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The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
april 18, 2024
The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
The Little Potato Company is putting a little spring in families’ meals and pantries with 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
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Rise of Food Prices in Canada Significant but Still Less than in Other Countries, Says a Canadian Parliament Committee Report
The increase in food prices is the result of a ripple effect throughout the supply chain. Farmers and producers experienced sharp rises in the prices of essential inputs like feed, fuel, and fertilizer, leading to a 16.1% increase in their operating expenses.
Loch Willy, right, and his daughter, Kiara, taste test a Japanese snack that's very similar to Bugles, in their Saskatoon home.
december 18, 2022
Bugles have disappeared from Canadian stores
Bugles are still sold in the United States but have been discontinued in Canada for several months — just one of the latest products American food manufacturers are no longer selling in Canada.
Snacks from the Sun partners with UNFI, North America's largest distributor of health and specialty food in North America.
mei 12, 2022
Snacks from the Sun partners with UNFI, North America's largest distributor of health and specialty food in North America
Modern Plant Based Foods Inc. announces its 'Snacks from the Sun' popped chips brand has entered into a distribution contract with United Natural Foods (UNFI)
Potato Board general manager Greg Donald watches one of the videos while wearing the virtual reality goggles. (Courtesy CBC)
november 16, 2021
Potato buyers treated to virtual reality tour of Prince Edward Island
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is using virtual reality to remind buyers of the reasons to purchase potatoes from the Island. A dozen virtual reality kits including high-tech goggles were sent to retailers in Canada and the United States
The Little Potato Company Introduces a new variety, Purely Purple and Extends Microwave Ready Line with Culinary Flavors.
november 04, 2021
The Little Potato Company Introduces Purely Purple and Extends Microwave Ready Line with Culinary Flavors
The Little Potato Company is introducing two flavor extensions to its best-selling Microwave Ready line - Smoked Salt and Roasted Garlic, Rosemary, and Thyme - and a new proprietary potato variety, Purely Purple.
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Lay's® takes on three epic Canadian flavours in a #FlavourFaceOff
mei 18, 2021
Lay's® takes on three epic Canadian flavours in a #FlavourFaceOff
The iconic Lay's® brand is putting some of our most iconic flavours from Doritos®, Ruffles® and Smartfood® on its classic potato chip to see who does it best in the ultimate Flavour Faceoff.
As winter weather dominates the country, customers are encouraged to Break the Ice with Polar White potato promotion.
februari 08, 2021
EarthFresh Premium White Potato Market is Taking off with EarthFresh’s Polar White
As winter weather dominates the country, customers are encouraged to Break the Ice with Polar White potato promotion
EarthFresh launches new Biobased Mesh Packaging for Baby Potatoes and Baby Sweet Potatoes.
juni 22, 2020
EarthFresh introduces new Sugarcane based Mesh Packaging for baby Potatoes
EarthFresh launches new Biobased Mesh Packaging for Baby Potatoes and Baby Sweet Potatoes.
Prince Edward Island farmers have been dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, Cavendish Farms in New Annan has reduced production with no layoffs so far but expects there will be some in the short term. (Courtesy: SaltWire)
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.
Still picture from the new commercial highlighting the potato industry on Prince Edward Island
oktober 31, 2017
PEI Potato Growers ask: 'What does it take to grow Quality Potatoes'
The PEI Potato Industry is excited to release for the first time a thirty second commercial highlighting the industry.
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Prince Edward Island Potatoes Celebrates Potato Lovers Month with Spudtastic Sweepstakes!
februari 11, 2016
Prince Edward Island Potatoes Celebrates Potato Lovers Month with Spudtastic Sweepstakes!
February is Potato Lovers Month in Canada, and Prince Edward Island potato growers are celebrating by offering consumers a chance to win a potato-packed trip to Prince Edward Island!
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