PEI Potato truck in front of Parliament buildings
February 03, 2025
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry would be Greatly Impacted by Trump Tariffs
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is closely monitoring the evolving situation regarding the 25% tariff imposed on Canada by U.S. President Donald Trump, which will undoubtedly have an impact on potato exports from Prince Edward Island.
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Some of the farmers and members of the United Potato Producers of Benguet Mountain Province in the Phillipines welcome members of the PEI delegation at the closing dinner of the mission. Members of the PEI delegation in photo include Krista Shaw, John Visser and Greg Donald.
January 27, 2025
Prince Edward Island Potato Board is looking for opportunities in Indonesia, Philippines
Indonesia, with over 275 million people, is poised to become the world’s 4th largest economy within the next decade. An early December Canadian trade mission, with strong representation from PEI’s potato industry, explored expanding Asian market opportunities to diversify exports and reduce reliance on shipping into the United States. 
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Award presented to the late Kevin McKenna’s family, L-R: Donald Stavert, PEI Potato Board Chair, Nolan McKenna, Linda McKenna, Caitlin McKenna, and Grant Compton, presenter of the award
December 09, 2024
PEI Potato Industry Honours Deserving Individuals at Annual Awards Celebration
The 2024 PEI Potato Industry Awards Banquet was held Friday, November 22 in Charlottetown and two very deserving members of the potato industry were recognized at the event.
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Randy Visser, who runs G. Visser and Sons, says he thinks it could be pretty devastating for P.E.I. producers.
December 03, 2024
Canadá: aranceles de Estados Unidos ponen a la producción en jaque
Los productores de papa de la Isla del Príncipe Eduardo temen que el arancel del 25% propuesto por Trump afecte gravemente sus exportaciones a EE. UU.
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Delegation at the PEI Potato Board
June 16, 2024
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines
The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.
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In December 2023, the UN General Assembly proclaimed May 30 as the International Day of Potato.
May 28, 2024
Prince Edward Island Celebrates Inaugural International Day of Potato
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.
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PEI fill your boots event 2024
March 14, 2024
Islanders Collect Free Potatoes at 'Fill Your Boots' Event
Free potato handout on Prince Edward Island a success
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Brenda Simmons, the former Assistant General Manager of the PEI Potato Board, Mary Kay Sonier, the former Seed Coordinator for the PEI Potato industry, Alvin Keenan, co-owner of Rollo Bay Holdings
March 08, 2024
Three Island Potato Industry Leaders Receive National Agriculture Recognition
Three deserving Islanders have received recognition on the National agriculture stage.
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Come Fill Your Boots
March 07, 2024
Three Prince Edward Island Farmers Host Fill Your Boots Event: Free Potato Giveaway!
Three Prince Edward Island Potato Farms are teaming up for yet another Fill Your Boots Event, inviting Islanders to choose their own free potatoes directly from their potato storages.
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