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April 23, 2012
United Potato Growers of Canada discusses planting intentions for 2012
In a recent press release by the United potato Growers of Canada, UPGC general Manager Kevin MacIsaac discusses the potato planting intentions for 2012:
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April 20, 2012
Prince Edward Island potato industry not at risk from suspension spray-down service
Prince Edward Island's potato industry has nothing to fear from Ottawa's decision to stop providing a spray-down service for vehicles at the Newfoundland ferry terminals, says Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.
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Covered Bridge Potato Chips Company in Hartland, New Brunswick
April 17, 2012
Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. receives government support for expansion
The provincial and federal governments are investing a total of CAD 342,000 to help Covered Bridge Potato Chip Co. Inc. upgrade its facility and modernize equipment to increase its production capacity.
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April 16, 2012
Liquid fertilizer manufacturer SC&W receives government support
The provincial and federal governments announced today that they are making a combined investment of $297,775 to help SC&W Solutions Ltd. expand its liquid fertilizer operation to meet increasing demand for its product in export markets.
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April 16, 2012
Canada has saltiest fries, sandwiches and salads, study finds
French fries sold at major fast-food chains in Canada contain more than double the amount of salt of those sold at U.S. locations, according to a new international study
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April 13, 2012
New Brunswick potato producers receive government support to deal with costs of wet conditions
New Brunswick potato producers who incurred extraordinary costs due to excess moisture conditions in 2011 will receive financial assistance from the federal and provincial governments
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April 08, 2012
McCain Foods upgrades potato receiving in Portage La Prairie
McCain Foods (Canada) french fry plant in Portage la Prairie is planning some upgrades ahead this summer.
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Prince Edward Island Potato Board launches marketing campaign with Olympic gold medalist Heather Moyse
April 04, 2012
Prince Edward Island Potato Board launches marketing campaign with Olympic gold medalist Heather Moyse
In effort to raise awareness of the health benefits of potatoes, showcase recipes and boost consumption of the vegetable, the Prince Edward Island Potato Board launched a marketing campaign anchored around PEI-native and Olympic gold medalist Heather M...
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April 01, 2012
Jailed Potato Farmer free and back in Canada
New Brunswick potato farmer Henk Tepper strode through the Ottawa International Airport on Saturday afternoon and into the arms of his wife and two daughters for the first time in more than a year. Tepper returned to Canada after being held in a Leban...
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Potato Farmer Henk Tepper released from Lebanese jail
March 31, 2012
Potato Farmer Henk Tepper released from Lebanese jail
A Senator says New Brunswick farmer Henk Tepper has been released from a Lebanese jail after being held for a year on allegations he exported rotten potatoes to Algeria. Senator Pierrette Ringuette says in a statement that Tepper is expected to arrive...
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March 20, 2012
PepsiCo launches new potato chip flavors in Western Canada
The Lay's brand yesterday announced the launch of two new potato chip flavours that have been specially made for Western Canadians - Wavy Lay's Smoky BBQ and Wavy Lay's Old Fashioned Ketchup. Exclusive to the Western market, these two one-of-a-kind fl...
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Expansion PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) facilitates disease testing
March 20, 2012
Expansion PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) facilitates disease testing
The PEI Potato Quality Institute (PQI) has expanded their facility in the West Royalty Industrial Park to offer local potato farmers more efficient disease testing, thanks to investments made by the federal and provincial governments and industry partners.
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March 16, 2012
Undeclared milk and soy in Frito-Lay Cheetos products leads to recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and PK Trading Inc. are warning people with allergies to milk or soy not to consume the Frito Lay Cheetos products described below. The affected products contain milk and soy which are not declared on the labe...
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March 09, 2012
Nationwide survey finds no potato cyst nematode in Canada
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed all potato cyst nematode(PCN) soil sampling and testing for the 2011 seed potato crop, and PCN was not detected.
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March 07, 2012
Canada: Prince Edward Island can export more spuds, says potato supplier
Prince Edward Island needs to be more competitive in the global market for Island potatoes.
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February 29, 2012
Simplot, McCain adapt to cope with Manitoba potato shortage
SOME employees at the Simplot potato- processing plant in Portage la Prairie will see their hours cut in coming months due to a looming shortage of locally grown processing potatoes, industry officials say. Simplot spokesman David Cuoio said the Idaho...
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February 29, 2012
Acrylamide-preventing yeast shows potential in Extruded Starchy Food Products
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February 26, 2012
PEI Potato industry worth $1B, says study
The potato industry generates more than $1 billion for the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island (PEI), says an economic impact study released Friday. The study, put out by the P.E.I. Potato Board, also shows the sector creates more than $245 mill...
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