Potato News from Canada

Tim Hortons Restaurant near the Niagara Falls

August 25, 2014

Burger King and Tim Hortons talk about a merger

Yesterday Burger chain Burger King and Canadian Coffee and Donut Chain Tim Hortons confirmed they are in talks to join forces.

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.

August 20, 2014

Potato wart found in Prince Edward Island field

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed a case of potato wart in a Prince Edward Island field.

Cavendish Farms French Fry Factory - New Annan, PEI

August 08, 2014

Cavendish Farms says it faces same challenges as McCain Foods

Cavendish Farms says it is facing the very same challenges as its rival McCain Foods: currency, competition and costs.

August 07, 2014

PEI Potato Industry Shocked by McCain Plant closure

The Prince Edward Island potato industry is reeling today from the announcement that McCain Foods will close its Borden-Carleton French fry facility as of October 31, 2014.

The McCain Foods Borden Carleton facility

August 07, 2014

McCain Foods to close Prince Edward Island French Fry Plant

McCain Foods Canada is closing its Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island french fry facility as of Oct. 31, directly affecting 121 people.

August 07, 2014

Finalists Do-us-a-flavour Canada announced

After receiving more than one million flavour submissions from fans coast to coast, Lay's Canada today revealed the four finalist flavours of its 2014 Lay's Do Us a Flavour contest

Dry weather could cut crop PEI crop yields by 15%

July 31, 2014

Dry weather could cut PEI crop yields by 15%

The hot weather that has struck Prince Edward Island this summer is making farmers nervous as harvest season draws nearer.

From left to right: Austin Roberts, co-owner of RWL Holdings Ltd, Fisheries and Oceans Minister Gail Shea and Agriculture and Forestry Minister George Webster (Courtesy Journal Pioneer).

July 30, 2014

PEI Dept of Environment shuts down potato wash plant RWL Holdings Ltd.

Concerns over the quality of the waste water from a potato wash facility has resulted in the P.E.I. Department of Environment shutting down the operation.

July 28, 2014

Dr. Peter VanderZaag appointed to International Advisory Committee of World Potato Congress Inc.

David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President: SunRISE Potato Ltd, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee

July 22, 2014

World Potato Congress appoints three new directors

David Thompson, President & CEO, World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc.) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand; Dr. Nora Olsen, USA; and Anne Fowlie, Canada; as members of the Board of Directors.

July 18, 2014

Hardbite Chips receives Non-GMO Project verification

Hardbite Potato Chips is the first Canadian made potato chip brand to receive Non-GMO Project verification on two of its premium snack food items.

July 15, 2014

Russet House launches Organic White Fries - available this fall

Russet House - the third largest sweet potato processor in North America - announces the launch of Organic White Fries in early fall of 2014.

Government of Canada proposes changes to nutrition information on food labels

July 14, 2014

Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels

Health Canada launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes that will improve the way nutrition information is presented on labels.

July 14, 2014

Naturally Homegrown Foods Named Top Food Innovator

Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd., a leading snack food company, is pleased to announce that it was recently selected as one of the Top 10 Innovators by Food In Canada.

Potato Growers of Alberta create new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

July 14, 2014

Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by the Potato Growers of Alberta and the Potato Processors McCain Foods, ConAgra Lamb Weston and Cavendish Farms

June 30, 2014

Profile of a Prince Edward Island Potato Farmer

You might know that Prince Edward Island potatoes are world famous and you might even know why – the iron-rich red soil exclusive to the Island. But I think that there is another reason why our potatoes are the best- the passion of our farmers.

Premier David Alward announcing the research investment (courtesy CTV News)

June 26, 2014

McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick

The provincial government of New Brunswick is investing $5 million in a research and development project at McCain Foods (Canada) which will see the company work with small and medium-sized businesses and researchers from New Brunswick to pursue process improvement, product development and soil remediation initiatives.