News on The Potato Supply Chain from Europe

Potato Processing Industry Belgium sets new Record

March 09, 2016

Potato Processing Industry Belgium sets a new Record

The remarkable growth of the Belgian potato-processing sector in the past few decades has continued in 2015.

March 08, 2016

AHDB Potatoes turns to top food bloggers to boost consumption

“Harnessing the power of leading bloggers and vloggers, as well as Twitter, Facebook and YouTube channels will enable us [AHDB Potatoes] to reach more consumers and engage with them on a more regular and impactful basis. As research shows, this is clearly the way forward.”

Miedema launches new MC Belt Conveyor Series

March 01, 2016

Miedema launches new MC Conveyor Series

Miedema, specialist in planting, storage and sorting technology, is introducing a new generation of the MC (Miedema Conveyor) series, single and duo belt conveyors.

February 23, 2016

Potato Breeder HZPC invests in Russia and Finland

HZPC Holland bv, world leader in potato breeding, announces the acquisition of all the remaining shares in the joint venture of the Finnish company HZPC Sadokas Oy. With all shares of HZPC Sadokas Oy, HZPC Holland also acquires the Russian company AO HZPC Sadokas in Saint Petersburg.

February 18, 2016

España promueve la innovación de la cadena de la papa en África

NEIKER-Tecnalia, la empresa INKOA SISTEMAS S.L y un consorcio de cuatro países africanos participan actualmente en un proyecto para promover la innovación a lo largo de la cadena de valor de la papa (o patata) en África del Este.

Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research an Demonstration

February 17, 2016

Searching a Scottish Potato Farm for Research and Demonstration

In the United Kingdom, AHDB Potatoes has announced that it is searching for the first farmer host for its new Scottish Strategic Potato (SPot) Farm.

February 14, 2016

Detectan en España la pulguilla de la papa (Epitrix similaris)

La Consejería de Agua, Agricultura y Medio Ambiente alerta a los productores que se ha detectado en zonas de Galicia, Asturias y Andalucía la presencia de una plaga de cuarentena denominada 'epitrix similaris', conocida como pulguilla de la patata (o papa).

Violetta Heritage Potatoes a hit with chefs in Ireland

February 12, 2016

Purple Violetta Potatoes a hit with chefs in Ireland

Irish housewife and mother Maria Flynn successfully started her own business Ballymakenny Farm Heritage Potatoes, growing the specialty potato Violetta.

GMOs are the Future to Combat Ills in Africa, according to Bill Gates

February 07, 2016

Bill Gates: GMOs Will End Starvation in Africa

Bill Gates, who is a major backer of food biotechnology, has spoken passionately how food biotechnology can help the people of Africa fight the numerous challenges they face.

February 04, 2016

Germicopa parent Florimond Desprez acquires 49% stake in Danespo

The owner of Germicopa, Florimond Desprez has acquired 49% of the shares in Danespo from DLG, thus entering into an equal partnership with DLF who owns another 49% of the shares. The remaining 2% are owned by growers and employees.

February 03, 2016

ChemChina to acquire Syngenta at a value of over US$ 43 billion

Syngenta today announced that ChemChina has offered to acquire the company at US$ 465 per ordinary share plus a special dividend of CHF 5 to be paid conditional upon and prior to closing.

February 03, 2016

VLAM at Fruit Logistica

25 suppliers of Belgian potatoes, fruits, vegetables and fruit trees welcome you in Berlin at the VLAM booth at Fruit Logistica.

January 31, 2016

Early Spanish potatoes available more than two weeks ahead of schedule due to warm winter

The first early potatoes from Spain (Seville and Cartagena) are expected to be harvested more than two weeks earlier than last season due to the warm winter.

January 29, 2016

EUROPLANT at Fruit Logistica 2016: Focus on diversity and high quality standards

EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH,presents its wide variety of seed potatoes - including the Venezia, Madeira and Georgina varieties - at Fruit Logistica 2016

Together we know how to store, wash, sort and process: meet Tolsma-Grisnich-Kiremko-Concept Engineers at Fruit Logistica

January 29, 2016

Know-how to store, wash, sort & process: Tolsma-Grisnich-Kiremko-Concept Engineers at Fruit Logistica together

From 3 to 5 February, Fruit Logistica in Berlin is the place to be for everyone that wants to keep up-to-date on global innovations in the food processing industry. This year Tolsma-Grisnich has a new setup in collaboration with Concept Engineers and partner, Kiremko.