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Potato Seed shipments from Prince Edward Island to the United States halted
October 21, 2014
Potato Seed shipments from Prince Edward Island to the United States halted
Following the discovery of potato wart on Prince Edward Island (PEI) in August the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) notified the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) of temporary mitigation efforts by CFIA.
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Another Sewing Needle discovered in Potato
October 21, 2014
Another Sewing Needle discovered in Potato
Another potato has been found with a sewing needle inside, the Prince Edward Island RCMP announced yesterday. This is the seventh sewing needle discovered in a potato.
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Sewing needles lodged in potatoes at Prince Edward Island french fry plant
October 16, 2014
Sewing needles lodged in potatoes at Prince Edward Island french fry plant
RCMP says metal objects were intentionally placed. Police believe all affected fries at Cavendish Farms did not leave facility.
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Suspected Food Tampering in Potatoes Packed by Linkletter Farms Ltd., Prince Edward Island
October 07, 2014
Suspected Food Tampering in Potatoes Packed by Linkletter Farms Ltd., Prince Edward Island
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is advising consumers of a possible food tampering situation involving potatoes harvested and packed by Linkletter Farms Ltd. of Summerside, PEI.
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PEI Province and Cavendish Farms purchase at-risk land in Barclay Brook
October 06, 2014
PEI Province and Cavendish Farms purchase at-risk land in Barclay Brook
Through a partnership with Cavendish Farms, the Province of Prince Edward Island is purchasing 96 acres of agricultural land in the Barclay Brook area to help protect Island rivers and fish habitat.
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Future without PEI McCain plant pondered by supplying potato farmers
October 06, 2014
Future without PEI McCain plant pondered by supplying potato farmers
Farmers who grow potatoes for McCain are wondering where their crop will go after the McCain plant on P.E.I. shuts down.
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McCain Foods Canada introduces new branding
October 06, 2014
McCain Foods Canada introduces new branding
McCain Foods (Canada) is unveiling a new look, new products, a new website and an entirely new approach to selling frozen potatoes.
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9th World Potato Congress: Industry Awards Nominations Now Open
October 01, 2014
9th World Potato Congress: Industry Awards Nominations Now Open
The President of the World Potato Congress (WPC) Mr David Thompson and the Chairman of the WPC Industry Awards Committee, Mr Douglas (Doug) Harley, have announced that nominations are now being called for the 2015 World Potato Congress Industry Awards.
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McCain Names New Canadian President
September 28, 2014
McCain Names New Canadian President
McCain Foods Limited announced today the appointment of Shai Altman as President, Canada, effective October 20, 2014.
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Canadian potato breeders want a bigger say
September 14, 2014
Canadian potato breeders want a bigger say
Canada's private potato breeders are calling for a bigger say in how new varieties are developed in Canada.
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PEI Potato Growers Are Rooted In Their Communities This Fall
September 10, 2014
PEI Potato Growers Are Rooted In Their Communities This Fall
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board, on behalf of all Island potato growers, is proud to be rooted in our community through support of a number of exciting events this September and October.
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Late blight concern for PEI potato farmers
September 07, 2014
Late blight concern for PEI potato farmers
The number of cases of a late blight (Phytophthora infestans) continues to grow on Prince Edward Island.
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Late blight confirmed in Alberta
September 07, 2014
Late blight confirmed in Alberta
In Alberta, late blight occurs infrequently, but can have devastating impacts in the years when it reaches epidemic levels.
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Potatoes New Brunswick: 'crop is looking extremely good right now'
September 02, 2014
Potatoes New Brunswick: 'crop is looking extremely good right now'
The potato crop in New Brunswick has recovered from a late start and is 'looking extremely good right now', according to Potatoes New Brunswick executive director Matt Hemphill in an article published in the Bugle-Observer
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Agrico acquires majority stake in Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd
September 01, 2014
Agrico acquires majority stake in Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd
The Dutch potato cooperative Agrico has recently purchased more shares in its joint investment Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd, granting it a majority stake in this Canadian seed potato company.
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August 28, 2014
Growing organic potatoes in Prince Edward Island
The red fields of Prince Edward Island are renowned for growing potatoes. Fred Dollar’s decision to grow organic potatoes is built on that reputation.
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Burger King, Tim Hortons: merger is a go...
August 26, 2014
Burger King, Tim Hortons: merger is a go...
An agreement was reached today to create the world’s third largest quick service restaurant company. Tim Hortons Inc. (TSX, NYSE: THI) and Burger King Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: BKW) today announced a definitive agreement under which the two companies will create a new global powerhouse in the quick service restaurant sector.
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McCain Foods to sell North American pizza business to Dr. Oetker
August 25, 2014
McCain Foods to sell North American pizza business to Dr. Oetker
McCain Foods said Wednesday it has signed a deal to sell its North American frozen pizza business to Dr. Oetker GmbH.
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