McDonald's Canada and McCain Foods partner to launch the CAD 1M Future of Potato Farming Fund to help improve soil health through regenerative farming practices
Agosto 11, 2022

McDonald's Canada and McCain Foods establish a 'Future of Potato Farming Fund' (CAD 1 million) to help improve soil health through regenerative farming practices

McDonald's Canada and McCain Foods Limited announce the 'Future of Potato Farming Fund' by investing CAD 1million in education, demonstration, and cost-sharing grants to support potato farmers
Report: Sharp rise in input costs, increased holding levels impacting planted potato acreage in Canada
Agosto 11, 2022

Report: Sharp rise in input costs, increased holding levels impacting planted potato acreage in Canada

Earlier this month Statistics Canada released their first estimate of potato acreage in Canada as a result of data obtained from their survey of potato growers in Canada. The 2022 potato acreage is estimated at 385,128 acres.
David Guest Joins Peak of the Market Ltd.
Agosto 05, 2022

David Guest Joins Peak of the Market Ltd.

Peak of the Market Ltd. is proud to announce that David Guest has joined our team as Plant Manager. David is a performance driven professional with over 25 years of comprehensive management experience within food processing plant environments.
Peak of the Market Ltd. contributes CAD 100,000 toward um research chair in potato sustainability.
Julio 26, 2022

Peak of the Market Ltd. contributes CAD 100,000 toward University of Manitoba research chair in potato sustainability

Peak of the Market Ltd. is proud to announce a $100,000 contribution towards creating a Research Chair in Potato Sustainability at the University of Manitoba.
No potato wart found in 5,000 samples tested by CFIA.
Julio 23, 2022

No sign of potato wart in 5,000 Prince Edward Island soil samples tested so far

With testing completed on 5,000 Prince Edward Island (PEI) soil samples collected by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency from March to June no potato wart has been found.
The World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Two New Directors.
Julio 10, 2022

World Potato Congress announces André Devaux and Jaap Delleman as New Directors

The World Potato Congress Inc. is very pleased to announce that effective July 01, 2022, André Devaux and Jaap Delleman have joined its Board of Directors. Prior to being appointed as a WPC Director, André Devaux was named as an International Advisor.
The Little Potato Company strengthens Alberta roots.
Julio 10, 2022

The Little Potato Company strengthens Alberta roots

Construction is underway on our state-of-the-art potato packaging facility and new Canadian head office. The Little Potato Company and Leduc County representatives celebrated the start of construction.
McCain Foods Limited strengthens its Predictive Crop Intelligence know-how with technology acquisition from Resson
Junio 30, 2022

McCain Foods Limited strengthens its Predictive Crop Intelligence know-how with technology acquisition from Resson

McCain Foods Limited has acquired the predictive crop intelligence portfolio from Resson, an analytics technology firm enhancing farming efficiency. Resson's vision-intelligence-based technologies leverage field.
Saving Time on Potato Plant Tissue Testing with Picketa.
Junio 14, 2022

Saving Time on Potato Plant Tissue Testing with Picketa

Time is paramount when testing potato crops before spraying and fertilizer applications, which is what Picketa’s new product is all about. For their final engineering project, four University of New Brunswick students decided to help potato growers.
FPS Food Process Solutions receives CAD 2M support for the commercialization of its Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™
Junio 03, 2022

FPS Food Process Solutions receives CAD 2M support for the commercialization of its Spiral Immersion System (SIS)™

FPS Food Process Solutions ("FPS"), will receive USD 2M in funding to further expand commercialization of the Spiral Immersion System (SIS)TM, a revolutionary technology in the food processing industry.
Potato planting nearing completion in Manitoba.
Junio 02, 2022

Potato planting nearing completion in Manitoba

Manitoba's potato farmers are getting close to wrapping up planting. Vikram Bisht, Industry Development Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, estimates seeding progress at about 80 to 85 percent complete.
Airdrie, Alberta is home to the newest facility of snack maker Super-pufft.
Mayo 21, 2022

Airdrie, Alberta is home to the newest (potato) production facility of snack maker Super-pufft

The new USD 50-million facility of snack manufacturer Superpufft in Airdrie will support Alberta potato producers and create more than 100 jobs. The food processor selected Alberta because of the province’s reputation as a consistent producer of high-quality potatoes.

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