Duurzaamheid

In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.

On 9, 10 and 11 November, HZPC will open its doors in Joure – and online – to anyone with a passion for potatoes. During Potato Days 2022, they will discuss the challenges of food security and sustainability, now and in the future.

Regenerative is hot. The European Commission wants more regenerative agriculture in Europe in 2030, supporting ecosystem recovery and increasing carbon capture in the soil. However, financial incentives are still lacking.

Equipment manufacturer Sormac consistently made sustainable choices during the realization of its new production facility. It resulted in the highest achievable energy label (A +++++) by the Dutch Government

The new generation of potato varieties is performing better and better under extreme climate conditions such as drought, according to the recent sustainability report of potato breeder HZPC

Vandaag tekenen David Fousert, CEO van Royal Avebe, en Avebe-lid Erik Emmens uit Zeijen het contract voor de aankoop van Garanties van Oorsprong(GvO’s).

The potato is the third-largest food crop in the world and therefore an important part of our diet. Meijer Potato believes that everybody deserves to enjoy food.

Hybricol, a Dutch company active in the food ingredients business, shared a concept shaped potato product with PotatoPro: baked potato sausages.

Royal Avebe, een Nederlandse coöperatie van zetmeelaardappeltelers waarvan de aardappelen worden verwerkt tot hoogwaardige voedingsingrediënten, investeert dit jaar EUR 66 miljoen in haar innovatie- en duurzaamheidsprogramma.

The Potato Days of HZPC are dedicated to the future of the potato. A future in which the potato provides an important contribution to the food security in the world and helps to combat climate change.

The potato sector has the ability to significantly contribute to a sustainable food supply worldwide. HZPC will therefore broadcast an inspiring programme on 3 November during Potato Days 2021 Live.

During a special award ceremony on Wednesday, September 1st, a professional jury awarded the PotatoEurope Gold Innovation Award to the Microtubers of E Green Global (EGG).

Lamb Weston / Meijer (LW/M) announced plans to build a new french fry plant, expanding its existing production facility in Kruiningen, the Netherlands.

Vorige week nam Nele Cattoor, algemeen secretaris bij Vegebe en Regulatory Affairs Manager bij Belgapom en Fresh Trade Belgium, na 15 jaar afscheid van de sector om een nieuwe uitdaging aan te gaan.

De Wageningen University & Research heeft onderzoek gedaan naar de veerkracht van de agrarische sector. Hoe bewegen boeren en hun omgeving mee? Denk aan de wisselende weersomstandigheden, klimaatverandering en het overheidsbeleid.

De leden van Royal Avebe die meedoen aan het teeltprogramma Optimeel ontvingen de status Goud volgens de norm van FSA 2.1 van het wereldwijde platform SAI voor duurzame landbouw.

Wageningen University & Research (WUR) has developed a five-step approach that could help food producing companies create effective sustainability programmes together with supplying farmers.

With the publication of the sustainability report 2019-2020, leading potato processor presents its ambitious Sustainability Agenda for 2030