Aardappelketen

Peter Erik Ywema, director of Sustainability, will leave Royal Avebe on 1 October 2024. This has been mutually agreed by Ywema and the board of directors.

The 2024 growing season – with the main harvest not yet done – was a difficult, stressful, risky and expensive one for potato growers across the NEPG in North-west Europe. New challenges appear as climate change takes its toll.

As of today, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group welcomes Hans Huistra as its new CEO. Colleagues from all of Royal HZPC Group's global locations (HZPC, STET and ZOS) had the opportunity to gain a first impression of Hans Huistra in a broadcasted meeting.

Gerard Backx, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, says there is an imbalance in the Dutch seed potato market. He expects less volume of these potatoes to be available this season. Although there is a good tuber count in many areas, and the harvest should be successful, the wet summer significantly damaged some areas.

Deze week komen de eerste aardappelen binnen voor de aardappelcampagne van Royal Avebe. De komende maanden worden de aardappelen zes dagen per week bij de fabrieken aangeleverd, waar ze verwerkt worden tot aardappelzetmeel en aardappeleiwit.

Met een aantal van ruim 4.000 bezoekers kijkt de organisatie van Aardappeldemodag tevreden terug op de geheel vernieuwde editie van hét kennis-en ontmoetingsevent voor de Nederlandse aardappelsector.

Prof Ian Toth, a distinguished figure in the potato research community, has been appointed as the new President of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR).

How can we improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor using a potato grading machine?

How can potato packers ensure desired potato quality and consistency using potato AI grading technology?

The world of potato growers and packers is challenging. Batch qualities are variable; however, customers’ demands always remain on that same high-level. Can AI help?

Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a similar result for the financial year 2023 / 2024 (July - June) as in the previous financial year. With an expected increase in financial turnover of 4%.

Solynta, the Dutch company that specializes in the development, production and sales of hybrid true potato seed has announced that it will adjust its branding to 'Solynta – true potato seed'.

De prognoseprijs* voor pootgoedtelers van HZPC Holland voor de oogst van 2023 is EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilo. Deze prijs is ruim 35% hoger dan de prijs van oogst 2022

Welcome to Potato Glory SPUDLight series! These vare HZPC's favourite potato varieties, and they can't wait to share them with you.

Demand for EU potato supplies remains strong, but supplies are tightening.

Seed potato acreage is shrinking in the Netherlands, Germany, and France.

Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a similar result for the financial year 2023 / 2024 (July - June) as the year 2022 / 2023. 

Following a period of continuous growth, equipment manufacturer Eqraft decided a new headquarters was necessary.