A hearing over how Cavendish Farms negotiates potato contracts with P.E.I. growers wrapped up Thursday.
Cavendish Farms, an Irving-owned company, appealed a decision by the P.E.I. Potato Board.
The board had approved an order in December that required processors to settle their contracts with growers by the end of March. That would mean potato farmers would know the quantity and price before their crops went into the ground, which wasn't the case in the last couple of years.
Lawyers for Cavendish Farms argued the potato board does not have the authority to enforce such a rule about contracts.
Cavendish Farms and the potato board finished their arguments on the issue before the Natural Products Appeals Tribunal in Charlottetown Thursday.
A decision is expected to take at least a few weeks.
PEI Potato Contract hearing wrapped up
Like to receive news like this by email? Join and Subscribe!
Get the latest potato industry news straight to your WhatsApp. Join the PotatoPro WhatsApp Community!
Highlighted Company
Related News
October 06, 2026
Dutch Potato Organisation Celebrated Potato Tuesday at Utrecht Central Station on October 6
The Dutch Potato Organisation celebrated Potato Tuesday on October 6 at Utrecht Central Station during the Week of Our Food. Visitors can enjoy free recipe booklets and discover the people behind the Dutch potato industry.
October 05, 2026
Punjab Agricultural University Introduces Four Potato Varieties for Higher Yield and Disease Resistance
PAU Ludhiana has released four potato varieties—PP-101, PP-102, PP-103 and PP-104. Yields range from 142–184 quintals/acre, with PP-103 offering early harvest and PP-104 moderate late-blight resistance. Seed is now available.
October 05, 2026
Idaho Potato Harvest Shows Solid Quality but Lower Yields in 2026
Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is showing solid quality but lower yields, with frost, heat, warm nights and wildfire smoke affecting production. Planted area fell to 298,915 acres as growers report smaller crops.
