News on Potato Trade from Prince Edward Island

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Potato wart poses no risk to humans or food safety, but it can be a serious disease for the infected potatoes, which become disfigured and unmarketable. (CFIA )
November 07, 2021
Prince Edward Island Seed Potato Export to the United States halted - again - due to Potato Wart
CBC reports that the US border has again closed to Prince Edward Island seed potatoes after potato wart was found in two P.E.I. fields.
Canada
CFIA says export certification resumes after no further positive tests for potato wart.
March 26, 2021
Prince Edward Island seed potatoes cleared for export to United States after no more potato wart found
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has lifted its voluntary suspension of export certification for P.E.I. seed potatoes, allowing trade to the United States to resume.
Canada
Prince Edward Island potato exports hit by Russian Sanctions
March 23, 2015
Prince Edward Island potato exports hit by Russian Sanctions
Tensions between Russia and Canada are having an impact on P.E.I. potato exports.
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