Potato News from Canada

Prince Edward Island has never kept its unique potato dish 'Fries With The Works' a closely guarded secret...
August 30, 2018
Prince Edward Island introduces 'Fries with the Works' to the world
Prince Edward Island has never kept its unique potato dish 'Fries With The Works' a closely guarded secret. But with the publication of a dedicated website and an online map, it is clear Islanders want to proudly invite EVERYONE to start enjoying.
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Front Row, L-R: Whitney Sipprell, Field Representative, Carl Stephenson, Andrew Stephenson, Andrew Reid, Carl Crandlemire, Aaron Bubar, Dana Bubar, Kevin Floyd and Allison McCain, Chairman, McCain Foods Limited.
Middle Row, L-R: Travis
August 29, 2018
Carl Crandlemire named Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Florenceville-Bristol plant
Carl Crandlemire was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol, NB.
Danielle Barran, country president, McCain Foods (Canada)
August 22, 2018
McCain Foods Limited appoints Danielle Barran as new President of Canadian division
McCain Foods announces the appointment of Danielle Barran to country president, McCain Foods (Canada).
Día Mundial de la Papa Frita: 5 tips para hacerlas perfectas
August 20, 2018
Día Mundial de la Papa Frita: 5 tips para hacerlas perfectas
Este gran acompañante de casi todos los platos celebra hoy su día. Secretos para cocinarlas en casa.
Dr. Dmytro Yevtushenko, research chair for potato science at the University of Lethbridge in Alberta, Canada, talks about his potato research as part of an open house for potato growers and processors (Courtesy: University of Lethbridge)
August 18, 2018
University of Lethbridge shows industry partners its growing potato research activities
Last Friday, the University of Lethbridge has opened the doors to its Potato Research Lab to showcase the work being done to support potato growers and processors.
Cavendish Farms Fresh Products: Overview of the packed potato products sold by Cavendish Farms in retail
July 30, 2018
Cavendish Farms closes Fresh Pack Facility on PEI: not enough potatoes on the island
Cavendish Farms announced today that they will close their fresh pack facility in O’Leary, Prince Edward Island due to the limited availability of potatoes on Prince Edward Island
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'There are probably not too many places on P.E.I. over the next few weeks that you won't notice a brilliant yellow field,' according to Greg Donald, PEI Potato Board.
July 29, 2018
Potato Farmers Prince Edward Island are planting more mustard than ever
Potato Growers on Prince Edward Island report they are planting more mustard than ever this year.
Beatties Distillers
June 26, 2018
Beatties distillers launches the first Canadian potato gin
Beattie’s Distillers has added a potato-based gin to their spirits lineup with the launch of Farm Crafted Potato Gin on Friday June 22, 2018.
For the potato processing industry, CMP Equipment has designed, built and installed equipment such as evenflow bins (picture) as well as various conveyor systems for potatoes as well as products, dewatering systems, roll sizers and equipment to produce ha
June 26, 2018
New Leadership at Food Processing Equipment Manufacturer Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP)
Food Processing Equipment Manufacturer Charlottetown Metal Products (CMP) announces new shareholders and a new leadership team.
Lo que un productor de papa debe saber sobre la teledetección
June 24, 2018
Lo que un productor de papa debe saber sobre la teledetección
Conceptos básicos de esta ciencia, tales como, qué es la teledetección, cómo funciona, qué información ofrece, qué plataformas y sensores utiliza, cuáles son sus beneficios, cuál plataforma es la más útil, etc.
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June 19, 2018
McCain trialing multi-species cover crop blend for rotation in the Canadian potato provinces
Prince Edward Island potato growers are exploring diverse approaches to solve their low organic matter levels with cover crops
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
June 05, 2018
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
McCain Introduces New Potato Triangle Patties, Tater Crisps and BBQ Wedges
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