KELOWNA, BRITISH COLUMBIA - A new partnership is sparking growth for The Star Group. The company recently announced that it will partner with Harker’s Organics via its Consolidated Fruit Packers (CFP) division, marketing and distributing the company’s high-quality certified organic Okanagan and Similkameen treefruit across Canada and to international export markets.

“We are thrilled to be teaming up with such a tremendous partner in Harker’s, as well as with their talented and dedicated growers,” said Dariel Trottier, President of CFP. “The market for high-quality organics is strong; people around the world are looking for delicious, BC-grown fruit and we are very pleased to be adding Harker’s top-quality produce into the mix. Our core values are passion, persistence, and teamwork, and we truly believe these values are shared by the whole Harker’s family. We look forward to working together to bring their exceptional produce to customers across Canada and around the world.”

Harker’s Organics is a fifth-generation, family-owned farm and organics wholesaler. The strategic new marketing and distribution alliance will focus on Harker’s apples, pears, squash, potatoes, and stonefruit portfolio.

The two organizations will begin working together for the 2023 growing season, according to a press release.

“With distribution centers in all three western provinces and the added capabilities of Star’s expert teams, this partnership will allow us to drive far more business impact for our customers and create efficiencies for our farmers,” said Troy Harker, Owner of Harker’s Organics. “Together, working as one team, we will bring our sectors and knowledge together, placing our customers on the best path for success in domestic treefruit supply, adding security to the Canadian food system.”

Sara Harker, Co-Owner of Harker’s Organics, also shared some insight into the recently formed partnership.

“This collaboration supports our mandate to create economically sustainable agriculture and business practices by creating a secure, sustainable food system. This will help ensure the future of multi-generational organic farms,” added Harker. “By partnering and benefitting from Star’s expertise, advanced technologies, and expansive logistics infrastructure, we believe we can enhance the value, consistency, and time-to-market that customers have come to expect from our team of amazing growers.”

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