Naša história
Ever since the beginning, everything has been about family.
The story of The Little Potato Company begins with Jacob van der Schaaf’s memory of working as a child in his father’s fields back in Holland, and those delicious little potatoes he harvested.
1996 - The Beginning
A Humble Start
Angela and Jacob rented a one-acre plot of land in Edmonton, Alberta to grow their first crop of little potatoes with a couple of shovels and a dream.
1998 - The Little Potato Company is Born
Growing
We soon grow to 30 employees and our little potatoes are now selling in supermarkets across western Canada.Learn about our Farmers
2000 - We Have a Plant
Growing Faster
Alberta Venture Magazine names us one of Alberta’s Fastest Growing Companies in 2002!
2007 - Potatoes All Year
Potatoes with Personality
Our plant and office staff go above and beyond to support their belief in the company and commitment to customers to offer major nationwide shipping.
2008 - Best Workplace for New Canadians
Having a Field Day
2008 also marks our first Grower Field Day, an event that brings together researchers, growers, retailers, and marketers to discuss industry developments and develop better practices.Learn about Our Family
2010 - Growing our Family
Innovating
The next year, we launch our Microwave Ready Little Potatoes to make it even easier to prepare and serve delicious potatoes that are ready in 5 minutes!
2012 - Achieving Big
Big Recognition for Little Potatoes
Angela, our CEO and Co-Founder, is honored at the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Prairie Awards
2013 - Firing up the Grill
Moving On Up
Our family is really growing now! We move into a 95,000 square foot plant in Edmonton.
2016 - It's our 20th Birthday!
Breaking Ground
Construction on our new plant in Deforest, Wisconsin begins!
