Cadena de Suministro de Papas de Canadá

Julio 29, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers host PEI Potato Social

On Sunday, August 9th, 2015, the potato growers of Prince Edward Island are hosting the first ever Prince Edward Island Potato Social to thank fellow Islanders and potato-loving visitors for their support in the past year.

Julio 15, 2015

Signs of recovery in the Canadian french-fry business

While the rest of the agriculture sector nervously eyes the oil melt-down, the french fry industry in Canada might actually be poised for a comeback

Julio 14, 2015

Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes

Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes

Junio 30, 2015

Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000

The potato industry in Prince Edward Island has opted to increase the value of the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the iindividual(s) responsible for the deliberate insertion of metal objects into potatoes up to $500,000 until August 15th, 2015.

Potato Field in bloom on Prince Edward Island, Canada-

Junio 22, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection

The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing additional funding support of $500,000 to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, while the federal government also offers $1.5 million additional financial assistance for the purchase and installation of foreign material detection equipment.

Junio 19, 2015

New Prince Edward Island Potato Packaging should strengthen PEI Brand

Prince Edward Island potato bags have received a makeover. The goal is to convince more Island potato producers to go with the industry bags rather than their own individual brands.

Late blight on a potato leaf (Courtesy: Sue Boyetchko, AAFC)

Junio 08, 2015

Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight

A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).

Two of the recalled products (see full list below)

Mayo 24, 2015

Nails and Needles in Potatoes lead to recall in Atlantic Canada

Loblaw Companies Limited and Strang's Produce Inc. are voluntarily recalling certain Farmer's Market and Strang's Produce brands of Russet Potatoes from the marketplace due to possible food tampering with nails and needles.

Mayo 21, 2015

No end to Prince Edward Island Potato Food Tampering case

Prince Edward Island RCMP Major Crime Unit responded to a potential food tampering incident on May 18, 2015, following a complaint that a metal object was found in a potato.

Mayo 18, 2015

Potato Processing Deals Reached in Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick

Potato Producers Manitoba, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick all have reached a deal with the French Fry manufacturers.

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) compost study

Mayo 18, 2015

Does Healthier Soil mean increased Potato Productivity? Study started in New Brunswick

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) has joined forces with McCain Foods Canada and the province’s potato growers in a major project to improve potato yields in New Brunswick by improving soil health.

Mayo 12, 2015

Potato Planting in Prince Edward Island pushed back two weeks

Potato planting season in Prince Edward Island, Canada has been pushed back by about two weeks due to the record-setting snowfall this winter and spring.

Kevin MacIsaac, United Potato Growers of Canada general manager (Courtesy: Brittany Spencer/CBC)

Abril 02, 2015

Potato Processors Canada may benefit in 2015 from low Canadian Dollar and West Coast shipping disruptions

A weak Canadian Dollar and shipping disruptions at the Port of Seattle (Washinbgton, US) could increase demand for Canadian potatoes in 2015, says a spokesperson for the United Potato Growers of Canada. 

Marzo 29, 2015

PEI Potato Farm fined for crop rotation violations

A Prince Edward Island (Canada) farm operation has pleaded guilty to failing to properly rotate its potato crop in one of their fields.

Ship ready to transport PEI potatoes to Russia in 2011 (Courtesy CBC)

Marzo 23, 2015

Prince Edward Island potato exports hit by Russian Sanctions

Tensions between Russia and Canada are having an impact on P.E.I. potato exports.

AAFC Potato Research Centre in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada

Marzo 22, 2015

Canadian Government Invests in International Potato Research

Representatives of the Canadian Government announced an investment of $1.83 million in a Canadian-led international research effort to give potato farmers a technological edge in predicting and preventing yield losses in their fields and in storage.

Marzo 05, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato tampering investigation ongoing

The investigation into a food tampering case involving sewing needles inserted into potatoes is still active, reports Prince Edward Island RCMP spokesperson, Sgt. Leanne Butler.