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2009 PEI Potato Ambassador
Tuesday July 28, 2009
Ashton Smallman of Mill River East was named 2009 PEI Potato Ambassador. The Award is sponsored by the PEI Potato Board and Central Credit Union. Ashton will attend the Royal Winter Fair in Toronto in November and assist the PEI Potato Board in their booth greeting people and giving out samples. Her trip includes air travel and accommodations at the Royal York Hotel. The Central Credit Union also gives a $500 scholarship to the recipient. This year marks the 15 anniversary of the Annual PEI Potato Ambassadorship Award which is part of the PEI Potato Blossom Festival held in O'Leary. Presenting the award to Miss Smallman on Friday, July 24 is Roger Young (left) of Central Credit Union and Greg Donald, General Manager of the PEI Potato Board. In the second photo Ashton is standing with her parents Eleanor and Troy Smallman (Farm Manager, W.P. Griffin).
Press Release: Annabelle New Canadian Variety
Friday May 1, 2009
W.P. Griffin Inc. May 1, 2009 New potato variety introduced to the Canadian retail marketplace Annabelleis a high demand favourite among European chefs. A W.P. Griffin Inc. Exclusive Product Specialty W.P. Griffin Inc. is excited to bring the much anticipated 'Annabelle' potato variety to retailers and consumers in Atlantic Canada and fully expect to be able to offer the 'Annabelle' variety to expanded Canadian markets in the fall of 2009, including availability to food service and restaurant clients. For the retailer, the Annabelle offers the benefit of extended shelf life as it has proven to be highly resistant to greening. Attractive in its appearance, the variety is comparable to a fingerling but is smoother and more consistent in shape and size. Tubers are a long oval type with clear bright yellow skin and flesh, eyes are superficial or not apparent. A highly flavorful potato, with an almost buttery taste, home cooks will be attracted to its versatility as it is equally suitable for use to bake, boil, steam, or roast. For chefs, Annabelle offers an exciting and appealing choice, uniform in shape, thin skinned and easy to peel they have a drier, firmer texture that lends itself to creative cooking and presentation methods. They have already proven themselves as a favorite among European chefs. Two years ago, a major retailer expressed a strong interest in bringing a new yellow fleshed variety to consumers that offered characteristics that would ensure longer fresh shelf life in the retail store and be especially appealing to the home chef. W.P. Griffin Inc. responded and initiated the development and adoption of the Annabelle as part of its line up of specialty products. W.P. Griffin Inc. The Prince Edward Island Potato Specialists. Contact: Garth Smallman Booth: #528 Email: garth@wpgriffin.com
World Potato Congress - Christchurch New Zealand
Sunday March 22, 2009
W.P. Griffin Inc. is proud to be a sustaining partner of the World Potato Congress. This tri-annual event was held recently in Christchurch, New Zealand on March 22-25, 2009. Over 500 delegates traveled from all parts of the world to participate in this congress. The Congress theme, Nourishing our Future; Nutritious, Delicious, Sustainable, is increasingly relevant as more and more consumers demand nutritious food that is also grown sustainably. The 7th World Potato Congress is an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate the industry's commitment to operating sustainably. The 7th WPC NZ offers a range of feature speakers from around the world and from across the potato industry. Special attention has been paid to gathering not just experienced and knowledgeable speakers but also interesting and entertaining presenters.
Gold Food Safety Rating
Wednesday December 10, 2008
W.P. Griffin Inc. is happy to announce the achievements of 2 Gold Ratings for Food Safety. The Guelph Food Technology Center audited the packing division this year and found that W.P. Griffin Inc was continuing to do a great job in maintaining their food saftey program. This division recieved a Gold Food Safety Rating. The Farm division was also audited on their Food Safety and Agricultural practices and it was determined with another Gold Food Safety Rating that W.P Griffin Inc was doing a great job in this area as well. Congratulations to everyone at W.P Griffin Inc for doing a great job!!
Launch new Compliments Petites Baby Potatoes
Friday October 31, 2008
W.P. Griffin Inc is proud to announce the official launch of the Compliments Petites Potatoes which are now available at Sobey's. The Compliments Petite potatoes are packaged in 2lb bags, and is available in 4 different types; Red, Yellow, Round White and in a Medley pack which contains a selection of Red, Yellow and Blue potatoes. The products are also featured in the 2009 Feb-April edition of the Sobey's Inspiration magazine.
Junior Achievement of P.E.I. & Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce host luncheon
Tuesday September 30, 2008
Junior Achievement of P.E.I. and the Greater Summerside Chamber of Commerce hosted a lobster luncheon at the Summerside Golf and Country Club. Guest speaker was CBC Compass host Bruce Rainnie, who talked of his experiences at the Olympic Games from 2000 to 2008. The event was sponsored by P.E.I. Mutual Insurance, FitzGerald & Snow and W. P. Griffin Inc. From left, are Rainnie; and luncheon sponsor representatives Terry Shea, general manager of P.E.I. Mutual Insurance Co.; John Griffin, W.P. Griffin Inc's president and general manager; and Nelson Snow, vice-president of FitzGerald & Snow. All funds raised from ticket sales will support Junior Achievement programs in schools throughout the Island. Journal Pioneer Photo
