BCGA is represented in and connected to key industry organizations that support BC's viticulture, winemaking, and sustainable practices
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The BCWGC is responsible for coordinating and facilitating research & education on viticulture & enology to broadly benefit the BC wine grape industry. It is set up through an order-in-council under the Farming & Fishing Industries Development Act. Membership to the BCWGC is mandatory for all mainland BC wine grape producers and annual levies are collected. The organization is run by a board elected at an annual meeting. The current levy is $10.00 per ton of grapes produced.
Contact: Kate Durisek, Executive Director PO Box 1089 Penticton, BC V2A 6J9 250-809-7107 info@bcwgc.org / www.bcwgc.org
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The focus of WGBC is to raise the profile of the Wines of BC (the BC VQA brand) and the Wine Regions of BC, through a creative and strategic marketing and communications program, and to lobby governments to put in place policies that will create a better business climate for the wine industry. All of the Province’s BC VQA Wine Stores also fall under the umbrella of the BCWI.
WGBC has a voluntary membership of BC VQA producing wineries and grape grower partners. While the winery member fee is based on the amount of BC VQA wine sold in BC, grape grower partners pay a nominal annual fee of $100. Please feel free to contact us for more information.
Contact: Jeff Guignard, CEO
Suite 210, 1628 Dickson Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 9X1
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SWBC is an ongoing project of the BC Wine Grape Council, managing sustainability certification, as well as providing educational resources and training to help vineyards and wineries establish sustainable practices. They share best practices and measure ongoing improvement. SWBC was created by a pro-active team of BC wine industry volunteers, who gathered local knowledge and expertise and learned from programs in other winegrowing regions.
Contact: Kate Durisek, Program Director
info@sustainablewinegrowingbc.ca / sustainablewinegrowingbc.ca
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Formed in the summer of 2024, the BC Wine Grape Industry Task Force brings together 5 key industry associations (BC Wine Grape Council, Wine Growers BC, BC Grapegrowers Association, BC Wine Authority, Wine Island Growers Association), winery owners, growers and key industry stakeholders. The group was established at the request of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food to create a collaborative, strategic approach to shaping the future of the industry.
Designed as an initial two-year initiative, the task force emphasizes broad industry input through workshops, focus groups, and consultations. This process ensures everyone feels ownership of the final plan, which will serve as a clear roadmap for sustainable growth and a unified path forward for BC’s wine grape industry.
Contact: info@bcwinegrapeindustry.com / www.bcwgc.org
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The Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project (CCLSP) was launched in 2023 as a pilot forum for tree fruit and wine grape industries to work together on common challenges and opportunities.
Partners Include: BCCA, BCFGA, BCGA, BCWGC, and OKSIR
The project is a partnership of five industry associations and it was born out of the recommendations in the Tree Fruit Industry Stabilization Plan (TFISP). The project intends to bolster capacity in leadership and project management across tree fruit and wine grape sectors. In the short-term, the CCLSP provides a pathway for the TFISP to evolve from a government-led process to industry-led. It aims to demonstrate the value and viability of cross-commodity collaboration and determine the best structure for working together.
Contact:kgarcia@oksir.org / www.winebc.com/industry
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BC Agriculture Council (BCAC) is the lead industry advocate for key sector-wide priorities in British Columbia.
Our mission is to support and grow a competitive agriculture sector by fostering industry collaboration and shaping effective public policy. We deliver a unified voice for the sector to government through our 29 member farm associations, representing over 20,000 farming families and approximately 96% of provincial farm gate sales in B.C.
Contact: info@bcac.ca / bcac.ca
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The Southern Interior Horticultural Show is a B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food delivered project organized in partnership with the tree fruit and grape industries. This show offers producers a unique opportunity to get the latest information on research, innovation and farming practices directly from industry experts.
This two-day event will cover a variety of important horticultural topics through extensive speaker sessions, evening networking event and an impressive tradeshow where exhibitors will showcase their products and services supporting the tree fruit and grape industries in B.C.
The Southern Interior Horticultural Show is delivered by the B.C. Ministry of Agriculture and Food in partnership with the B.C. Cherry Association, B.C. Fruit Growers’ Association, B.C. Grapegrowers’ Association, B.C. Wine Grape Council, Sustainable Wine Growing B.C., Wine Growers B.C., Okanagan-Kootenay Sterile Insect Release Program, Summerland Variety Corp., and Cross-Commodity Leadership Support Project.
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Health Canada's Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is the federal body responsible for regulating pesticides and pest control products across Canada under the Pest Control Products Act. It evaluates health and environmental safety, re-evaluates registered products, and enforces compliance
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Canadian Grapevine Certification Network (CGCN) is a Canada-wide not for profit organization comprised of members from four of Canada's provincial grape growing associations. It's our mission to ensure Canadian grape growers have access to domestic, high-quality, certified clean grapevine material.
Clean grapevines are the key to the production of high-quality wine, and necessary for the Canadian grape and wine sector to be competitive and sustainable. But grapevine viruses can cause very serious diseases and can lead to major crop losses.
We are committed to research initiatives that support the thriving Canadian wine industry.
Education is also key which is why our Certification Committee has developed Certification Programs to reduce the prevalence of grapevine viruses and ensure long-term vineyard sustainability.
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We represent Canadian wine growers. From the vineyard to the table, ours is a sustainable industry with incredible pride in the award-winning wines we produce.
For more than 50 years, Wine Growers Canada (WGC) has acted as a unified voice representing the national and international interests of Canadian wineries from coast to coast.
Our members consist of wineries of all sizes that are responsible for more than 90% of all wine produced in Canada. This includes 100% Canadian, Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) wines and International-Domestic Blended (IDB) wine products.
Wine Growers Canada works cooperatively with governments and other stakeholders to respond to the business needs and interests of our membership, finding solutions that benefit both society and the entire Canadian wine industry. We advocate on a wide range of public policy initiatives related to Canadian wine making and grape growing.
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The British Columbia Wine Authority, or BCWA, is the designated body in the Province of British Columbia that has the responsibility of managing and enforcing the system of wine standards established under the Province’s “Wines of Marked Quality Regulation (the Regulation)”. The Wine Authority oversees the BC Vintners Quality Alliance program, ensuring that wines produced across BC are of marked quality, meet the labeling regulations, and use the correct geographical indicators for wines made from grapes in the different regions of our province.
We provide assurance to consumers of qualifying BC wines that the wine they have purchased is made from 100 percent BC grapes, is free from certain potential faults, and the labels on the wines comply with the Regulation — including where the grapes are grown and the wine is produced. This is verified through the BC VQA program and Inspections.
Truth in labelling ensures that BC wine drinkers, whether they are enjoying their first bottle of BC wine or have been an enthusiast for years, know where their wine comes from, including discovering and learning about the unique regional (geographical indicators, and sub geographical indicators) terroirs identified in the Province. All labels are reviewed and approved by the BCWA for compliance with the Regulation.
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The WRC has been focused on wine research in BC since the early 2000’s and has not only brought in substantial funding but has produced highly qualified personnel for the local industry and published valuable findings for the world of wine.
Wine is a $4 Billion in BC and a $12 Billion industry in Canada. UBC is primely situated to support and drive growth in this sector with an accomplished team of 14 researchers across two campuses and six faculties.
The WRC is so grateful for past, present and future collaborations and partnerships. Our work would not be possible without them.
Government – BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada and the Regional District of the Central Okanagan.
Industry Associations – BC Wine Grape Council, Wine Grape Industry Task Force, BC Grape Growers Association Winegrowers BC, and Sustainable Winegrowing BC.
Private Businesses – Quail’s Gate Winery, Okanagan Crush Pad, Tantalus Vineyards, Andrew Peller Ltd, Supra R&D, Genome BC, Genome Canada, Nourish Labs, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Tightrope Winery, and so many more.
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WIGA is an incorporated non-profit society whose mission is to support, promote, and provide education for viticulture and enology in the Wine Islands region of British Columbia.
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The British Columbia Wine Authority, or BCWA, is the designated body in the Province of British Columbia that has the responsibility of managing and enforcing the system of wine standards established under the Province’s “Wines of Marked Quality Regulation (the Regulation)”. The Wine Authority oversees the BC Vintners Quality Alliance program, ensuring that wines produced across BC are of marked quality, meet the labeling regulations, and use the correct geographical indicators for wines made from grapes in the different regions of our province.
We provide assurance to consumers of qualifying BC wines that the wine they have purchased is made from 100 percent BC grapes, is free from certain potential faults, and the labels on the wines comply with the Regulation — including where the grapes are grown and the wine is produced. This is verified through the BC VQA program and Inspections.
Truth in labelling ensures that BC wine drinkers, whether they are enjoying their first bottle of BC wine or have been an enthusiast for years, know where their wine comes from, including discovering and learning about the unique regional (geographical indicators, and sub geographical indicators) terroirs identified in the Province. All labels are reviewed and approved by the BCWA for compliance with the Regulation.
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The WRC has been focused on wine research in BC since the early 2000’s and has not only brought in substantial funding but has produced highly qualified personnel for the local industry and published valuable findings for the world of wine.
Wine is a $4 Billion in BC and a $12 Billion industry in Canada. UBC is primely situated to support and drive growth in this sector with an accomplished team of 14 researchers across two campuses and six faculties.
The WRC is so grateful for past, present and future collaborations and partnerships. Our work would not be possible without them.
Government – BC Ministry of Agriculture and Food, Agriculture and Agrifood Canada and the Regional District of the Central Okanagan.
Industry Associations – BC Wine Grape Council, Wine Grape Industry Task Force, BC Grape Growers Association Winegrowers BC, and Sustainable Winegrowing BC.
Private Businesses – Quail’s Gate Winery, Okanagan Crush Pad, Tantalus Vineyards, Andrew Peller Ltd, Supra R&D, Genome BC, Genome Canada, Nourish Labs, Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Tightrope Winery, and so many more.