Product Offerings
Product Categories:
Fruits and Vegetables, Frozen Foods
Products:
Frozen Wild Blueberries, Frozen Carrots, Onion Rings, Frozen Mushrooms
Oxford Frozen Foods Ltd. is the world’s largest supplier of individually quick frozen (IQF) wild blueberries, headquartered in Oxford, Nova Scotia, Canada. Since its founding in 1968 by entrepreneur John Bragg, the company has grown into a vertically integrated agribusiness enterprise with expansive operations across farming, processing, and global export of frozen fruits and value-added vegetable-based appetizers.
Core Business and Product Offerings
Oxford Frozen Foods is renowned for its advanced processing capabilities, large-scale farming operations, and year-round export of premium frozen fruit and appetizers.
Product Portfolio:
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IQF Wild Blueberries:
- Organic and conventional
- Available in multiple sizes and pack formats
- Used in baking, beverages, smoothies, and retail frozen packs
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Other Frozen Vegetables:
- Carrots
- Parsnips
- Turnips
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Frozen Appetizers (manufactured under Oxford’s wholly owned subsidiary):
- Battered and breaded onion rings
- Mozzarella sticks
- Battered mushrooms
- Jalapeño cheese bites
All products are available in retail, foodservice, and industrial ingredient packaging for global distribution.
Specialization and Unique Value Proposition
Oxford Frozen Foods has built a leadership position through:
- Ownership of over 12,000 hectares of wild blueberry land—the largest of its kind in the world
- Seven state-of-the-art processing facilities, including the largest wild blueberry processing plant globally
- Proprietary harvesting and cleaning technology ensuring superior fruit quality
- Cold chain management from field to shipment for optimal freshness and shelf life
- Integration of appetizer manufacturing, serving QSR chains, foodservice, and frozen retail brands
The company’s IQF process retains the color, flavor, and nutritional integrity of wild blueberries, setting the industry benchmark for quality.
Financials and Production Scale
Though privately held and not disclosing full financials, Oxford’s size and infrastructure reflect industry-leading performance:
- Annual Wild Blueberry Processing Volume: Over 150 million pounds (68,000+ metric tons)
- Annual Appetizer Production Volume: Estimated 45–60 million pounds
- Total Farming Land: More than 30,000 acres
- Global Export Reach: Over 40 countries
- Estimated Annual Revenue: CAD 200–300 million
The company is a major contributor to Nova Scotia’s agri-food export sector and Canada’s overall frozen food exports.
Target Market
Oxford Frozen Foods serves diverse B2B and private label clients in:
- Food Manufacturers (bakery, dairy, snack, and cereal producers)
- Retailers (frozen fruit and appetizer store brands)
- Foodservice Distributors
- Quick Service Restaurants (QSR)
- Nutraceutical and functional food brands
The company’s blueberries are also used in organic and clean-label products, benefiting from the wild fruit’s high antioxidant content.
Capabilities
- Vertical Integration:
- From cultivation to packaging and global export
- Processing Facilities:
- Equipped with optical sorters, metal detectors, and blast freezers
- Custom Packaging:
- Retail pouches, bulk totes, pillow packs, and IQF cartons
- Product Development:
- Dedicated R&D team for custom appetizer formulations
- Logistics:
- Rail siding and international cold chain distribution
Oxford Frozen Foods also operates Oxford Aviation, a private charter company supporting remote farming operations and business logistics.
Certifications and Compliance
Oxford maintains rigorous quality and safety standards aligned with international requirements:
- BRCGS Food Safety Certification
- HACCP-Compliant Facilities
- Kosher and Halal Certifications
- Organic Certification (Canada Organic Regime, USDA NOP)
- Non-GMO Verified Ingredients
- Sustainable Farming Practices, including bee habitat conservation and wildfire management
Their processing and export systems are fully compliant with CFIA and FDA regulations.
Customer Testimonials
Oxford’s long-standing partnerships with major brands reflect high satisfaction and reliability:
- “The best-in-class wild blueberries we’ve used across our bakery line.” – North American Food Manufacturer
- “Outstanding frozen onion rings that meet our QSR specs year after year.” – Global Foodservice Chain
- “Responsive logistics and consistent fruit quality in every load.” – European Importer
The company has developed multi-decade relationships with international buyers across five continents.
Major Achievements
- Operates the largest wild blueberry processing facility in the world
- One of the top 5 frozen vegetable and fruit exporters in Canada
- Introduced advanced field-to-freezer logistics system
- Recognized for its commitment to sustainable farming and land stewardship
- Exported to over 40 countries across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Maintains partnerships with leading global brands in retail, foodservice, and CPG sectors
Oxford Frozen Foods continues to lead the global frozen fruit industry through innovation, reliability, and an unwavering commitment to product excellence rooted in Canadian agricultural strength.