Potato News from Europe

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 20, 2024

Insort presented Infinite Possibilities at Anuga Foodtec 2024

At Anuga FoodTec Hall 10.1 Booth E51 Insort presents their latest machine, the Sherlock Hypernova, from March 19 to 2.

(LR) Trevor Howard, managing director of Fabcon Food Systems and Tomás Vallés, CEO and representing the third generation of TJF

March 20, 2024

Snack equipment manufacturers Fabcon Food Systems and TJF seal partnership deal

British food processing equipment manufacturer Fabcon Food Systems has entered into a partnership with Spanish specialist TJF

March 19, 2024

TNA unveils new hydro cutting system for french fries at Anuga FoodTec 2024

TNA solutions has revealed its latest innovation in french fries processing, delivering greater efficiency, flexibility and consistency.

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.

Potato Processor Peka Kroef B.V. Expands Market Dominance with Acquisition of Frespo B.V.

March 18, 2024

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. strengthens its position in the market of chilled products with the acquisition of Frespo B.V.

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. entered into a purchase agreement with investment company Nimbus on March 14 2024, regarding the acquisition of potato processor Frespo B.V., the former Aviko site in Cuijk.

Royal Avebe's 2023-2024 potato campaign has ended

March 18, 2024

Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has ended the 2023-2024 potato campaign

Dutch Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe just processed the last potatoes of the 2023-2024 campaign at the Ter Apelkanaal production location.

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.

March 18, 2024

FAO: el valor de la papa en el mundo

La FAO ha destacado la importancia de la papa para la seguridad alimentaria mundial. A continuación una guia con algunas publicaciones de interés.

March 18, 2024

España: subvención para la investigación y promoción del cultivo de patatas

En España se aprobó una subvención de 80.000 euros para la investigación y la promoción del cultivo de patatas. Una apuesta gubernamental a uno de los cultivos que más ha visto crecer sus exportaciones en los últimos tiempos.

March 16, 2024

Strong increase in HZPC seed potato price

The forecasted price for seed potato growers of HZPC Holland for the 2023 harvest is EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilos. This price is more than 35% higher than the price of the 2022 harvest.