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Machine-Learning driven crop insights tool HarvestEye has partnered with one of Prince Edward Island’s (PEI) prominent potato growers, G Visser & Sons.

Ruffles and KFC are teaming up for the third consecutive year, and they're bringing an all-new flavour and crunch to the table.

Tuberosum Technologies is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking achievement in Canadian agriculture: the successful registration of four new True Potato Seed (TPS) varieties.

McCain Foods Canada has expanded their category offerings by launching two new flavours of McCain Medleys.

Picketa Systems, an agricultural technology company founded to unlock agronomic potential, announces its expansion into 13 states across the USA with its groundbreaking LENS system.

The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.

On May 30, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) celebrated the first International Day of Potato in its headquarters in Rome.

The McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) announced a CAD 3.75 million (USD 2.7 million) investment from a partnership led by potato processor McCain Foods that will revolutionize digital agriculture, progress regenerative farming practices and minimize the impact of climate change on farmland.

The processed potatoes market size is forecast to increase by USD 45 billion at a CAGR of 5.34% between 2024 and 2028. Market expansion is contingent on several factors, such as an increasing emphasis on expanding production capacities for potato processing.

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, reaches a global headcount of over 1,000 employees in 20 locations on six continents. 

The potato industry on PEI is excited to celebrate the inaugural International Day of Potato. In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato.

SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new slate of officers to serve on the Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors. 

Frito Lay Canada has announced that out of an abundance of caution it is voluntarily recalling SunChips Harvest Cheddar Flavour Multigrain Snacks and Munchies Original Snack Mix.

The Little Potato Company, North America's leader in little potatoes, celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alberta. 

World Potato Congress Inc. has announced the Webinar: "International Day of Potato 2024-Harvesting Diversity, Feeding Hope" presented by Dr André Devaux and Dr. Chikelu Mba, April 29, 2024, at 9:00 am Eastern Standard Time (USA/Canada).

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

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

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.