<p>Botden Orchards Ltd. (Global Fruit), growers of the premium winter “Red Prince” apple, has announced the acquisition of Binkley Apples.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Botden Orchards Ltd. has enjoyed a symbiotic business relationship with Binkley Apples for several years as its preferred packer/shipper. This strategic acquisition will assure its current and potential retail and wholesale business partners of its pledge for continued quality and service, according to a press release.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> “We are all very excited about this new business endeavor and the opportunities it presents for all stakeholders,” said Marius Botden, owner of Botden Orchards. “This year promises to be a stellar year for apple production in Ontario and we are well positioned to meet the retail demand for great quality.”<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"> Botden Orchards Ltd. will continue to pack its Ontario apple varietals under the Binkley Apples brand name. The company looks forward to begin its packing operation in mid-September.<hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding"><a class="btn btn-sm btn-primary col-lg-12" style="white-space: normal;" href=" http://www.binkleyapples.com" target="_new"> Binkley Apples </a></p><hr class="legacyRuler"><hr class="invisible minimal-padding">
