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Strong Roots Acquired by McCain Foods

In 2021 a strategic partnership was formed, with McCain investing $55 million USD in Strong Roots. McCain Foods announced they have increased its investment with Strong...

Potato Week 2024: Diners Dig In

The votes from this year’s Potato Week have been counted and the winners are … (drumroll)…. potato producers! Last month, from March 1 to 10,...

Here We Grow Again!

We are currently looking to grow our Spud Smart team! Are you who we’re looking for? Contract position: Writer & Associate Editor, Spud Smart Part time (20...

Fire Destroys Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory in New Brunswick

Multiple media outlets reported on a significant fire at the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory in Hartland, New Brunswick on Friday, March 1. The...

PEI’s 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success

On Feb. 22-23, the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown saw a bustling crowd of industry experts from all over North America, convening for the 2024...

Agrico to Acquire The Potato Company’s Seed Potato Operations

Agrico, the potato cooperative, announced its intention to acquire the seed potato operations of The Potato Company (TPC), according to a press release.  Agrico's...

Strong Roots Acquired by McCain Foods

In 2021 a strategic partnership was formed, with McCain investing $55 million USD in Strong Roots. McCain Foods announced they have increased its investment with Strong...

Potato Week 2024: Diners Dig In

The votes from this year’s Potato Week have been counted and the winners are … (drumroll)…. potato producers! Last month, from March 1 to 10,...

Here We Grow Again!

We are currently looking to grow our Spud Smart team! Are you who we’re looking for? Contract position: Writer & Associate Editor, Spud Smart Part time (20...

Fire Destroys Covered Bridge Potato Chip Factory in New Brunswick

Multiple media outlets reported on a significant fire at the Covered Bridge Potato Chip factory in Hartland, New Brunswick on Friday, March 1. The...

PEI’s 2024 Potato Expo A Resounding Success

On Feb. 22-23, the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown saw a bustling crowd of industry experts from all over North America, convening for the 2024...

Agrico to Acquire The Potato Company’s Seed Potato Operations

Agrico, the potato cooperative, announced its intention to acquire the seed potato operations of The Potato Company (TPC), according to a press release.  Agrico's...