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McCain, PEI growers go to arbitration

May 1, 2013 – P.E.I. potato growers are going to arbitration to reach a price agreement with McCain Foods.

The company opened negotiations this year suggesting growers take five per cent less in contracts for potatoes destined to become french fries and other processed potato products. According to the United Potato Growers of Canada, farmers can’t afford that. READ MORE