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Blending potato varieties on the rise

Since the humble precursor to modern potato first domesticated in Peru 10,000 years ago, the tuber has branched off into thousands of different varieties.

Potato Supply chain

Friday, May 10, 2019

Belgium

Supermarket of the Future: tackling food waste

One way that supermarkets of the future can tackle the scandal of food waste

Supermarkets of the near-future will have their business models radically re-shaped by innovations instore, online, and in the food industry supply chain.

Processing Equipment

Thursday, April 25, 2019

Belgium

Potato acreage in North-western Europe to grow between 1 and 2 percent, NEPG estimates

The NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) have estimated that the upcoming area for consumption potatoes in 2019 will increase between 1 and 2 % towards almost 604.000 ha in the 5 main production countries.

Potato Supply chain

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Belgium

Dewulf is fully prepared for a successful future

Dewulf, full-liner in agricultural machines for potatoes and carrots, receives a capital injection by family shareholders Hendrik Decramer and Thomas Decan, in collaboration with investor Jan Clarebout.

Potato Supply chain

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Belgium

Belgian potato processing industry processed over 5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2018

België verwerkt meer dan 5 miljoen ton aardappelen tot friet, chips en vlokken in 2018

The potato processing industry in Belgium registered record growth and processed over 5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2018. However, in 2019 the sector faces major challenges as a result of the poor harvest in 2018

French Fries and Potato Specialties

Friday, March 29, 2019

Belgium

Belgian potato supply chain commits to digital data platform WatchITgrow

Three Belgian organisations, Boerenbond, Belgapom and VITO are teaming up to strengthen the future of the Belgian potato chain by jointly investing in the online data platform WatchITgrow.

Potato Supply chain

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Belgium