Progress Update on the Path Forward for PEI Potatoes

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and the Prince Edward Island (PEI) potato industry continue to make significant progress to help contain, control, and prevent the spread of potato wart in PEI and protect this important sector of the Canadian economy.

Canadian Potato Council Commends Conclusion of CFIA’s Soil Testing in Prince Edward Island

The Canadian Potato Council (CPC) is pleased that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has completed its investigation in Prince Edward Island. Since fall 2021, almost 50,000 soil samples have been collected on the Island as part of Agency’s investigation to manage potato wart.

Endangered Whales Causing ‘Mess’ for P.E.I. Lobster Crews Forced to Move Traps

Lobster boat crews on P.E.I.’s North Shore are hoping two endangered right whales scram before they cause further disruption to their livelihoods.

P.E.I. Fishers Call Spring Lobster Prices ‘A Slap in the Face’

P.E.I. lobster fishers say they’re disappointed with prices so far this season, at a time when they’re faced with the rising cost of doing business.

P.E.I.’s Fall Lobster Fishery Coping With Low Prices and High Costs

Prices are at least $2 to $3 less a pound than they were just a few months ago — in some cases as low as half of what they were in the spring lobster fishery.