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十月 26, 2014

Market for Prince Edward Island Potatoes holding strong despite needle-scare

The market for Prince Edward Island potatoes is holding strong despite the recent reports from six Atlantic Canadian locations of needles found in potato shipments from an Island grower.

十月 24, 2014

McCain Foods (Canada) recalls McCain brand Hashbrowns

McCain Foods (Canada) is voluntarily recalling McCain brand Hashbrowns from the marketplace due to possible plastic contamination

One of the earlier sewing needles discovered in a potato

十月 21, 2014

Another Sewing Needle discovered in Potato

Another potato has been found with a sewing needle inside, the Prince Edward Island RCMP announced yesterday. This is the seventh sewing needle discovered in a potato.

十月 16, 2014

Sewing needles lodged in potatoes at Prince Edward Island french fry plant

RCMP says metal objects were intentionally placed. Police believe all affected fries at Cavendish Farms did not leave facility.

十月 07, 2014

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.

(L to R): Karl Smallman, Triple S Farms; Robert Irving, President of Cavendish Farms; Blaine MacPherson, Cavendish Farms; Premier Robert Ghiz; Leaman Murphy, Chair of Trout Unlimited Prince County Chapter; and John Jamieson, Federation of Agriculture.

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.

McCain Foods (Canada) unveils a new look, new products, a new website and an entirely new approach to selling frozen potatoes (Groupe CNW/McCain Foods (Canada))

十月 06, 2014

McCain Foods Canada introduces new branding

McCain Foods (Canada) is unveiling a new look, new products, a new website and an entirely new approach to selling frozen potatoes.

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.

Private potato breeder Andre Gagnon at work at his research facility in Quebec.

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.

Potato Field in Carleton County New Brunswick in July 2014 (Courtesy: Potatoes New Brunswick)

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.

Growing Organic Potatoes in PEI: Kentdale Farms

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 26, 2014

Burger King, Tim Hortons: merger is a go...

An agreement was reached today to create the world’s third largest quick service restaurant company. Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX, NYSE: THI) and Burger King Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: BKW) today announced a definitive agreement under which the two companies will create a new global powerhouse in the quick service restaurant sector.

八月 25, 2014

McCain Foods to sell North American pizza business to Dr. Oetker

McCain Foods said Wednesday it has signed a deal to sell its North American frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker GmbH.

Tim Hortons Restaurant near the Niagara Falls

八月 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.

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 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.