vineland Growers Co-operative has the distinction of being the longest continually run co-operative in Ontario. With facilities strategically located throughout the Niagara Peninsula's fertile fruit belt, we are a grower-oriented and run organization dedicated to providing first class service to more than 300 shareholders.

The strength of acquisitions and mergers over the last ten years has well supported the members and growers of Niagara's finest fruit. We are the largest shipper of tender fruit in Ontario.

The Vineland Growers team is dedicated to integrity and exceeding the high standards that continue to be our mandate. We are committed to providing exceptional marketing, administrative services and continuous supply to you during the fresh fruit season.

The families of Vineland Growers Co-operative thank you and are pleased to be your partner in this industry.




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