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July 25, 2012
Canadian drought: Prince Edward Island potato farmers may be forced to stop irrigating
Unusually dry weather in central Prince Edward Island and a possible irrigation ban has farmers worried about their crops.
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National French Fry day a success in French Fry Capital of the World
July 14, 2012
National French Fry day a success in French Fry Capital of the World
The Town of Florenceville-Bristol, French Fry Capital of the World and hometown of McCain Foods hosted National French Fry Day celebrations with free fries and fun activities for all. People of all ages enjoyed hot, crispy golden McCain French Fries ...
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June 28, 2012
Potatoes off to a good start in Canada#s Manitoba province
The disease risk in potatoes has increased with the wet weather over the last few weeks. Luckily, so far no late blight hasbeen found in Manitoba.
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June 27, 2012
Henk Tepper says Ottawa did nothing to get him released from Lebanese jail
During the 373 days he spent in a Lebanese jail on allegations he tried to export rotten potatoes to Algeria, Henk Tepper says the day his daughter graduated from high school was among the most difficult. The farmer from New Brunswick spoke for the fi...
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June 20, 2012
Pest outlook for Canada’s potato-growing regions
Potato pests can vary across Canada’s potato-growing regions. Whether they are new or notorious, their reach and severity depends upon Mother Nature’s whims.
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June 13, 2012
Cavendish Farms now fuelled by cleaner-burning natural gas
Cavendish Farms celebrated the official opening of its natural gas receiving station at a ceremony held at the New Annan site on Prince Edward Island.
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June 11, 2012
Manitoba potato growers looking to prevent late blight outbreak
Steps are being taken to ensure late blight innoculum is not introduced to the potato crop through tomatoes and other plants sold at greenhouses and gardening centres in Canada's Manitoba province.
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June 08, 2012
McCain Foods Florenceville plant shuts down extra weeks this summer
The McCain Foods plant in Florenceville will be shut down for part of the summer. Due to a shortage of potatoes, the company will be shutting down operations beginning June 18 until after the long weekend of July 1. Calla Farn, vice-president of publ...
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June 07, 2012
McCain Foods shuts down Grand Falls French Fry plant all summer
McCain Foods Canada is temporarily shutting down a potato processing plant in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, a decision that will affect 120 workers.
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May 28, 2012
Transitioning the Crop
June often represents a month where farmers can observe the crops they planted emerge from the ground, daily gaining strength on their way to reaching a yield potential that everyone would be pleased with. Although the new crop may be planted and gro...
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May 24, 2012
McDonald's Names Dave Hoffmann as President of Asia/Pacific, Middle East & Africa Region
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced that Dave Hoffmann, 44, currently Senior Vice President for Restaurant Support in McDonald's Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) region, has been elected President of McDonald's APMEA by the M...
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Food manufacturers rush to create 'Natural' recipes
May 10, 2012
Food manufacturers rush to create 'Natural' recipes
With their soft, mashed potato insides and crispy exteriors stamped in the shape of a happy face, McCain Foods’ frozen Smiles are marketed as a fun-to-eat children’s snack. They’re not supposed to explode.
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May 09, 2012
Potato planting moving along in Canada's Manitoba province
Manitoba potato growers are in the home stretch with planting. 'It's been a wonderful spring for planting. We're with a lot less excess moisture situations and planting is progressing at a very nice pace.'
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May 02, 2012
McDonald's revamped Happy Meal still doesn't make Canadian nutritionists happy
McDonald’s Canada tweaked the mood of the Happy Meal last week, shortly before the fast food giant’s annual charity fundraiser linked to the children’s meal.
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April 30, 2012
McDonald’s introduces new mini-sized french fries portion (31 g) as choice in new Canadian Happy Meal
McDonald’s Canada is giving its iconic Happy Meal a makeover and introducing a new automatic offering of yogurt and the choice of apple slices or new mini-sized French fries. The move is part of the company’s commitment to provide customers - especiall...
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April 29, 2012
Vietnam's chefs turn out for US potatoes at annual meeting
The United States Potato Board’s (USPB) Vietnam Representatives partnered with the Washington Apple Commission and the US Meat Export Federation at the 2012 Saigon Professional Chef Guild (SPG) Annual Meeting.
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Wendy's plans to make poutine Canada's national dish
April 26, 2012
Wendy's plans to make poutine Canada's national dish
Canada has a national sport, a national animal and two official langcodes. But does not have a national dish, until now.
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April 26, 2012
United Potato Growers of Canada developing acreage recommendations for 2012 crop
At this time of year the United Potato Growers of Canada is refocusing its attention from last year’s crop towards planning for this year’s upcoming crop.
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