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Potato farmers in P.E.I. face uncertain market as processors adapt to restaurant slow-down

May 13, 2020  By The Journal Pioneer


Potato sales in P.E.I. have levelled out back to normal levels after a pandemic rush, and prices are under a lot of pressure due to a surplus of spuds normally destined for the food service industry.

“Processors here, locally, have reduced contracts by up to 15 per cent,” said Greg Donald, general manager of the P.E.I. Potato Board. | READ MORE

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