Big win for Alberta potato growers
April 12, 2021
A team effort led to Alberta being declared Potato Cyst Nematode (PCN) free – improving trade prospects for producers.
PEI Potato Board Presents 2021 Potato Industry Recognition Awards
April 07, 2021
Three awards were presented to well deserving industry members at the Prince Edward Island Potato Board’s monthly meeting in March 2021. In addition, the award winners will be recognized at the PEI Board Annual Banquet in 2022.
Prince Edward Island seed potatoes cleared for export to United States after no more potato wart found
March 26, 2021
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has lifted its voluntary suspension of export certification for P.E.I. seed potatoes, allowing trade to the United States to resume.
BOLD Robotics acquires rights to Posie Packer products
March 13, 2021
John Vandergrift of Posie Packer Corp, is pleased to announce that BOLD Robotic Solutions of Ontario, has acquired all rights to the top two products that Posie Packer developed and marketed successfully.
No more potato wart found in 2 P.E.I. fields
March 05, 2021
Seed potato exports from Prince Edward Island to the United States halted last fall now closer to resuming.
McCain Foods increases its stake in Vertical Farming startup GoodLeaf
March 01, 2021
McCain Foods Limited has made a substantial investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture and its wholly owned subsidiary GoodLeaf Farms, Canada's largest commercial vertical farming operation, to help drive the company's growth and expansion plans.
McCain Foods sells majority stake in 'Wong Wing' to Champlain led investor group
February 28, 2021
An investor group led by Champlain Financial Corporation, and including Fondaction, has acquired a majority stake in the Wong Wing business unit ('Wong Wing') in partnership with McCain Foods Canada ('McCain').
Pringles introduces Wendy's Baconator Flavour in Canada
February 22, 2021
Ready to feed your curiosity? Behold the one-bite Baconator®! The NEW limited-time edition Pringles* Wendy's® Baconator Flavour Chips layer all the tastes of the famous Wendy's Baconator into a totally munchable, mind-blowing snack.
HZPC Americas welcomes Aron Derbidge
February 11, 2021
HZPC Americas Corp. hired Aron Derbidge as Sales and Key Account Manager. According to a press release issued today, the company notes that Aron brings with him over 10 years of experience developing and marketing seed potatoes in the U.S. and Canada.
EarthFresh Premium White Potato Market is Taking off with EarthFresh’s Polar White
February 08, 2021
As winter weather dominates the country, customers are encouraged to Break the Ice with Polar White potato promotion
McCain Foods increases its stake in FMCG Data Analytics specialist Fiddlehead Technology
February 05, 2021
McCain Foods Limited has acquired a significant minority share of New Brunswick-based data science company Fiddlehead Technology.
Canadian Government announces support for McCain Foods - Grand Falls expansion plans
February 02, 2021
Today the Government of Canada announced CAD 5 million financial support for the implementation of the new potato specialty line planned at the McCain Foods Grand Falls facility.
