13 Million Cranberries Used to Make Winter Olympics Display
13 million cranberries were used to make an enormous depiction of the Canadian Olympic Committee's logo at the 2010 Winter Olympics. The 13 million cranberries will float within a 46,000 square foot parameter in front of the Richmond Olympic Oval, home of the 2010 speed skating competitions. The cranberries will float throughout the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. The tribute celebrates Richmond's top agricultural crop and honors the Winter Games.
Richmond is an official Venue City of the Games, and is Canada's largest producer of cranberries. It has more than 60 family-owned farms, the majority of which are part of the Ocean Spray Cooperative.
"The cranberry grower-owners in Richmond are thrilled to help create a magnificent display that shows our pride as a Venue City for the 2010 Olympic Games and celebrates this thriving industry in our city," said cranberry grower Todd May. "Our family has been growing cranberries in Richmond for four generations, and we're proud to continue the tradition of providing a versatile fruit that's good for you and is enjoyed all over the world."
