News on The Potato Supply Chain from Canada

Hail the humble potato, which fueled global trade
August 25, 2024
The history of the potato: From Humble Andean Staple to Global Superstar, an Interplay of Political, Economic and Social Factors
Dr. Rebecca Earle, a professor at the University of Warwick specializing in food history, has unraveled the potato's nearly 500-year journey from obscurity to a global staple.
Technicians at Picketa Systems in Fredericton, New Brunswick, prepare and test equipment used in the LENS platform for precision nutrient management in agriculture.
August 19, 2024
Introducing Custom Critical Levels – A New Way to Elevate Your Potato Fertilizer Strategy
Picketa Systems is thrilled to introduce a significant new feature for our LENS platform: Custom Critical Levels. This innovation provides agronomists unprecedented control over nutrient management, making it easier than ever to optimize crop health and maximize yields.
PEI potato producer looks to Harvest Insights Tech for greater visibility of shrink
July 10, 2024
PEI potato producer looks to Harvest Insights Tech for greater visibility of shrink
Machine-Learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has partnered with one of Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) prominent potato growers, G Visser & Sons.
Canada’s agricultural breakthrough: Tuberosum Technologies registers first ever True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties
June 30, 2024
Tuberosum Technologies registers first ever True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties in Canada
Tuberosum Technologies is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking achievement in Canadian agriculture: the successful registration of four new True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties.
Picketa Systems' LENS™
June 18, 2024
Picketa Systems’ LENS Expands into 13 US States with Precise Crop Management Strategy for Potato and Corn
Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system.
Delegation at the PEI Potato Board
June 16, 2024
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines
The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.
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Opening Celebrations of International Day of Potato were held at a local farmers’ market
June 15, 2024
The Inaugural International Day of Potato (IDP) in Rome was celebrated on May 30
On May 30, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated the first International Day of Potato in its headquarters in Rome.
Peter Dawe, Chief Growth & Strategy Officer of McCain Foods, delivering his address at the Digital Innovation Summit.
June 11, 2024
UNB’s McKenna Institute announces investment in digital agriculture led by potato processor McCain Foods
The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.
Market Size Outlook (USD Billion)
June 09, 2024
Global Processed Potatoes Market to grow over 5 percent annually according to Technavio report
The processed potatoes market size is forecast to increase by USD 45 billion at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2024 and 2028. Market expansion is contingent on several factors, such as an increasing emphasis on expanding production capacities for potato processing.
In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato.
May 28, 2024
Prince Edward Island Celebrates Inaugural International Day of Potato
The potato industry on PEI is excited to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Potato. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato.
The Little Potato Company's new facility in Alberta
May 06, 2024
The Little Potato Company Ltd. unveils innovative packaging facility in Alberta
The Little Potato Company, North America's leader in little potatoes, celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alberta. 
WPC Webinar "International Day of Potato -Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope"
April 25, 2024
World Potato Congress Webinar 'International Day of Potato -Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope' by André Devaux & Chikelu Mba
World Potato Congress Inc. has announced the Webinar: "International Day of Potato 2024-Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope" presented by Dr André Devaux and Dr. Chikelu Mba, April 29, 2024, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).
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April 23, 2024
Potato company RPE exhibits for the first time at CPMA in Canada
North American potato industry leader RPE LLC., a reliable year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes, will be a proud first-time exhibitor April 23-25 at CPMA in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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March 28, 2024
Learn about the Potato Research in China in the next World Potato Congress Webinar
World Potato Congress Inc. presents their next Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China, by Jin Liping, on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).
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March 16, 2024
Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production
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