Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Norfolk Fruit Growers Association ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://www.nfga.ca/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://www.nfga.ca/) - Welcome to Ontario's Garden Bringing the best of Ontario apples to you and your family. About us The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association Located in Simcoe, Ontario in the heart of Norfolk County since 1906, The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association is dedicated to bringing the best of Ontario apples to you and your family. Our Retail - [Packing](https://www.nfga.ca/facilities/packing/) - PACKING The world-class packing facilities at the Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association are nothing short of innovative. The world-class packing facilities Play Video 1993Six-lane optical-sizing pack lineOur facility houses a six-lane optical-sizing pack line featuring 18 outlets. Fruit can be sorted into a total of 18 different sizes and grades in a single run. This highly - [History](https://www.nfga.ca/about/history/) - Our History The NFGA started in March of 1906 Our Roots Run Deep. The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association started in March of 1906 as a way for its members to cooperatively market their apples and it has continually done that ever since. The purpose of the Association today remains the same as it was in - [About us](https://www.nfga.ca/about/) - About Top-quality Ontario apples We grow, store, pack and market apples since 1906 We are a grower shipper of apples in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada. We grow, store, pack and market apples for our grower members and other apple producers – and have done so since 1906. OUR HISTORY Local. Natural. Fresh. Today’s consumers expect - [Retail Store](https://www.nfga.ca/retail-store/) - Retail Store Fresh Norfolk apples right from the source Our retail store The Apple Place is the place to go to buy fresh Norfolk apples right from the source. Located at the front of The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association, The Apple Place is open all year round!Stop in to visit us at 99 Queensway East, - [Careers](https://www.nfga.ca/careers/) - Check out these fruitful career opportunities with Norfolk Fruit Growers, Schuyler Farms, and Norfolk Cherry Company!We’re looking for individuals who meet our core values of being Humble, Driven, and Solutions-Oriented. If you believe you fit these values, please see the opportunities available below. Please note that applications and resumes submitted directly through our website will - [Orchards](https://www.nfga.ca/apples/orchards/) - Orchards Our growers continually strive to update and increase their production through the removal of inefficient trees and obsolete varieties. The orchards Back in the early days, Norfolk County’s farmers maintained relatively small-acreage orchards, growing a wide variety of apples on large trees. Through the years, apple production has been refined considerably. In general, today’s - [Contact](https://www.nfga.ca/contact/) - Contact Contact Details Reach us today The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association 99 Queensway East P.O. Box 279 Simcoe, Ontario, Canada N3Y 4L1 519-426-0640 Our Staff Director of Processing: Lisa HerrewynenAll Fruit Sales: Steve RobertsAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivableShipping and ReceivingGeneral Inquiries Send us a message Our team would be happy to answer your questions. The apple place - [Gift Baskets](https://www.nfga.ca/retail-store/gift-baskets/) - GIFT BASKETS The perfect gift for any occasion, our gift baskets come in five sizes. Gift Baskets & Treat Trays Each basket starts with a base of fresh Norfolk County apples and gets piled high with baked goods and treats for all tastes. Contents and basket type may vary depending on availability.Our treat trays are - [Norfolk Juice Co](https://www.nfga.ca/retail-store/norfolk-juice-co/) - The Apple Place is proud to be the home of Norfolk Juice Co! Visit them at our Queensway East location during our open hours. From greens to coffee, Norfolk Juice Co has you covered! Learn more about them on their website. - [Sales & Exporting](https://www.nfga.ca/sales-exporting/) - Sales & Exporting Exports have been the focal point of the Association since the outset when apples were transported in wooden barrels by rail to ships bound for Europe. Sales and Exporting The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association has been in existence since 1906. It has done this by operating in a manner designed to best - [Apple Varieties](https://www.nfga.ca/apples/apple-varieties/) - Our Apple Varieties Ambrosia AMBROSIA October to March Excellent for eating fresh Sweet, Low Acid, Crisp Fresh, Pie, Salads, Sauce, Baking Cortland CORTLAND October to April Excellent for salads and fruit plates; resists browning. Mild, sweet, and crisp Salads, Pie, Baking CRISPIN CRISPIN October to April Ideal for snacks. Delicious in pies and chunky sauces. - [Apples](https://www.nfga.ca/apples/) - OUR APPLES Norfolk County, known as Ontario’s Garden, is the most diverse growing county in the world. 20 different varieties of apples and pears The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association, located in the heart of Norfolk County, produces over 20 different varieties of apples and pears. APPLE VARIETIES ORCHARDS - [Apple Cider Donut](https://www.nfga.ca/retail-store/apple-cider-donut/) - APPLE CIDER DONUT The Apple Place made its first apple cider donut in the 1980s and we haven’t changed them since. Our Famous Apple Cider Donut We still use locally produced cider in the batter and a delicious coating of cinnamon and sugar on the outside. Before you even enter our store you can smell - [Featured Apples](https://www.nfga.ca/retail-store/featured-apples/) - FEATURED APPLES every apple has its own unique flavor and texture Our Apples Whether you’re looking for apples for cooking, baking, or simply for snacking – every apple has its own unique flavor and texture. We’re always happy to give you our recommendation and help you find your favourite!Click below for more information on our - [More than apples](https://www.nfga.ca/retail-store/more-than-apples/) - more than apples Along with local apples and pears, The Apple Place is proud to sell many items produced right here in Norfolk County. More than apples Woolley’s Lamb, Dennis’ Horseradish, and Cider Keg products are just a few of the items found right here in Norfolk County – Ontario’s Garden.The next time you visit - [Storage](https://www.nfga.ca/facilities/storage/) - STORAGE Our modernized storage rooms allow the NFGA to bring our customers crisp, juicy apples for up to 10 months of the year. Storage facilities exceed 3,500,000 cubic feet Our storage facilities exceed 3,500,000 cubic feet (102,000 cubic metres). This represents a combination of cold, controlled-atmosphere, low-oxygen, common, and dry storage areas which can accommodate - [Quality Control](https://www.nfga.ca/facilities/quality-control/) - Quality Control The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association is committed to being annually certified to a Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) benchmarked scheme. Our Food Safety Certification As a prime example of our commitment to food safety, our packing plant is certified FSSC 22000, and our growers are certified to CanadaGAP, an on-farm food safety program, - [Facilities](https://www.nfga.ca/facilities/) - Our Facilities The Norfolk Fruit Growers’ Association maintains 17 acres (7.6 hectares) of property for our storage, office and retail-outlet facilities. Storage facilities exceed 3,500,000 cubic feet Our buildings cover in excess of 3-1/2 acres (1.4 hectares). We have also set aside 5 acres (2 hectares) for future expansion and have installed our own system - [Growers](https://www.nfga.ca/about/growers/) - OUR GROWERS Our member-growers represent 1200 acres of orchard and produce almost 12% of all the apples grown by Ontario's commercial growers. Our Future is Bright. Although the number of members becomes successively smaller as time goes on, production has increased dramatically. Our growers are committed to continuous improvement through innovation and forward thinking that - [404](https://www.nfga.ca/404-2/) - 4 0 4 Page not found.