Country Fresh Onions

Country Fresh Onions: Canadian Agricultural Heritage

Country Fresh is a brand of fresh onions produced and distributed by Dominion Farm Produce Ltd., a company deeply rooted in Canada's agricultural sector. Based in Bradford, Ontario, within the fertile Holland Marsh region, the brand represents a legacy of specialized vegetable farming that dates back several decades.

Origin and Cultivation

The brand originated in Canada under the stewardship of the Horodynsky family, who founded Dominion Farm Produce. The onions are primarily cultivated, harvested, and packed in Ontario, Canada, taking advantage of the unique muck soil conditions of the Holland Marsh which are ideal for root vegetables.

Ownership and Global Presence

Today, Country Fresh and its parent company, Dominion Farm Produce Ltd., are part of the Gwillimdale Farms group. Gwillimdale Farms is a major vertically integrated grower and packer headquartered in Bradford, Ontario. The ultimate owner remains the Hambly family through Gwillimdale Farms, maintaining the brand as a 100% Canadian-owned and operated entity that serves both domestic and international produce markets.