HZPC Americas Welcomes Sean Davenport as New Business Development Manager

HZPC Americas Corp. is proud to announce the addition of a new Business Development Manager, Sean Davenport, to its team's efforts in North America. The team at HZPC Americas is continuing growing! 

Davenport joins the HZPC Americas team bringing with him a rich history of a strongly rooted potato family and many years of experience in the fresh marketing world of potatoes. Most recently, Davenport served as the Marketing Manager for Potandon Produce and had the opportunity to connect with many members of the potato value chain.

As a business development manager, Davenport will build on his previous relationships within the fresh potato and onion industry to continue HZPC America Corp.'s mission of differentiating potatoes in North America. Additionally, Davenport will help support the work of Potato Glory, a HZPC-owned brand, that focuses on creating inspiration across the value chain.

Aron Derbidge, President of HZPC Americas Corp.:

"I am excited for the diverse background Sean will bring to this role. His strong ties to the potato industry combined with his robust university experience will assist us in bringing our world class research and genetics to the entire potato value chain."

The Royal HZPC Group is a global market leader in potato breeding, seed potato trading, and potato product concept development, helping companies with the latest innovation in potato varieties and know-how. The HZPC Americas Corp. team works with value chain partners to develop and deliver innovative products and services.

HZPC recently became the only seed breeding company in The Netherlands to achieve Royal status. This designation, granted by the monarch of The Netherlands, is given to industry leaders with more than 100 years of impacting their industry. The company is now known as the Royal HZPC Group in recognition of the company’s 125 years of excellence in being a world-class potato breeding company.

The Royal HZPC Group is a potato breeder, seed potato trader and potato product concept developer. HZPC Americas Corp, the North American arm of the Royal HZPC Group, works with potato growers and seed dealers as well packagers, processors and distributors, marketers and industry partners to provide industry-leading genetics and supporting services.