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Belpotato.be: Interbranch organization takes off in Belgium
January 23, 2020

Belpotato.be to become the single voice of the entire potato industry in Belgium

On January 20, the foundation deed of Belpotato.be was officially signed in Huldenberg. The composition of the Executive Board ensures that there are balances between growers, traders and processors, and between Dutch and French speakers.
Cargill opens a Culinary Experience Hub in Vilvoorde to help customers respond to evolving consumer demand
November 14, 2019

Cargill opens a Culinary Experience Hub in Vilvoorde to help customers respond to evolving consumer demand

Investment in Vilvoorde will give customers the opportunity to create new recipes and ingredients with Cargill’s R&D experts in Vilvoorde, Belgium.
Potato Europe attracts wide audience
September 11, 2019

Potato Europe attracts wide audience

Growers, suppliers, grubbing demonstrations - everything to do with potatoes. That is what the latest edition of Potato Europe was all about. This year, this trade show was held in Doornik/Tournai, Belgium on 4 and 5 September.
POTATO EUROPE 2019 Expected to be a Real Success!
August 21, 2019

POTATO EUROPE 2019: With less than three weeks to go, time for an update!

The last potatoes were planted at the end of April at PotatoEurope’s demo site and until the end of May the participation demands continued to come in. With less than three weeks to go, time for an update!
July 19, 2019

Belgian partners, Peruvian farmers and researchers join forces around 'tunta' potatoes

ILVO, HOGENT and TRIAS in Belgium are hosting a Peruvian delegation to the Food Pilot (ILVO, Melle, Belgium) to get the production of so-called “tuntas” (freeze dried potatoes) in a small cooperative factory in the Andes.
Técnicas modernas de mejoramiento en papa (Curso)
February 03, 2019

Técnicas modernas de mejoramiento en papa

El curso es organizado por el Instituto de Divulgación de Biotecnología Vegetal (IPBO). Va dirigido a estudiantes, investigadores y profesionales del sector público e privado, que estén involucrados en programas locales de mejoramiento de cultivos (papa)
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Forty years of partnership between Belgium and the CIP
June 26, 2018

Forty years of partnership between Belgium and the International Potato Center (CIP)

The Belgian Development Cooperation has been working with the International Potato Centre (CIP) in developing countries since the 1970s. The aim is to support the research and training required to improve the production of potatoes and sweet potatoes, as well as other root vegetables and tubers.
FAM Centris centrifugal slicing technology for potato chips delivers on promises
March 08, 2018

FAM Centris centrifugal slicing technology for potato chips delivers on promises

Cutting specialist FAM will showcase its latest slicing technology for potato chips on the innovation stage at Snaxpo (Wednesday March 14th at 11am), during the Snaxpo in Atlanta in booth 327 and at the Anuga FoodTec in Germany in Hall 10.1, booth E060.
Europatat Congress 2017 confirms new high level speakers!
April 20, 2017

Europatat Congress 2017 confirms new high level speakers!

The organizers of the Europatat 2017 Congress in Antwerp from 15 to 17 June announce the addition of a number of high level speakers to the programme
WatchITgrow: Belgium launches a country-wide geo-information system to strengthen the Potato (processing) industry
March 18, 2017

WatchITgrow: Potato (Processing) sector in Belgium launches geo-information system

WatchITgrow is a new geo-information platform developed for the potato sector in Belgium with the purpose to better estimate and increase the potato yield in a sustainable way.
“Making the European Potato Trade great again! (it’s gonna be huge, it’s gonna be great, it’s true!)”
February 22, 2017

'Making the European Potato Trade great again! (it’s gonna be huge, it’s gonna be great, it’s true!)'

Under the provocative slogan 'Making the European Potato Trade great again! (it’s gonna be huge, it’s gonna be great, it’s true!)', the Europatat Congress 2017 will focus on two major current issues for the potato sector: plant health and trade.
Key Technology Opens New Innovation and Solutions Center in Hasselt, Belgium
November 16, 2016

Key Technology Opens New Innovation and Solutions Center in Hasselt, Belgium

Key Technology strengthens support of European food processors with the opening of a new customer visit center – The Innovation and Solutions Center – in Hasselt, Belgium.
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October 30, 2016

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As a result of the late potato harvest in the North-western European countries (BE, DE, FR, NL, UK), the potato growers organisation NEPG has decided to postpone publication of its annual yield estimates till the third week of November.
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October 27, 2016

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Als gevolg van de late aardappeloogst in alle NEPG landen (BE, DE, FR, NL, UK) is besloten om de bekend making van de officiële NEPG oogstverwachting cijfers uit te stellen naar de derde week november.
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October 26, 2016

Starch Europe announces winners of 2015-2016 Safety Awards

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Interpom | Primeurs trade show for Potato and Vegetable Industry fully booked.
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Interpom | Primeurs trade show for Potato and Vegetable Industry fully booked.

INTERPOM | PRIMEURS, the leading indoor trade fair for the potato, vegetable and fruit sector in Europe, shows strong growth in 2016, featuring 310 exhibitors and all stand space fully booked.
Belgapom now provides pricing for potato varieties Challenger and Fontane in addition to Bintje
August 28, 2016

Belgapom now provides pricing for potato varieties Challenger and Fontane in addition to Bintje

Starting from the 2016 – 2017 season, the Belgapom quotation will be made up of three parts, each supplemented by their own market sentiment: Bintje, Challenger and Fontane.
Belgium's family potato business vital force in land of fries
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Belgium's family potato business vital force in land of fries

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