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September 10, 2018
McCain Foods recognizes Les Fermes FC Daigle as Top Potato Grower for its Grand Falls Plant
Les Fermes FC Daigle Inc. of Drummond was named the 2017-2018 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Grand Falls, New Brunswick. The Daigle family has been contracting with McCain Foods for 42 years
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 Sponsored Content
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
May 10, 2018
Mahindra joins McCain and Monsanto as investor in Big Data company Resson
Resson, a predictive analytics company for the agricultural industry, welcomed Mahindra & Mahindra as a strategic partner, joining existing strategic partners, which include McCain Foods and Monsanto Growth Ventures. Sponsored Content 
May 03, 2018
New Brunswick Seed Potato Farmers named Atlantic's 2018 Outstanding Young Farmers
Seed Potato Farmers Robert Anderson and Jill Ebbett of East Glassville, New Brunswick (Canada) were named Atlantic’s Outstanding Young Farmers
May 01, 2018
The next frontier: potato and precision agriculture
Potato cultivation has a number of quirks that make it both a prime candidate for precision agriculture and a little different than other crops
April 19, 2018
UPEI Precision Agriculture Project focused on Potato Inputs gets boost
A five year research project to develop precision agriculture ('smart') technologies for the use of inputs in potato farming at the University of Prince Edward Island's School of Sustainable Design Engineering received support from NSERC
April 12, 2018
McCain Foods Limited makes strategic investment in Vertical Farming
McCain Foods Limited has completed a strategic investment in TruLeaf Sustainable Agriculture, an innovative Canadian agricultural technology company that has developed proprietary indoor vertical farming technology to grow fresh and nutritious leafy greens.
April 12, 2018
Equipment Upgrade Potato Packing Plant Patates Dolbec in Quebec receives government support
Potato packing company Patates Dolbec Inc. in Quebec just completed an expansion and modernization project supported by the Canadian Government.
March 04, 2018
Never Store Seed Potatoes in a CIPC treated Storage, warns McCain Storage Expert
During the International Potato Technology Expo on Prince Edward Island (PEI) in Canada, John Walsh, Associate Principal Scientist, Potato Storage at McCain Foods, warned farmers for the effects of low levels of CIPC on seed potato performance.