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Greg Donald - General Manager of the PEI Potato Board since 2009 - joins the board of directors of World Potato Congress, Inc.
October 21, 2019
Greg Donald appointed to board of World Potato Congress
World Potato Congress recently announced that Greg Donald has joined its Board of Directors. Greg Donald has been the General Manager of the PEI Potato Board since 2009.
Pictured at the grand opening ceremony of the new Cavendish Farms plant in Lethbridge, Alberta, from left to right are: Greg Nakamura, Nakamura Farms; Lee Gleim, Director of Operations, Cavendish Farms Lethbridge; Bill Meisner, Vice President of Operation
October 03, 2019
Frozen Potato Processing Plant of Cavendish Farms in Alberta officially open
Cavendish Farms’ newest plant is officially open for business. The announcement was made at a ceremony held today at the new Lethbridge frozen potato processing facility.
Harvest has been delayed in many areas of Manitoba after 50 to 125 millimetres of rain has fallen since Sept. 20. (Courtesy: Twitter|@CameronHild)
September 30, 2019
Rains keep Manitoba potato growers on edge
Manitoba potato growers are hoping the 2019 harvest isn’t a repeat of 2018. Harvest has been delayed in many areas after 50 to 125 millimetres of rain has fallen since Sept. 20.
'Hopefully it's not déjà vu of last year' (Courtesy: Shane Hennessey | CBC)
September 28, 2019
More bad weather? Potato farmers will take a rain check
Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board, says he hopes potato fields will be able to absorb a lot of the moisture from Tuesday's rain. Island potato farmers are hoping Tuesday's heavy rain isn't a sign of things to come.
Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019, provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada.
September 20, 2019
Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its most recent Canadian Potato Crop Report.
Canadian potato grower, shipper and packer Thomas Fresh launches a unique line of Alberta grown potatoes
September 19, 2019
Thomas Fresh launches a line of Alberta grown potatoes
Canadian potato grower, shipper and packer Thomas Fresh launches a unique line of Alberta grown potatoes
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The P.E.I. Potato Board tests varieties that are newly commercialized or about to be commercialized to see how they grow under Prince Edward Island conditions. (Courtesy: Nancy Russell | CBC)
September 04, 2019
P.E.I. potato growers look to new varieties to help with climate change
Researchers are working on new varieties of potatoes that they hope will help growers on P.E.I. cope with the effects of climate change. Some of the newest varieties were at the Agriculture Canada research station in Harrington, P.E.I.
McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Grower
September 04, 2019
McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Potato Grower (Florenceville plant)
Guest Farms Ltd. of Holmesville was named the 2018-2019 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol during the 46th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 22.
HZPC Americas grows with new employees
September 03, 2019
HZPC Americas grows with new employees
Over the last two years, HZPC has built a new business development team for the North American market. Led by Mr. Jeff Scramlin, this team focuses efforts in the food service and retail sectors.
McCain Foods Invests 12 Million Dollars in its Florenceville, New Brunswick Potato Processing Facility
August 27, 2019
McCain Foods to increase capacity of French Fry line in Florenceville, New Brunswick
McCain Foods Canada, a division of McCain Foods Limited, shared today the company’s plan to further invest CAD 12 Million dollars in its potato processing facility in the French fry capital of the world, Florenceville, New Brunswick.
Left-to-right: Nathan Linder (lab/field technician), Blaire Harley (Lethbridge College student), Jason Cotton (Lethbridge College student), Carollynn Lemky (Lethbridge College student), Dr. Willemijn Appels (Lethbridge College’s Mueller Applied Research
August 26, 2019
Lethbridge College, Potato Growers Partner on Irrigation Study
A new study will dig deep into the soil to determine how watering and irrigation methods affect southern Alberta’s potato crops. The research project is a partnership. It is made possible through a grant from the Canadian Agricultural Partnership.
Jason Hayden, chair of the P.E.I. Potato Board, says potato farmers are harvesting about two-thirds of what they normally get at this time of year. (Courtesy: Laura Meader | CBC)
August 23, 2019
Farmers hoping for heavy rain as potato yields down.
'Extremely dry' summer making it difficult to get good crop, says potato board chairman.
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The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) presented Ivan Noonan with a Certificate of Appreciation as a founding Co-Chair of the organisation.
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August 05, 2019
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