Top GB potato players to promote World Potato Congress at Potato Expo 2012

Two top GB potato industry players are crossing the Atlantic January 4-6 not just to quiz the U.S. industry on its latest techniques at Potato Expo 2012 but to promote the benefits of attending World Potato Congress 2012 in Edinburgh, Scotland in May.

“Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city and seat of the Scottish Parliament, is steeped in history and boasts a stunning, rich architectural heritage ensuring delegates will have an equally impressive experience away from the congress auditorium and seminars,” says Prentice. “We’ve arranged international and home-grown speakers for the congress and surrounded that knowledge exchange and seminar participation programme with great networking, exhibition and social activities.”

Outside the auditorium delegates and partners can choose from a walking tour in the city, a visit to a whisky distillery, a golf tournament at the 18-hole Archerfield Dirleton Links – just 70 miles from St Andrews, the 600-year-old home of golf – and dinner with friends and colleagues at night;or they can opt for dinner on the Royal Yacht Britannia, a unique British experience only available in Edinburgh. The congress gala dinner – delegates can opt to hire a kilt or wear other traditional dress – will be held in the stunning, newly-renovated National Museum of Scotland.

“The industry interaction tours associated with the congress will give every delegate the chance to visit a selection of growers, breeders, purchasers/processors, retailers and scientific institutions so they can immerse themselves in the Scottish potato industry,” concludes Prentice. “I know everyone will benefit from that interaction.”

WPC2012 is set to be an outstanding, world-class event, insists Stevenson and we’re looking forward to showing off our industry, sharing our knowledge and learning from visitors from around the world.