We’ve grown great things
in the past.    

Today, we are growing great things for the future.

Berger stems from a long and rich history in horticulture.

Our roots come from Saint-Fabien, Québec, where the Théberge family owned fields of peat moss, providing high-quality peat moss to local growers. Berger was founded a few years later, in Saint-Modeste, Québec, with a husband-and-wife team aiming to grow peat moss production even further. Over the years, Berger has helped to improve the crop quality and yield for growers of all types—worldwide.

Our past is the backbone of what our company is today:

1963

The company is founded in Saint-Modeste, Québec, by Huguette Théberge and Alcide Berger. During this period, peat moss is harvested manually and sold locally.

1970

The company adopts machinery to replace the tedious manual labour. Berger’s peat moss is sold exclusively to Canadian and American brokers.

1980

With the arrival of Mr. Claudin Berger, the company begins to market its products under the Berger name. Berger’s peat moss is sold to brokers in the United States for the retail market.

1984

Berger Peat Moss begins to produce value-added products, such as growing mixes for professional greenhouse growers.

1986

A peat bog and mixing plant are established in Baie-Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick.

1988

Berger products are now exported to the U.S.A. and Japan.

1992

Another peat processing plant is built in Bay du Vin, New Brunswick. Shipments of Berger products are sent to Australia.

1993

Management decides to implement a quality control system to consolidate product quality and support working methods.

1996

Berger receives its ISO 9001 certification. The company begins exporting products to Korea.

1998

A mixing plant is built in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Berger products are now shipped to Mexico.

2000

Exports are now being made to Central and South America, where Berger products are used by growers in Guatemala and Ecuador.

2003

Berger receives an updated ISO 9001 certification. Berger celebrates 40 years of quality service and products.

2007

Ms. Valerie Berger, a fourth generation family member, joins the company. She brings a new dimension to the company’s continued expansion.

2008

Berger opens a new peat bog in Hadashville, Manitoba. This year marks 45 years of providing our customers with the highest quality and consistent products.

2009

Ms. Melissa Berger, a fourth generation family member, joins the Berger team as Director of Special Projects - Operations. Melissa has a Bachelor’s Degree in Administration and a Master’s Degree in   Industrial Engineering. She brings to Berger a wealth of international management experience. Berger receives an updated ISO 9001 certification.

2010

Berger receives Veriflora® certification.

2011

Berger acquires Sun Land Garden Products located in Watsonville, California. The company opens the market in the Western United States and furthers its market development in Mexico.