date:Aug 30, 2013
A new $735,000 packing line at the Winfield apple packinghouse will bring costs for Okanagan apple growers in line with its chief competitors in Washington State. Those were the thoughts of Alan Tyabji, the chief executive officer of the B.C. Tree Fruit Cooperative after a public announcement and unveiling of a new apple packing line in Winfield.
We had antiquated equipment and we needed help, said Tyajbi, The reality is with the changes this line will bring, not only is it easier to grade our