Potato News from Prince Edward Island

McCain Foods to close Prince Edward Island French Fry Plant
August 07, 2014
McCain Foods to close Prince Edward Island French Fry Plant
McCain Foods Canada is closing its Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island french fry facility as of Oct. 31, directly affecting 121 people.
Dry weather could cut PEI crop yields by 15%
July 31, 2014
Dry weather could cut PEI crop yields by 15%
The hot weather that has struck Prince Edward Island this summer is making farmers nervous as harvest season draws nearer.
PEI Dept of Environment shuts down potato wash plant RWL Holdings Ltd.
July 30, 2014
PEI Dept of Environment shuts down potato wash plant RWL Holdings Ltd.
Concerns over the quality of the waste water from a potato wash facility has resulted in the P.E.I. Department of Environment shutting down the operation.
Dr. Peter VanderZaag appointed to International Advisory Committee of World Potato Congress Inc.
July 28, 2014
Dr. Peter VanderZaag appointed to International Advisory Committee of World Potato Congress Inc.
David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President: SunRISE Potato Ltd, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee
From left to right: Ron Gall, Nora Olsen and Anne Fowlie
July 22, 2014
World Potato Congress appoints three new directors
David Thompson, President & CEO, World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc.) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand; Dr. Nora Olsen, USA; and Anne Fowlie, Canada; as members of the Board of Directors.
Profile of a Prince Edward Island Potato Farmer
June 30, 2014
Profile of a Prince Edward Island Potato Farmer
You might know that Prince Edward Island potatoes are world famous and you might even know why – the iron-rich red soil exclusive to the Island. But I think that there is another reason why our potatoes are the best- the passion of our farmers.
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PEI Potato Industry says high-capacity irrigation wells needed
June 15, 2014
PEI Potato Industry says high-capacity irrigation wells needed
Two of the most powerful voices in P.E.I.s billion dollar potato industry appeared before the Legislature's agriculture committee Thursday in Charlottetown.
Prince Edward Island Potato Board joins 'Agriculture More Than Ever' program
May 15, 2014
Prince Edward Island Potato Board joins 'Agriculture More Than Ever' program
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board signs on as a partner in Farm Credit Canada’s successful Agriculture More Than Ever program.
Prince Edward Island Potato growers and McCain Foods reach new contract
May 09, 2014
Prince Edward Island Potato growers and McCain Foods reach new contract
Prince Edward Island process potato farmers who grow for McCain Foods have a new contract. The deal was reached in last-minute negotiations before it actually had to go to arbitration.
PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!
April 04, 2014
PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!
Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2014 edition of PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca).
No simple solution to deal with wireworm
February 09, 2014
No simple solution to deal with wireworm
Bob Vernon, an Agriculture Canada scientist, spoke to about 300 farmers on Prince Edward Island on wireworm, a pest he's been researching for 20 years.
Potato Packer W.P Griffin receives government support for new packaging equipment
January 21, 2014
Potato Packer W.P Griffin receives government support for new packaging equipment
Prince Edward Island Potato Packer W.P. Griffin will get a combined investment of $372,490 from the provincial and federal governments to purchase new weighing and bagging equipment.
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Potato Technology Expo Charlottetown releases Conference Program
January 20, 2014
Potato Technology Expo Charlottetown releases Conference Program
The International Potato Technology Expo (IPTE) returns to the Eastlink Centre (formerly known as the Charlottetown Civic Centre) on February 21-22, 2014.
Demand is High for the Taste of Prince Edward Island Potatoes
November 13, 2013
Demand is High for the Taste of Prince Edward Island Potatoes
The potato harvest in Prince Edward Island is complete and world-famous Prince Edward Island Potatoes are appearing on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus across Canada and the northeastern United States.
Sobeys launches Colour-coded potatoes
November 05, 2013
Sobeys launches Colour-coded potatoes
Sobeys in Atlantic Canada has introduced a new colour-coded scheme in an attempt to market some Prince Edward Island potatoes.
Potato farming on Prince Edward Island is a family business
June 23, 2013
Potato farming on Prince Edward Island is a family business
Potato farming in Prince Edward Island continues to be primarily the domain of family owned and operated farms. 99% of potato farms in PEI are owned by farm families, with some of these families involved in growing potatoes for over 100 years!
Beyond the traditional potato recipes: how about Potato Chocolate Cake?
April 22, 2013
Beyond the traditional potato recipes: how about Potato Chocolate Cake?
With summer entertaining just around the corner, Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Moyse is urging Canadians to look beyond the traditional potato salad, and get more creative when cooking their spuds - think potato chocolate cake!
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has launched a series of “Tater Talk” videos, featuring consumers talking about why they love PEI Potatoes.
January 28, 2013
Canadian consumers speak out on Prince Edward Island potatoes
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has launched a series of “Tater Talk” videos, featuring consumers talking about why they love PEI Potatoes.

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