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October 02, 2012
Wet weather causing problems for Prince Edward Island Potato Farmers
Potato growers on Prince Edward Island are concerned that some of their crops might be lost because of the wet weather. Willem van Nieuwenhuyzen's potato field at Vanco Farms is completely saturated with water after recent rains, a much different scen...
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Sobeys to build world’s largest potato display on October 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI
October 02, 2012
Sobeys to build world’s largest potato display on October 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is excited to announce that Sobeys is constructing a record-setting display featuring 90,000 pounds of PEI potatoes on Wednesday, October 3rd at their retail location on University Av., Charlottetown.This will set ...
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USPB International Table-Stock Program Opens Vietnam Market for US Fresh Potatoes
September 26, 2012
USPB International Table-Stock Program Opens Vietnam Market for US Fresh Potatoes
After two years of market development by the United States Potato Board (USPB) International Table-Stock Program, the US potato industry is reaping the rewards of this investment, effort and commitment in Vietnam.
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New Look for Hardbite Potato Chips
September 25, 2012
New Look for Hardbite Potato Chips
Naturally Homegrown Foods Ltd., Canada’s premium, all natural snack food company proudly announced today that has initiated a broad rebranding campaign for its gourmet, hand cooked potato chip brand, Hardbite.
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British Columbia potato farmers prefer dry harvest conditions
September 25, 2012
British Columbia potato farmers prefer dry harvest conditions
With a dry August and September, and little or no rain forecast for the next 14 days or so, Ladner potato farmer Peter Guichon is not too concerned about this year's harvesting conditions. Go back 24 months or so on the calendar and it was a much diff...
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Potato wart disease
September 20, 2012
Potato wart confirmed on Prince Edward Island
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has confirmed the presence of potato wart in two fields on separate farms in PEI. Potato wart poses no threat to human health or food safety. However, it is a quarantine pest that is regulated in Canada becau...
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September 02, 2012
McCain Foods named Prince Edward Island's Champion Potato Grower
Margate Farms Ltd. of Kensington was named the 2011-2012 McCain Champion Potato Grower for P.E.I. during the annual McCain Growers’ Banquet.
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Hartland Old Dutch Chips plant expands workforce
August 31, 2012
Hartland Old Dutch Chips plant expands workforce
The New Brunswick government is investing $115,000 to help create 29 jobs at the Old Dutch Foods Ltd. in New Brunswick. Premier David Alward was joined by Post-Secondary Education Training and Labour Minister Martine Coulombe at the company’s plant in...
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Canadian politician says call for potato boycott wasn't intended to hurt producers
August 27, 2012
Canadian politician says call for potato boycott wasn't intended to hurt producers
A Liberal MLA in Canada's Alberta province who called for a boycott of Alberta potatoes over concerns that child labour remains unregulated in the province says he has no desire to damage the livelihoods of growers.
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Canada's Manitoba province expects above average potato yields
August 25, 2012
Canada's Manitoba province expects above average potato yields
Manitoba potato producers will likely harvest an above average crop this year, says a provincial potato specialist.
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Científicos rusos obtienen una especie violeta de papa
August 25, 2012
Científicos rusos obtienen una especie violeta de papa
Los colaboradores del Instituto Científico-Investigativo de los Urales obtuvieron una nueva especie de patata cuya pulpa recuerda por su color a la de la remolacha. La singular patata recibió el nombre de "Milagrosa". Aunque su sabor es bast...
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August 21, 2012
Alberta politician calls on Frito-Lay to boycott Alberta potatoes on child labour concerns
An Alberta politician, the Liberal MLA David Swann, called on snack-food giant Frito Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo., to boycott Alberta potatoes because child labour remains unregulated on provincial farms. The New Democrats later joined the Alberta Fe...
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August 20, 2012
www.ONpotatoes.ca supports irrigation decisions of Canadian potato growers
New technology is being evaluated that may help potato farmers currently dealing with near-record droughts irrigate in ways that are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional methods.
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August 15, 2012
Prince Edward Island Potato crops suffering in heat
The hot, dry summer continues to take a toll on the Prince Edward Island potato crop and yields for some varieties are expected to be down 25 per cent. “It is serious. But we're not desperate yet I guess is the best way to put it,” said Gary Linklette...
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August 14, 2012
Canadian research shows Healthy Happy Meals with toys steer kids from junk food
Children are far more likely to pick a healthier fast-food meal when promotional toys are offered only with those menu options and not with less nutritional fare like burgers, fries and a pop, according to a Canadian study.
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August 14, 2012
South Korea bans Pacific North West Potatoes over Zebrachip disease
The South Korean government will shut off all shipments of fresh potatoes from Oregon, Washington and Idaho beginning Aug. 17 because of concerns over the presence of zebra chip in Pacific Northwest potatoes. The disease, which was found for the first...
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CFIA for news
August 09, 2012
Canadian Government Improving Inspection Approach to Strengthen Food Safety
The Government of Canada released today its draft model for improving food inspection in Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is proposing a single approach to food inspection that will provide consistent and appropriate oversight across ...
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Canadian government invests in potato research
August 09, 2012
Canadian government invests in potato research
Canadian Potato producers received a boost from the federal Government, as Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Member of Parliament Mike Allen (Tobique–Mactaquac) attended the Centennial celebrations at the Potato Research Centre in Fredericton, NB.
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