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Prince Edward Island (P.E.I) Potato Board

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The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is looking after the interests of the potato industry on Prince Edward Island.

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Third detection of potato wart 'no surprise', say P.E.I. Potato Board and CFIA
March 14, 2022

Third detection of potato wart 'no surprise', say P.E.I. Potato Board and CFIA

The P.E.I. Potato Board said it is 'no surprise' that there has been a third detection of potato wart, this one found in soil samples taken in October 2021.
Prince Edward Island resumes export of potatoes to Puerto Rico
February 13, 2022

Prince Edward Island resumes export of potatoes to Puerto Rico

The United States has agreed to let imports of Prince Edward Island table stock potatoes to Puerto Rico resume. United States Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack made the announcement in a news release last week.
Puerto Rico supermarket shelves empty as P.E.I. potato supply dries up
January 17, 2022

Puerto Rico supermarket shelves empty as P.E.I. potato supply dries up

Potato importers in Puerto Rico say they are not able to fill their orders to supermarkets on the Caribbean island because they can't get enough supply to fill the void created by the export ban on P.E.I. potatoes.
New Federal Ministerial Coordinating Committee on PEI Potatoes brings whole-of-government approach to help farmers affected by U.S. trade disruption
January 11, 2022

Government Canada establishes committee to restore market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States

The Government of Canada is committed to restoring market access for PEI fresh potatoes to the United States and supporting PEI farmers impacted by trade disruptions.