Potato News from the Netherlands

October 15, 2020

Appreciation of the food and agriculture sector increases, following years of decline

Public appreciation of the food and agriculture sector is greater in 2020 than it was two years ago. This applies to all sub-sectors, apart from pig farming, which is held in the same esteem as it was in 2018.

October 13, 2020

Large interest for participation at PotatoEurope 2021

Only last week the organisers of PotatoEurope 2021 have opened the pre-registration for former participants of
PotatoEurope and already now a great number of participants have signed up for the upcoming edition.

Dutch Potato Packer Gets Complete Box Emptying Line

October 13, 2020

Dutch Potato Packer Leo de Kock installs Complete Box Emptying Line

VHM Machinery has installed several machines at Leo de Kock. There's not only a fully automated box emptying line, there's also an all-in-one system including a BigBag unloading system, crate filler, and automatic sampling system.

October 06, 2020

HZPC organizes Potato Days Live

The Potato Days are a well-known event in the potato sector. Every year in November the event is organized by various companies, including potato breeder HZPC. Also this year.

October 06, 2020

HZPC closes eventful year with a healthy result

The 2019/2020 financial year has been eventful in many respects for seed potato supplier HZPC. Despite the consequences of COVID-19, the company has had an operationally successful season. The coming season, however, may well be more of a challenge.

September 28, 2020

Dirk Garos y Paul O'Connor, de Restrain: 'Nosotros tenemos la mejor alternativa al CIPC, cuya fecha límite se acerca'

El 1 de enero de 2020 se prohibió el uso de CIPC en la Unión Europea. La fecha límite para, entre otras cosas, el almacenamiento de patatas con CIPC se ha fijado en el 8 de octubre de 2020.

September 28, 2020

Milestone Digital Transformation Agrico: New Website Live

For potato cooperative Agrico 2020/2021 is the season of its digital transformation. The first major milestone in this process is the new www.agrico.nl website that was launched last week.

September 23, 2020

Meijer Potato celebrates its 100th anniversary

This year Meijer Potato celebrates its 100-year anniversary with staff, customers and seed potato growers.

September 21, 2020

Sercom launches Wireless System to control Potato Storage

Early last year, Sercom developed a wireless system, based on radiographic technology, to connect field stations in the horticulture and e.g. potato storage cells up to a distance of 5 kilometres (3 miles) apart.

September 18, 2020

Potato Processing equipment specialist Kiremko sells 30 STRATA Invicta® steam peelers in 30 months

Kiremko is proud to announce that they have sold 30 of the best steam peelers on the market in just over 30 months’ time. Made in Europe and the US, supplied globally.

La clasificación se hace sobre cintas de goma

September 14, 2020

Marcelissen ofrece más Opciones para la Clasificación de Patatas

Muchas clasificadoras ópticas funcionan descartando el material mediocre o los cuerpos extraños de un lote de patatas, pero algunas comprueban la calidad del producto.

C. Meijer BV cambió su marca a Meijer Potato

August 20, 2020

C. Meijer BV rebranded Meijer Potato

On 17 Augustus 2020, potato breeder, Meijer Potato, has presented its new corporate identity and company story. Meijer Potato's new corporate identity will be visible on all communication materials and locations.

PotatoEurope zal worden gehouden op 1 en 2 september 2021 op de locatie van Wageningen University & Research in Lelystad

August 19, 2020

Wageningen University & Research to host PotatoEurope on 1 and 2 September 2021 in Lelystad, The Netherlands

Wageningen University & Research and DLG Benelux have signed a contract for hosting PotatoEurope 2021 at the location of Wageningen Plant Research in Lelystad, The Netherlands.

In een paar uur is een live versie van deze plattegrond beschikbaar

August 19, 2020

Het volledig programma van Aardappeldemodag Online

Het is bijna zover! Om 10.00 uur gaat de online aardappeldemodag open. Een kwartier tevoren ontvangt u per email de link die toegang geeft. Nog niet opgegeven? Het kan nog!

Potato receiving at Avebe Ter Apelkanaal

August 17, 2020

Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe has started campaign 2020

Today Avebe's potato campaign starts in the Netherlands. Following an unstable growing season, the first potatoes are being delivered to the Gasselternijveen location.

August 17, 2020

GreenGoose: 'Gracias a esta máquina clasificadora podemos ofrecer una amplia gama de posibilidades'

GreenGoose es la orgullosa propietaria de la primera y única máquina clasificadora y envasadora de batata en Europa. La máquina está hecha a medida para la empresa.

August 16, 2020

Jonge Boeren Programma krijgt virtueel vervolg tijdens Aardappeldemodag Online

De eerste editie van het Jonge Boeren Programma tijdens Aardappeldemodag 2018 was een groot succes. Twee jaar na deze speciaal voor jonge boeren georganiseerde bijeenkomst komt er nu een virtueel vervolg.

August 03, 2020

Idaho Steel, Reyco and Kiremko: Partners for Decades

Three well-known companies in the potato industry, three identities, one brand. Idaho Steel, Reyco and Kiremko have been strategic partners for decades.