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A warming climate is placing potato production under increasing pressure, with rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather threatening yields, quality, and global food security.
August 05, 2026
Accelerating Global Warming Could Reshape the Future of Global Potato Production
Global warming is accelerating, threatening potato production through heat, drought, pests, and storage challenges. Climate-smart farming, resilient varieties, and improved irrigation are essential to protect future yields and quality.
Changing weather patterns linked to El Niño could impact potato yields, quality, storage, and supply chains across key production regions.
June 21, 2026
NOAA Confirms El Niño as Global Potato Industry Prepares for Weather Risks
NOAA has confirmed El Niño, expected to strengthen through 2026–27. The global potato industry is monitoring impacts on yields, disease pressure, processing quality, storage, and supply chains while accelerating climate resilience efforts.
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.
May 10, 2026
Covered Bridge Potato Chips faces legal action by neighborhood
Residents in Woodstock, New Brunswick, are seeking legal action over noise, odour and traffic concerns related to the Covered Bridge Potato Chips production facility.
Covered Bridge and Toronto Blue Jays announce partnership
April 09, 2026
Covered Bridge Chips Partners with Toronto Blue Jays in Recovery Milestone
Covered Bridge becomes a Proud Partner of the Toronto Blue Jays. A big step forward in the company’s comeback story.
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February 24, 2026
SNAC International announces SNX26 education program focusing on legal, regulatory and market risks for snack industry
SNAC International has announced the education session lineup for SNX26, highlighting the legal, regulatory, political and consumer forces shaping the snack industry in 2026 and beyond.
The new Covered Bridge Potato Chips facility in Woodstock, N.B., resumes production after a devastating fire destroyed the company’s original Hartland plant in March 2024.
September 25, 2025
Covered Bridge Potato Chips Reopens in New Brunswick After 2024 Fire, Bringing Jobs and Flavors Back
Covered Bridge Potato Chips has reopened in Woodstock, N.B., after a 2024 fire destroyed its Hartland plant. The new site restores jobs and flavours, while Hartland hopes for its return and keeps the old location open as a gift shop and attraction.
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July 03, 2025
Potato Snack Manufacturing: Why an Open Mind is the Real Secret Ingredient
If you think making potato snacks is simply a case of slicing spuds and tossing them into hot oil, think again! Behind every perfectly crisp packet of crisps or golden chip lies a world of challenges, clever fixes, and constant innovation.
PotatoPro Launches Interactive Global Mapping Tools to Celebrate International Day of Potato and Empower the Industry
May 30, 2025
PotatoPro Launches Interactive Mapping Features on International Day of Potato
Food Innovation Online Corp., the company behind the leading potato industry portal PotatoPro.com, is proud to announce the launch of its 'PotatoPro Puts You on the Map' initiative.
Hardbite, one of Canada’s top potato chip brands is based in Surrey, British Columbia, but ships one-fifth of its product to the United States.
March 09, 2025
Trump Tariffs a big blow for Canadian potato chip companies making inroads in the United States
Naturally Homegrown Foods in Surrey, British Columbia, produces Hardbite — a potato chip brand that’s been surging in popularity.
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February 03, 2025
Potatoes USA: Total 2024 Retail Dollar Sales Up for Potatoes as Volume Sales Rose for All Categories
USA retail sales of potatoes remained strong from January–December 2024, as volume sales increased 3.1%, and dollar sales rose 0.7% to $18.2 billion. All categories of potatoes increased in volume sales.
Fall into flavor & fun with Kellanova
October 19, 2024
Kellanova Has it All This Fall: Flavor and Fun with Satisfying Snacks and a Toasty Halloween Costume
It's that time of year again—the leaves are turning, the air is crisp, and Halloween is creeping up on them. Kellanova's brands are ready to help you dive into the season filled with pumpkins, costumes, and all things cozy. 
After a fire burned the Covered Bridge Potato Chips company in March, owner and CEO Ryan Albright turned a warehouse in Woodstock into a make-shift production plant.
August 25, 2024
Covered Bridge Potato Chips keeps the snacks coming with makeshift plant
A fire destroyed Hartland company's factory in March, leaving questions about production and jobs. In a large warehouse in Woodstock, the smell of salt and vinegar overtakes anyone who enters its doors.
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