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Despite current low prices, more potatoes planted in North-western Europe

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) estimate that the growers in the 5 leading potato growing countries will plant 0,4% more potatoes than last year.

Potato Supply chain

Thursday, May 10, 2018

Belgium

European potato sector concludes successful Europatat Congress

Europatat Congress 2018 was attended by over 90 participants from 21 countries and received very positive feedback, in particular regarding the high quality of the speakers and their refreshing and inspiring messages.

Potato Supply chain

Tuesday, May 8, 2018

Belgium

Potato Association Europatat welcomes Gilles Fontaine as new President

The European Potato Trade Association Europatat elected a new board yesterday. Gilles Fontaine was appointed President for the next three-years

Potato Supply chain

Friday, May 4, 2018

Belgium

European Commission bans all outdoor uses of neonicotinoids

The European Commission decided on Friday April, 27 2018 to impose a complete ban on neonicotinoids, referring to the risk they pose to wild bees and honeybees.

Potato Supply chain

Saturday, April 28, 2018

Belgium

Starch Europe appoints Andreas Delvaux as Communication Manager

Industry association Starch Europe announced earlier this month that Andreas Delvaux joined the organisation as Communication Manager.

Ingredients

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Belgium

Searching for the occasional market for excess potatoes

Organisations representing potato farmers in Belgium and France, have started a project (interreg-GEPOS) to look for alternative destinations for potatoes in Belgium and the North of France in seasons marked by large surpluses.

Potato Supply chain

Monday, April 16, 2018

Belgium