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Potato Field on Prince Edward Island near the coast.
September 24, 2015
Security Cameras help keep Prince Edward Island Potatoes safe
The potato harvest on Prince Edward Island is now underway and many farmers have installed security cameras in their fields and around machinery due to potato tampering concerns.
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Earthfresh Foods Celebratoes
September 22, 2015
Earthfresh innovates potato retail sector with Celebratoes
Last year, Canadian potato packer EarthFresh launched Celebratoes, fresh baby potatoes along with a seasoning pack and are now available in a recyclable three-in-one cooking tray. They are ready to oven roast, BBQ or microwave.
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Chef Michael Bonacini from ‘MasterChef Canada’ shares delicious (little) potato recipes perfect for amping up your weekday dinners.
September 21, 2015
The Little Potato Company is calling All Little Chefs
Canada's potato company famous for its small potatoes - the Little Potato Company - has partnered with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and Masterchef Canada's Michael Bonacini to create The Little Chef Casting call, an opportunity for young cooks to have a chance to appear on TV and win a culinary trip of a lifetime
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Alberta Potato Harvest (Courtesy: Potato Growers of Alberta)
September 17, 2015
Potato Production Canadian Prairie Provinces Manitoba and Alberta expected up
This year, potato yields should be slightly above average in the Canadian prairie provinces Manitoba and Alberta, but figures aren’t available because the harvest is only 10 to 15 percent complete.
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A metal object was found in mashed potatoes in a Halifax, NS restaurant
September 14, 2015
Metal object found in mashed potatoes in Halifax restaurant
The discovery of needles and nails in potatoes in a suspected case of food tampering earlier this year in Atlantic Canada have heightened the awareness of consumers and media alike. The latest case, reported by CBC Nova Scotia, is the finding of metal object in mashed potatoes in a Halifax restaurant.
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Tostitos Rolls!™ are now available in Canada.
September 03, 2015
Tostitos Rolls!™ Tortilla Chips now available in Canada
Now available in Canada, Tostitos Rolls! tortilla chips are mini corn tortillas that are rolled into bite-sized chips which give them layers of support that can handle the weight of thicker dips.
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Europa: El rendimiento promedio de papa cae un 10% con respecto al 2014
August 27, 2015
Europa: El rendimiento promedio de papa cae un 10% con respecto al 2014
El último informe de la Comisión Europea sobre los diferentes cultivos muestra que, en cuanto a la papa (o patata), se va a producir una reducción del 8,9% en lo que ha rendimientos por hectárea se refiere, al situarse, en la campaña actual, en las 32 tn/ha.
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Hopkins CEO Chris Hopkins with one of companies first french fry cutters manufactured on Prince Edward Island (Courtesy: CBC)
August 23, 2015
Foodservice French fry cutter manufacturer aims at North American market
A UK company that manufactures machines that help restaurants make fresh-cut french fries is launching into the North American market with a small plant in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
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Potato Field near the coast on Prince Edward Island
August 17, 2015
Potato tampering mystery remains unsolved
The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry '... hasn't focused on the belly aching, financial or emotional challenges...' resulting from the potato tampering incidents, that are still unresolved. 'Instead food safety has continued to be the highest priority ...' says Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. potato board.
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Lay's announces finalist Potato Chip Flavours of the Do-Us-A-Flavour contest Tastes of Canada (2015): Cowboy BBQ Beans, Butter Chicken, Montreal Smoked Meat and PEI Scalloped Potatoes
August 06, 2015
Lays announces the finalists for the Do-Us-a-Flavour Tastes of Canada contest
After receiving almost 950,000 flavour submissions, Lay's Canada has revealed the four finalist flavours for this year's Do Us a Flavour Tastes of Canada contest
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Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
July 29, 2015
Latest metal found in potatoes likely no tampering
The most recent report of a metal object found in a bag of potatoes appears to be of a different nature than previous incidents, say RCMP and the P.E.I. Potato Board.potato bag in which watch strap pin was found
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Prince Edward Island Farmers host PEI Potato Social
July 29, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers host PEI Potato Social
On Sunday, August 9th, 2015, the potato growers of Prince Edward Island are hosting the first ever Prince Edward Island Potato Social to thank fellow Islanders and potato-loving visitors for their support in the past year.
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Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes
July 14, 2015
Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes
Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes
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Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000
June 30, 2015
Potato Industry raises Award for tips on needles in potatoes to CAD 500 000
The potato industry in Prince Edward Island has opted to increase the value of the reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the iindividual(s) responsible for the deliberate insertion of metal objects into potatoes up to $500,000 until August 15th, 2015.
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Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection
June 22, 2015
Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection
The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing additional funding support of $500,000 to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, while the federal government also offers $1.5 million additional financial assistance for the purchase and installation of foreign material detection equipment.
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New Prince Edward Island Potato Packaging should strengthen PEI Brand
June 19, 2015
New Prince Edward Island Potato Packaging should strengthen PEI Brand
Prince Edward Island potato bags have received a makeover. The goal is to convince more Island potato producers to go with the industry bags rather than their own individual brands.
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June 08, 2015
Research: naturally-occurring bacteria may protect potatoes against late blight
A research scientist at Agriculture and Agrifood Canada has discovered that naturally-occurring bacteria in soil may offer protection against late blight (Phytophthora Infestans).
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