Potato News from Canada

Biogas from potato waste cuts reduces greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms french Fry plant

December 29, 2018

Biogas from potato waste cuts greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms French Fry Plant

Potato Processor Cavendish Farms in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, turns potato material not suitable for french fries into biogas, reducing the plant's dependency on fuel oil by 30 per cent.

December 19, 2018

McCain Foods in Manitoba prepares for 40th Anniversary Celebrations in 2019

Beginning in the New Year, McCain Foods (Canada) will celebrate 40 years of sustained operation and investment in Manitoba together with employees, growers and neighbours in the local communities where it operates: Carberry and Portage la Prairie.

McCain Foods (Canada) announced Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for Alberta

December 02, 2018

McCain Foods named Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as Champion Potato Grower for Alberta

McCain Foods (Canada) announced Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for Alberta during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet.

November 26, 2018

Potato Harvest Canada cut short by severe frost.

United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.

November 26, 2018

McCain Foods Commits $75 Million to Manitoba Production Facilities

McCain Foods (Canada) announced infrastructure
investments totaling $75 million for its Portage la Prairie and Carberry, Manitoba facilities. The
investments further strengthen the company’s potato processing presence in Western Canada.

November 15, 2018

McCain Foods Canada awards the Top Potato Growers for its Manitoba Plants

McCain Foods (Canada) announced Bailey Farms as 2017 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Manitoba plants during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet.

November 14, 2018

Manitoba faces a potato shortage as 8 percent of acreage goes unharvested

Manitoba, the second largest potato growing province in Canada, has a potato shortage as 8 percent of its acreage goes unharvested.

November 09, 2018

Belgian Potato Equipment manufacturer AVR announces new dealers in Canada

AVR bvba, a Belgian manufacturer of agricultural potato equipment, has enlarged its dealer network in Canada with 3 new dealers offering their entire range of equipment.

Cavendish Farms argues that legal limits on the size of PEI family farms are too restrictive

November 03, 2018

Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive

On Prince Edward Island the Lands Protection Act limits the maximum size of land a landowner or corporation can own. Robert Irving, president of processor Cavendish Farms said current limits should be doubled, so potato farmers can increase their yields.

Prince Edward Island potato growers at the mercy of the elements

October 30, 2018

Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island may last till mid November

A cold spring, dry summer and wet fall are the recipe for a late end to the potato harvest on Prince Edward Island. It may take until mid November before all farmers are finished.

October 30, 2018

The Little Potato Company updates packaging, look and flavours of its Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits

Driven by consumer feedback, The Little Potato Company's Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits have gotten a fresh look, more functional packaging and two delicious new flavors: Tomato Basil and Roasted Red Pepper & Onion.

October 30, 2018

Hippie Snacks Launches Cauliflower Crisps and Avocado Crisps in different flavours

Hippie Snacks, a Canadian company specializing in premium plant-based foods, has added two new products to its lineup: Cauliflower Crisps (in Original and Classic Ranch flavors) and Avocado Crisps (in the flavours Guacamole and Sea Salt).

October 23, 2018

Cavendish Farms selects TOMRA's Eco Steam Peeler for its potato processing plant in Alberta

Cavendish Farms, one of the larger potato processors producing frozen french fries in North America, is equipping its new, state-of-the-art production facility in Lethbridge, Alberta with TOMRA’s Eco steam peelers.

October 16, 2018

Manitoba Potato Growers Cautiously Optimistic

This year has been a difficult one for potato producers in the Portage region. Shifting weather extremes have made both growing and harvesting difficult at times.

September 16, 2018

United Potato Growers of Canada releases latest crop update

United Potato Growers of Canada has released an update on the potato crop in the various provinces of Canada.

McCain Foods Recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle As Champion Grower; a 42 year partnership

September 10, 2018

McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant

Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years

August 30, 2018

Prince Edward Island introduces 'Fries with the Works' to the world

Prince Edward Island has never kept its unique potato dish 'Fries With The Works' a closely guarded secret. But with the publication of a dedicated website and an online map, it is clear Islanders want to proudly invite EVERYONE to start enjoying.

McCain Foods Recognizes Carl Crandlemire As Champion Grower; a 28 year partnership

August 29, 2018

Carl Crandlemire named Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Florenceville-Bristol plant

Carl Crandlemire was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol, NB.

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Biogas from potato waste cuts greenhouse gas emissions Cavendish Farms French Fry Plant

McCain Foods in Manitoba prepares for 40th Anniversary Celebrations in 2019

McCain Foods named Stiekema-Kolhorn Joint Venture as Champion Potato Grower for Alberta

Potato Harvest Canada cut short by severe frost.

McCain Foods Commits $75 Million to Manitoba Production Facilities

McCain Foods Canada awards the Top Potato Growers for its Manitoba Plants

Manitoba faces a potato shortage as 8 percent of acreage goes unharvested

Belgian Potato Equipment manufacturer AVR announces new dealers in Canada

Cavendish Farms says legal limits on the size of PEI family-owned potato farms are too restrictive

Potato Harvest Prince Edward Island may last till mid November

The Little Potato Company updates packaging, look and flavours of its Microwave Ready and Oven|Grill Ready Kits

Hippie Snacks Launches Cauliflower Crisps and Avocado Crisps in different flavours

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