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Update on the 2021 Potato Crop in Canada (per August 19)
August 21, 2021
Update on the 2021 Potato Crop in Canada (per August 19)
The potato crop in Canada in mid-August appears to have good potential in many - though not all - regions to meet the needs of industry and to rebound after reductions.
Estimates of Canadian Potato Production by Statistics Canada: a slightly lower overall production, but huge regional changes
December 14, 2020
2020 Potato Production in Canada: a slight drop overall, but huge changes by province
Potato Production in Canada for the year 2020, is estimated at 104,203,000 hundredweight. This is down 1.4 million hundredweight or 1.3 percent below de production in 2019.
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board recently elected a new executive team
December 01, 2020
P.E.I. Potato Board elects new executive team
Wayne Townshend has been named chairman. Townshend has been on the board for five years serving as a seed director.
Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update October 26, 2020 (Courtesy: McCain Foods)
October 27, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update October 26, 2020
Potato harvest in Canada is complete in most provinces with the exception of Quebec, according to this final crop report of the season prepared by the United Potato Growers of Canada
Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update September 18, 2020 provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada
September 22, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop and Harvest Update September 18, 2020
As the first day of fall arrives, the potato crop in Canada is in varying stages of growth and/or harvest. The United Potato Growers of Canada provide an update.
Pictured at the opening ceremony of the new Cavendish Farms Research Centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island, from left to right are: Vernon Campbell, Mull Na Beinne Farms; Newton Yorinori, Director of Plan Breeding, Seed Development and Resea
September 19, 2020
Cavendish Farms opens Potato Research Centre in New Annan, PEI
Cavendish Farms’ new Potato Research Centre in New Annan, Prince Edward Island officially opened on September 17, 2020 with a ribbon cutting with Dennis King, Premier of Prince Edward Island, and company officials.
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Canadian Potato Crop Update August 20, 2020 provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada
August 20, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop Update August 20, 2020
Right now, parts of Eastern Canada are facing moderate to severe drought conditions. Rainfall is critical for this crop. In Western Canada, the crop is running behind schedule as processors push to get new crop harvest underway. Prairie yields currently look average at best.
Canadian Potato Crop Update June 24 2020
July 16, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop Update June 24 2020
The Canadian Potato Crop is in the 'growing stage'. There is a recurring theme from coast to coast: It is dry – the crop is not suffering yet because
it is in the early stages of development but does need rain soon.
Planting Update May 28, 2020
May 29, 2020
Canadian Potato Crop Update May 28 2020
Many Canadian Potato growers have been dealing with a difficult two months with an unexpected supply of processing potatoes as a result of decreased sales of French fries, as sit-down restaurants shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Québec Parmentier announces merger with Patate-Saint-Ambroise
April 08, 2020
Québec Parmentier announces merger with Patate-Saint-Ambroise
Québec Parmentier merges with Patate-Saint-Ambroise of Saguenay. The joint announcement was made by Pierre Chouinard, Chief Executive Officer of Québec Parmentier and Mathieu Bouchard, President of Patate-Saint-Ambroise.
Potato Industry to be Highlighted at Charlottetown Trade Event & Conference Next Month.
January 16, 2020
Potato Industry to be Highlighted at Charlottetown Trade Event & Conference Next Month
The International Potato Technology Expo and conference returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island next month, February 21 & 22. The event welcomes those who grow and package potatoes...
The International Potato Technology Expo returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown February 21-22, 2020.
December 12, 2019
International Potato Technology Expo Returns to Charlottetown in February
The International Potato Technology Expo returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown February 21-22, 2020. The event welcomes those who grow and package potatoes, as well as leading suppliers from across the Maritimes and beyond.
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Newly expanded french fry plants in Alberta and Manitoba may not be able to run at full capacity because there is little excess potato supply in other parts of North America.
October 31, 2019
Potato shortage looms on Prairies (Canada)
Potato processing plants in Manitoba and Alberta may not run at full capacity this winter. About 20,000 acres of potatoes were in the ground in Manitoba as of the middle of October, and growers needed two weeks of favourable weather to harvest the crop.
Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019, provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada.
September 20, 2019
Canadian Potato Crop Report September 11, 2019
The United Potato Growers of Canada (UPGC) has released its most recent Canadian Potato Crop Report.
McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Grower
September 04, 2019
McCain Foods Recognizes Guest Farms Ltd. As Champion Potato Grower (Florenceville plant)
Guest Farms Ltd. of Holmesville was named the 2018-2019 McCain Champion Potato Grower for Florenceville-Bristol during the 46th Annual McCain Growers’ Banquet held August 22.
Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019, provided by the United Potato Growers of Canada
August 16, 2019
Canadian Potato Crop Report August 15, 2019
The United Potato Growers of Canada have released an update on the condition of the Canadian Potato Crop, as per August 15, 2019
International Potato Technology Expo Opens Bookings for 2020
July 25, 2019
International Potato Technology Expo Opens Bookings for 2020
The International Potato Technology Expo, a leading potato event in Canada, returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown February 21-22, 2020.
Statistics Canada has published an estimate of the potato acreage for 2019. An update on the current condition of the crop was provided by United Potato Growers Canada.
July 23, 2019
Canadian Potato crop 2019: acreage and status mid July
Statistics Canada has published an estimate of the potato acreage for 2019. An update on the current condition of the crop was provided by United Potato Growers Canada.

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