Potato News from Europe

After putting a unique box and bag unloader through its paces, one of the UK's largest suppliers of potatoes has reported a 33% increase in efficiency and a 50% reduction in forklift movements.

Restrain has announced the launch of its new Precision Ethylene Treatment (PET) technology, setting an unprecedented standard in storage solutions.

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).

La poca disponibilidad de patatas tanto en España como en Francia ha hecho subir los precios por encima de su máximo histórico.

How can we improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor using a potato grading machine?

La alianza entre Pepsisco y Fertiberia ha mostrado grandes resultados en sus primeras experiencias en España.

According to EastFruit’s analysts, citing market participants, last year’s potatoes in the Ukrainian market have experienced a notable price surge over the weekend.

Sustainability has always been a key value in our business model, and we make every effort to limit our impact on the ecosystem and on natural resources. This commitment can be seen at every stage of our production chain, from the field to production and packaging.

When choosing a healthy snack flavour, several important factors need to be considered to ensure that the final product is appealing, healthy, and meets consumer expectations.

Actualmente se recogen colombas, que están por encima de los 0,50 euros el kilo, aunque se estima que la producción ha caído un 15%

Factores climáticos signan la performance de los cultivos alrededor de Europa y por consiguiente los precios de las patatas.

Insort is delighted to announce that Nicolas Stein has joined the team in the role of Global Sales Director. With his extensive experience in sales, Nicolas brings valuable expertise and fresh impetus for the future.

At the recommendation of the Supervisory Board, the Board of Directors of Cooperative PotatoNext has appointed Mr. H. van der Linden as CEO, effective from June 26, 2024, to temporarily strengthen the current management team with an experienced, unifying external executive.

En Castilla y León se pone en marcha un plan piloto para la detección temprana de enfermedades que puedan afectar cultivos.

TAV presenta las características esenciales que deben tener las máquinas utilizadas en el proceso de aromatización de snacks para asegurar la mejor calidad y satisfacción del consumidor.

Los países productores del norte de Europa enfrenta a un tiempo dificultades climatológicas para producir, así como también incertidumbres de mercado por presiones de competidores a nivel global.

Forsfood, a leading provider of advanced peeling equipment and solutions, has announced a new partnership with Zi-Vision, marking a significant expansion into the German, Dutch, and Belgian markets.

The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) stood at 120.6 points in June 2024, unchanged from its revised figure for May, as increases in the price indices for vegetable oil, sugar and dairy products balanced out a decrease in the price index for cereals, while the meat index was almost unchanged.