Noticias de Los Países Bajos

VAVI is affiliated with the Potato Demonstration Day organization

Abril 15, 2024

VAVI is joining as one of the organizers of the Potato Demonstration Day

As of 2024, the Association for the Potato Processing Industry (VAVI) is joining the organization of Potato Demonstration Day (Aardappeldemodag).

Marzo 19, 2024

Solynta rebrands to 'true potato seed' company

Solynta, the Dutch company that specializes in the development, production and sales of hybrid true potato seed has announced that it will adjust its branding to 'Solynta – true potato seed'.

Potato Processor Peka Kroef B.V. Expands Market Dominance with Acquisition of Frespo B.V.

Marzo 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.

Royal Avebe's 2023-2024 potato campaign has ended

Marzo 18, 2024

Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe has ended the 2023-2024 potato campaign

Dutch Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe just processed the last potatoes of the 2023-2024 campaign at the Ter Apelkanaal production location.

Marzo 16, 2024

Strong increase in HZPC seed potato price

The forecasted price for seed potato growers of HZPC Holland for the 2023 harvest is EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilos. This price is more than 35% higher than the price of the 2022 harvest.

Marzo 11, 2024

Holanda: problemas de suministro para industria y precios históricos

La temporada de cosecha relativamente mala hizo a una disminución en la oferta que se traduce en precios altos y falta de stock para cumplir con las necesidades del sector industrial.

Marzo 09, 2024

Potato Glory Introduces the New Potato Variety: Sifra

Welcome to Potato Glory SPUDLight series! These vare HZPC's favourite potato varieties, and they can't wait to share them with you.

Marzo 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.

Febrero 21, 2024

Small seed potato crop results in historically high prices

Seed potato acreage is shrinking in the Netherlands, Germany, and France.

Potato cooperative Agrico to acquire The Potato Company (TPC) to expand its acreage and sales channels

Febrero 20, 2024

Agrico adquiere a The Potato Company

Agrico adquiere a The Potato Company en un movimiento que augura cambios en la escena mundial del desarrollo y comercio de semilla de papa.

Febrero 19, 2024

HZPC: resultados financieros favorables y cambios en el liderazgo

HZPC anuncia sólidos resultados en materia económica para el 2023/24, y también un cambio en su liderazgo. A partir del 1ero de septiembre la empresa tendrá un nuevo CEO.

Eqraft new premise in Emmeloord, Netherlands

Febrero 13, 2024

Equipment manufacturer Eqraft shows its new Headquarters in Emmeloord

Following a period of continuous growth, equipment manufacturer Eqraft decided a new headquarters was necessary.

The province and chain partners jointly reward Drenthe arable farmers for sustainable performance

Febrero 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.

Potato Statistics NEPG countries (Excluding Seed and Starch potatoes)

Febrero 06, 2024

Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!

In season 2023, potato growers in North-western Europe were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs.

Holanda: situación climática adversa dificulta la cosecha (Cortesía: OAN Events)

Enero 28, 2024

Holanda: situación climática adversa dificultó la cosecha

En Holanda la situación climática afectó la cosecha de papa y genera muchas preguntas con respecto al futuro de la producción en el país.

Enero 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.

Enero 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.

NAV: Contract prices for consumption potatoes must increase 10% in 2024

Enero 08, 2024

Dutch farmers organisation (NAV): Contract prices for potatoes must increase by 10 percent

The Dutch Farmers Organisation (NAV) has again calculated the expected cost price of consumption potatoes for the coming season. The cost shows a slight increase compared to expected cost price for the 2023 harvest.