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Prince Edward Island farmers have been dealing with the fallout from the coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, Cavendish Farms in New Annan has reduced production with no layoffs so far but expects there will be some in the short term. (Courtesy: SaltWire)
April 14, 2020
Layoffs expected at Cavendish Farms on Prince Edward Island because of coronavirus
Cavendish farms haven’t laid off any staff yet because of the coronavirus (COVID-19), but a spokeswoman for the company says short-term layoffs are expected.
Canada
Québec Parmentier announces merger with Patate-Saint-Ambroise
April 08, 2020
Québec Parmentier announces merger with Patate-Saint-Ambroise
Québec Parmentier merges with Patate-Saint-Ambroise of Saguenay. The joint announcement was made by Pierre Chouinard, Chief Executive Officer of Québec Parmentier and Mathieu Bouchard, President of Patate-Saint-Ambroise.
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COVID-19 related restaurant closures have led to a reduction in demand for french fries.
April 06, 2020
Cavendish Farms to potato growers: Sell to someone else, if you can
COVID-19-related restaurant closures lead to ‘curtailment’ of french fry production. Cavendish Farms has advised the P.E.I. potato producers under contract to supply the company with spuds to 'sell to other markets if they can'.
Canada
Large research project looks to combat major potato disease.
March 23, 2020
Large research project looks to combat major potato disease
More than $3 million is being invested in studying a major cause of potato yield reduction in Prince Edward Island and other spud-growing areas in Canada.
Canada
2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Cancelled
March 23, 2020
2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Cancelled
In light of the rapid escalation of safety precautions to decrease the transmission of COVID-19, the CPMA Board of Directors and 2020 CPMA Convention and Trade Show Organizing Committee have made the difficult decision to cancel the event.
Canada
World Revised Figures Show Halt in Rise in Potato Production
March 10, 2020
World Revised Figures Show Halt in Rise in Potato Production
The increase in world potato production stalled in 2018 and failed to recover significantly in 2019. World output slipped by 1.5% to 368.247 million tonnes in 2018 figures just released by the UN Food & Agriculture Organisation show.
Canada
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PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants
February 14, 2020
PEI Potato Farms Using New Decision Support Tools to Improve Use of Crop Protectants
A growing number of Prince Edward Island potato farms are taking advantage of new technology to improve their use of crop protectants, including fungicides used to prevent late blight.
Canada
Kellogg Canada introduces beloved Cheez-It* Baked Snack Crackers to the True North.
January 23, 2020
Cheez-It* Makes a Crunch in Canadian Market
Cheese obsessed Canadians now have another reason to be grate-ful! As of early January 2020, Kellogg Canada is bringing Cheez-It* Baked Snack Crackers – made with real cheese baked into every little square – to Canadians from coast-to-coast.
Canada
Potato Industry to be Highlighted at Charlottetown Trade Event & Conference Next Month.
January 16, 2020
Potato Industry to be Highlighted at Charlottetown Trade Event & Conference Next Month
The International Potato Technology Expo and conference returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island next month, February 21 & 22. The event welcomes those who grow and package potatoes...
Canada
The Little Potato Company kicks off Big Game, Better Snacks promotion.
January 15, 2020
The Little Potato Company kicks off Big Game, Better Snacks promotion.
The Little Potato Company, the number one grower of Creamer potatoes in North America and the world leader in specialty Creamer potato varieties, is kicking off their Big Game, Better Snacks promotion, running now through February 13, 2020.
Canada
Local Restaurants to compete for best dish using Manitoba grown potatoes.
January 11, 2020
Peak of the Market's Potahto Week Returns to Winnipeg February 21 - March 1
Registration is now open for restaurants hoping to be crowned champion during the 3rd annual Potahto Week presented by Peak of the Market. The 10-day event challenges restaurants to put forward a signature dish made with Manitoba grown potatoes.
Canada
2018 Top Grower: The Adriaansen family of A&M Farm Ventures Ltd. with executives from McCain Foods
January 07, 2020
McCain Foods Announces 2018 Top Potato Growers at Annual Manitoba Awards Banquet
Annual event caps off 40th Anniversary celebrations in 2019 highlighted by CAD 75 Million in investments at facilities in Portage la Prairie and Carberry.
Canada
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This is how potato harvest should look, but not so for Manitoba potato growers who are now dealing with two bad harvest years in a row. (Courtesy: Luc Gamache)
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Frost last week ended Manitoba’s potato harvest, leaving thousands of acres undug.
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