News on The Potato Supply Chain from Canada

Ron Offutt was one of the speakers on the final day of the Manitoba Potato Production Days (Courtesy: Manitoba Cooperator / Jennifer Paige )
February 11, 2016
Ron Offutt highlights the contribution of strong partnerships to his international success
Ron Offutt, founder and Chairman Emeritus of the R. D. Offutt Company, the United States’ largest producer of potatoes, spoke about his business success on the final day of Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon on January 28.
One of the recipes offered by the PEI Potato board: Rustic Prince Edward Island Potato, Beef, and Mushroom Stew
January 16, 2016
PEI Potatoes Remain a Cost-Effective Vegetable for Canadian Consumers
The softening Canadian dollar has in many cases driven up the cost of imported produce and this is being reflected in grocery store prices. However, one staple vegetable that has not experienced the same jump in prices is Prince Edward Island Potatoes.
The inside of a potato truck is disinfected before heading to a potato farm on Prince Edward Island (Courtesy: CBC)
December 21, 2015
PEI Potato Board Announces Continuation Potato Disinfection Program
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is pleased to announce a new plan for potato disinfection on Prince Edward Island.
Alex Docherty of Elmwood was re-elected for a second year as Chairman of the Board (Courtesy: CBC)
December 18, 2015
PEI Potato Board: Alex Docherty re-elected as Chairman of the Board.
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has a new executive as a result of its December 16th Board of Directors meeting.
Canada's Top 2 Little Chefs have been selected: Chris de Henestrosa (11) from Aurora, Ontario and Naia Tement (9) from Richmond Hill, Ontario. Watch them in the ultimate cook off on Monday, December 14th
December 10, 2015
THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and The Little Potato Company Announce Two Little Chef Finalists
CTV's THE MARILYN DENIS SHOW and The Little Potato Company revealed the two finalists in The Little Chef Casting Call on the show today: Chris de Henestrosa (11) from Aurora, Ontario and Naia Tement (9) from Richmond Hill, Ontario
Iniciativa que monitorea biodiversidad de papas nativas publica boletín
December 09, 2015
Iniciativa que monitorea biodiversidad de papas nativas publica boletín
La iniciativa Chirapaq Ñan, lanzada en 2012 con el objetivo de monitorear sistemáticamente la alta diversidad de papas nativas y el estado de conservación de las variedades a lo largo del tiempo y en su ambiente natural (in-situ), acaba de emitir el último número de su boletín.
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Historia de la papa en el mundo
December 09, 2015
Historia de la papa en el mundo
Resumen y enlace al texto completo del artículo escrito por J. W. Bentley y publicado (inglés) en el último número de la Revista Latinoamericana de la Papa.
Prince Edward Island Potatoes
November 12, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potato Board Denounces Elimination of Disinfection Services
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is very disappointed by the decision of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to completely discontinue disinfection services effective December 31st, 2015.
Sam Squire loves potatoes and he's more than happy to talk about them and show them (Courtesy CNW Group / Royal Agricultural Winter Fair)
November 11, 2015
Learn about potatoes at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto
'Do you want fries with that?' is the question that prompts us to think about potatoes. But there is so much more to potatoes as visitors to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) are learning.
Bacterial ringrot
November 11, 2015
PEI government ends disinfection program to prevent ring rot; Potato Board blindsided.
The Prince Edward Island government is cutting funding to provincially-funded disinfection service, aimed at controlling potato ring rot.
Potato harvesting equipment was making slow progress in heavy ground near Bloomfield Corner (Prince Edward Island, Canada) Friday morning. (Courtesy: Journal Pioneer)
November 09, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potato harvest almost complete
A PEI Potato Board survey last week revealed there were about 1,000 acres of potatoes left to be harvested across Prince Edward Island, mostly in central and western P.E.I.
Prince Edward Island Potatoes get a branding make-over.
November 05, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potatoes get new logo and packaging design
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board introduces a new logo and new packaging designs in order to further strengthen the Prince Edward Island Potatoes brand
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Potato Field on Prince Edward Island earlier this summer
September 24, 2015
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.
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September 22, 2015
Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes
Last year, Canadian potato packer EarthFresh launched Celebratoes, fresh baby potatoes along with a seasoning pack and are now available in a recyclable three-in-one cooking tray. They are ready to oven roast, BBQ or microwave.
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September 21, 2015
The Little Potato Company is calling All Little Chefs
Canada's potato company famous for its small potatoes - the Little Potato Company - has partnered with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and Masterchef Canada's Michael Bonacini to create The Little Chef Casting call, an opportunity for young cooks to have a chance to appear on TV and win a culinary trip of a lifetime
Alberta Potato Harvest (Courtesy: Potato Growers of Alberta)
September 17, 2015
Potato Production Canadian Prairie Provinces Manitoba and Alberta expected up
This year, potato yields should be slightly above average in the Canadian prairie provinces Manitoba and Alberta, but figures aren’t available because the harvest is only 10 to 15 percent complete.
A metal object was found in mashed potatoes in a Halifax, NS restaurant
September 14, 2015
Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant
The discovery of needles and nails in potatoes in a suspected case of food tampering earlier this year in Atlantic Canada have heightened the awareness of consumers and media alike. The latest case, reported by CBC Nova Scotia, is the finding of metal object in mashed potatoes in a Halifax restaurant.
Potato Field near the coast on Prince Edward Island
August 17, 2015
Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved
The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.

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