Potato News from Germany

Digital Transformation value chain central theme at Fruit Logistica 2019
February 05, 2019

Digital Transformation of the value chain a central theme at Fruit Logistica 2019

From February 6 to 8, the FRUIT LOGISTICA will take over Messe Berlin. And though the focus of this trade show is primarily the Fresh Fruit industry, the potato sector and its suppliers are well represented too.
FAM introduces two brand new cutting machines for processors of vegetables, fruit and potatoes at Fruit Logistica
February 05, 2019

Launch at Fruit Logistica: FAM Tridis 180P - for perfect flat or crinkle cut French fries

FAM, European market leader specialized in cutting solutions for the food industry, will reveal its brand-new 3D dicers FAM Tridis™ 180 and FAM Tridis™ 180P during the Fruit Logistica in Berlin.
Aviko to close Amberger potato specialties plant in Germany
November 08, 2018

Aviko to close Amberger potato specialties plant in Germany

Potato Processor Aviko, a Royal Cosun company, has decided to terminate operations at its factory in Oberdolling (Germany). The Amberger factory will be closed before the end of the year.
Yield organic of potatoes has not collapsed as much as that of conventional ones
October 19, 2018

Potato Yield of Organic cultivation in Germany not affected as much as conventional farming by drought and heat

According to a survey by Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V., the organic potato yields in Germany have not dropped as much as the conventional ones
KWS and Simplot Form Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding: Aardevo B.V.
October 02, 2018

KWS and Simplot Form Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding: Aardevo B.V.

KWS SAAT SE and the J.R. Simplot Company have founded a new joint venture company Aardevo B.V., to deliver top performing potato varieties through hybrid breeding.
Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope
September 11, 2018

Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope

At Potato Europe, breeding company Dr. K.-H. Niehoff will present a new table potato, the Macarena, a variety with a number of traits that are expected to generate particular interest given the weather conditions this year in Germany.
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Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018
September 10, 2018

Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018

At this years PotatoEurope, which takes place from 12th to 13th September in Bockerode (near to Hanover, Germany) GRIMME will present two new self-propelled harvesters for the first time at an international trade show.
Dewulf to bring two new machines and several familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018
September 04, 2018

Dewulf brings new machines and familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018

During Potato Europe 2018, Dewulf, manufacturer of a full line of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present familiar favourites and two new machines.
Heatwave will result in smaller potato chips, say German manufacturers
September 03, 2018

Heatwave will result in smaller potato chips, say German manufacturers

The heatwave in Germany is also affecting the harvest of potato varieties needed to make potato chips. Due to the extraordinary weather conditions, the potato chips will be smaller this year.
Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
August 31, 2018

Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group

The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany
August 29, 2018

Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.
'Organic Potatoes Meeting Point' at PotatoEurope 2018 to showcase practical solutions for organic potato cultivation
August 21, 2018

'Organic Potatoes Meeting Point' at PotatoEurope 2018 to showcase practical solutions for organic potato cultivation

Some 20 specialist exhibitors will show practical solutions for organic potato cultivation at Potato Europe 2018 exhibition – Demonstrations of mechanical weed control to feature at the event this year
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German Potato Processing Industry Association expects crop shortage due to drought
July 27, 2018

German Potato Processing Industry Association expects crop shortage due to drought

The German Association of Fruit, Vegetables and Potato Processing Industry (BOGK) expects that the potato harvest in Germany and Europe will be significantly reduced in quantity, as well as quality compared to the previous year due to the long ongoing drought and heat wave.
Pulsed Electric Field in Potato Processing: Impact on Sustainability
July 10, 2018

Pulsed Electric Field in Potato Processing: Impact on Sustainability

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Bosch is looking for a new owner for its packaging business
July 02, 2018

Bosch is looking for a new owner for its packaging business

Bosch has decided to sell it packaging business. Although Bosch Packaging Technology is among the largest manufacturers of packaging equipment world-wide, the company does not consider it its core business.
Number of international exhibitors at Potato Europe 2018 increasing
July 02, 2018

More international exhibitors signing up for Potato Europe 2018

PotatoEurope 2018, one of the top events for the international potato industry, returns to Germany on September 12 and 13.
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June 06, 2018

Bayer plans closing of Monsanto Acquisition on June 7

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