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Burger King and Tim Hortons talk about a merger
August 25, 2014
Burger King and Tim Hortons talk about a merger
Yesterday Burger chain Burger King and Canadian Coffee and Donut Chain Tim Hortons confirmed they are in talks to join forces.
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Sharing The History Of The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry
August 23, 2014
Sharing The History Of The Prince Edward Island Potato Industry
Prince Edward Island potato growers are proud of the trail blazers and industry builders who have established PEI as a world leader in potato production and expertise.
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Potato Wart
August 20, 2014
Potato wart found in Prince Edward Island field
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has confirmed a case of potato wart in a Prince Edward Island field.
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Cavendish Farms says it faces same challenges as McCain Foods
August 08, 2014
Cavendish Farms says it faces same challenges as McCain Foods
Cavendish Farms says it is facing the very same challenges as its rival McCain Foods: currency, competition and costs.
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PEI Potato Industry Shocked by McCain Plant closure
August 07, 2014
PEI Potato Industry Shocked by McCain Plant closure
The Prince Edward Island potato industry is reeling today from the announcement that McCain Foods will close its Borden-Carleton French fry facility as of October 31, 2014.
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McCain Foods to close Prince Edward Island French Fry Plant
August 07, 2014
McCain Foods to close Prince Edward Island French Fry Plant
McCain Foods Canada is closing its Borden-Carleton, Prince Edward Island french fry facility as of Oct. 31, directly affecting 121 people.
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Finalists Do-us-a-flavour Canada announced
August 07, 2014
Finalists Do-us-a-flavour Canada announced
After receiving more than one million flavour submissions from fans coast to coast, Lay's Canada today revealed the four finalist flavours of its 2014 Lay's Do Us a Flavour contest
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Dry weather could cut PEI crop yields by 15%
July 31, 2014
Dry weather could cut PEI crop yields by 15%
The hot weather that has struck Prince Edward Island this summer is making farmers nervous as harvest season draws nearer.
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PEI Dept of Environment shuts down potato wash plant RWL Holdings Ltd.
July 30, 2014
PEI Dept of Environment shuts down potato wash plant RWL Holdings Ltd.
Concerns over the quality of the waste water from a potato wash facility has resulted in the P.E.I. Department of Environment shutting down the operation.
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Dr. Peter VanderZaag appointed to International Advisory Committee of World Potato Congress Inc.
July 28, 2014
Dr. Peter VanderZaag appointed to International Advisory Committee of World Potato Congress Inc.
David Thompson, President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc. announced today the appointment of Dr. Peter VanderZaag, President: SunRISE Potato Ltd, Alliston, Ontario, Canada, to the organization’s International Advisory Committee
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From left to right: Ron Gall, Nora Olsen and Anne Fowlie
July 22, 2014
World Potato Congress appoints three new directors
David Thompson, President & CEO, World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC Inc.) has announced the appointment of Mr. Ron Gall, New Zealand; Dr. Nora Olsen, USA; and Anne Fowlie, Canada; as members of the Board of Directors.
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Hardbite Chips receives Non-GMO Project verification
July 18, 2014
Hardbite Chips receives Non-GMO Project verification
Hardbite Potato Chips is the first Canadian made potato chip brand to receive Non-GMO Project verification on two of its premium snack food items.
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Russet House launches Organic White Fries - available this fall
July 15, 2014
Russet House launches Organic White Fries - available this fall
Russet House - the third largest sweet potato processor in North America - announces the launch of Organic White Fries in early fall of 2014.
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Government of Canada proposes changes to nutrition information on food labels
July 14, 2014
Health Canada to change Nutrition information on Food Labels
Health Canada launched a series of online public consultations on proposed changes that will improve the way nutrition information is presented on labels.
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Naturally Homegrown Foods Named Top Food Innovator
July 14, 2014
Naturally Homegrown Foods Named Top Food Innovator
Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd., a leading snack food company, is pleased to announce that it was recently selected as one of the Top 10 Innovators by Food In Canada.
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Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge
July 14, 2014
Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge
Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by the Potato Growers of Alberta and the Potato Processors McCain Foods, ConAgra Lamb Weston and Cavendish Farms
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Profile of a Prince Edward Island Potato Farmer
June 30, 2014
Profile of a Prince Edward Island Potato Farmer
You might know that Prince Edward Island potatoes are world famous and you might even know why – the iron-rich red soil exclusive to the Island. But I think that there is another reason why our potatoes are the best- the passion of our farmers.
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McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick
June 26, 2014
McCain Foods Canada receives research support of Province of New Brunswick
The provincial government of New Brunswick is investing $5 million in a research and development project at McCain Foods (Canada) which will see the company work with small and medium-sized businesses and researchers from New Brunswick to pursue process improvement, product development and soil remediation initiatives.
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