Peaches

Peaches

Long ago you would have to travel to China to savour a peach. From there it traveled to Europe and eventually to the new world through Persia. Hence, it's ancient appellation "Persian Apple". Lucky for all of us, now there's no need to travel any farther than to the store.

Generally the peach falls into one of three classifications.

  1. Semi-freestone
  2. Freestone
  3. Clingstone

The "stone" is the pit in the middle of the peach. Semi-freestone, is our first variety type, such as Harrow Diamond and Garnet Beauty, with harvest beginning Mid July.

The pit in the "Freestone" peach separates easily from the fruit. Redhaven, is the most popular variety of this type of peach and available around the 10th of August.

The pit in a "Clingstone" peach is firmly attached to the fruit. These are most often used to make canned peaches and available Mid August.

Peaches are harvested when they are firm, mature, and have just enough sugar. Mature and firm peaches become sweet, juicy and delicious as they ripen! Check out the "facts" to learn how to properly select and ripen this fruit.

Nutritional Info - Peaches contain vitamin A and are a good source of vitamin C.

Health & Safety

NEWS
Recently Vineland Growers had a Workwell Health & Safety audit by the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB). This is an extensive examination of ALL aspects of our Health & Safety program that has been implemented over the last 2 years. A passing grade of 75% is required during this audit or your WSIB premuims will be surcharged. On average 75% of ALL companies fail this audit first time around. 

Vineland Growers not only PASSED our at our very first attempt but received a grade of 91.4%. An outstanding score! Congratulations to our Joint Health and Safety Committee and ALL Vineland Employees for their efforts.

Well Done!  


Joint Health & Safety Committee
Vineland Growers Co-operative has formed a JHSC (Joint Health and Safety Committee) to meet with the Occupational Health & Safety Act regulations.

The main objectives of the JHSC is to stimulate safety awareness, identify safety hazards, make recommendations to correct those hazards and promote and maintain a heath and safety policy.

The committee consists of 3 employees and 3 managers, and meet at least 4 times per year.

                                                2010 JHSC Members

    Management Representatives                                Employee Representatives

        Scott Wright (co-chair)                                         Dianne Gaiero (co-chair)

        Dave Prudhomme                                                         Bob Meighan

            Ed Pogoda                                                                 Dave Hazelton



Health & Safety Policy Statement



Vineland Growers Co-operative Ltd. is vitally interested in the health and safety of its employees. Protection of employees from injury or occupational disease is an ongoing objective. Vineland Growers will make every effort to provide a safe, healthy work environment

We will manage company operations to prevent injury to employees, the residents of our community and all visitors to our facility. To that end, we will provide each employee a place of employment free from recognized hazards.

Health & Safety is an integral part of our daily business functions. Management and supervisors are responsible and will be held accountable for ensuring that employees are trained to perform work safely, to abate safety hazards, and to report and investigate incidents and potential hazards in the workplace.

Employees are responsible and accountable to actively participate in all phases of our Health & Safety Program and to conduct their daily tasks in a manner consistent with its objectives and in compliance with the OHS act.

Health & Safety is a responsibility that is shared equally by each individual within the organization.

January 2010