One of the Fraser Valley's most prominent fruit-growing enterprises has changed hands in a major multimillion-dollar transaction that underscores the value of farmland in British Columbia. The flagship property of Driediger Farms in Langley has been sold for $23.3 million to another established berry farming and processing company, guaranteeing the land will remain in agricultural production.
A Legacy Sale in the Heart of the ALR
The sale concerns the core 31-hectare property located at 7361 240th Street in Langley, which operated as the heart of the Driediger family's agricultural business. The property was officially listed in May 2025 and the deal was recently brokered by agricultural real estate specialists Rajin Gill and Greg Walton. Despite the sale price being significantly above its 2025 BC Assessment value of $3,255,551, the realtors and the seller emphasize the land is not destined for development.
"The new owners plan to continue the operation in its current form," said Rajin Gill, noting that only the brand name is likely to change. The property is situated within the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR), which legally protects it for farming use. This transaction represents one of three major sales by owner-operator Rhonda Driediger this year, with two other parcels of approximately 14 and 16 hectares selling earlier in 2025 for a combined total of just over $11 million.
End of an Era, Start of a New Chapter
For Rhonda Driediger, president and sole owner of the business, the sale marks her retirement after decades at the helm. Driediger, who gradually bought out other family members before taking full ownership two decades ago, expanded the operation from a small strawberry field purchased in 1964 into one of B.C.'s largest berry growers, wholesalers, retailers, and distributors.
"I've been looking for the right new owners for three years and I'm thrilled with the fit," Driediger stated, describing all the purchasers of her properties as "friends and neighbours" within the local farming community. She expressed confidence in the buyers, noting, "They're local and they've been in the industry longer than I have." With the sale, Driediger plans to continue living nearby, spend more time with family—including her grandkids—and focus on investing and consulting work.
Securing Agricultural Futures in the Fraser Valley
The sale highlights several key trends in British Columbia's agricultural sector. First, it demonstrates the substantial market value of large, consolidated, and well-operated ALR properties, even when their assessed value for tax purposes remains low due to their farm status. Second, it shows a successful transition of a major operation within the existing farming community, ensuring continuity of production and expertise.
Greg Walton and Rajin Gill, in social media posts announcing the sale, praised Driediger's legacy, stating she "has cemented an extraordinary legacy in the industry, building a state-of-the-art processing facility and setting the standard for excellence." The two smaller properties sold this year will also continue as farms, operated separately by other independent farmers in the area.
While the identity of the new owner of the flagship farm has not been formally disclosed pending the official completion of the sale, the commitment to maintain it as a working berry farm provides certainty for the local agricultural landscape in Langley. The deal ensures that this prime parcel in the Fraser Valley will continue to contribute to the province's food system, preserving both the land and a way of life.
