Noticias de La Isla del Príncipe Eduardo

Abril 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!

Enero 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.

Diciembre 10, 2012

Heather Moyse to continue as Brand Ambassador for Prince Edward Island Potatoes

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is proud to announce that Heather Moyse, an Olympic Gold Medalist hailing from Prince Edward Island, will be continuing in her role as Brand Ambassador for Prince Edward Island Potatoes.

Octubre 04, 2012

Sobeys Display of PEI Potatoes sets world record

A world record-setting potato display, featuring a final total of 92,500 pounds of Prince Edward Island potatoes, was completed on Wednesday, October 3rd at the Sobeys retail location on University Avenue in Charlottetown.

Octubre 02, 2012

Wet weather causing problems for Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers

Potato growers on Prince Edward Island are concerned that some of their crops might be lost because of the wet weather. Willem van Nieuwenhuyzen's potato field at Vanco Farms is completely saturated with water after recent rains, a much different scen...

Octubre 02, 2012

Sobeys to build world’s largest potato display on October 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is excited to announce that Sobeys is constructing a record-setting display featuring 90,000 pounds of PEI potatoes on Wednesday, October 3rd at their retail location on University Av., Charlottetown.This will set ...

Junio 13, 2012

Cavendish Farms now fuelled by cleaner-burning natural gas

Cavendish Farms celebrated the official opening of its natural gas receiving station at a ceremony held at the New Annan site on Prince Edward Island.

Abril 20, 2012

Prince Edward Island potato industry not at risk from suspension spray-down service

Prince Edward Island's potato industry has nothing to fear from Ottawa's decision to stop providing a spray-down service for vehicles at the Newfoundland ferry terminals, says Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.

Diciembre 05, 2011

Maureen Storey wants potato facts, not opinions

Maureen Storey wants doctors, dieticians and nutritionists singing the praises of potatoes. Storey heads the Alliance for Potato Research and Education (APRE) that was formed about one year ago in the US to combat the decline in potato consumption.

Octubre 20, 2011

Dark Red Chieftain

Here at PotatoPro, we are always on the lookout for new developments and in particular new potatoes. Especially if they are somewhat different from what we are used to. The variety Dark Red Chieftain, fits that profile and that's why were pleased to he...

Septiembre 24, 2011

Fabula potato crop looks promising on Prince Edward Island

The Fabula fields of Cameron Farms, Hampton, Prince Edward Island show good yields with excellent quality. The yellow-fleshed potato, Fabula, has made a splash in the potato marketplace. Although different from Yukon Gold, it is starting to gain a fo...

Agosto 31, 2011

Potato Granules manufacturer Agrawest to expand PEI factory with new agglomerate line

One of Prince Edward Island’s leading food processors will be able to enter new markets and create jobs with a new production line, says Minister of Innovation and Advanced Learning, Allan Campbell. “Agrawest has provided potato producers with an impo...

Abril 18, 2011

Cavendish Farms to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with move to natural gas

Cavendish Farms will invest in new technology to use more cost-effective natural gas and achieve a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions at the New Annan plant.

Febrero 18, 2011

Cavendish Farms seeks removal of European Tariffs on French fries

Cavendish Farms has requested federal government help to seek the elimination of a European trade tariff that could open up a huge marketplace for French fries and help increase potato production on P.E.I.

Gary Linkletter, Chairman of PEI Potato Board

Diciembre 29, 2010

Gary Linkletter elected chairman PEI Potato Board

Gary Linkletter has been elected chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board.

Noviembre 23, 2010

PEI Potato Board: 'We've had and excellent growing season'

Greg Donald, general manager of the Prince Edward Island potato board, is looking back on a good year:

Octubre 28, 2010

A normal PEI potato crop looks good after past couple of years

After two straight subpar autumns, potato growers on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are breathing a sigh of relief that 2010 has gone so well.

Octubre 14, 2010

P.E.I. officials concerned about future McCain's Borden Carleton plant

Provincial and federal officials are seeking assurances from McCain Foods Canada as dwindling production and reduced shifts at its Borden Carleton facility have sparked worries