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ATV News Clip - Perfect Potato

Saturday April 1, 2006

Click the link to watch this ATV News clip featuring the new WP Griffin packaging technologies.

Equipment Demo Event - April 27, 2006

Sunday March 12, 2006

W.P. Griffin Inc. will be holding an Equipment Demonstartion Event on April 27, 2006 from 10am - 12 noon. We will be showcasing the Newtec RV 12 - optical grader. The is the first optical grader that works with potatoes in North America. This is our lastest step in our companies modernization plans and our move to higher quality products. We are proud of our staff and their efforts to adopt new technology.

Visit us at the CPMA in Vancouver

Wednesday March 1, 2006

W.P. Griffin Inc. will be attending the CPMA produce tradeshow in Vancouver on March 23 & 24, 2006. Stop by and see us at booth #1323 We will be featuring our Griffin & Dole products including our BBQ Ready, Oven Ready & Microwave Ready potatoes. This years CPMA event is being held at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

Griffin Launches New products

Friday February 17, 2006

W.P. Griffin Inc. recently launched several new potato products at this years PEI Potato Technology Expo in Charlottetown. These new products are targeted at consumers looking for healthy and convenient meal ideas. Look for the BBQ Ready, Oven Ready "Spice it Up" & Microwave Ready products at Sobeys Stores in Atlantic Canada.

New Technology Boost to Grading Spuds

Sunday January 15, 2006

W.P. Griffin Inc. of Elmsdale is posied to lead the Canadian potato industry when it comes to grading spuds. The system which brings visual imaging to the grading process can be designed to specific varieties and size requirements. "As far as I know, we will be the first in North America to have this system." said general manager John Griffin. The new system is just the lastest step in a long history of commitments to innovation and food safety. The company's potato wash plant underwent a major expansion and upgrade in the fall of 2004. Earlier this year the plant received an "Excellent" rating from the American Instutite of Baking.

40 & 35 YEAR SERVICE AWARDS

Saturday December 10, 2005

Several service awards were presented at this years annual Christmas Party including these three outstanding achievements: John Griffin on the right predents Wayne Dunn and Charlie Dunn (centre) with 40 Year Service awards with W.P. Griffin Inc. Peter Griffin on the left presents Clarence Keefe with a 35 Year Service award.