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Farmers assess potato crops as PepsiCo promotes AI and regenerative agriculture for resilient farming.
October 25, 2026
PepsiCo Uses AI and Regenerative Agriculture to Strengthen Farming Resilience
PepsiCo is combining AI, regenerative agriculture and ag-tech partnerships to help farmers improve soil health, use resources efficiently and strengthen farm resilience, including at a fourth-generation potato farm in Alberta, Canada.
Potatoes are loaded into long-term storage as Cellar Insights launches the Rotten Potato Data Project, inviting growers to share historical spoilage data to help develop AI-powered early warning systems that detect storage risks before losses occur.
July 27, 2026
Cellar Insights Launches Rotten Potato Data Project to Strengthen Early Warning for Potato Storage Spoilage
Cellar Insights launched the Rotten Potato Data Project, inviting Canadian growers to share historical potato storage spoilage data. The project uses machine learning to improve early warning for rot and storage losses while paying participants.
The Little Potato Company launches a spring campaign and sweepstakes to promote quick meal solutions for busy families.
April 06, 2026
The Little Potato Company launches spring campaign and consumer sweepstakes
The Little Potato Company, a leading little potato brand in North America, is helping families bring a little happiness to weeknight dinners this spring with a new seasonal campaign and consumer sweepstakes.
Ashley Wagenaar, ag relations director, PGA, stands with Dr. Diksha Singla, post-doctoral fellow, APHTC
March 05, 2026
Canadian Researchers Use Infrared Imaging to Detect Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes Without Damage
Researchers at Lethbridge Polytechnic, Alberta, Canada, potatoes are testing if short-wave infrared hyperspectral imaging can be used to assess Total GlycoAlkaloid (TGA) levels in potatoes.
The Little Potato Company launches its 30th anniversary celebration with a new logo, highlighting three decades of growth, innovation, and commitment to Feed the World, Better.
February 25, 2026
The Little Potato Company Unveils 30th Anniversary Logo, Celebrates Three Decades of Growth
The Little Potato Company, the number one little potato brand in North America, is kicking off a year-long 30th anniversary celebration with the unveiling of a new anniversary logo.
The Little Potato Company Launches 2025 Holiday Campaign and Sweepstakes Across North America
November 30, 2025
The Little Potato Company Unveils Its Annual 2025 Holiday Campaign With Grocery Sweepstakes Across North America
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.
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Potatoes showing internal damage caused by extreme heat — part of ongoing Lethbridge research aimed at helping farmers protect crop quality and resilience amid shifting weather patterns.
November 03, 2025
Lethbridge Researchers Develop Tools to Help Potato Farmers Tackle Extreme Weather Challenges
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.
Cellar Insights Secures Oversubscribed Seed Round to Expand AI-Powered Potato Storage Technology Across North America
September 13, 2025
Cellar Insights Secures Oversubscribed Seed Round to Expand AI-Powered Potato Storage Technology Across North America
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 Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit
February 13, 2025
The Little Potato Company expands microwave and oven or grill ready lines with trending flavors
The Little Potato Company, the number one Little potato company in North America, is introducing two extensions to its popular Microwave Ready and Oven or Grill Ready product lines: A Little Hot Honey Microwave Ready Kit and A Little Garlic & Parmesan Oven or Grill Ready Kit.
Angela Santiago, CEO of The Little Potato Company, named MacEwan University's 38th Allard Chair in Business
January 24, 2025
The Little Potato Company CEO is MacEwan University's 38th Allard Chair in Business
MacEwan University welcomes Angela Santiago, co-founder and CEO of The Little Potato Company Ltd., as the university's 38th Allard Chair in Business.
The Little Potato Company's new facility in Alberta
May 06, 2024
The Little Potato Company Ltd. unveils innovative packaging facility in Alberta
The Little Potato Company, North America's leader in little potatoes, celebrated the grand opening of its innovative, sustainable potato packaging facility in Nisku, Alberta. 
The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
April 18, 2024
The Little Potato Company launched its spring campaign: 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
The Little Potato Company is putting a little spring in families’ meals and pantries with 'The Little Springtime Campaign and Sweepstakes.'
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Alberta lead Canada in potato production last year. This year's potato yield totals are even higher in the province, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta.
January 08, 2024
Potato production in Alberta, Canada sees rapid growth
Potato farmers in the province enjoyed a strong harvest in 2023, after back-to-back, record-breaking production years, according to the Potato Growers of Alberta.
The Little Potato Company spreads a little holiday happiness with new campaign.
November 02, 2023
The Little Potato Company spreads a little holiday happiness with new campaign.
The Little Potato Company, the number one Creamer potato company in North America, is making the holiday season even brighter with its A Little Holiday Happiness Is…' campaign.
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.
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June 14, 2023
Carrot Ventures Launches Cellar Insights Inc. Remote Monitoring and Intelligence Platform for Potato Storage Management
Carrot Ventures is announced the launch of Cellar Insights. It is the second company emerging from Carrot's AgTech company formation model.
Family dinners are more important than you’d think
April 29, 2023
Family dinners are more important than you’d think
New research has found that four in 10 parents report having only three or fewer family dinners per week, leaving 42% feeling 'worried', according to a new poll of 2,000 US parents.
McCain facility in Canada
March 20, 2023
McCain Foods Largest Investment ever: Doubling the capacity of its Coaldale potato processing plant
McCain Foods is making a substantial investment in Coaldale Alberta, doubling the size of its potato processing facility and output in Coaldale, Alberta.

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