Potato News from the Netherlands

August 25, 2022

Royal Avebe started potato campaign

Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has started the campaign at production location Gasselternijveen. Growing conditions were excellent until early July, but heat and lack of precipitation in recent weeks is cause for concern.

August 09, 2022

FoodeQ presents CentreQ - A unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors

FoodeQ introduces a unique monitoring system for vibratory conveyors driven by unbalanced motors.

Equipment manufacturer Sormac awarded top energy rating for its new production facility

August 08, 2022

Equipment manufacturer Sormac achieves the top energy rating for its new production facility

Equipment manufacturer Sormac consistently made sustainable choices during the realization of its new production facility. It resulted in the highest achievable energy label (A +++++) by the Dutch Government

Despite unpredictable market, slight increase in seed potato final price for growers

June 30, 2022

Despite unpredictable market, HZPC realized a slight increase in seed potato price for its growers

The price paid to HZPC Holland’s seed potato growers for the 2021 harvest is EUR 33,70 (about USD 35) per 100 kilo. This is slightly above the forecast price of EUR 33,10 (about USD 34.7) published last spring.

June 14, 2022

Potato Protein as Good as Animal Protein: Study

While many plant proteins are deficient in one or more essential amino acids necessary for optimal muscle growth and repair, a new randomized controlled study published in shows that plant-derived proteins can still induce strong anabolic responses.

June 05, 2022

Growing sweet potatoes in the Netherlands? Yields must improve to make it profitable

Five years ago, Mts. Koenraadt-Heerink started growing sweet potatoes on a trial basis in the Netherlands. Over the years, the acreage has grown from less than one to 20.5 hectares. Still, yoelds must improve to make it profitable.

May 24, 2022

Royal Avebe positive about the potato season: starch percentage at an average of 20.6 percent

On Thursday, the 12th of May, Royal Avebe processed the last potatoes of the potato season; a season that completely went to plan. The quality of the potatoes is good with an average starch percentage of 20.6 percent.

May 24, 2022

The highest cold store in the Benelux is being built in Tilburg, with space for 42,000 pallets of fries

It attracts quite a bit of attention, the dizzying weaving of steel, which now rises high above the other business premises on Vossenberg (Tilburg, The Netherlands).

Nomination Jean-Pierre Bienfait as member of Supervisory Board

May 21, 2022

Jean-Pierre Bienfait nominated as member of HZPC's Supervisory Board

During the General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) of HZPC Holding B.V. Jean-Pierre Bienfait was appointed as new member of the Supervisory Board. Jean-Pierre fills the vacancy of Meerten Ubbens.

Solynta and Incotec announce partnership to optimize performance of hybrid true potato seeds

May 16, 2022

Solynta and Incotec partner to optimize performance of hybrid true potato seed (TPS)

Hybrid potato innovator Solynta and seed enhancement company Incotec announced at the International Seed Federation (ISF) congress they have entered a collaboration agreement.

May 15, 2022

Groundbreaking event for Marel’s Boxmeer site renovation

On Monday, 9 May, Equipment manufacturer Marel officially kicked off the renovation of the new site located at the Lionstraat in Boxmeer, the Netherlands.

May 05, 2022

Seed potato company HZPC keeps profit expectations intact

Despite the fact that the conflict in Ukraine is affecting HZPC's sales, seed potato company HZPC is keeping its profit forecast intact after three quarters in the 2021-2022 financial year.

April 27, 2022

Las exportaciones de patatas holandesas están muy tranquilas en estos momentos

Se están enviando camiones a los países de Europa del Este, aunque ese no es el mercado en el que nosotros operamos. En Trinidad, por ejemplo, están llegando grandes cantidades de patatas canadienses a muy bajos precios.

April 22, 2022

HZPC: New generation of potato varieties promising for more food security

The new generation of potato varieties is performing better and better under extreme climate conditions such as drought, according to the recent sustainability report of potato breeder HZPC

April 02, 2022

Northwestern European Potato Growers (NEPG) have a new chairman: Geoffroy d’Evry replaces Jaap Botma

After 20 months of service as the first elected chairman of the NEPG, the Dutchman Jaap Botma from Friesland stopped as scheduled. Jaap was an arable farmer (seed potatoes, sugar beets, onions, cereals, …) for 28 years.

March 18, 2022

Grote Company Announces New Facility in The Netherlands

Grote Company, a manufacturer of reliable, top-quality food slicing and assembly equipment, announced that it has opened a new facility in The Netherlands to better serve EU (European Union) customers. The facility features a parts warehouse and service center.

Agrico starts construction of a mini tuber storage facility

March 15, 2022

Seed potato company Agrico starts construction of its own mini tuber storage facility

By constructing its own mini tuber storage facility, seed potato company Agrico is taking the next step in its professionalization. Agrico currently rents a separate area from an affiliated grower for its mini tubers.

March 08, 2022

USPTO grants a steam peeling patent to Kiremko BV

Kiremko B.V. announced the issuance to it by the US Patent Office of a patent that covers a system for steam peeling of products having a skin. This unique concept is reflected in the steam peeling vessel of the market-leading Strata Invicta® steam peeler