Our Story
HOME, HERITAGE, HEART
Big Bear Farms began with one simple and undeniable truth: our homemade jams and preserves were just too good to not share.
Unlike anything you’ll find on supermarket shelves, Big Bear preserves carry home-cooked comfort, made using fresh fruit grown and picked with care across four generations of our family at the Johnsons orchard in Raison.
In a world where food is increasingly feeling industrial and disconnected from its roots, Big Bear is nurturing a quiet rebellion. We’re here to slow things down, to invite you to savour the simple joy of jam on toast, to reconnect with nature’s seasons, and to cherish the everyday moments that bring us home.
HANDMADE WITH LOVE
Big Bear is a farm-to-doorstep brand—preserving not just fruit, but a way of life. At the heart of it all is Jaya—who can turn a basket of peaches into gold. Veer—who ensures that what starts in our orchard reaches you fresh and intact. And Nikita, our wordsmith, the voice of Big Bear, who captures and shares the story of our fruit, our family and life in the valley with you.
Our batches are small—just 2 to 5 kilos at a time—because we believe flavour can’t be scaled without being lost. Our jams don’t sit on shelves for years. They come and go with the seasons. They taste slightly different every time. That’s how you know they’re real.
FROM OUR HOME TO YOURS
Big Bear is slow food for a fast world, free of everything you wouldn’t want in your jam. It’s not mass market—and we like it that way. You have to wait for the right fruit, the right moment. That’s the magic.
We believe in good food, made with care. We believe in family recipes, seasonal rhythms, and the joy of spooning something real onto your plate. We believe in building something that lets us live in this beautiful valley, create meaningful work for women around us, and send a little warmth to people across the country.
Whether you’re an urban foodie seeking authentic flavours, someone who remembers grandma’s preserves fondly, or a young soul drawn to the charm of cottage-core and mountain life, Big Bear shares your values.
