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Alex Docherty elected new Chairman Prince Edward Island Potato Board
December 29, 2010
Gary Linkletter elected chairman PEI Potato Board
Gary Linkletter has been elected chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board.
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Potatoes New Brunswick for news
December 29, 2010
New Brunswick 2010 potato crop summary
In 2010, favorable planting conditions allowed an early start to the cropping season in New Brunswick.
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December 23, 2010
Man faces 25 arson charges after fires at McCain Carberry potato plant
A Brandon man is accused of setting more than two dozen fires at the McCain potato processing plant near Carberry.
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December 20, 2010
'Global Potato News' posts last news item
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December 19, 2010
Gira para conocer la industria de la papa en Canadá
Lukie Pieterse, responsable del contenido de la Global Potato News y una de las personas que más conoce la industria de la papa en Canadá, está organizando una gira de conocimiento en la Isla del Principe Eduardo para febrero del próximo año. Aún no s...
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December 19, 2010
Allan Parker: farmers could join endangered species list
Extreme weather patterns wreaking havoc on many parts of the world could put the global farmer on the endangered species list, says an international agricultural expert.
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December 17, 2010
Prince Edward Island Port Authority attempts to revive potato exports
The port of Summerside (Prince Edward Island, Canada) may begin exporting tablestock potatoes again this winter.
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Canadian foodservice industry outpaces U.S.
December 15, 2010
Canadian foodservice industry outpaces U.S.
Canada's foodservice industry is growing in terms of both unit counts and menu offerings. After a 1.2 percent decline in 2009, estimates indicate that Canadian foodservice has achieved a higher growth rate in 2010 than its U.S. counterpart.
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Technomic: 2011 trends driving growth of Canadian Foodservice industy
December 15, 2010
Technomic: 2011 trends driving growth of Canadian Foodservice industy
Technomic, the leading North American foodservice research and consulting firm, examines the future for Canadian restaurants
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New Brunswick Potato farmers look for market rebound
December 14, 2010
New Brunswick Potato farmers look for market rebound
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McCain Superfries voted #1 by Canadian Families
December 07, 2010
McCain Superfries voted #1 by Canadian Families
McCain Superfries® brand has been voted #1 by Canadian families in the Second Annual Canadian Family 2010 Food Awards.
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December 04, 2010
P.E.I. potatoes may help massive Russian need
rince Edward Island has just completed the successful harvest of an almost near bumper crop for 2010 and Russia is calling.
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