PEI based Salad Company Encourages Canadians to Support PEI Potato Farmers in Response to US Export Ban

With its roots firmly planted on PEI soil for over 74 years, Johnston’s Homestyle proudly supports local farmers while they face challenges during supply chain restrictions. As a result of a recent ban on fresh potato export to the US, PEI farmers are looking for alternative markets to save this year’s harvest.

Consumers can feel good when purchasing Johnston’s potato salads because they are made with 100% PEI grown potatoes which supports local farmers and their families. Our potatoes are fully cooked and undergo the highest standard of food safety and quality.

Randy Johnston:
 

"Although our products and supply chain are not affected by this ban, we stand in support of our local farmers and will continue to proudly purchase 100% of our potatoes from our PEI farmers."

Johnston’s, part of the Canadian Salad and Entrée company Freshstone Brands Inc., offers traditional, homestyle products, including potato, seafood, and pasta salads and can be found in most Atlantic grocery retailers including Sobeys, Real Atlantic Superstore, Dominion Stores, Co-ops, No Frills, Your Independent Grocer and Freshmart. Johnston’s is also available at select restaurants across Canada.

Tony Spiteri Chief Commercial Officer of Freshstone Brands:
 

"At this time, with almost 2 years of the COVID pandemic, we understand well the impacts on families, farmers, and the need to continue to supply Canadians with the highest of quality foods grown fresh in Canada. When we all support local producers, you are helping keep Canada feeding Canadians."

Johnston’s Homestyle Products was established in 1947 producing the company’s signature products of potato salad and coleslaw. The company is proud to support local agricultural producers and buys 2 million pounds of potatoes and 1.5 million pounds of cabbage annually to make its salads.

More than 6 million pounds of salads will be made on Prince Edward Island and sold throughout Atlantic Canada. Johnston’s Homestyle Products are the number-one preferred brand for consumers in the region.