Okanagan-based lettuce growing operation sees sudden business boom
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Avery Family Farms began operating in September 2023 after two years of construction. The concept for the business was born during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A large, indoor lettuce-growing operation in the South Okanagan has experienced a sudden boom in business.
“Our sales have doubled and tripled in the past two weeks,” said Rachelle Peters, general manager at Avery Family Farms.
Avery Family Farms began operating in September 2023 after two years of construction.
The concept for the business was born during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“The founders, Gary and Vicki Peters, went to grocery stores and saw empty shelves,” Peters said.
The farm grows four types of lettuce.
“Frill, Romaine, Red and Sweet Leaf,” Peters said.
However, getting that lettuce into B.C. stores wasn’t that easy.
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