News on Potato Varieties and Seed from Iraq

Digging of Potatoes as part of harvest process

January 31, 2024

Potato harvest has started in Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq, under the supervision of BEPPCO

The agricultural lands of Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Governorate, Iraq witnessed the commencement of the harvest season on January 2, 2024.

During the opening of The First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk, Iraq

September 17, 2023

Potato Chip manufacturer BEPPCO participated in the First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk, Iraq

BEPPCO proudly presented their potato varieties and potato chips at the First Exhibition of Local Production in Dohuk Governorate's Aqra District. The event started on the evening of Sunday, September 3, 2023, under the supervision of Mr. Ali Tatar, the Governor of Dohuk.

BEPPCO participate in potato filed day organized by it's parent company Nahar Al Awrad Group

June 04, 2023

BEPPCO participates in potato field day organized by its parent company Nahar Al Awrad Group

Nahar Al Awrad Group, along with its subsidiaries Nahar Al Awrad, Shorouq Al Nahar, and Beirut Erbil Company, recently organized a potato field day.

June 11, 2021

Potato harvest in Iraq and the Kurdistan region has started

The potato harvest in Iraq has started. Staff of the Beirut Erbil Potato Processing Company (B.E.P.P. Co) - known in Iraq for their potato chips brands Mito and Mr, Krisper, but active throughout the entire potato supply chain - are working hard in various regions of Iraq from Karbala to Diyala to Al-Rabiah, Dohuk, Erbil, and beyond.

February 26, 2017

As potato farming in Kurdistan is increasing, lack of storage becomes a problem

The Kurdish Ministry of Agriculture predicts that farmers will plant more than 15,000 tons of seed potatoes in mid-February, increasing the amount of potatoes produced in the region.