The BC Tree Fruits Cooperative (BCTFC) has purchased 85 acres of land on Old Vernon Road in Kelowna that will be used to consolidate all of their northern facilities.
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In conjunction with the land purchase, BCTFC will sell their property in Penticton, the release said. Both transactions will be completed by May 31.
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BCTFC said its board of directors and senior executive will work with all levels of government on the framework for the new facility.
When complete, the facility will house state-of-the-art apple, cherry, pear and soft fruit packing lines, office space, the cider operations and a 香蕉视频直播渄estination香蕉视频直播 cidery.
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