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The first apple orchards took root in Nova Scotia almost 400 years ago. They are well-suited to our ideal climate and fertile land. Although time and technology have changed, our love for apples remains. They are healthy, delicious, and remain a classic part of our cuisine.

Nova Scotia is home to the largest grower-owned apple storage and packing facility in Eastern Canada.  We grow 17 unique types such as: Honeycrisp, SweeTango and Ambrosia. Import our apples fresh or enhance other products with their sweetness. From juice, cider, pies, tarts, and sauces, apples are a Nova Scotian staple.  
 

Nova Scotian blackberries are sweet, tasty, and a great source of fibre. We export them fresh from July to September. Freeze them, turn them into baked goods, simple syrups, or add value to other products year-round.

Cantaloupes are a juicy, tasty melon. High in vitamins A and C, they are harvested fresh for export in August and September. 

Cranberries are a tart, red berry. They are native to the wetlands of North America and were first commercially sold in the province in 1870. Nova Scotian cranberries are rich in vitamins and antioxidants. They are exported around the world either frozen, fresh, as juice, dried fruit, or preserves.

Like wild blueberries, high bush blueberries have high levels of anthocyanins. These blueberries act as antioxidants and have many health benefits. Import them fresh from August to October.

Grapes can be exported fresh, but their main use is to make premium Nova Scotian wines. We have used grapes for wine production in our province for hundreds of years. Over the past few decades, our vineyards have grown rapidly in size and number. Today, there are over 70 different kinds of grapes planted in Nova Scotia. 

Haskap berries are a new crop in Nova Scotia. Their name comes from an ancient Japanese term meaning “berry of long life and good vision”. They are a juicy, sweet, tart berry with a thin blue skin. Haskap berries are excellent in juices, jams, dried. Their flavours add a great twist to ciders and distilled products.

Raspberries have a vibrant, delightful flavour. They are rich in vitamins, antioxidants, and fibre. Nova Scotian raspberries are shipped fresh from July to September. You can also enjoy them frozen or in other forms like jams year-round.

Our warm days and cool nights make Nova Scotia’s climate perfect for growing vibrant, fresh strawberries. Eat them fresh or add a healthy splash of flavour to other dishes. Strawberries are exported frozen and fresh from June to October. Freeze them for up to a year or use them for jams, smoothies, and more. Our nursery plant industry grows and ships strawberry plants across North America.

Wild blueberries are Nova Scotia’s provincial berry. Wild blueberries are juicy, sweet, and high in anthocyanins. They are our largest fruit crop with over 1,000 producers on 40,000 acres of land. Wild blueberries thrive in our climate, cannot be planted, and have grown in North America for thousands of years. Our wild blueberry harvest lasts from August to September. Wild blueberries are mainly exported frozen. They are delicious on their own and also used as ingredients in other food and beverage products.

The Nova Scotia craft brewing industry is diverse and uses local ingredients to make world-class beer. Each brew tells a unique story from every corner of the province. Quality craftsmanship, loyalty and passion create one-of-a-kind and flavourful beer.

Sparkling water adds a twist to our delicious fruit juices. Our local ingredients mixed with carbonated water from natural springs creates a delicious, vibrant flavour. 

A little fizz goes a long way. Sparkling water is a bubbly way to quench your thirst. We have many different flavours that always come from safe, natural sources.

Nova Scotia is home to Canada's first and oldest apple orchards. Paying tribute to our 400-year history, Nova Scotia has seen an increase in craft cideries. Nova Scotian ciders are not just made from apples but are also blended with quality local fruit.

Nova Scotia is home to Canada’s first fair trade and organic coffee roaster. Our established, respected coffee operations offer some of the best coffee in the world. Choose from many products, including sustainably sourced, carefully roasted beans. Many special blends are exported year-round for wholesale and retail.

Whether it is classic or flavoured with local fruits, berries and herbs, Nova Scotia's gin is world-famous. Our distilleries have won gold medals in many esteemed global spirit contests.

Canadians drink more fruit juice than any other nation. Many of our juices come from our assortment of fruit crops from local farms. We export healthy juices from fruits like blueberries, cranberries, apples, and more. Our high-quality juices are in demand all around the world.

Kombucha is a popular, fizzy drink made from fermented tea. It has a unique, sweet, and sour flavour. Our kombucha is carefully sourced to create a refreshing blend with many health benefits. We export kombucha around the world so you can enjoy it year-round.

Liqueurs are sweet and flavoured with distilled liquor, with lower alcohol content than classic spirits. A base spirit is often combined with ample fruits, berries and herbs that are ready for use. Nova Scotia's various liqueurs give endless drink fusions.

Nova Scotia is just one area of North America where the ready-made cocktail segment has exploded in demand. Creative and passionate companies are using local fruits and berries to create crisp, clean flavours. Try our ready-made cocktails and enjoy them in cans or bottles year-round.

From pirates to rum running, Nova Scotia’s history with rum dates back over a hundred years. Our wide range of hand-crafted, world-class rums are gaining global respect.

Import soft drinks from Nova Scotia year-round. We produce a wide range of quality flavour soft drinks to enjoy. We export soft drinks made by well-established brands as well as local craft sodas. 

Our tea comes in many delightful blends. Teas have a wide range of flavours and caffeine content, ranging from black teas with high caffeine to caffeine-free herbal teas. Nova Scotia creates tea from small batch blending techniques with quality ingredients. 

Abundant local ingredients are key to the success of Nova Scotia's hand-crafted and award-winning vodkas.

Canada is home to many safe, natural sources of spring water. Bottled right at the source, you can import water from Nova Scotia in many product forms. 

Nova Scotia's strong Scottish heritage impacts the assortment of premium whisky styles produced in our province. This list includes the first single malt whisky in North America!

The Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in Nova Scotia’s wine production. Our vineyards are never more than 20 kilometres from the coast, creating unique wine-growing conditions. Our coastal breezes and cooler climate created Tidal Bay wines, Nova Scotia’s first appellation. It is a crisp white that pairs perfectly with our famous seafood. Nova Scotia has a diverse array of wines for import. These include red, rosé, and fruit wines such as wild blueberry and dessert ice wines. Our traditional method sparkling wines have gained a global prestige for their unique acidic qualities.  

Celebrate any occasion with delicious baked goods made with love by our bakers. We export a range of baked goods from cakes, pies, breads, and more. Let our fresh ingredients transport your taste buds to Canada’s East Coast.

We use traditional, European processes to create a wide range of cheeses ready for export possibilities in wholesale, retail and food service distribution. Nova Scotia has a variety of cheeses available to import. These include feta, ricotta, gouda, parmesan, havarti, blue cheese, organic cheddar, and many more. 

Inspired by local and global cuisine, Nova Scotia proudly exports hand-crafted infusions using the finest ingredients. Enhance any dish using quality condiments, sauces, salsas, spices, herbs and seasonings, ready year-round.

From flower to table, Nova Scotian honey is sweet, golden, delicious, and pure. Honey has healing properties and makes a great substitute for sugar. Our bees not only create this sweet nectar but also play an essential role to pollinate our province’s fruit.

Nova Scotia's jams and jellies are part of a long-standing tradition. They are always fresh and made with the best fruits and berries. Made in small batches, we export premium quality shelf-stable jams, jellies and spreads around the world. 

Import a Canadian classic to your part of the world. Tapped from the sugar woods of Nova Scotia, our maple syrup is hand-crafted and world renowned. Pure maple syrup is a vegan and healthy substitute for processed sugar. We export maple-infused products globally in an assortment of product forms.

Premium Nova Scotia beef, pork, lamb and goat are available in a variety of cuts and packaging options. Enjoy fresh, wholesome, delicious chicken and turkey products that are shipped across Canada. We have a broad variety of processed meat flavours and options including cooked and pickled products available for import. Donair meat is a local favourite, made with a unique spice blend. 

Hand crafted chocolates, frozen appetizers and healthy granola bars are just a few wonderful snacks ready for import. Made in modern facilities, Nova Scotia's popular and growing snack industry has something for all.