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A warming climate is placing potato production under increasing pressure, with rising temperatures, drought, and extreme weather threatening yields, quality, and global food security.
August 05, 2026
Accelerating Global Warming Could Reshape the Future of Global Potato Production
Global warming is accelerating, threatening potato production through heat, drought, pests, and storage challenges. Climate-smart farming, resilient varieties, and improved irrigation are essential to protect future yields and quality.
Farmers say healthy potato plants are growing in the areas grazed by cattle, which they hope will increase the crop yield this fall.
August 05, 2026
Can Cows Help Grow Better Potatoes? Canadian Researchers Test Grazing to Improve Soil Health
Researchers in Prince Edward Island are testing cattle grazing before potato planting to improve soil health, reduce costs and support sustainable farming. Early results show no yield loss or higher emissions as researchers study long-term benefits.
Potato starch is emerging as a versatile bio-based ingredient, supporting innovation in food processing, pharmaceuticals, sustainable packaging, and industrial manufacturing worldwide.
July 17, 2026
Potato Starch Finds New Growth Beyond Food as Industrial Demand Accelerates
Potato starch is expanding beyond food as demand grows for clean-label ingredients and sustainable materials. New applications in pharmaceuticals, paper, textiles, adhesives, and biodegradable packaging are creating global market opportunities.
World Potato Congress webinar on planning for the 2026 International Day of the Potato, organized in collaboration with the FAO.
May 13, 2026
World Potato Congress and FAO to Host Global Webinar about International Day of the Potato 2026 planning
World Potato Congress Inc. will host a webinar on May 15, 2026, on planning for the International Day of the Potato, featuring FAO’s Makiko Taguchi and potato expert Dr André Devaux.
Freshtag® smart label technology by Vitsab® ensures food safety during transit by visually monitoring time-temperature exposure, helping prevent spoilage and protect the quality of perishable foods across the supply chain.
March 08, 2026
Vitsab® Launches Freshtag® Smart Label to Monitor Food Temperature and Ensure Safety During Transit
Vitsab International AB introduces Freshtag®, a color-changing time-temperature label using 'Stoplight Technology' to monitor perishable foods in transit. The easy-to-use, compliant solution helps prevent spoilage, ensure safety, and protect profits.
McCain Foods releases 2025 Global Sustainability Report
February 05, 2026
McCain Foods releases 2025 Global Sustainability Report and announces its third Farm of the Future
McCain Foods has released its 2025 Global Sustainability Report, sharing progress toward its sustainability commitments with the completion of a key pledge made in 2021, and outlines refreshed sustainability targets to 2030.
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Kroeker Farms is pleased to announce a planned leadership transition as CEO Wayne Rempel (left) moves into the role of Senior Advisor, and COO Harwin Bouwman (right) is appointed CEO, effective December 1, 2025.
November 30, 2025
Kroeker Farms Announces CEO Succession: Wayne Rempel Moves to Senior Advisor, Harwin Bouwman Appointed CEO
Kroeker Farms announces a CEO transition: Wayne Rempel becomes Senior Advisor after decades of leadership, and COO Harwin Bouwman is appointed CEO effective Dec 1, 2025.
AAFC biologist Nicolle MacDonald is testing how electric weeding can be used to reduce herbicide use in horticulture crops on Prince Edward Island.
September 23, 2025
Electrifying Weed Control: Canada’s Weed Zapper Research Powers a Chemical-Free Future for Crops
Prince Edward Island researchers are testing the Weed Zapper, an electric tool offering a chemical-free alternative to herbicides. The 2-year study aims to cut costs, limit weed spread, and support sustainable pest management in horticulture crops.
Potato Late blight
September 10, 2025
Michigan Potato Industry Commission Launches Late Blight Resource Webpage
A new webpage by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission offers growers tools to identify and manage late blight, featuring pathogen details, outbreak protocols, fungicide advice and links to monitoring organizations.
Plot preparation for planting cash crops at Simcoe, Ont. crop rotation plots.
August 19, 2025
Canadian Research Shows Regenerative Practices Improve Potato Yields and Farm Resilience
A Canadian study shows regenerative practices in potato farming boost soil health, yields and carbon capture. Trials found plant diversity raises marketable yield and resilience without more diseases, supporting long term farm viability
Linda Schott, Potato Sustainability Chair at University of Manitoba
August 11, 2025
University of Manitoba welcomes Linda Schott as Potato Sustainability Chair
The University of Manitoba has named Dr. Linda Schott as the first UM Research Chair in Potato Sustainability, a key role focused on educating students and promoting innovation and sustainability in Manitoba’s growing potato industry.
Cavendish Farms in P.E.I. is pictured.
June 22, 2025
Cavendish Farms Launches Sustainability Research to Support Prince Edward Island Potato Growers
Cavendish Farms is launching a sustainability project on Prince Edward Island to help potato growers adopt eco-friendly practices, focusing on water use, pest control, and soil health. A farm advisory group will guide research and share results with local farmers.
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