Potato News from the Netherlands

Grant of new US patent for Hybrid True Potato Seed development
January 13, 2020

Grant of new US patent for Hybrid True Potato Seed development

Solynta today announced the grant of U.S. Patent Serial No. 10,524,436 entitled ‘Hybrid Potato Breeding’. The patent claims Solynta’s methods of producing potato inbreds and hybrids that are propagated from true seed.
Key Technology acquires Herbert Solution, expanding its potato processing equipment portfolio
January 08, 2020

Key Technology acquires Herbert Solutions, expanding its potato processing equipment portfolio

Key Technology, a leading global designer and manufacturer of digital sorting, inspection, conveying and other processing equipment, has acquired Herbert Solutions, enhancing its portfolio of potato and vegetable equipment solutions.
Avebe sets a new standard with its integrated annual report
December 18, 2019

Potato Starch cooperative Avebe publishes integrated annual report for 2018 | 2019

For the first time, Avebe has combined its annual financial report with a detailed report on its strategy and sustainability policy. The result is an integrated annual report that sets a new standard in the potato starch sector.
Marcel van Huissteden joins management team Kiremko B.V.
December 17, 2019

Marcel van Huissteden joins management team Potato Processing Equipment Manufacturer Kiremko B.V.

Potato processing Equipment manufacturer Kiremko has expanded its management team by appointing Marcel van Huissteden as director
Chris Deen new CEO at potato processor Aviko
December 10, 2019

Chris Deen new CEO at potato processor Aviko

Royal Cosun will appoint Chris Deen (52) as CEO of the Aviko Group with effect from January 15th, 2020. Chris will succeed Ton Christiaanse who holds this position on an interim basis.
New Lamb Weston / Meijer headquarters in Breda almost ready
November 23, 2019

New Lamb Weston / Meijer headquarters in Breda almost ready

Early this year potato processor Lamb Weston / Meijer announced it would move its corporate headquarters to a new office location in Breda, The Netherlands. Now it is only weeks before this new Corporate Center will be ready.
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Avebe performance price rises to 96.63 euros
November 22, 2019

Avebe performance price rises to 96.63 euros

In financial year 2018/2019, which ended on 31 July 2019, Avebe achieved a performance price of 96.63 euros. In the previous financial year it was 85.81 euros.
Tom Brooijmans New Business Manager at Novidonr
November 20, 2019

Tom Brooijmans New Business Manager at Novidon

Earlier this year, Tom Brooijmans started working as New Business Manager at Novidon. In this new role Tom will work on new business development projects and new innovative products.
HZPC certificate price down 10% to € 145.80 on last stock trading day
November 19, 2019

HZPC certificate price down 10% to € 145.80 on recent stock trading day

The value of the shares in HZPC Holding B.V., the world market leader in potato breeding, has been fixed at €145.80 during the recent stock trading day. This means the value of the certificate has once again decreased by the maximum (10%) that is allowed.
Dutch Potato Starch cooperative Avebe now 'Royal'
November 16, 2019

Dutch Potato Starch cooperative Avebe now 'Royal'

Dutch Potato Starch cooperative Avebe can now call itself 'Royal'. In honour of its 100 years anniversary on November 11, the Dutch King, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander awarded Avebe the Royal Warrant.
Agrico shows its professionalism during the variety exhibition
November 14, 2019

Dutch cooperative Agrico highlights 'professionalism' during their show of new potato varieties

On 7 and 8 November, Agrico held its annual variety show at its research station in Bant. During this show, the cooperative presented its new, innovative varieties and inspired visitors to work together to maximise professionalism in the chain.
Key Technology Promotes Daniel Leighty to Global Vice President of Sales
October 29, 2019

Key Technology Promotes Daniel Leighty to Global Vice President of Sales

Daniel Leighty has been promoted to Global Vice President of Sales. Leighty is now responsible for Key’s worldwide sales organization to bring the company’s high performance digital sorting, conveying and process automation systems to the market.
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Germicopa: 'Give us yellow-flesh French-fry varieties with broad nematode resistance.'

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