Suspected Food Tampering in Potatoes Packed by Linkletter Farms Ltd., Prince Edward Island
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising consumers of a possible food tampering situation involving potatoes harvested and packed by Linkletter Farms Ltd. of Summerside, PEI.
十月 06, 2014
PEI Province and Cavendish Farms purchase at-risk land in Barclay Brook
Through a partnership with Cavendish Farms, the Province of Prince Edward Island is purchasing 96 acres of agricultural land in the Barclay Brook area to help protect Island rivers and fish habitat.
十月 01, 2014
9th World Potato Congress: Industry Awards Nominations Now Open
The President of the World Potato Congress (WPC) Mr David Thompson and the Chairman of the WPC Industry Awards Committee, Mr Douglas (Doug) Harley, have announced that nominations are now being called for the 2015 World Potato Congress Industry Awards.
九月 14, 2014
Canadian potato breeders want a bigger say
Canada's private potato breeders are calling for a bigger say in how new varieties are developed in Canada.
九月 10, 2014
PEI Potato Growers Are Rooted In Their Communities This Fall
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, on behalf of all Island potato growers, is proud to be rooted in our community through support of a number of exciting events this September and October.
九月 07, 2014
Late blight concern for PEI potato farmers
The number of cases of a late blight (Phytophthora infestans) continues to grow on Prince Edward Island.
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九月 07, 2014
Late blight confirmed in Alberta
In Alberta, late blight occurs infrequently, but can have devastating impacts in the years when it reaches epidemic levels.
九月 02, 2014
Potatoes New Brunswick: 'crop is looking extremely good right now'
The potato crop in New Brunswick has recovered from a late start and is 'looking extremely good right now', according to Potatoes New Brunswick executive director Matt Hemphill in an article published in the Bugle-Observer
九月 01, 2014
Agrico acquires majority stake in Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd
The Dutch potato cooperative Agrico has recently purchased more shares in its joint investment Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd, granting it a majority stake in this Canadian seed potato company.
八月 28, 2014
Growing organic potatoes in Prince Edward Island
The red fields of Prince Edward Island are renowned for growing potatoes. Fred Dollar’s decision to grow organic potatoes is built on that reputation.
八月 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.
八月 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.
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八月 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.
七月 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.
七月 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.
七月 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
七月 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.