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July 11, 2023 | News

Potato Association of America to showcase industry advances during annual meeting

The annual meeting of the Potato Association of America (PAA) is scheduled to take place from July 23rd to 27th, 2023. PAA members, potato researchers and industry partners will gather in Charlottetown, the capital of Prince Edward Island. ‘We look forward to welcoming the PAA family to Prince Edward Island for the first time since…

December 21, 2022 | Articles

Restrain expands in North America

Since 2022, Restrain is available in the United States and Canada as a natural sprout inhibitor for potatoes, and was even granted an organic label in Canada, the company reports. In order to further inform and develop this market locally, Restrain recently employed Emily Merk as sales manager North America.

December 14, 2022 | News

Comprehensive analysis of the potato industry promised at UPGA Potato Business Summit

For a comprehensive analysis of the global and North American potato industry, United Potato Growers of America (UPGA) hosts the Potato Business Summit in the beginning of next year.

November 04, 2022 | News

Canadian research helps with critical decisions on heat-stressed potatoes

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) research scientist Dr. Xiu-Qing Li has generated important insights into how to best plan for storage and utilization of heat-stressed potatoes.

November 24, 2021 | Articles

Restrain obtains clearance in Canada and the United States

The Restrain anti-germination system, in which ethylene gas keeps potatoes inactive during storage, has received federal-level clearance in Canada and America, the company reports.