Industry Associations from Canada

November 08, 2010

Canadian Horticultural Council appoints new VP for potato section

Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) Potato Committee Chair Keith Kuhl announced recently that Mark Drouin has been named Vice President, Potatoes effective October 19, 2010.

October 28, 2010

A normal PEI potato crop looks good after past couple of years

After two straight subpar autumns, potato growers on Prince Edward Island, Canada, are breathing a sigh of relief that 2010 has gone so well.

October 26, 2010

PEI potato farmers optimistic about potato prices

Prince Edward Island's potato harvest is almost complete for the year and producers in the province say they're optimistic about prices.

October 21, 2010

British Columbia maintains potato import duty for another five year

Canada will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on a large share of U.S. fresh-packed potatoes that enter British Columbia.

October 21, 2010

Canada: PEI potato harvest winding down

An estimated 80 per cent of the potato crop from Western P.E.I. is already in storage, says Bill MacKendrick from the West Prince Department of Agriculture office.

October 14, 2010

P.E.I. officials concerned about future McCain's Borden Carleton plant

Provincial and federal officials are seeking assurances from McCain Foods Canada as dwindling production and reduced shifts at its Borden Carleton facility have sparked worries

October 06, 2010

Prince Edward Island expects average potato crop

The P.E.I. Potato Board is expecting an average crop this year because hot, dry weather in August reduced yields.

September 07, 2010

Heat wave takes toll on New Brunswick potato crop

After what was an almost perfect beginning to the growing season, the recent spell of prolonged high temperatures and dry conditions have been an obstacle for potato growers.

September 03, 2010

Potato and French Fry exports Prince Edward Island down - a lot

According to APEC (Atlantic Provinces Economic Council), Prince Edward Islands exports of frozen french fries are down 20 per cent, while exports of fresh potatoes are down 25 per cent.

August 19, 2010

PEI Potato board welcomes decision Tribunal in potato contracts appeal

In a dispute around the process for the establishment of potato contracts between potato growers and processors, a decision has been reached by the Natural Products Appeals Tribunal. The decision provides a unique insight in the negotiation process o...

August 10, 2010

No change in PEI Potato board rules for negotiating contracts

A tribunal ruling allowing the P.E.I. Potato Board to set the rules for negotiating contracts between potato processors and farmers is a victory for growers, says the board.   The rules were designed to put in place a process that would ensure a c...

July 27, 2010

P.E.I. Potato Board courts Algerian industry leaders

The P.E.I. Potato Board is wooing an old friend in an effort to create new business opportunities for Island farmers.The board is hosting a delegation of industry leaders from Algeria.The Algerian delegation is in the province now. They are planning to...

July 17, 2010

PEI Potato Contract hearing wrapped up

A hearing over how Cavendish Farms negotiates potato contracts with P.E.I. growers wrapped up Thursday.Cavendish Farms, an Irving-owned company, appealed a decision by the P.E.I. Potato Board.The board had approved an order in December that required pr...

June 02, 2010

Cavendish Farms fighting rule requiring contract before potato planting

Irving-owned Cavendish Farms is making arguments before a tribunal in the hopes of overturning an order that would force it to sign contracts with farmers before planting season. In 2008 and 2009, farmers were frustrated by delays from the company th...

May 12, 2010

Manitoba Potato Growers reach deal with McCain Foods

Growers of processing potatoes in Manitoba have approved a deal with McCain Foods which will see production drop by 12 percent, with prices down around 15 percent. Gary Sloik, general manager of the Keystone Potato Producers Association, says growers w...

May 09, 2010

Cavendish Farms Appeals PEI Arbitration and Mediation regulation for potatoes

The Prince Edward Island Potato Board said it is disappointed that Cavendish Farms is appealing a new mediation and arbitration rule put in place this year. Under the Potato Board order, contracts must be worked out between Island potato processing p...

May 06, 2010

PEI Potato growers supplying McCain Foods get better price after arbitration

Potato farmers selling potatoes to McCain Foods have seen their contract improved after going to arbitration.The farmers had complained McCain's offer price was not even close to what Cavendish Farms is giving its farmers. The issue went to arbitration...

March 15, 2010

Canadian Potato Growers gird for cutbacks

Joe Brennan and his fellow potato growers in New Brunswick are bracing for the fallout from the French fry meltdown.Mr. Brennan, who is also the chairman of Potatoes New Brunswick, the province's potato marketing board, says he will have no choice this...

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