News on The Potato Supply Chain from Northern America

October 29, 2018

Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) infested area in Idaho expanded by 87 acres

Effective October 10, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) added an 87-acre field to the pale cyst nematode (PCN) infested area in Bingham County, Idaho.

October 16, 2018

Cold, wet weather threatens potatoes in Red River Valley

With low temperatures from last week expected to linger into this week, harvest is not looking good for potato farmers in the Red River Valley

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.

October 09, 2018

Tasteful Selections shows new branding for its bite-size potatoes at PMA Fresh Summit

Tasteful Selections announces rebrand of its full line of bite-size potatoes

October 06, 2018

PMA Fresh Summit and record setting Expo spotlight innovation

Innovation will take center stage at Produce Marketing Association’s (PMA) refreshed 2018 Fresh Summit Convention and Expo when it convenes in less than two weeks in Orlando, Florida, USA.

October 02, 2018

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Reports Fiscal First Quarter 2019 Results

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announced today its fiscal first quarter 2019 results.

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Florence still a question mark

September 23, 2018

Fate North Carolina Sweet Potato Crop after Hurricane Florence still uncertain

The problem for North Carolina’s sweet potato farmers is knowing whether the drenching rains unleashed by hurricane Florence will have the same effect as being inundated by a flooded pond or creek. Some sweet potato fields received as much as 30 inches.

September 18, 2018

Potatoes Annual Summary: 2017 US Potato Production Up Slightly

Earlier this month, USDA-NASS published its annual report 'Potatoes 2017 Summary; September 2018'. The 2017 data indicate a slight increase of the total potato production in the United States compared to the previous year.

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.

September 13, 2018

North Carolina Sweet Potato Growers scramble to harvest their crop before hurricane Florence hits

Hurricane Florence, is making landfall in North Carolina, where 55 percent of the US sweet potatoes are grown (acreage) this year.

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

Leavitt Farms recognized as top potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

September 03, 2018

Leavitt Farms recognized as Champion potato grower for McCain Foods Easton

The Top 10 Potato Growers for the McCain Foods Easton, Maine French Fry plant were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center in Presque Isle last month

September 02, 2018

Rebranding Potatoes: Real Food. Real Performance

Potatoes USA has launched a video campaign on social media to boost the image of potatoes by focusing on their performance-boosting benefits

A new crop of fingerlings means... Party Potatoes are back!

September 01, 2018

A new crop of fingerlings... Yes, Party Potatoes are back!

Old Oak Farms®, RPE’s core commodity brand, is bringing excitement to the fingerling potato for the third year in a row, with Party Potatoes®.

August 30, 2018

Jason Allen appointed as CEO of Idaho Potato Packer Mart Produce

Idaho Potato Packer The Mart Group, LLC, operating as Mart Produce, announced the appointment of Jason Allen as its new CEO effective August 23rd, replacing Brian Hansen who has acted as the Interim CEO since July 2017.

Wada Farms partners with Genesis to improve organic potatoes availability

August 30, 2018

Wada Farms improves year-round availability organic potatoes in partnership with Genesis Organics

Wada Farms announced this week it has entered into a strategic partnership with organic potato packer Genesis Organics located in Southern Idaho.

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.

August 28, 2018

Alsum Farms & Produce Celebrates 45 Years Of Continued Growth With Farm Field Days

Potato Grower, Packer and Shipper Alsum Farms celebrates its 45 years anniversary with Farm Field Days

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