News on The Potato Supply Chain from Canada

April 24, 2024

Support Childhood Dementia: Little Heroes Foundations' Pre-Congress Events for the World Potato Congress 2024

Little Heroes Foundation (LHF) is now a Charity Partner for the 12th World Potato Congress.

April 24, 2024

España: Fiesta de la Patata Nueva, 27 de abril en La Rinconada

Se celebrara por décimo año consecutivo un gran evento para promocionar el tan importante cultivo para la región.

April 23, 2024

Potato company RPE exhibits for the first time at CPMA in Canada

North American potato industry leader RPE LLC., a reliable year-round supplier of russet, red and yellow commodity and baby potatoes, will be a proud first-time exhibitor April 23-25 at CPMA in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

A saguaro cactus is seen during a 27-day-long heat wave with temperatures over 110 degrees Fahrenheit (43 degrees Celsius) at the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., July 26, 2023. On July 26 at 09:50 (GMT-7), a Flir One ProThermal camera r

April 11, 2024

Earth is currently in the midst of a remarkable 10-month stretch of temperature records

The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Tuesday.

JIN Liping (Ms), Ph.D, Professor of Institute of Vegetables and Flowers of Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences（CAAS）

March 28, 2024

Learn about the Potato Research in China in the next World Potato Congress Webinar

World Potato Congress Inc. presents their next Webinar: The National Potato Program and its Contribution to Potato Industry Advancement in China, by Jin Liping, on Wednesday April 3, 2024 at 8:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

March 16, 2024

Drought Tightens Grip on the Mediterranean, Impacting Potato Production

Now, the specter of a warmer-than-average spring in 2024 is anticipated, as predicted by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) report 'Drought in the Mediterranean Region - January 2024'.

March 14, 2024

Islanders Collect Free Potatoes at 'Fill Your Boots' Event

Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success

Brenda Simmons, the former Assistant General Manager of the PEI Potato Board, Mary Kay Sonier, the former Seed Coordinator for the PEI Potato industry, Alvin Keenan, co-owner of Rollo Bay Holdings

March 08, 2024

Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition

Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.

March 07, 2024

Three Prince Edward Island Farmers Host Fill Your Boots Event: Free Potato Giveaway!

Three Prince Edward Island Potato Farms are teaming up for yet another Fill Your Boots Event, inviting Islanders to choose their own free potatoes directly from their potato storages.

PEI’s 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success

March 05, 2024

Prince Edward Island 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success

Thousands of potato professionals from across North America made the trip to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre for the 2024 return of the International Potato Technology Expo.

February 22, 2024

International Potato Technology Expo Opens 2024 Edition This Week

A leading North American potato event is making its biennial return to Charlottetown’s Eastlink Centre, this week! Thursday and Friday, February 22nd and 23rd

United Potato Growers of Canada: February Holding Report

February 20, 2024

United Potato Growers of Canada: February, 2024 Holding Report

Total Canadian Potato Storage Holdings on February 1, 2024 totalled 74,031 million cwt which is up 8.2% over February 2023 and well above the five-year average

February 13, 2024

Simplot Fertilizer and Potato Processing Plants Recognized for Energy Efficiency

A sustainable business. A healthy planet. A responsibility to all. Purposeful actions that benefit our world and the bottom line ensure successful operations at Simplot now and well into the future.

Nigel Crump is the General Manager for Australian Seed Potato Industry Certification Authority (AuSPICA)

February 11, 2024

Webinar on the next World Potato Congress, Adelaide, Australia will be held February 13, 2024

The World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to offer a webinar on February 13, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (Toronto/USA) with Dr. Nigel Crump presenting "Adelaide, Australia: Host of the 12th World Potato Congress".

Prohibición de las exportaciones de P.E.I. El envío de patatas a Estados Unidos en 2021 provocó la destrucción de cientos de millones de libras de patatas. (Cortesía: Mary Kay Sonier/PEI Potato Board)

February 07, 2024

La Isla Principe Eduardo vuelve al mercado mundial

Después de años fuera de la escena mundial tras la detección de la sarna verrugosa en sus campos, la Isla Principe Eduardo se dispone a reclamar el podio como productora de elite.

January 24, 2024

McCain Foods Releases 2023 Global Sustainability Report

The progress McCain Foods is making towards its sustainability commitments was announced with the release of the company's annual Global Sustainability Report, which includes results from the past Fiscal Year.

Alberta lead Canada in potato production last year. This year's potato yield totals are even higher in the province, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta. (Courtesy: CBC)

January 08, 2024

Potato production in Alberta, Canada sees rapid growth

Potato farmers in the province enjoyed a strong harvest in 2023, after back-to-back, record-breaking production years, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta.

Senior Research Analyst at International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

December 10, 2023

World Potato Congress Inc. Webinar in English & Spanish on potato losses on December 12

World Potato Congress Inc. is pleased to present the Webinar: "Opening the Black Box of Losses in the Potato Value Chain" presented by Luciana Delgado on December 12