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november 16, 2022

FAM, Stumabo and Kiremko start global partnership focused on industrial potato cutting

Kiremko, manufacturer of turnkey potato processing lines and FAM Stumabo, worldwide known for their progressive industrial potato cutting solutions and innovative shapes produced through hydrocutting systems, have entered a long-term global partnership.

Agrico presented nine new varieties at the variety show

november 13, 2022

Agrico presents nine new potato varieties at its variety show

On 10 and 11 November, Agrico held its annual variety and seedling show at Agrico Research in Bant. During the show no fewer than nine new varieties were presented.

november 08, 2022

Greydanus zet stappen in verder automatiseren en verduurzamen van wasproces

Tien jaar geleden investeerde Greydanus in een complete waterzuiveringsinstallatie voor het wassen van aardappelen met gezuiverd water. De aardappelgroothandel verbruikt daardoor veel minder water.

november 05, 2022

Joost van Regteren joins Solynta as Chief Commercial Officer

In this new position, Joost will be responsible for the downstream part of Solynta, leading product management, commercial and go to market strategies.

oktober 31, 2022

HZPC Potato Days 2022: No Time To Waste for future-proof potato growing

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.

oktober 31, 2022

Tolsma Grisnich helps you make your potato storage ventilation cost-effective

Ventilation costs a lot of electricity and has become pricey now that energy prices are going through the roof. One stroke of luck is that the latest generation of fans is much more energy efficient.

oktober 19, 2022

The benefits of potato ingredients in pet food

Duynie Ingredients is part of Duynie Group. Europe’s largest company active in the valorisation of co-products. Within Duynie Group, they have more than 50 years of experience in taking care of potato products.

oktober 14, 2022

New International Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture Wants to Reward All Positive Impacts

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.

oktober 13, 2022

Optical grading: 'It's the best way to grade potatoes'

The Smart Grader is an optical grader that uses advanced camera technology. It sorts by size, shape, and visible characteristics like cracks, green areas, bumps, and scab and wireworm damage.

oktober 09, 2022

FInancial results potato company HZPC back on course

In the 2021/2022 fiscal year, HZPC managed to bring its results back on course after a challenging 2020/2021 fiscal year.

oktober 01, 2022

Dutch potato processor designs slicer that proves to be surprisingly multifunctional

PEKA Kroef is a potato processor in the Netherlands, and, as such, it saw that the potato slicing process needed to be optimized and its efficiency improved.

september 15, 2022

Potato genomes under the microscope

The DNA in humans and gorillas is about 95% identical. This percentage is much lower between potato varieties. This might sound like a fun fact to remember for a pub quiz, but for Remco Ursem and Stan Oome, it is a premise that carries a serious challenge.

september 14, 2022

McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition

McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, adding the Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods to its growing family of delicious, prepared vegetable appetizer product offerings.

september 14, 2022

Mark Zuidhof appointed COO of cooperative potato company Agrico

Mark Zuidhof will be appointed COO of Agrico as of 16 September. Together with current director Jan van Hoogen (CEO), he will form the Statutory Board of Agrico. Jan van Hoogen will step down as director as of 1 January 2024.

september 12, 2022

Marleen de Rond-Schouten will be the new Managing Director Agro & Strategy as of 1 January 2023.

On 1 January 2023, Marleen de Rond-Schouten will take over Arjan de Rooij’s tasks as Managing Director Agro & Strategy. Mr De Rooij will leave Royal Avebe after more than 14 years.

augustus 25, 2022

Start aardappelcampagne bij Royal Avebe

Aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Royal Avebe is de campagne begonnen in Gasselternijveen. De groeiomstandigheden waren tot begin juli voorspoedig, maar hitte en droogte in afgelopen weken baren zorgen over de verdere groei.

augustus 09, 2022

FoodeQ presents CentreQ - A unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors

FoodeQ introduces a unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors driven by unbalanced motors.

Equipment manufacturer Sormac awarded top energy rating for its new production facility

augustus 08, 2022

Equipment manufacturer Sormac achieves the top energy rating for its new production facility

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