Prince Edward Island Potato Board Denounces Elimination of Disinfection Services
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is very disappointed by the decision of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries to completely discontinue disinfection services effective December 31st, 2015.
十一月 11, 2015
Learn about potatoes at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto
'Do you want fries with that?' is the question that prompts us to think about potatoes. But there is so much more to potatoes as visitors to The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair (RAWF) are learning.
十一月 11, 2015
PEI government ends disinfection program to prevent ring rot; Potato Board blindsided.
The Prince Edward Island government is cutting funding to provincially-funded disinfection service, aimed at controlling potato ring rot.
十一月 09, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potato harvest almost complete
A PEI Potato Board survey last week revealed there were about 1,000 acres of potatoes left to be harvested across Prince Edward Island, mostly in central and western P.E.I.
十一月 05, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potatoes get new logo and packaging design
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board introduces a new logo and new packaging designs in order to further strengthen the Prince Edward Island Potatoes brand
十一月 04, 2015
New York Fries acquisition by Cara Operations Limited completed
Cara Operations Limited completes acquisition of New York Fries, Canada's premium fresh cut french fry chain.
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十一月 03, 2015
Special Bakers Yeast shows potential to reduce acrylamide in potato products
Renaissance Ingredients Inc. shows the results of its in-house, laboratory-scale analysis of the efficacy of its non-GMO acrylamide-reducing baker’s yeast for applications in the potato industry.
十月 28, 2015
Researchers turn potato processing waste into eco-friendly plastic films
Researchers of the University of Alberta offer a green alternative to petroleum-based plastics used in food packaging by turning potato byproducts into eco-friendly plastic films
九月 24, 2015
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.
九月 22, 2015
Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes
Last year, Canadian potato packer EarthFresh launched Celebratoes, fresh baby potatoes along with a seasoning pack and are now available in a recyclable three-in-one cooking tray. They are ready to oven roast, BBQ or microwave.
九月 21, 2015
The Little Potato Company is calling All Little Chefs
Canada's potato company famous for its small potatoes - the Little Potato Company - has partnered with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and Masterchef Canada's Michael Bonacini to create The Little Chef Casting call, an opportunity for young cooks to have a chance to appear on TV and win a culinary trip of a lifetime
九月 17, 2015
Potato Production Canadian Prairie Provinces Manitoba and Alberta expected up
This year, potato yields should be slightly above average in the Canadian prairie provinces Manitoba and Alberta, but figures aren’t available because the harvest is only 10 to 15 percent complete.
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九月 14, 2015
Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant
The discovery of needles and nails in potatoes in a suspected case of food tampering earlier this year in Atlantic Canada have heightened the awareness of consumers and media alike. The latest case, reported by CBC Nova Scotia, is the finding of metal object in mashed potatoes in a Halifax restaurant.
九月 03, 2015
Tostitos Rolls!™ Tortilla Chips now available in Canada
Now available in Canada, Tostitos Rolls! tortilla chips are mini corn tortillas that are rolled into bite-sized chips which give them layers of support that can handle the weight of thicker dips.
八月 23, 2015
Foodservice French fry cutter manufacturer aims at North American market
A UK company that manufactures machines that help restaurants make fresh-cut french fries is launching into the North American market with a small plant in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
八月 17, 2015
Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved
The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.
八月 06, 2015
Lays announces the finalists for the Do-Us-a-Flavour Tastes of Canada contest
After receiving almost 950,000 flavour submissions, Lay's Canada has revealed the four finalist flavours for this year's Do Us a Flavour Tastes of Canada contest
七月 29, 2015
Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.potato bag in which watch strap pin was found