At Davison Orchards in Vernon, located in the sunny Okanagan Valley, we grow apples in ideal conditions. Hot Okanagan sunshine and cool fall nights create exceptional natural sugar levels and rich apple flavor. That natural balance is what makes our fresh pressed apple juice so sweet and vibrant.

We never use windfalls. Apples that have fallen to the ground carry a higher risk of bacteria or disease. Every apple that goes into our juice is carefully hand-picked straight from the tree.

We use special picking bags that open from the bottom so apples are gently placed into bins without being dumped or bruised. From there, they are brought to our on-site packing house for sorting.

Perfect apples are sold fresh in our market. Smaller or uniquely shaped apples are directed to our juice program. Nothing safe and usable is wasted on our farm. Between fresh apples, pies, and juice, every apple has a purpose.

We always use at least five different apple varieties in every batch. Blending varieties is key to balancing natural sugar and acidity. This careful mixing technique creates the smooth sweetness and full-bodied flavor our Okanagan apple juice is known for.

In our sanitary juicing room, apples are thoroughly washed using rotating foam bristle brushes and clean Canadian water. They come out sparkling and ready for pressing.

Next, the apples move along a conveyor to the chopper, where the entire apple including skin and core is blended into pulp. Using the whole apple maximizes flavor, nutrients, and juice extraction.

We use an accordion-style cold press. Mesh bags are filled with apple pulp and pressed together, slowly squeezing out pure juice. The juice flows into a stainless steel tray while the dry pulp remains behind.

The leftover apple pulp is collected and picked up by a local cattle rancher. It becomes nutritious livestock feed, ensuring that every part of the apple is used and nothing goes to waste.

Our juice is pasteurized using a UV light system called Cider-Sure. Heat is never used in the process. This keeps the juice tasting fresh and preserves its natural nutritional value.

We never add water. Our apple juice is 100 percent pure and undiluted. Each 1.8L jug contains the vitamins and nutrition of approximately twelve apples.

After pasteurization, the juice is stored in refrigerated stainless steel tanks and kept between 1 and 5 degrees Celsius. Because it is completely natural and contains no preservatives, it stays fresh for about 10 to 14 days before naturally beginning to ferment.

Our juice is bottled, labeled, and stored in our walk-in coolers or freezers until you bring it home to your table.

Our fresh pressed apple juice freezes beautifully. We sell it frozen in our market, which is ideal for bulk purchases or travel. Many customers buy one frozen jug to use as an ice pack for the rest of their juice.

If purchasing frozen juice, thaw completely before pouring your first glass and shake well. Natural sugars settle first, so proper thawing and shaking ensures the perfect flavor balance.

Some of our fresh apple juice travels just across the parking lot to be blended into Applelanches in our café and market. No sugar is added, just pure Okanagan apple juice.