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Diciembre 01, 2016

Interpom | Primeurs 2016 attracts 20.000 visitors from 55 countries

The 18th edition of the Interpom | Primeurs once again set a new record with 19 938 visitors from no less than 55 different countries, illustrating the growing interest for this event far beyond the Belgian borders.

Noviembre 23, 2016

A Potato Harvester without compromise: the Dewulf Kwatro Xtreme

Dewulf, specialist in harvesting technology for potatoes and carrots, introduces the Kwatro Xtreme as a solution for growers who plant in 4 x 90 cm rows or 1800 mm beds.

Noviembre 17, 2016

Key Technology Introduces VERYX® Digital Sorters for Potato Processing

Key Technology introduces VERYX® digital sorters, optimized for potato strips and specialty potato products.

Noviembre 16, 2016

Making the Most of Food

In order to meet the global population’s growing demand for food, research by the Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO) predicts that the worldwide food manufacturing and processing industries need to increase their total output by 70 per cent by 2050.

Noviembre 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.

Octubre 30, 2016

Due to the late potato harvest the NEPG delays publication yield estimates till late November

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.

Octubre 27, 2016

Door late aardappeloogst is de publicate van de NEPG oogstverwachting uitgesteld tot November

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.

Octubre 26, 2016

Starch Europe announces winners of 2015-2016 Safety Awards

Improving safety practices and achieving a safer working environment is a priority for all the EU starch producers. Starch Europe announces today the winners of this year’s safety awards.

Octubre 25, 2016

Belgian potato producers are relieved as weather turns

Finally, potato growers in Belgium can relax a bit. At last the weather conditions were in their favour and they could start the harvest

Octubre 24, 2016

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.

Septiembre 15, 2016

Key Technology presents VERYX Belt-Fed Digital Sorters to Europe at Interpom Primeurs

Key Technology introduces its VERYX® belt-fed digital sorters to the European food processing industry at Interpom | Primeurs, stand #257.

Agosto 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.

Agosto 23, 2016

The effect of population growth on efficiency in food production

The global population has been expanding rapidly for many years, standing at around 7.3 billion in 2016. This brings with it a number of challenges around global sustainability, including the need for more food.

AVR demonstrates 'All Conditions Control' option for Puma 3 at Potato Europe, Aardappeldemdag

Agosto 15, 2016

AVR demonstrates 'All Conditions Control' option for Puma 3 at Potato Europe, Aardappeldemodag

Agricultural machinery manufacturer AVR presents its new option on the Puma 3 during Potato Europe and the Aardappeldemodag: the All Conditions Control or in short the ACC.

Agosto 15, 2016

Belgium's family potato business vital force in land of fries

Potatoes are the second largest cultivated crop in Belgium and a key ingredient in Belgian cuisine. It's the base of the world-famous French fries, and is considered by Belgians as part of their national pride.

Julio 18, 2016

Cross out Contamination

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), an estimated 600 million people – almost 10 per cent of the global population – fall ill after eating contaminated food.

Julio 15, 2016

13 de julio: Día Nacional de la Papas Fritas

Aunque normalmente se combina con una hamburguesa, las patatas fritas son uno de los alimentos más queridos en el mundo. Nosotros comemos unos 2 millones de toneladas cada año! En Gran Bretaña, las patatas se han convertido parte del plato nacional conocido como pescado y patatas fritas.