Our Ingredients: Showcasing Cranberries

We take pride in sourcing the highest quality ingredients, non-GMO, no preservatives or additives. Check out our dried cranberries journey from field to bowl - and how they are harvested!

These amazing photos are from one of our cranberry suppliers, taken in the cranberry capital of Canada - Quebec. It's a lot of work to get these berries ready, as harvesting cranberries is still quite manual.

Cranberry harvesting happens every year around September and October, when all the berries have turned bright red.

Once the cranberries are ripe, the bogs are flooded with water, and the vines are shaken using a thresher. The cranberries are loosened and float to the surface, as the centre of the berry is hollow. 

The cranberries are gathered up using booms, which are then lifted by conveyor or pumped into a truck to take them to the receiving station for cleaning and processing.

Cranberries are first frozen. Freezing allows the red colour to penetrate the centre of the berry, that is white when harvested. 

When out of freezing, berries are juiced, before being sweetened and dried. 

Fascinating Cranberry Facts

• Cranberries are indigenous and historically significant to North America
• Vines can live a very long time; some cranberry vines in Massachusetts are over 150 years old 
• 2kgs of fresh cranberries required for 1kg of dried sliced cranberries
• Cranberries are a rich source of nutrition, they contain high levels of antioxidants, phytonutrients and polyphenol. They are full of vitamins and minerals like C, E, K and B.
• In their dried state they are succulent with a slight tartness. When used as an ingredient they add sweetness, with nutrition.
• Our dried cranberries are prepared with non-GMO ingredients and no preservatives, flavour or colours are added

At Brookfarm we believe its not enough to produce all natural healthy food – it really has to taste good. We are passionate about creating unique and delicious muesli, granola and snacks, free of additives and preservatives. We love packing our products full of natural whole grains, nuts and seeds and delicious dried fruits.

Check out our Toasted Muesli Macadamia Cranberry

This gourmet blend was lovingly created in the Brook family kitchen and produced in our Northern Rivers bakehouse.

Includes 16 all-natural ingredients:

• Crunchy Australian macadamias high in healthy fats
• Antioxidant rich cranberries
• 51% premium whole grains, nuts & protein rich seeds
• Fibre rich brans for gut health
• Nutritious Australian currants & sultanas
• Lightly toasted with Australian bush honey & macadamia oil

Have specific dietary requirements like gluten free, but want something satisfyingly crunchy and delicious? Try our Gluten Free Muesli Macadamia Cranberry

Includes 16 all-natural gluten free ingredients:

• Crunchy Australian macadamias high in healthy fats
• Antioxidant rich cranberries
• 59% premium whole grains, nuts & seeds
• Protein rich quinoa & amaranth
• Nutritious Australian currants & sultanas
• Lightly toasted with Australian bush honey & macadamia oil

Looking for a great snack mix for those 3pm munchies, adventure days or just want a healthier option? Try our Mt Bogong Walkabout Mix

This mix was created in honour of one of the legends of Mt Bogong, Mick Hull, Pam Brook’s father who climbed Mt Bogong, the highest mountain in Victoria, over 200 times. His last climb was at the age of 82!

• Premium oven roasted macadamias
• Premium muscatel grapes and plump cranberries
• Fine Belgian dark chocolate
• Pistachios, almonds, pumpkin and sunflower kernels

Looking for a new favourite? Shop across all products in our delicious cranberry range right here.