The economic impact of the potato industry in Manitoba
The economic importance of the Manitoba Potato Industry comes to light in a study prepared by Informa Economics, The Economic Contributions of the Manitoba Potato Complex.
November 18, 2014
Key Technology Introduces CIT® Hyperspectral Module for ADR5 to Detect & Remove Sugar Ends from Potato Strips
Key Technology introduces hyperspectral imaging on its popular ADR® 5 automatic defect removal system for potato strips to detect and remove sugar ends.
November 18, 2014
Will Simplot's Innate GMO Potato Take Off? McDonald's Has Spoken
If the Innate GMO potato is going to take off, depends on Simplot winning over three major factions, Farmers, big buyers such as McDonald's and the Consumer
November 09, 2014
USDA approves Simplot's Innate GM potatoes
A potato genetically engineered to reduce the amounts of a potentially harmful ingredient in French fries and potato chips has been approved for commercial planting, the Department of Agriculture announced on Friday.
November 03, 2014
McCain Foods workers leave PEI Borden Carleton plant for last time
It began as a trickle — people with their arms filled with personal items, leaving the McCain Foods processing plant in Borden-Carleton for the last time Wednesday — and soon it turned into a mass exodus.
October 26, 2014
Simplot postpones closure Nampa potato processing plant again
The Simplot potato processing plant in Nampa will again stay open longer than anticipated.
McCain Foods (Canada) is voluntarily recalling McCain brand Hashbrowns from the marketplace due to possible plastic contamination
October 16, 2014
Sewing needles lodged in potatoes at Prince Edward Island french fry plant
RCMP says metal objects were intentionally placed. Police believe all affected fries at Cavendish Farms did not leave facility.
October 11, 2014
APRE Research Highlights Potato as Important Source of Dietary Fiber
By contributing approximately 7% of dietary fiber to the U.S. food supply, new research from APRE found that white potatoes are an importance source of this nutrient for Americans.
October 06, 2014
PEI Province and Cavendish Farms purchase at-risk land in Barclay Brook
Through a partnership with Cavendish Farms, the Province of Prince Edward Island is purchasing 96 acres of agricultural land in the Barclay Brook area to help protect Island rivers and fish habitat.
October 06, 2014
Future without PEI McCain plant pondered by supplying potato farmers
Farmers who grow potatoes for McCain are wondering where their crop will go after the McCain plant on P.E.I. shuts down.
October 06, 2014
McCain Foods Canada introduces new branding
McCain Foods (Canada) is unveiling a new look, new products, a new website and an entirely new approach to selling frozen potatoes.
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September 28, 2014
McCain Names New Canadian President
McCain Foods Limited announced today the appointment of Shai Altman as President, Canada, effective October 20, 2014.
September 11, 2014
US Potato Exports Hit New Records In Both Value & Volume (expanded)
The value of all U.S. potato exports reached $1,755,544,515 for the recently completed July 2013 – June 2014 marketing year. This is an expanded version of an earlier publication.
September 11, 2014
Simplot decommissions Aberdeen plant
The J.R. Simplot Co. is decommissioning its potato-processing plant in Aberdeen in Bingham County. Simplot says all processing work there ended over the Labor Day weekend.
August 25, 2014
Strike at Simplot Grand Forks over as deal is reached
Workers at the J.R. Simplot Co. potato processing plant in Grand Forks have reached a contract agreement with the company after being on strike for almost three weeks.
August 25, 2014
McCain Foods to sell North American pizza business to Dr. Oetker
McCain Foods said Wednesday it has signed a deal to sell its North American frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker GmbH.
August 23, 2014
Sharing The History Of The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry
Prince Edward Island potato growers are proud of the trail blazers and industry builders who have established PEI as a world leader in potato production and expertise.
