News on The Potato Supply Chain from Alberta

Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of McCain Foods Coaldale Plant

November 17, 2016

Woordman Farms (Taber) named champion grower of the McCain Foods Coaldale Plant

Woordman Farms of Taber was named the 2015-2016 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Foods Coaldale plant (Alberta) during the 17th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held recently at the Coast Hotel and Conference Centre.

November 03, 2016

Canada has secured market access for Alberta Seed Potatoes to Thailand

Canada's Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, Lawrence MacAulay announced monday that the Government of Canada has secured market access for Alberta seed potatoes to Thailand.

September 13, 2016

Merger of Agrium and PotashCorp to create a global fertilizer giant

Yesterday, Agrium Inc. (TSX: AGU) (NYSE: AGU) and Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) (TSX: POT) (NYSE: POT) announced that they have agreed to combine in a merger of equals to create a world-class integrated global supplier of crop inputs.

August 17, 2016

Parkland hosts first ever Potato Varieties Field Day

Parkland Potato Varieties will be hosting its first annual open day at the Crop Diversification Centre South in Brooks, Alberta on August 26 from 10 am to 2 pm.

September 21, 2015

The Little Potato Company is calling All Little Chefs

Canada's potato company famous for its small potatoes - the Little Potato Company - has partnered with CTV's The Marilyn Denis Show and Masterchef Canada's Michael Bonacini to create The Little Chef Casting call, an opportunity for young cooks to have a chance to appear on TV and win a culinary trip of a lifetime

Alberta Potato Harvest (Courtesy: Potato Growers of Alberta)

September 17, 2015

Potato Production Canadian Prairie Provinces Manitoba and Alberta expected up

This year, potato yields should be slightly above average in the Canadian prairie provinces Manitoba and Alberta, but figures aren’t available because the harvest is only 10 to 15 percent complete.

Kevin MacIsaac, United Potato Growers of Canada general manager (Courtesy: Brittany Spencer/CBC)

April 02, 2015

Potato Processors Canada may benefit in 2015 from low Canadian Dollar and West Coast shipping disruptions

A weak Canadian Dollar and shipping disruptions at the Port of Seattle (Washinbgton, US) could increase demand for Canadian potatoes in 2015, says a spokesperson for the United Potato Growers of Canada. 

September 07, 2014

Late blight confirmed in Alberta

In Alberta, late blight occurs infrequently, but can have devastating impacts in the years when it reaches epidemic levels.

September 01, 2014

Agrico acquires majority stake in Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd

The Dutch potato cooperative Agrico has recently purchased more shares in its joint investment Parkland Seed Potatoes Ltd, granting it a majority stake in this Canadian seed potato company.

Potato Growers of Alberta create new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

July 14, 2014

Potato Growers of Alberta and Processors finance new research Chair at University of Lethbridge

Research capacity in Alberta’s potato industry will be significantly enhanced due to a $1 million investment in the University of Lethbridge by the Potato Growers of Alberta and the Potato Processors McCain Foods, ConAgra Lamb Weston and Cavendish Farms

April 15, 2014

Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight

Times have changed for Alberta potato growers. Up until four years ago, the province was virtually late blight-free. Lately, wet springs and high humidity — uncharacteristic for this region — have nurtured the growth and spread of the disease.

January 21, 2014

Alberta takes up fight against late blight

A concerted effort has begun in Alberta Canada to raise awareness about the nastiness of late blight in tomatoes and potatoes.

December 10, 2012

Cavendish Farms to buy Maple Leaf Potatoes

Cavendish Farms announced today it had concluded an agreement to buy the assets of Maple Leaf Potatoes, the frozen potato business of Maple Leaf Foods Inc., including a 142,000 sq. ft. processing facility in Lethbridge, Alberta.

August 27, 2012

Canadian politician says call for potato boycott wasn't intended to hurt producers

A Liberal MLA in Canada's Alberta province who called for a boycott of Alberta potatoes over concerns that child labour remains unregulated in the province says he has no desire to damage the livelihoods of growers.

August 21, 2012

Alberta politician calls on Frito-Lay to boycott Alberta potatoes on child labour concerns

An Alberta politician, the Liberal MLA David Swann, called on snack-food giant Frito Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo., to boycott Alberta potatoes because child labour remains unregulated on provincial farms. The New Democrats later joined the Alberta Fe...

June 16, 2009

Sunfresh Farms Ltd. (Alberta) installs Sormac Peeling Lines

Located in Alberta, Canada, Sunfresh Farms processes locally grown produce, and produce transported by 7 trucks from its own fleet of vehicles, from other production regions, including potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, broccoli and swedes. Sunfresh Farm...

January 23, 2009

CFIA: Export of seed potatoes from Alberta to US to resume January 28, 2009

CFIA statement: The Government of Canada is pleased to announce that it has taken all actions necessary to comply fully with the United States import requirements for Alberta seed potatoes. As a direct result, Alberta will be able to resume the export ...

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