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Specially developed for sorting whole potatoes, the Sherlock Separator can recognize and sort out foreign bodies - such as golf balls - and identify a wide range of potato defects.
January 21, 2018
PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting technology
The Government of Canada supports the investment in a Sherlock Separator potato sorter by RWL Holdings LTD (PEI Potato Solutions), a potato washing and sorting facility to optimize potatoes for processing prior to delivery to Cavendish Farms.
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McCain Foods appointed Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors (Courtesy: La Presse).
January 19, 2018
McCain Foods appoints Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors
McCain Foods Limited has announced the appointment of Mr. José Boisjoli to its Board of Directors, by its parent company, McCain Foods Group Inc.
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The Colorado potato beetle, also known as the Colorado beetle is a major pest of potato crops.
January 13, 2018
Lunchtime is over for the Colorado potato beetle
Chemicals in the leaves of potato plants, produced naturally by the plant, may hold the key to a new way to control Colorado potato beetles - a major pest for potato growers.
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Four presidents and CEO's of the World Potato Congress Inc.; From left to Right: Romain Cools (2018 - ), Allan Parker (2007 - 2013), Lloyd Palmer ( - 2007) and David Thompson (2013 - 2018) (Courtesy: Twitter / @RomainCools)
January 05, 2018
Romain Cools new President and CEO of World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc
David Thompson steps down as President and CEO of the World Potato Congress Inc. and announces Romain Cools as new President and CEO.
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McCain Foods Global Vice President for Agronomy Ghislain Pelletier shared his vision for the future of the potato industry with Island growers during the recent annual meeting of the PEI Potato Board.
January 01, 2018
McCain Foods executive makes predictions for future of potato industry
McCain Foods Global Vice President for Agronomy Ghislain Pelletier shared his vision for the future of the potato industry with Island growers during the recent annual meeting of the PEI Potato Board.
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Prince Edward Island Potatoes
December 10, 2017
Darryl Wallace new Chairman of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has a new Chairman as a result of its December 4th Board of Directors meeting.
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Breakdown of the carbon footprint of potatoes - grown in Europe in 2016, for processing (Courtesy: Lamb Weston Meijer)
November 21, 2017
Research: How can we increase fertilizer efficiency?
The government of Canada last week announced a $1.8 million investment in a research project at the University of British Columbia that includes the development of beneficial management practices for increasing the efficiency of fertilizer use in potatoes.
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L-R: Jeremy Carter, Manager, Field Department, Mark MacPhail, Director Agriculture, Integrated Supply NA, Andrew Jay, Coaldale Plant Manager, Stuart Kanagawa, Stan Kanagawa, Shai Altman, President, McCain Foods Canada, Bryan McCourt, VP Marketing.
November 20, 2017
McCain Foods recognizes S-Scan Farms as Champion Grower for its Coaldale, Alberta Plant
S-Scan Farms of Scandia, Alberta was named the McCain 2016 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Coaldale plant
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Front (L-R): Derek Fiskel, Karen Fiskel, Rick Fiskel of Fiskel Farms. Back (L-R): Dave Giroux, Carberry Plant Manager, Bart Witherspoon, Field Department Manager, Dale McCarthy, VP Integrated Supply Chain NA, Bob Hyra, Director, Agriculture NA Mid-West,
November 12, 2017
McCain Foods recognizes Fiskel Farms as Champion Potato Grower for its Manitoba Plants
Fiskel Farms of Carberry, Manitoba was named the McCain 2016 Crop Year Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Manitoba plants during the annual Growers’ Appreciation Banquet held at Canad Inns in Portage la Prairie.
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Still picture from the new commercial highlighting the potato industry on Prince Edward Island
October 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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Pictured at the ribbon cutting in front of the new Cavendish Farms potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island are, from left to right: Ron Clow, General Manager and Senior Vice President of Cavendish Farms; Robert K. Irving, President of C
October 25, 2017
Cavendish Farms Potato Storage officially opened
French Fry manufacturer Cavendish Farms officially opened its new state-of-the-art potato storage facility in New Annan, Prince Edward Island with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
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Potato psyllids that carry the Lso (Candidatus Liberibacter solanacearum) pathogen can cause zebra chip disease in potato crops.
October 23, 2017
Zebra chip pathogen found in Western Canada for the first time
For the first time, evidence of the zebra chip pathogen has been found in potato fields in southern Alberta, but the University of Lethbridge’s Dr. Dan Johnson cautions against panic.
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McCain Foods (Canada) Potato Processing Line Expansion (marked in yellow) in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick is Now Officially Open
October 19, 2017
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McCain Foods (Canada) has officially opened its new $65M state-of-the-art potato specialty production line, expanding the company's flagship potato processing facility in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick.
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October 18, 2017
Left Field Foods launches Spokes, a popped potato snack
Snack food company Left Field Foods has launched SPOKES, a light and crunchy air-puffed potato snack, now available across Canada.
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October 10, 2017
New equipment fuels growth for Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company
The Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company will boost production to accommodate the growing demand for its products, thanks to a $437,500 investment from the Government of Canada. The investment includes a new line for the production of popcorn.
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September 29, 2017
It's Potato Harvest Time in Prince Edward Island!
Harvest time has arrived for Prince Edward Island potato farmers! It’s a busy and exciting time of year, when farmers put in long hours to harvest their crop after working hard throughout the growing season to nurture and protect their world famous PEI Potatoes.
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September 26, 2017
Hot weather in Eastern Canada slows down the potato harvest
The hot late September weather in large parts of Eastern Canada is putting some potato farmers in a difficult position.
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September 19, 2017
Cuban Delegation Visits Seed Potato Companies in Quebec
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