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Water Use Prince Edward Island (courtesy PEI Potato Board)

juni 15, 2014

PEI Potato Industry says high-capacity irrigation wells needed

Two of the most powerful voices in P.E.I.s billion dollar potato industry appeared before the Legislature's agriculture committee Thursday in Charlottetown.

Production of Hickory Sticks at Frito-lay Canada Kentville

juni 02, 2014

Frito-Lay Canada Chip plant in Kentville celebrates 60 years

The Frito-Lay Canada chip plant in Kentville, Nova Scotia, celebrated its diamond anniversary this week.

mei 21, 2014

Canadian and American potato growers benefit from new testing requirements for potato cyst nematode (PCN)

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have adopted revised guidelines to manage potato cyst nematode (PCN) that will support potato growers, help facilitate international trade, and maintain protection against the pest.

mei 15, 2014

Prince Edward Island Potato Board joins 'Agriculture More Than Ever' program

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board signs on as a partner in Farm Credit Canada’s successful Agriculture More Than Ever program.

Dan Sawatzky, Keystone Potato Producers Association

mei 11, 2014

Manitoba potato growers still in talks with Simplot

Keystone Potato Producers Association based in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, has yet to complete negotiations with Simplot Canada II over a contract for 2014 production.

mei 09, 2014

Prince Edward Island Potato growers and McCain Foods reach new contract

Prince Edward Island process potato farmers who grow for McCain Foods have a new contract. The deal was reached in last-minute negotiations before it actually had to go to arbitration.

Old Dutch borrows Restaurant Flavours for their Double Dutch™ Thick Ripple Appetizers Chips

mei 07, 2014

Double Dutch Thick Ripple Appetizers Chips borrow restaurant flavours

Old Dutch Foods developed a range of new Chips flavour profiles: Bacon Cheeseburger Sliders, Buffalo Wing and Blue Cheese Dip, Calamari & Tzatziki Sauce, and Burstin' Onion. The fact that these sound like your favourite restaurant appetizer menu is no accident.

april 24, 2014

Canola 101

Canola oil is widely regarded as heart-healthy and versatile by health professionals and chefs, but some consumers may not understand why – or know what canola is in the first place.

Dan Sawatzky, manager, Keystone Potato Growers Association Inc (courtesy Allan Dawson)

april 24, 2014

Manitoba Potato Growers still negotiating volumes with McCain Foods

McCain Foods still hasn’t settled on the volume of potatoes it wants Manitoba processing potato growers to produce this year, even though planting is just weeks away.

april 24, 2014

John Bareman new leader Canadian Potato Council

The Canadian Potato Council has elected a new leader for 2014, John Bareman.

april 15, 2014

Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight

Times have changed for Alberta potato growers. Up until four years ago, the province was virtually late blight-free. Lately, wet springs and high humidity — uncharacteristic for this region — have nurtured the growth and spread of the disease.

april 04, 2014

PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!

Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2014 edition of PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca).

Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) conference and trade show 2014

april 01, 2014

TOMRA to Showcase its Customized Solution Capabilities to the Fruit and Vegetable Industry at CPMA

People attending the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) Annual Convention and Trade Show will be able to learn about TOMRA Sorting Solutions’ wide range of advanced sorting and processing systems.

maart 09, 2014

McCain Foods: Manitoba highest-cost processing potato producer in North America

Manitoba potato farmers could face steeper cuts in contracted potato production unless they can become more cost competitive with other areas of North America, a senior official with McCain Foods says.

maart 06, 2014

Hardbite launches Parsnip Chips

With increased consumer demand for unique snack food options, Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd. today introduced Hardbite Parsnip Chips, subtlety sweet and crunchy snacks ideal for a sophisticated snacking experience.

maart 04, 2014

Russet House launches Organic Sweet Potato Fries

The third largest manufacturer of Sweet Potato Fries in North America - Russet House, has launched Organic Sweet Potato Fries.

The potato varieties for potato chips production on offer this year

februari 17, 2014

New Potato Varieties unveiled at Fredericton Potato Research Centre

Potatoes bred to make great potato chips were the feature attraction at the annual unveiling of new potato varieties at the federal Potato Research Centre in Fredericton this week.

Top 10 Canadian Foodservice Chains (MAFSI)

februari 10, 2014

Canada's Foodservice Equipment and Supply sector forecasts 5.5% growth in 2014

Canadian foodservice equipment and supplies sales are expected to increase 5.5 per cent, which is the best growth rate in North America where overall growth is expected to reach 4.9 per cent