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World Potato Congress invites global bids to host the 2030 and 2032 editions.
March 22, 2026
World Potato Congress Hosting Information for WPC 2030 (15th) and WPC 2032 (16th)
The World Potato Congress Inc. is now calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) from parties interested in hosting the 15th and 16th World Potato Congresses to be held in 2030 and 2032.
SNX26 Education and Collaboration Forum
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.
Julio Kalazich is Director of the World Potato Congress Inc. and a Professor at Universidad de Los Lagos in Chile
June 30, 2025
World Potato Congress welcomes incoming Director Julio Kalazich and International Advisors Krista Shaw, Berta Redondo, Dinah Borus
The WPC congratulates Julio Kalazich, as he makes the transition from WPC International Advisor to WPC Director. New International Advisors are welcomed to the World Potato Congress Inc.
Chad Hutchinson, PhD
June 19, 2025
World Potato Congress Welcomes Dr. Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group as New Director
Chad Hutchinson of TriCal Group joins the World Potato Congress Inc. Board as a Director. A global expert in potato research and soil health, he brings decades of experience supporting growers and advancing crop production worldwide.
World Potato Congress
June 18, 2025
World Potato Congress Inc. Announces Board Retirements and Executive Leadership Changes
WPC Inc. announces leadership changes: Nora Olsen, Jang Sangha, and Martin Acosta retire, with Greg Donald named Vice President and Brian Douglas appointed Treasurer as preparations begin for the 2026 Congress in Kenya.
DKHV General Assembly 2025
April 15, 2025
German potato association DKHV Meets in Dresden: Focus on Future Challenges
On April 9, 2025, Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V., DKHV (the German Potato Trade Association) held its 19th General Assembly in Dresden, a city with a long-standing tradition in trade and historical ties to the potato industry.
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Delegation at the PEI Potato Board
June 16, 2024
Prince Edward Island Potato Industry Welcomes Delegation from The Philippines
The PEI Potato Board recently welcomed a 15 member delegation from the
Philippines.
Justin Spannuth, VP and Chief Operations Officer of Unique Snacks
May 20, 2024
SNAC International Inducts 2024-2025 Officers and Directors at Highly Attended SNX Event
SNAC International Business Members unanimously approved a new slate of officers to serve on the Executive Committee, as well as a new class of Directors-at-Large to serve on the Association’s Board of Directors. 
Douglas (Doug) Harley, Group Managing Director of Alexander Harley Seeds Ltd
November 13, 2023
World Potato Congress Inc. Welcomes New International Advisors
The World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) is pleased to welcome Douglas Harley and Derek Roulston as International Advisors.
Potato industry of Alberta contributes CAD 2.87 Billion to the economy of Canada, according to PGA report
July 07, 2023
Potato industry of Alberta contributes CAD 2.87 Billion to the economy of Canada, according to PGA report
Potato Growers of Alberta (PGA) announced today the release of its landmark study on the economic impact the potato industry in Alberta. The report, entitled The Alberta Potato Industry – Growing Success in 2022 outlines the significant growth of Alberta’s potato industry in recent years and documents its economic impact on our economy.
2023 CPMA Convention and Trade Show
May 09, 2023
Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2023) sets records
The 2023 Canadian Produce Marketing Association Convention and Trade Show (CPMA 2023) held last week in Toronto is CPMA’s biggest show in its history with over 4200 people attending the event.
Ray Keenan Wayne Rempel
April 08, 2023
United Potato Growers of Canada elect new Officers and Directors
At the Annual General Meeting on March 13th, CEO of Kroeker Farms in Manitoba, Wayne Rempel was elected as the new Chair of the United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) after serving several years as the Secretary.
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Peter VanderZaag, President and CEO of WPC.
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As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership
As John Griffin retires, World Potato Congress announces new leadership: Peter VanderZaag as President and CEO, Nora Olsen as Vice President and Brian Douglas as Director.
The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes its new Executive Director
October 16, 2022
The World Potato Congress Inc. welcomes its new Executive Director Ellen Kouwenberg
The World Potato Congress President, John Griffin, would like to extend a congratulations and warm welcome to their new incoming Executive Director, Ellen Kouwenberg, who will be replacing outgoing General Manager, Brian Douglas.
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July 10, 2022
World Potato Congress announces André Devaux and Jaap Delleman as New Directors
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April 14, 2022
United Potato Growers of Canada Hires New General Manager
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