Potato News from Germany

Space plasma experiment on the International Space Station (ISS). Plasma Kristall-4 is shown here

December 04, 2016

Cold plasma could make bad frying fat odours a thing of the past

Bad smells from deep-fat frying in restaurants and take-away food venues could soon be eradicated thanks to experiments funded by ESA on the International Space Station.

September 27, 2016

Key Technology launches a new mobile-friendly website in German

Key Technology announces the launch of its new mobile-friendly website in German to support its many German-speaking customers.

September 14, 2016

Bayer to Acquire Monsanto

Bayer and Monsanto today announced that they signed a definitive merger agreement under which Bayer will acquire Monsanto for USD 128 per share in an all-cash transaction.

September 06, 2016

Bayer raises offer to buy Monsanto

Bayer AG raised its offer to buy Monsanto Co. and create a new global leader in seeds and pesticides, though the German firm said the higher price depended on achieving a 'negotiated transaction.'

August 28, 2016

Satisfactory end of the early potato season for Lower Saxony, Germany

The 2016 early potato season ended on the 10th of August. And according to the Lower Saxony Potato Producers Association the early potato harvest was satisfactory.

July 03, 2016

Emsland Webinar: Enter the potato snack world with Emsland Group

As Germany's largest producer of potato starch Emsland creates innovative and future-oriented quality products for the snack industry.

June 15, 2016

First German new potatoes harvested in Pfalz region

In the German Pfalz region, farmers officially kicked off the harvest of the first German new potatoes. A former soccer player on the national team, Hans-Peter Briegel, was named Pfalz potato ambassador for the season 2016/17.

June 06, 2016

Strong Growth Bosch Packaging Technology - especially in Asia

Bosch Packaging Technology increased its sales from 1.18 billion euros in 2014 to 1.3 billion in 2015, representing nominal sales growth of 10.2 percent.

May 30, 2016

Tyrrell's acquires German organic potato chip manufacturer Aroma Snacks

Tyrrells Potato Crisps has earlier this month acquired German organic potato chips manufacturer Aroma Snacks GmbH & CO KG.

May 23, 2016

Agricultural Giant in the making: Bayer offers USD 62 Billion in Cash for Monsanto

In response to further market speculation and stakeholder inquiries, Bayer is publicly disclosing the contents of its private proposal to acquire Monsanto.

May 12, 2016

Bayer said to consider bid for Monsanto

Bayer AG is exploring a potential bid for U.S. competitor Monsanto Co. in a deal that would create the world’s largest supplier of seeds and farm chemicals, according to people familiar with the matter.

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 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.

January 29, 2016

Potato company Agrico to launch 'Say Growth' campaign at Fruit Logistica

Agrico and its subsidiaries will launch the new ‘Say Growth’ campaign at Fruit Logistica in Berlin.

January 28, 2016

Equipment Manufacturer Gillenkirch again at Fruit Logistica

Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch is again exhibiting at the Fruit Logistica in Berlin

January 27, 2016

TOMRA Sorting Food set to demonstrate sensor based systems at Fruit Logistica 2016

TOMRA Sorting Food will demonstrate two of its market-leading sensor-based systems for the fresh produce industry at Fruit Logistica 2016 in Berlin, Germany, on 3-5 February.