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Prince Edward Island Celebrates Second Annual International Day of Potato
May 31, 2025
Prince Edward Island Celebrates Second Annual International Day of Potato, Honouring 200 Years of Farming Excellence
PEI celebrates the 2nd International Day of Potato, honoring its historic role and global impact. With innovation and sustainability, Island farmers grow 2.6B lbs yearly - feeding over 25 million people and securing the future of this vital crop.
PotatoPro Launches Interactive Global Mapping Tools to Celebrate International Day of Potato and Empower the Industry
May 30, 2025
PotatoPro Launches Interactive Mapping Features on International Day of Potato
Food Innovation Online Corp., the company behind the leading potato industry portal PotatoPro.com, is proud to announce the launch of its 'PotatoPro Puts You on the Map' initiative.
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May 19, 2025
WPC Celebrates International Day of the Potato with Global Webinar: The Role of Potato in Rural Development and Food Security
Celebrate the International Day of the Potato on May 15, 2025, with a global webinar hosted by the World Potato Congress! Discover how this vital crop drives food security and rural resilience through expert insights and global case studies.
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May 19, 2025
Pedro Selegato Joins HZPC Americas as Product Manager
HZPC Americas Corp is excited to announce the addition of another product manager to its Canada team. Pedro Selegato brings rich experience spanning from seed production research and large scale farming management to ag-tech and data analytics.
Maggie McNeil and Samuel Harding, co-presidents of Enactus-UPEI display their award-winning potato soap
April 30, 2025
Enactus UPEI's Spuds2Suds: Turning Potato Waste into Sustainable Soap and Community Support
UPEI students created Spuds2Suds, a soap made from surplus PEI potatoes. The eco-friendly project won top prizes at Enactus Regionals, donates a bar to food banks for each sold, and is now available locally. Next stop: Enactus Nationals in Calgary.
SIAL Canada 2025: A Bold Program Rooted in Today’s Realities, with Canada in the Spotlight
April 28, 2025
SIAL Canada 2025: Celebrating Canadian Leadership and Innovation in the Global Food Industry
SIAL Canada 2025 highlights Canada as the Country of Honour, celebrating its leadership in food innovation. The event will feature over 1,000 exhibitors, 70+ conferences, and expert-led sessions, shaping the future of the agri-food industry.
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DKHV General Assembly 2025
April 15, 2025
German potato association DKHV Meets in Dresden: Focus on Future Challenges
On April 9, 2025, Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V., DKHV (the German Potato Trade Association) held its 19th General Assembly in Dresden, a city with a long-standing tradition in trade and historical ties to the potato industry.
Raw potatoes on a conveyor belt
April 15, 2025
Wyma Strengthens Support for North American Potato Industry
At Wyma, the belief is strong that robust industry associations are vital to the continued success and innovation of the agricultural sector. That's why Wyma has announced membership with leading potato industry organisations across North America.
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April 04, 2025
Vive Expands AZteroid FC 390 Canadian Label to More Crops, Unlocking Greater Disease Control
Vive Crop Protection had announced a label expansion for AZteroid™ FC 390 in Canada, bringing its proven disease control to a wider range of crops including sugarbeets, radishes, and a group of high-value root vegetables. 
WPC Webinar: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability
April 02, 2025
WPC Webinar: The Ecosystem Elements of Potato Sustainability by John Mesko
The World Potato Congress hosts a webinar on potato sustainability with John Mesko, CEO of PSA, on April 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM EST. It covers a comprehensive program that supports farmers in adopting better practices and sharing their story.
Nutrien's 2024 Sustainability Report
March 31, 2025
Canadian Fertilizer company Nutrien Releases 2024 Sustainability Report
Canadian Fertilizer company Nutrien Ltd. has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, detailing company performance and providing an update on its sustainability initiatives.
Mark Peters, who owns Spruce Drive Farms just north of Portage la Prairie, stands in a storage facility with mounds of seed potatoes on Tuesday.
March 30, 2025
Manitoba potato industry fears big losses as companies cut orders
The Manitoba potato industry — from seed producers to those who grow the main crops — is scrambling to adjust to news that the companies they supply are slashing orders, leaving them facing potentially huge losses.
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Sean Davenport, Business Development Manager at HZPC Americas
March 26, 2025
HZPC Americas Welcomes Sean Davenport as New Business Development Manager
HZPC Americas Corp. has announced the addition of a new Business Development Manager, Sean Davenport, to its team's efforts in North America. The team at HZPC Americas is continuing growing!
Dr. Bourlaye Fofana and his team’s discovery of common scab resistance genes in diploid potatoes is an important first step in the potato variety breeding process.
March 18, 2025
AAFC research proving diploid breeding is more than just small potatoes
Diploid potatoes are quickly becoming the stud spuds for breeding new commercial potato varieties. Wild diploid potatoes have 2 copies of each chromosome in their DNA, unlike more traditional tetraploid potatoes, like Russet Burbank, which have 4 copies of each chromosome.
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March 15, 2025
Transforming Northern Agriculture: New Technologies, Collaborative Efforts, and Promising Potato Varieties
Agriculture is growing in Canada’s North with new collaborations and technologies. AAFC scientist Dr. Julia Wheeler led research on season extension for potatoes and green beans in northern communities. The study focused on soil health, pest management, and improving food security.
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March 09, 2025
Trump Tariffs a big blow for Canadian potato chip companies making inroads in the United States
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Egypt strengthens its position as Greece's top potato supplier, with peak exports from February to April. Greece also re-exports potatoes to Albania and Romania. (Courtesy: Global Trade Tracker, Analysis by EastFruit)
March 06, 2025
Egypt sets record for potato exports to Greece
Egypt continues to increase its potato exports to Greece, reports EastFruit. In the MY 2023/24, over 156,000 tons of ware potatoes were imported into Greece from Egypt, valued at USD 64 million. This represents a 12% increase from the previous season and a 71% increase from the 2021/22 season, marking an all-time high.
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