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augustus 28, 2024
Belgian Sticomax acquires DutchTecSource (DTS) to become global player in machinery and systems for the food industry.
Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS).
augustus 25, 2024
Aardappeldemodag 2.0 valt in goede smaak bij sector
Met een aantal van ruim 4.000 bezoekers kijkt de organisatie van Aardappeldemodag tevreden terug op de geheel vernieuwde editie van hét kennis-en ontmoetingsevent voor de Nederlandse aardappelsector.
augustus 01, 2024
Prof Ian Toth appointed as new President of the EAPR: A visionary leader for Europe’s potato research community
Prof Ian Toth, a distinguished figure in the potato research community, has been appointed as the new President of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR).
juni 18, 2024
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How can potato packers ensure desired potato quality and consistency using potato AI grading technology?
juni 11, 2024
How can AI improve your potato grading?
The world of potato growers and packers is challenging. Batch qualities are variable; however, customers’ demands always remain on that same high-level. Can AI help?
juni 04, 2024
Gold EcoVadis score places Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe in the top 5% in sustainability
Royal Avebe has achieved another gold EcoVadis score. This recognition places Avebe among the top 5% of assessed companies in the industry sector. Sponsored Content
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april 15, 2024
VAVI sluit zich aan bij de organisatie van de aardappeldemodag
Sinds 2024 heeft de Vereniging voor de Aardappelverwerkende Industrie (VAVI) zich aangesloten bij de organisatie van Aardappeldemodag.
maart 18, 2024
Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. strengthens its position in the market of chilled products with the acquisition of Frespo B.V.
Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. entered into a purchase agreement with investment company Nimbus on March 14 2024, regarding the acquisition of potato processor Frespo B.V., the former Aviko site in Cuijk.
maart 08, 2024
The Netherlands: supply problems for potato processors and historically high prices
Demand for EU potato supplies remains strong, but supplies are tightening.
maart 08, 2024
McCain Foods to sell CelaVita chilled potato business to private investment fund Nimbus
On March 1, 2024, Nimbus entered into a purchase agreement with CelaVita B.V., a member of the McCain Group of companies, to acquire the activities of CelaVita.
februari 07, 2024
Dutch province Drenthe and potato chain partners push sustainability by rewarding farmers
De provincie Drenthe start sa men met de ketenpartners een pilot voor akkerbouwers rondom belonen voor duurzaamheid. In de pilot worden de Kritische Prestatie Indicatoren (KPI’s) uit de Biodiversiteitsmonitor Akkerbouw in de praktijk getest.
januari 29, 2024
Weather in the Netherlands made the potato harvest very difficult
In the Netherlands, the weather affected the potato harvest and raises many questions about the future of production in the country. Sponsored Content 
januari 23, 2024
Kuipers Food Processing Machinery and Lalesse Extrusion join forces
As of January 1st, 2024, the assets and business activities of Lalesse Extrusion are integrated into Kuipers Food Processing Machinery.
januari 10, 2024
Plant-parasitic nematodes on the rise: WUR launches major research project
Climate change and genetic selection have brought root-knot nematodes further north in Europe and made cyst nematodes more difficult to control.
januari 06, 2024
Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond: Contract prijzen voor consumptie-aardappelen moeten 10 procent omhoog in 2024
De Nederlandse Akkerbouw Vakbond heeft weer de verwachte kostprijs van consumptieaardappelen voor het komende seizoen berekend. De kostprijs vertoont een lichte stijging t.o.v. de verwachte kostprijs van oogst 2023.
december 27, 2023
Joint project by the potato processing industry in Brabant (the Netherlands) focused on sustainability
Agristo, Peka Kroef, Lamb Weston and Duynie have teamed up to create a groundbreaking partnership with a view to sustainability and ecological awareness.
december 11, 2023
Sostenibilidad: la nueva vanguardia entre los obtentores de variedades como HZPC
La sostenibilidad de las variedades de papa es el nuevo horizonte para los obtentores como HZPC.
december 11, 2023
Tummers E2E SteamClosure picks up Rabobank SMART Award
As E2E SteamClosure celebrates its one-year anniversary, Tummers has yet another reason to pop the champagne.