Here, we don’t rush nature. We let our cranberries take their time. Since the very beginning, we’ve practiced an organic agriculture, with neither fertilizers nor chemical pesticides. We remove all weeds by hand, and we do not ask more of nature than what it already provides. You can taste the result : cranberries that are larger, softer, better tasting, and of better quality.
Welcome to Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes, a tiny corner of nature in Québec, home to 700 people and millions of cranberries. These little berries thrive in the sandy, acidic soil that makes up much of Centre-du-Québec and the land surrounding the village—land that is often overlooked as being less rich by traditional agriculture, but on which both our berries and our people flourish.
Like many fruit shrubs, the cranberry is a hardy plant that has learned to adapt to its northern soil. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not grow in water. Rather, cranberry fields are flooded at harvest time to make berry-picking easier, a scene that is always spectacular to watch.
Since the very beginning, we have practiced organic farming, and are always striving to reduce our ecological footprint. For instance, we utilize a “closed circuit” watering system, in which rainwater and snowmelt are collected in a drainage basin and then used to irrigate the fields and flood them at harvest time.
Products
Berries - Cranberries - Frozen
Cranberries are a very healthy fruit. Loaded with proanthocyanins and antioxidants. They are great for you in all aspects and are full of vitamin C and fibre.<br><br>Shipped with dry ice to ensure they stay frozen. Dry ice is extremely cold (–109.3° F, –78.5° C) and, if not properly handled, can cause severe cold burns and frostbite. Do not touch dry ice with bare hands.
Patience Fruit & Co. - Cranberry Classic - Apple Juice Sweetened
We grow larger berries, then steep them in apple juice before gently drying them. This is why our berries are plumper and softer, for a result you can savour.
Patience Fruit & Co. - Dried Cranberries - Whole & Juicy
We wanted to offer you the juiciest, most tender cranberries possible, which is why we created our Whole & Juicy Dried Cranberries. We dry them just enough for them to retain their tenderness and allow you to experience their incredible texture.
Patience Fruit & Co. - Wild Blueberries, Whole & Soft, Apple Juice Sweetened
Our Canadian wild blueberries are simply delicious and nutritious! Bursting with flavour, they are dried slowly to preserve their soft texture and are sure to add an irresistible taste to your breakfasts and snacks!<br><br> Our wild blueberries come primarily from Quebec and New Brunswick, where they grow naturally. Although they are smaller than blueberries grown conventionally on farms, they also contain more polyphenols! Our dried blueberries are sweetened with apple juice and contain 190 mg of polyphenols per 40 g serving.
Patience Fruit & Co. - Fruit Blend - Classic
This exclusive blend of three berries offers a surprising combination of flavours. We only use organic wild blueberries in our berry blends, because we prefer the intensity of their flavour.
Patience - Sour Cran w/Dried Cranberries, Sour Strawberry Flavoured
With our new line of low-sugar candy, we are changing the face of sweet snacking. Our SourCran sour strawberry candy is a revamped approach that puts real fruit front and centre. It all starts with our organic dried cranberries you already know and love, to deliver that crave-worthy sweet and tart flavour, the healthy way.<br><br> You aren’t dreaming: while SourCran will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth just like regular candy, the main ingredient is our organic no added sugar dried cranberries. With the help of a handful of other natural flavours, this variety of SourCran packs all the sweetness and juiciness of fresh strawberries into every bite, so you can plunge right back into a summertime mindset no matter where you are (and even if there’s snow on the ground!).
Patience - Sour Cran w/Dried Cranberries, Sour Cherry Flavoured
We believe that snacking should taste as great as it feels, which is why we’ve placed the goodness of nature at the heart of our new cherry flavored candy. Instead of an endless list of ingredients you can barely pronounce, our irresistible SourCran Cherry snacks are made with five all-natural ingredients. Simple, and cherry-tastically good!<br><br>Sometimes, it feels like life is all about rushing, rushing, rushing. When things get busy, it’s easy to let your healthy lifestyle slide in favour of a quick fix for your grumbling stomach. But what if there was a way to satisfy your snack cravings while taking your wellness into account? SourCran not only has only8 grams of sugar per 60 gram bag, but it’s also made with 70% organic ingredients – oh, and did we mention it’s a very high source of fibre? Our organic healthy candy is the perfect feel-good snack to help you disconnect from the bustle for a moment and enjoy the goodness of “simple.”
Patience - Sour Cran w/Dried Cranberries, Sour Peach Flavoured
If you love fruit as much as we do, you’ve probably come across a particularly delicious one and thought, “this tastes just like candy!” We’ve taken that moment of pure joy to a whole new level with our SourCran sour peach candy, creating a candy-like snack out of real dried fruit. A healthy candy that packs a sweet and sour punch to satisfy all your cravings!<br><br>Don’t let the word “candy” fool you: our peach sour candy is made with real fruit. To put it simply, SourCran is dried cranberries with a touch of citric acid. With our organic healthy candy, you can make friends with your sugar cravings instead of trying to fend them off, knowing that you’re indulging in a satisfying snack that is made with just five simple ingredients. It’s part fruit, part candy, and 100% heavenly.
