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Alberta potato growers prepare for late blight
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.
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PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!
April 04, 2014
PEI Potatoes sponsors 'FryDays' during PEI Burger Love 2014!
Everyone knows that burgers and fries are best friends, making it an easy decision for the Prince Edward Island Potato Board to be a partner in the 2014 edition of PEI Burger Love (www.peiburgerlove.ca).
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New Potato Varieties unveiled at Fredericton Potato Research Centre
February 17, 2014
New Potato Varieties unveiled at Fredericton Potato Research Centre
Potatoes bred to make great potato chips were the feature attraction at the annual unveiling of new potato varieties at the federal Potato Research Centre in Fredericton this week.
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Demand is High for the Taste of Prince Edward Island Potatoes
November 13, 2013
Demand is High for the Taste of Prince Edward Island Potatoes
The potato harvest in Prince Edward Island is complete and world-famous Prince Edward Island Potatoes are appearing on supermarket shelves and restaurant menus across Canada and the northeastern United States.
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October 17, 2013
Prince Edward Island Potato Harvest 85% complete
The potato harvest is nearing completion on Prince Edward Island, as growers have been blessed with favourable weather to harvest their valuable crop.
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Prince Edward Island Potato Board supports new oil seed research
July 29, 2013
Prince Edward Island Potato Board supports new oil seed research
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is hoping a new investment in oil seed research will help farmers make the most of a growing oilseed industry.
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July 27, 2013
David Thompson Leads World Potato Congress Inc.
David Thompson has recently been appointed President and CEO of World Potato Congress Inc, (WPC Inc) an organization headquartered in Charlottetown, PEI, Canada and dedicated to promoting the potato industry world-wide.
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Manitoba Potato Growers unhappy with Contracts
May 21, 2013
Manitoba Potato Growers unhappy with Contracts
Manitoba potato growers signed a contract with McCain Foods last week, but their prices won’t increase from last year.?
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Beyond the traditional potato recipes: how about Potato Chocolate Cake?
April 22, 2013
Beyond the traditional potato recipes: how about Potato Chocolate Cake?
With summer entertaining just around the corner, Olympic Gold Medalist Heather Moyse is urging Canadians to look beyond the traditional potato salad, and get more creative when cooking their spuds - think potato chocolate cake!
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North American Potato sector struggles with demand dip
April 09, 2013
North American Potato sector struggles with demand dip
North American Potato growers have realized that they must take action to improve demand for fresh potatoes, says an industry spokesperson. ?
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Canadian potato industry dealing with oversupply, innovation strategies
February 20, 2013
Canadian potato industry dealing with oversupply, innovation strategies
The Canadian Horticultural Council’s Potato Committee will be meeting during the CHC’s annual general meeting to be held in Ottawa March 12-15.
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The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has launched a series of “Tater Talk” videos, featuring consumers talking about why they love PEI Potatoes.
January 28, 2013
Canadian consumers speak out on Prince Edward Island potatoes
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board has launched a series of “Tater Talk” videos, featuring consumers talking about why they love PEI Potatoes.
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January 15, 2013
Prince Edward Island Potato Board sets research as priority
The P.E.I. Potato Board is holding district meetings to brief farmers about plans to expand the amount of agricultural research it is involved with.
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Heather Moyse to continue as Brand Ambassador for Prince Edward Island Potatoes
December 10, 2012
Heather Moyse to continue as Brand Ambassador for Prince Edward Island Potatoes
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is proud to announce that Heather Moyse, an Olympic Gold Medalist hailing from Prince Edward Island, will be continuing in her role as Brand Ambassador for Prince Edward Island Potatoes.
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Chairman PEI Potato Board expects potato acreage to drop
November 21, 2012
Prince Edward Island potato industry to focus on research
The chair of the Prince Edward Island Potato Board, Gary Linkletter, said growers on PEI have not been getting the net returns that other growers across the country have been getting for their crop.
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Sobeys Display of PEI Potatoes sets world record
October 04, 2012
Sobeys Display of PEI Potatoes sets world record
A world record-setting potato display, featuring a final total of 92,500 pounds of Prince Edward Island potatoes, was completed on Wednesday, October 3rd at the Sobeys retail location on University Avenue in Charlottetown.
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Sobeys to build world’s largest potato display on October 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI
October 02, 2012
Sobeys to build world’s largest potato display on October 3rd in Charlottetown, PEI
The Prince Edward Island Potato Board is excited to announce that Sobeys is constructing a record-setting display featuring 90,000 pounds of PEI potatoes on Wednesday, October 3rd at their retail location on University Av., Charlottetown.This will set ...
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USPB International Table-Stock Program Opens Vietnam Market for US Fresh Potatoes
September 26, 2012
USPB International Table-Stock Program Opens Vietnam Market for US Fresh Potatoes
After two years of market development by the United States Potato Board (USPB) International Table-Stock Program, the US potato industry is reaping the rewards of this investment, effort and commitment in Vietnam.
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