News
2007 Hired Hand Award
Sunday July 15, 2007
Troy Smallman was presented with the 2007 Hired Hand Award by Agriculture Minister Neil LeClair, during the annual Farmer's Award Banquet in O'Leary. Mr. Smallman has worked at W.P. Griffin Inc. in Elmsdale for close to 20 years. Troy is recognized by farmers in West Prince as a hard worker and a leader in farm innovation and sustainable farm practices.
World Potato Congress
Sunday July 1, 2007
World Potato Congress has appointed John Griffin to its board. Griffin, from Montrose, Prince Edward Island, Canada, is president and general manager of W.P. Griffin, a family potato farming/packaging business. Shortly after taking over the family business, Griffin and his brother Peter iniated a development and expansion program that led to their operation being recognized as one of the most modern and diversified in Canada. Griffin also serves on the board of the PEI Feredation of Agriculture as the chair of On-Farm Food Safety committee. He has served as a PEI governor for the Canadian Unity Council, president of the Rotary Club of Summerside, and as president of the PEI Grain Elevators Corp.
W.P. Griffin Launches New Improved Products
Monday February 5, 2007
At the Sobeys Atlantic Produce Tradeshow 2007 this week W.P. Griffin Inc. launched their new improved "Spice it Up" Oven/BBQ/Skillet ready products. This product can be found in 3 different potato varieties (Russet, Red & Yellow Flesh) depending on the season. These products are targeted at the quick and healthy meal market. Their attractive packaging displays the finished meal while protecting the produce from the artificial lighting (which can cause greening).
W.P. Griffin Launches Dole Baby Potatoes
Monday January 15, 2007
W.P. Griffin Inc. is pleased to launch Dole Baby 2lb Mini potatoes and Dole Baby 3lb Small potatoes at Sobeys stores accross Atlantic Canada. You will also find unique recipe cards attached to each bag. For further recipe ideas please visit the recipe section on our website.
C-TPAT Certification
Monday January 1, 2007
W.P. Griffin Inc. is pleased to receive C-TPAT membership as of Dec. 22nd, 2006. The certification reads: In recognition of your commitment to partnership, and in appreciation for joining with us to sure the international supply chain and protect our country's secutity, U.S. Customs and Border protection is pleased to certify W.P. Griffin Inc.'s membership in C-TPAT (Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism) program.
W.P. Griffin Inc. Corporate Video
Sunday December 17, 2006
W.P. Griffin Inc. has been growing and packaging P.E.I. potatoes since 1947. The family business founded by Wilfred P. Griffin has grown to be one of the most advanced in Canada. Our Vision is: To be a national leader in producing, packaging and marketing healthy, easy-to-prepare, potato meal choices. Our farming operation will showcase sustainable farming practices, food safety and quality. Thank you, John Griffin
