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More rain could still help potato farmers who are dealing with a tough year after a hot and dry summer.
September 18, 2020
Summer drought still impacting potato farmers Prince Edward Island
Many potato fields across Prince Edward Island are not in the condition they usually are at this time of year due to the hot and dry conditions for much of July and August.
Important Potato Diseases and Tips to Manage them in Storage
September 18, 2020
Potato Diseases and Tips to Manage them in Storage
A key requirement for a longtime potato storage is that the storage conditions match the needs and end use of the crop. These requirements of can be assessed before harvest by doing several test digs which allow to determine the distribution and level of tuber infection.
A good harvest in 2019 set the table for strong sales in early 2020. 
September 04, 2020
Prince Edward Island farms post best cash receipts in a decade
Crop sales in first half of 2020 topped CAD 200M despite COVID-19 pandemic. It has been on the wild side, but 2020 has started out well for Prince Edward Island farmers.
Tim Huffcutt: “Compared to common red potatoes, these superior stunners have a vibrant red skin with a rich yellow interior and a sweet creamy taste.”
August 24, 2020
New potato variety, RPE Golden Red , will debut on store shelves this fall
This fall RPE launches a new red-skin potato variety, RPE Golden Red. They will be available in a three-pound, poly light-blocker, bilingual bag.
Canadian Potato Crop Update August 20, 2020 provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada
August 20, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop Update August 20, 2020
Right now, parts of Eastern Canada are facing moderate to severe drought conditions. Rainfall is critical for this crop. In Western Canada, the crop is running behind schedule as processors push to get new crop harvest underway. Prairie yields currently look average at best.
SkipTheDishes and McCain Talk Spud Sales Amidst Decreased Demand During COVID-19
August 20, 2020
SkipTheDishes and McCain Foods Talk Potato Sales in Canada During COVID-19
In celebration of National Potato Day and hard-working potato farmers across the country, Canada's largest food delivery app and the world's largest manufacturer of frozen potato products team up to provide consumption data.
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Potato farmers in Atlantic Canada are worried about their supply with COVID-19 and extreme weather conditions causing complications.
August 19, 2020
Could acreage cutbacks, drought and quick COVID recovery cause potato shortage in Eastern Canada?
Potato farmers in Atlantic Canada are worried about their supply with COVID-19 and extreme weather conditions causing complications.
EarthFresh’s Paper Revolution offers retailers a full potato product line in 100% compostable paper packaging.
August 04, 2020
EarthFresh offers Potatoes Packed in 100% Compostable Paper Bags
EarthFresh’s Paper Revolution offers retailers a full potato product line in 100% compostable paper packaging.
Canadian Potato Crop Update June 24 2020
July 16, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop Update June 24 2020
The Canadian Potato Crop is in the 'growing stage'. There is a recurring theme from coast to coast: It is dry – the crop is not suffering yet because
it is in the early stages of development but does need rain soon.
New potatoes are often found at roadside stands like this one at G.W. & R. Visser Farms in Orwell, P.E.I. (Courtesy: Caroyln Ryan | CBC)
July 14, 2020
7 things to know about P.E.I.'s 'new' potatoes
New potatoes are a veggie lover's early-summer dream — the tender little spuds, some around the size of golf balls, others the size of a crabapple, melt in your mouth when steamed, buttered and lightly seasoned. Heaven. And they're now popping up at roadside stands across P.E.I.
EarthFresh launches new Biobased Mesh Packaging for Baby Potatoes and Baby Sweet Potatoes.
June 22, 2020
EarthFresh introduces new Sugarcane based Mesh Packaging for baby Potatoes
EarthFresh launches new Biobased Mesh Packaging for Baby Potatoes and Baby Sweet Potatoes.
The World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Three New Directors to its Board: Dr. Nigel Crump, Elven Huang, Bret Nedrow (left to right)
June 10, 2020
World Potato Congress Inc. appoints Three New Directors to its Board
Romain Cools, President, and CEO of the World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announces the appointment of three new Directors to its Board effective July 1, 2020: Dr. Nigel Crump, Australia, and Mrs. Elven Huang, China, both former WPC International Advisors, and Mr. Bret Nedrow, USA.
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May 29, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop Update May 28 2020
Many Canadian Potato growers have been dealing with a difficult two months with an unexpected supply of processing potatoes as a result of decreased sales of French fries, as sit-down restaurants shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
McCain confirms Carberry layoffs
May 13, 2020
McCain confirms Carberry layoffs
McCain Foods confirmed that layoffs have occurred at its Carberry potato processing plant in an email sent by the company to the Sun on Wednesday.
COVID-19 Pandemic Halts Global Trade of Potatoes and Cereals Creating a Food Security Challenge
May 13, 2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Halts Global Trade of Potatoes and Cereals Creating a Food Security Challenge
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The government of P.E.I. announced more support to help potato farmers amid COVID-19 in a Thursday afternoon briefing.
May 01, 2020
P.E.I. announces CAD 4.7M to tackle potato surplus related to COVID-19 market conditions
'This will help to ensure no product is lost so that farmers are in a good position for the 2020 growing season'
Restaurant closures have slashed demand although ‘chip sales have been great,’ says official.
April 28, 2020
Plummeting french fry sales has potato growers re-evaluating
Restaurant closures have slashed demand although ‘chip sales have been great,’. French fry sales are down across North America as tens of thousands of restaurants have closed during COVID-19, which means the potato industry has to adapt quickly.
McCain Foods will distribute 20M pounds of potatoes to help combat food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 16, 2020
McCain Foods Donates 20 Million Pounds of Potato Products to Combat Food Insecurity During Pandemic
McCain Foods announced a donation of up to 20-million pounds of potato products to support Food Banks Canada, Second Harvest, and other local food security organizations across the country.

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