Fresh from our fields to your table, Calgary Co-op is proud to offer brands grown right here in Western Canada. From Alberta greens to BC flowers, our Best from the West selection highlights top-quality produce, floral and more from local growers.
Big Marble Farms in Medicine Hat has been growing premium, local produce for over 30 years. Led by founder Ryan Cramer, their year-round greenhouse uses cutting-edge, low-impact methods to grow vibrant tomatoes and cucumbers in Alberta’s sunbelt. With a focus on family, community, and constant innovation, Big Marble is truly Always Growing™.
Ponderosa Mushrooms is an industry leader in wild and exotic mushrooms, serving both retail and food service needs. Sourced from the pristine wilderness of North America’s forests, their mushrooms are free from additives and preservatives, guaranteeing unmatched freshness, quality, and flavor. With advanced systems, in-house drying, freezing, and customized grading, Ponderosa ensures top-tier products and adheres to strict quality standards, offering reliability and competitive pricing year-round.
Highline Mushrooms, based in Leamington, ON, has been growing high-quality, sustainable mushrooms since 1961. With a focus on innovation, they adopted the Dutch-growing method in 1985, shortening the growth cycle and enhancing flavour. As Canada’s first certified organic mushroom grower in the early 2000s, and the first to achieve Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification in 2010, Highline continues to lead the industry in both sustainability and excellence.
GoodLeaf Farms is committed to ethically growing fresh produce through environmentally conscious practices. By using 90% less water than traditional farms, maximizing land efficiency with vertical farming, and reducing their carbon footprint, GoodLeaf delivers healthy, sustainable greens year-round. Since 2011, they’ve been innovating with hydroponic farming, with commercial farms now operating in Guelph, Calgary, and Saint-Hubert, supplying Canadians with nutritious, locally grown food.
Located in Redcliff, Alberta, El Dorado Vegetable Farm is one of the largest vegetable farms in western Canada, supplying fresh produce to many grocery stores across southern Alberta.
Hydragreens is revolutionizing produce farming with next-generation verticle farming equipment, using 95% less water and no pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides. Our fresh, consistent produce, including basil, microgreens, and herbs, is grown 365 days a year in a largely solar-powered facility. We offer both living and cut produce, ensuring longer shelf life and guaranteed quality. Locally grown, healthy, and delicious—Hydragreens brings you the freshest, most sustainable greens.
For 24 years, Paradise Hill Farm has exclusively supplied Calgary Co-op with fresh, hand-picked produce, delivered the next day. Committed to sustainability, they use eco-friendly growing and packing methods, ensuring healthy plants, great-tasting produce, and happy local staff.
True Büch Kombucha was founded by Louisa and Conrad Ferrel, who believe that improving gut health can be both delicious and sustainable. Starting from their home-brewing roots over a decade ago, they’ve perfected their small-batch kombucha using only organic ingredients. With a focus on zero waste and supporting local businesses, True Büch aims to positively impact both their customers’ health and the community.
Edible Acres is a husband-and-wife farm in Windermere, BC, dedicated to growing over 55 varieties of certified organic fruits and vegetables. Passionate about healthy soil, sustainable practices, and community, they focus on educating others about the importance of organic farming and the value of healthy food. Their commitment to organic farming is rooted in a love for both the land and the community they serve.
Quik’s Farm Ltd, a family-run business in Chilliwack, BC, has been a leader in high-quality cut flowers for over 30 years. Founded by Harry and Lydie Quik in 1990, the farm grows a variety of flowers, including Spraymum, Lilies, and Sunflowers, in over 60 acres of greenhouses and fields. With a strong team and a focus on quality and relationships, Quik’s Farm delivers fresh flowers across Canada ensuring value from seedling to delivery.
