McCain Foods Limited is an international leader in the frozen food industry, employing over 20,000 people and operating over 60 production facilities on six continents.
A privately-owned company headquartered in Canada, McCain has annual sales of more than C$6 billion and is the world's largest producer of French fries and potato specialties. The company's products can be found in thousands of restaurants and supermarket freezers in more than 130 countries around the world.

Cygnet Potato Breeders Ltd is the seed potato division of a family owned group of Agricultural Companies (Alexander Harley Seeds Ltd).  Based in Scotland Cygnet PB operates the largest potato breeding program in the UK on sites in Scotland and Cambridge. Cygnet PB owns the Plant Variety Rights to several important varieties including: - Bambino, Bonnie, Cabaret, Carlingford, Casablanca, Rubesse, Rocket, Saxon, Navan and Isle of Jura. It has a network of international agents who produce and sell these varieties locally under licence these include Canada, Russia, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. These new varieties offer superior genetics in terms of yield, disease resistance, and processing characteristics that have been developed during the last 70 years. A significant part of the program is devoted to producing French fry processing varieties. Cygnet PB has it’s own mini-tuber production system, GenTech, which was one of the first systems worldwide and has operated successfully since 1987.  Mini-tubers have been exported to several overseas countries. Cygnet PB are also growers of high grade Scottish basic seed potatoes. Exports are made to a number of EU and non EU countries for input seed use or table production.     

The agriculture industry is the single largest contributor to the economy of Prince Edward Island. The mandate of the Department of Agriculture is to promote the growth of sustainable and prosperous farming enterprise, and thereby increase the economic impact of the industry. The department provides a range of programs and services to broader and diversify the industry, support innovation and encourage value-added opportunities. Providing quality advice and assistance to producers is a top priority for the department.
The major goals of the department include the provision of effective risk management for producers; promoting environment stewardship practices; supporting food safety and quality; and carrying out measures to encourage industry self-reliance. It also offers laboratory and diagnostic services.
The department works closely with agricultural and commodity groups and seeks their input on agricultural policies and programs. It is also exploring new opportunities for areas of cooperation with other provinces in the region. The department also partners with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to deliver joint programs in the province.
New strategies are being developed to support and encourage the production and marketing of high quality products from sustainable production systems that will be increasingly recognized and rewarded in the marketplace.

FoodPark Company is a holding company created in 2001 by support of UNIDO to run the FoodPark Project in Dmitrov District of Moscow Region in Russia. The FoodPark Project’s target is the creation of a full production and processing cycle  for potatoes and vegetables. This includes all the stages from growing virus-free minitubers and high-grade seeds, to industrial production and processing.

Spud Smart is the primary publication of the Canadian potato industry. Designed to be the voice of potato growers, processors, industry suppliers, Spud Smart focuses on the issues that matter to the industry. With regular contributions from provincial and national industry associations and timely editorial content Spud Smart is a forum for the Canadian potato industry to communicate and explore new opportunities. Published quarterly – Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall – Spud Smart has a growing circulation of over 3000 industry stakeholders. Spud Smart is published by Issues Ink, who for over 17 years has been on the cutting edge of the agricultural industry, tackling complex issues and working with new technologies. Our goal is to facilitate changes that create more options for farmers. To learn more about Spud Smart visit us on-line.

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Cavendish Farms
Head Office/Atlantic Region
100 Midland Dr.
Dieppe, New Brunswick
E1A 6X4

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Cavendish Farms is a quality producer of frozen potato products for retail, restaurant and quick service markets throughout Canada, USA, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.
We have production facilities in Canada, at New Annan, P.E.I., and the U.S., at Jamestown, North Dakota.  Being placed near North America's prime potato growing regions allows Cavendish Farms to use only the best varieties of potatoes for frozen French fry processing. Our climate-controlled storage facilities ensure a year-round quality supply of potatoes, and allow us to handle them in a safe and healthy manner.
For the past 25 years we have been providing value-added products and services to our customers. By focusing on only providing superior potato products, we have grown to become the 4th largest frozen potato processor in North America, and are looking forward to continuing to grow and provide new and innovative customer solutions.

Pan European Potato Enterprise Ltd (Pep Ltd)

Pep Ltd was founded in 1993 but only started trading in 2003.  All shareholders at Pep have vast experience in the world potato business.  Pep Ltd is predominantly involved in the growing and marketing of seed and table potatoes for export, and import of new potatoes and onions.
We market over 45’000 Mts every season, to more than 20 countries worldwide and through our associated company in Spain, PepSur Marketing S.L., who are the exclusive marketing agents in Portuguese and Spanish territories, of Irish Potato Marketing Ltd (IPM Ltd), and Cygnet PB varieties.  We are also agents for Cygnet PB in other selected markets.
The majority of our production is from minitubers in the safe haven of Scotland enabling us to provide high quality limited generation seed to our customers.

Ag World Support Systems (AWSS), a family owned potato inspection company, headquartered in Moses Lake WA, began service to the potato industry in 1997.  Currently Ag World Support Systems provides potato inspection services to plants in the United States and Canada.  As potatoes change ownership from the grower to the processor, AWSS inspects a sample of the potatoes being delivered.  Tests are performed based on the contractual agreement signed by the grower and the processor.  Dollars are then paid based on these test results.  Additional quality tests may also be conducted to assist in the processing plant operations.

Ag World Support Systems exists to provide the agriculture industry with an independent third-party inspection service that utilizes the most advanced management information systems and inspection equipment technology. AWSS provides cost effective, accurate, and timely inspection data while receiving a profit to grow and develop its people.  Superior customer service, continual training, and quality people make Ag World Support Systems a company committed to better serving the independent third-party inspection needs of agriculture.

DuPont is a science-based products and services company. Founded in 1802, DuPont puts science to work by creating sustainable solutions essential to a better, safer, healthier life for people everywhere.

AS Wilcox and Sons Limited is a third generation family owned business that has a heritage of over eighty years of growing potatoes in New Zealand. Since the early 1930s we have taken pride in growing, packing and distributing the highest quality of fresh produce for domestic and export markets.  With leading edge facilities through the country, we manage a production base of 2500 acres with170 permanent staff.

Our state-of-the art harvesting, packing and distribution facilities complement best practice farming methodology.  Coupled with our specialized marketing skills, these facilities ensure that Wilcox delivers and maintains a guaranteed sustainable supply to retail sectors throughout New Zealand as well as to a significant export demand.   As befits the New Zealand reputation and image, we prioritize sustainable and ecologically sound growing principles and the highest standards in food safety and quality.  We have pioneered traceability from paddock to plate in New Zealand backed by a program of full quality assurance.

Wilcox has taken pride in developing our “by use” potato segmentation, with each variety packaged and branded by end use, ideal for boiling, roasting & baking, mashing and salads.  We have led the market in developing and branding exclusive varieties within New Zealand, such as our branded Perlas, fresh new season potatoes, and our Red Jackets - potatoes with a heart of gold.  Our research and development unit is world class and recognized internationally for innovative thinking and break-though production practices.

We are committed and passionate leaders in our industry; we love the business that we are in and strive to impart a sense of our passion for the potato, which we see as a “food super hero”, to our customers and consumers.

 "AS Wilcox & Sons Limited.  Growing with Passion and Pride”

APH Group is a group of first class machinery manufacturers, which offer a complete range of equipment for potato, onion and carrot production. The group covers the complete range from planting until packing machinery. The marketing, sales and after sales service is taken care of by the professional team of APH.
 
Members of the APH Group are:
 
Ø  Cramer potato planting machines
Ø  Koning potato pre-sprouted planting and minituber planters;
Ø  Baselier ridgers and haulm toppers;
Ø  Dewulf potato and carrot harvesters
Ø  Bijlsma intake lines and grading lines
Ø  Omnivent storage equipment
Ø  Manter pre-packing equipment
 
Check our website for your local APH Group service center, as well as all specifications of the machines we can deliver for your complete potato and vegetable program.