News on The Potato Supply Chain from Europe

April 17, 2024

Europatat and other Stakeholders raise concerns over proposed plant reproductive material amendments

Europatat is raising concerns about the draft report on Plant Reproductive Material (PRM) which is set for a vote in the European Parliament’s Plenary during the week of 22 April.

William Gilmore, un productor de patatas de quinta generación, dice que el mes de marzo ha sido "una pérdida"

April 16, 2024

Europa: preocupación por el clima y la producción

El clima sigue siendo atípico en Europa y productores de todas partes se preocupan por el futuro. Irlanda no es la excepción.

April 15, 2024

AVR celebrates 175th birthday with limited edition Puma 4.0 Potato harvester

In short, a family business that developed from a producer of hand tools into a manufacturer of high-tech machines for every stage of the potato growing process. A history of transformation and specialisation.

April 10, 2024

Vultus: IFFCO Kisan sets new record of requests on the analysis platform

Vultus AB (publ) has announced a new platform record with 21,000 fields analysed in one day.

April 09, 2024

España: Princesa Amandine candidata para los premios nacionales de marketing

La variedad, que ha revolucionado lo que se puede hacer en marketing en el sector fresco, obtiene un primer reconocimiento al trabajo de todos los involucrados.

April 09, 2024

España: cosecha temprana en Cartagena

La patata temprana cartaginense comienza a verse en el mercado local español. Buena calidad aunque en general pequeña de tamaño.

April 02, 2024

Celebrating One Year of Growth and Innovation: The Journey of Patatas Meléndez S.L.

Spanish potato company Patatas Meléndez S.L. celebrates one year since the inauguration of its new factory. A milestone that not only represents growth and progress, but is also filled with effort, dedication, and, above all, a lot of learning.

April 02, 2024

Belfertil and Belgapom promote the sustainable fertilization of potatoes with a new website for growers

BELFertil and Belgapom collaborate to offer growers, crop supervisors, and advisors a new website dedicated to sustainable fertilization practices for potatoes.

This modern facility, located in Ranst, Belgium, which earned the title of 'Factory of the Future,' last year, embodies Pomuni's commitment to innovation and excellence

March 30, 2024

Pomuni CEO Ben Muyshondt Sees the Market for Frozen Products to Grow in Next 3 to 4 Year

With innovation, resilience, and a commitment to sustainability as its guiding principles, Pomuni is poised to continue its ascent, leaving an indelible mark on the agricultural landscape of Belgium and beyond.

March 28, 2024

Vultus introduces new service for more effective disease control in potato crops

Vultus AB launches a new service together with AR Tarim, part of Agrico and Europlant, for earlier detection of diseases in potato crops.

March 26, 2024

España: comienza la siembra generalizada

Con la primavera llega la campaña de siembra y las condiciones son mejores de lo que se había anticipado.

Patatas Meléndez moderniza su almacén de patatas frescas en Medina del Campo

March 26, 2024

España: sinergia entre Patatas Melendez y Mecalux

La empresa líder en producción para el mercado fresco en asociación con la tecnológica Mecalux, unen fuerzas para llevar los procesos de gestión y logística al siglo XXI.

March 25, 2024

España: crece la importación

A pesar del aumento considerable de las exportaciones de patatas para la ultima campaña, el otro numero que no deja de crecer es el de las importaciones.

La campaña de la patata 'primerenca' de Mateu Export ha arrancado en la finca de Son Puça

March 21, 2024

España: cosecha temprana con destino de exportación

Comienza la cosecha en las regiones más tempranas de España. Las expectativas son buenas.

March 19, 2024

Solynta rebrands to 'true potato seed' company

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'.

Pizzoli's Cutting-Edge Production Plant in San Pietro in Casale, Italy

March 19, 2024

Italian French Fry manufacturer Pizzoli officially inaugurates its new potato processing plant in San Pietro

On March 16, 2024 Pizzoli officially inaugurated its new production plant for french fries, located in San Pietro in Casale, in the Bologna area, Italy.

March 18, 2024

España: la producción de patata en Mallorca redobla esfuerzos competitivos

Mallorca prepara un cultivo extra temprano de patatas para exportar y competir a nivel europeo asegurándose cumplir con los más rigurosos estándares de calidad.