Potato News from Canada

FPS Food Process Solutions has been named a finalist in two categories at the 2025 BC Export Awards: Manufactured Products and Diversified Exporter. The recognition highlights the company’s innovation, global growth, and strong industry impact.

Kroeker Farms announces a CEO transition: Wayne Rempel becomes Senior Advisor after decades of leadership, and COO Harwin Bouwman is appointed CEO effective Dec 1, 2025.

The Little Potato Company, the leading little potato brand in North America, has launched its third annual 'A Little Holiday Happiness Is...' campaign bringing festive convenience and joy to families during the busy holiday season.

Sobeys has named Peak of the Market its 2024 Best Local Produce Supply Partner in Manitoba. Store managers recognized Peak for its quality, reliability, and strong relationship with Sobeys, highlighting their shared commitment to delivering fresh local produce.

Frito-Lay to close its Orlando plant on May 9, 2026, affecting 500 jobs. The facility, open since 1965, will see production & distribution shift to larger PepsiCo sites, boosting efficiency but changing regional logistics.

EarthFresh launches Canada’s first-ever Butter Potatoes—Butter Golds, Reds, and Russets—offering naturally creamy, buttery flavor with no added butter needed. Available nationwide in sustainable packs, they redefine taste, texture, and versatility.

Lethbridge researchers study how heat waves and hail affect potato crops. Dr. Neilson finds timing is key, with storms during tuber growth reducing quality. His work aims to create tools to help farmers assess risks and boost crop resilience.

The National Potato Council is disappointed that the United States - Japan agreement did not include fresh market access for United States potatoes. Japan has delayed this market access request from the United States for thirty years, including delays as recently as this month.

World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) will host a webinar, 'Biology and Integrated Management of Potato Common Scab,' October 20, 2025. The speaker is Amanda Gevens, PhD, Professor and Extension Plant Pathologist, University of Wisconsin–Madison.

As the market leader in frying oil filtration, VITO AG has introduced the new VITO XM Frying Oil Filter - the next evolution of one of its most successful products.

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.

Prince Edward Island researchers are testing the Weed Zapper, an electric tool offering a chemical-free alternative to herbicides. The 2-year study aims to cut costs, limit weed spread, and support sustainable pest management in horticulture crops.

Cellar Insights raised an oversubscribed seed round, co-led by Tall Grass Ventures & Accelerate Fund IV, to scale its AI-powered potato storage tech, preventing spoilage and reducing crop losses across North America.

A new webpage by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission offers growers tools to identify and manage late blight, featuring pathogen details, outbreak protocols, fungicide advice and links to monitoring organizations.

P.E.I. potato farmers face major crop losses as drought grips the island. With only 10% irrigated land, yields are falling below average. Farmers like Andrew Lawless expect 30% losses, warning climate change demands urgent investment in irrigation.

Renaissance BioScience Corp. secured an Australian patent on Sept 4, 2025, for its yeast-based RNA platform, targeting the Colorado Potato Beetle with eco-friendly biopesticides. It also eyes animal and human health markets.

FPS Food Process Solutions expands its End-to-End French fry processing expertise with senior hires Dave Rogers, Mike Holden & Ronald Muller, bringing decades of global potato industry experience to enhance operations, projects & customer support.

False claims suggest Canada cut potato exports to the U.S. and signed a $1.6B Asia deal. No such deal exists. The U.S. remains the top market, with only a 17% dip in 2025 exports, not 41%. Under CUSMA, tariffs don’t apply. Viral posts are clickbait.