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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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Canadian Potato Crop Update June 24 2020
July 16, 2020

Canadian Potato Crop Update June 24 2020

The Canadian Potato Crop is in the 'growing stage'. There is a recurring theme from coast to coast: It is dry – the crop is not suffering yet because
it is in the early stages of development but does need rain soon.
7 things to know about P.E.I.'s 'new' potatoes
July 14, 2020

7 things to know about P.E.I.'s 'new' potatoes

New potatoes are a veggie lover's early-summer dream — the tender little spuds, some around the size of golf balls, others the size of a crabapple, melt in your mouth when steamed, buttered and lightly seasoned. Heaven. And they're now popping up at roadside stands across P.E.I.
P.E.I. announces CAD 4.7M to tackle potato surplus related to COVID-19 market conditions
May 01, 2020

P.E.I. announces CAD 4.7M to tackle potato surplus related to COVID-19 market conditions

'This will help to ensure no product is lost so that farmers are in a good position for the 2020 growing season'
Layoffs expected at P.E.I.'s Cavendish Farms because of coronavirus
April 14, 2020

Layoffs expected at Cavendish Farms on Prince Edward Island because of coronavirus

Cavendish farms haven’t laid off any staff yet because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), but a spokeswoman for the company says short-term layoffs are expected.