Potato News from Germany

KWS renews offer for Bayer AG’s vegetable seed business
May 31, 2018

KWS renews offer for Bayer AG vegetable seed business

KWS has offered to buy Bayer’s Dutch vegetable seed company Nunhems.
Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway
May 16, 2018

Preparation for Potato Europe 2018 well underway

Preparations for this year's PotatoEurope exhibition are progressing well, with planting now complete at the event venue, Rittergut Bockerode farm, near Hanover in Germany
TOMRA's appointment of Felix Flemming to Head of Digital highlights growing importance of software
May 08, 2018

TOMRA's appointment of Felix Flemming to Head of Digital highlights growing importance of software

Today, TOMRA, announced the appointment of Felix Flemming to Head of Digital for TOMRA Sorting Solutions. His appointment and mandate highlights the growing importance of software in (food) processing equipment.
Two German Potato Packers fined ‎€13.2 million for price fixing
May 06, 2018

Two German Potato Packers fined ‎€13.2 million for price fixing

Two potato packaging companies in Germany have been fined a total of ‎€ 13.2 million (USD 15.8 million) for price fixing related to their supplies to the Metro Supermarket group.
Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes: Sort out Green and excessively Sprouted Tubers
April 27, 2018

Glycoalkaloids in Potatoes: Sort out Green and excessively Sprouted Tubers

Following a case of poisoning caused by a potato dish, the German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR) is reminding people about the correct handling of potatoes.
Unleashing AI and Big Data on Potatoes - from Mud to French Fries
March 28, 2018

Unleashing AI and Big Data on Potatoes - from Mud to French Fries

By analysing potato production data, information systems specialist Professor Wolfgang Maaß and his team want to help farmers and food companies identify potential benefits and optimize their processes.
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New tna On-Machine Seasoning System suitable for wider range of food products
March 21, 2018

New tna On-Machine Seasoning System suitable for wider range of food products

Packaging and Processing equipment manufacturer tna has unveiled a brand new version of its flagship on-machine seasoning application system, the tna intelli-flav® OMS 5.1 at the Anuga FoodTec
Last chance to visit Anuga FoodTec 2018
March 21, 2018

Last chance to visit Anuga FoodTec 2018!

Anuga FoodTec 2018 is well on its way. Don't miss out on this important event, that will last till the end of this week!
Zasso High Voltage Electrical Haulm Killing to be demonstrated at Potato Europe 2018
March 18, 2018

Zasso High Voltage Electrical Haulm Killing to be demonstrated at Potato Europe 2018

As a result of the uncertainty regarding the reapproval of the active ingredient Diquat the potato industry made an effort to identify alternative solutions for haulm desiccation. Haulm killing with high-voltage electrical current showed the greatest chances of success.
First potatoes planted in Saxony, Germany
March 14, 2018

First potatoes planted in Saxony, Germany

First potatoes planted in Saxony, Germany
Lidl reduces plastic use in Germany by at least 20 percent by 2025
March 12, 2018

Lidl reduces plastic use in Germany by at least 20 percent by 2025

Lidl reduces plastic use in Germany by at least 20 percent by 2025 100 percent recyclability of plastic packaging by 2025
TOMRA wins FoodTec Award for its Sorter User Interface, TOMRA ACT
March 06, 2018

TOMRA wins FoodTec Award for its Sorter User Interface, TOMRA ACT

TOMRA’s user interface TOMRA ACT has been named a silver winner in the 2018 International FoodTec Award, organised by the DLG (German Agricultural Society).
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February 21, 2018

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Tobias Mette appointed Head of Sales at Solana Group
February 19, 2018

Tobias Mette appointed Head of Sales at Solana Group

The Solana Group - a German-based potato breeder and producer of seed potatoes - has strengthened its management team by appointing Tobias Mette in a newly created position, head of sales.
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February 11, 2018

Digital standards urgently needed in the Food Supply Chain

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Agrico presents ‘the next generation of potatoes’ at Fruit Logistica in Berlin
February 11, 2018

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Acquisition of Pavan offers GEA a range snack processing capabilities
January 13, 2018

Acquisition of Pavan offers GEA a range of snack processing capabilities

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