Potato News from the Netherlands

October 25, 2012

Solynta wint Food Valley Award 2012 @Food Valley Expo

“Het winnen van de Food Valley Award is geweldig. We zijn nu in een fase beland dat het zo goed gaat dat we op zoek zijn naar partners en daar helpt het winnen van zo’n prijs enorm”, aldus Pim Lindhout, hoofd Research &Development Solynta.

October 24, 2012

Netherlands: 'Despite high price there is a lot of demand for potatoes'

The mood in the Dutch potato market still remains good, according to potato exporter Altena: "Despite the high prices, there is still a good demand,"says Kees Schouten of Potato Wholesale Altena.

October 19, 2012

Successful start equipment manufacturer Florigo International BV

Machine manufacturer Florigo International BV, established after the bankruptcy of BMA Nederland BV, has had a very successful start according to a recent statement of the new company:

October 18, 2012

FTNON announces purchase of Key Technologies’ Freshline products

FTNON continues its dedication in providing high quality products and services to the fresh-cut industry with its recent purchase of Key Technologies' Freshline products.

October 15, 2012

Co-operatives: a Key for Smallholder Inclusion into Value Chains (Rabobank Report)

Rabobank believes small farmers in developing countries and emerging economies are the key to a successful approach to the world food problem. As their productivity is still very low, a large underexploited food production potential is yet to be unlocked.

October 08, 2012

HZPC reports financial results: a good year

HZPC Holland B.V. has closed the financial year 2011/2012 with a nice result. However the previous year 2010/2011 was an exceptional year with a record for turnover, growers price and profit. Compared to the last year the result has decreased. Despite ...

September 03, 2012

Increase in greenhouse gas positive for potato yield

The increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere can have a positive influence on the potato yield. This is according to Anton Haverkort of Plant Research International, part of Wageningen UR, on 22 August during the bi-annual Potato Demo Day at Westmaas.

August 28, 2012

Toename broeikasgas positief voor aardappelopbrengst

De toename van de CO2 concentratie in de atmosfeer kan gunstig werken op de aardappelopbrengst.

August 22, 2012

AVEBE offers new starch solution for traditional Asian dumplings

AVEBE and Ingredion jointly developed a new starch: ELIANE™ GEL 100 – which is uniquely thermo-reversible and offers the perfect solution for juicy fillings in frozen dumplings. For a long time, frozen dumpling manufacturers have been looking for an i...

August 14, 2012

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe has started 2012 campaign

Dutch starch manufacturer AVEBE has started the harvesting season. The factory in Gasselternijveen began supplying starch potatoes today, and a start will be made with processing them at the factory in Ter Apelkanaal next week. The factories in Germany...

August 09, 2012

Solynta, FOODsniffer chosen for Ag Innovation Showcase

Two innovative Dutch agri-food companies, Solynta and FOODSniffer, have been selected to present at the Ag Innovation Showcase in St. Louis Sept. 10-13. Solynta has developed a revolutionary breakthrough in potato breeding technology.

July 24, 2012

McCain Foods Holland B.V. plans to acquire CêlaVíta B. V. , a leading European chilled potato producer

McCain Foods announced July 24th that it intends to acquire 100% of the shares of CêlaVíta B.V., a subsidiary of Bieze Food Group BV, owned by the German Wernsing Group, located in Wezep (The Netherlands). CêlaVíta B.V. is a leading European chilled ...

July 06, 2012

Aviko introduces frozen sweet potato fries to foodservice range

otato processing company Aviko has launched a frozen sweet potato fry product for the foodservice trade based on research that suggests consumers perceive the product as a healthy and attractive option, especially for families.

June 27, 2012

Solynta's fast hybrid potato breeding program nominated for the Food Valley Award

Solynta's fast hybrid potato breeding program one of the three nominees for the 2012 Food Valley Award. Potatoes are the world's third most important food crop after rice and wheat. They are significantly more efficient in their use of water and nutri...

June 27, 2012

Lamb Weston / Meijer publishes sustainability report

Today, Lamb Weston / Meijer - manufacturer of deep frozen potato products - published its online sustainability report for 2010 and 2011. The company aspires leadership in three sustainability themes: water, energy and potato. The report illustrates t...

June 06, 2012

Machine manufacturer Tummers Methodic shows innovations

On 10 and 11 May, processing equipment manufacturer Tummers Methodic from Hoogerheide successfully organised two open days. Hundreds of specialists from the food processing industry at home and abroad marvelled at the largest Hex Polisher in the world ...

June 04, 2012

Market led potato growers will maximise returns

Growers have been urged to think more about promotion and place to drive demand for differentiated potato products, instead of focusing on product and price.

May 17, 2012

McCain zoekt extra personeel voor frietfabriek Lelystad

De McCain fabriek in Lelystad groeit en zal nieuwe medewerkers aantrekken om tegemoet te komen aan de toenemende vraag. De conversie van gekoelde gasverpakte frites naar diepvries frites zit in de lift en daardoor kan McCain Foods Holland extra werkgel...