Solynta: Sowing a More Collaborative Seed Industry
You may think of a seed as tiny and insignificant. Don’t be fooled: its impact on global agriculture is immense. The seed industry is constantly balancing innovation with bringing value to growers.
Junio 15, 2023
Major shortages and unprecedented high prices in the European potato market
Robert Voskamp of the Dutch company Rola Fresh said that he has never seen the potato market this hot.
Mayo 11, 2023
Potato breeder Royal HZPC Group maintains forecasts
Potato breeder HZPC expects turnover to grow 11% from last year (then EUR 352 million (USD 386 million)) with a gross margin of EUR 66,5 million (USD 73 million) (last financial year EUR 63.9 million (USD 70 million).
Abril 25, 2023
Breakthrough in fight against devastating potato disease
Potato is the third most important food crop in the world after rice and wheat in terms of human consumption. But potato world production is threatened by potato late blight
Abril 11, 2023
New potatoes in short supply, so Maltese potatoes most welcome
The Dutch company Altena Potatoes received its first full truckloads of Santé potatoes.
Abril 10, 2023
HZPC works with growers to future-proof seed potato cultivation
Growers learn best from other growers. This has been proven by the future-proof seed potato cultivation project, an initiative to examine upcoming changes in potato cultivation with a group of growers.
Abril 04, 2023
Potato Cooperative Agrico celebrates its 50-year anniversary
Potato cooperative Agrico started its 50-year anniversary in a festive mood. Throughout the year, Agrico will organise various events for growers, members, buyers and employees.
Marzo 25, 2023
HZPC potato variety Rashida promising for Greek market and beyond
The new HZPC potato variety Rashida is a true all-rounder. Underneath the good looks, there is a robust variety that copes well in all conditions. And that makes growers, packers and consumers happy.
Marzo 21, 2023
NEPG: How will the potato market in North-western Europe develop?
In Northwestern Europe (EU-04; NL, DE, BE, FR) the potato sector is facing a range of issues in the upcoming months. The million dollar question: How will the potato market respond? An analysis by the NEPG.
Marzo 11, 2023
Peter Oldenkamp to succeed long-time Director Agrico Research Sjefke Allefs
Potato coop Agrico announced that Peter Oldenkamp will become director of Agrico Research starting August 1, 2023. He succeeds Sjefke Allefs as director. Sjefke Allefs has worked at Agrico Research since 1990, in the position of director for the past 24 years.
Febrero 28, 2023
125 years of HZPC awarded with Royal predicate
On occasion HZPC's 125th anniversary on February 27, 2023, Drs. A. A. M. Brok, Commissioner of the King of the Province of Friesland presented potato breeder HZPC with the certificate for the predicate Royal.
Febrero 07, 2023
Nancy Rietbroek new operational director NAK
The board of the NAK has appointed Nancy Rietbroek as operational director. From March 1, 2023, she will start working at the NAK.
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Febrero 05, 2023
Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya
Solynta – hybrid potato breeding technology company from The Netherlands and FreshCrop Limited, Kenya’s largest producer of seed tubers, have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development of hybrid true potato innovation in Kenya.
Diciembre 20, 2022
Potato cooperative Agrico realizes record sales in an improving market
Potato Cooperative Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2021/2022 were explained, and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.
Noviembre 19, 2022
In the Netherlands, 7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range
In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.
Noviembre 13, 2022
Agrico presents nine new potato varieties at its variety show
On 10 and 11 November, Agrico held its annual variety and seedling show at Agrico Research in Bant. During the show no fewer than nine new varieties were presented.
Noviembre 05, 2022
Joost van Regteren joins Solynta as Chief Commercial Officer
In this new position, Joost will be responsible for the downstream part of Solynta, leading product management, commercial and go to market strategies.
Octubre 31, 2022
HZPC Potato Days 2022: No Time To Waste for future-proof potato growing
On 9, 10 and 11 November, HZPC will open its doors in Joure – and online – to anyone with a passion for potatoes. During Potato Days 2022, they will discuss the challenges of food security and sustainability, now and in the future.