Aardappelketen uit Europa

Aardappeldemodag 2026 brought over 4,500 visitors to Westmaas amid a challenging year for the Dutch potato sector. The event focused on market pressures, extreme growing conditions, knowledge sharing, machinery and innovation.

Finpom wijst op de voordelen van Noord-Finland voor de productie van hoogwaardige pootaardappelen terwijl klimaatverandering de virusrisico's in Europa doet toenemen, en breidt zijn EUROPLANT-assortiment verder uit met LARISSA, JUVENTA, Filipa, FAVOLA en INA.

Haith and GRIMME will co-exhibit for the first time at PotatoEurope 2026 in Springe, Germany, presenting complementary solutions spanning potato planting, harvesting, post-harvest handling, washing, grading and packing.

Scottish researchers led by the University of Glasgow have developed a bacteriocin-based treatment to suppress potato blackleg and soft rot. Supported by IBioIC the research has led to spin-out Casdu Crop Solutions.

Emsland Group Strengthens Collaboration With Agricultural Partners Through New Office Building in Emlichheim

Marieke Hoste, de nieuwe directeur van VAVI, bezoekt voor het eerst de Aardappeldemodag, waar samenwerking, innovatie en kennisdeling centraal staan. Volgens haar kan de Nederlandse aardappelsector beleids-, duurzaamheids- en marktuitdagingen gezamenlijk aanpakken.

European seed potato multiplication area fell 1.6% to 105,155 hectares in 2026, according to ESPG data. Germany recorded slight growth, while the other major producing countries and several leading varieties saw declines.

GB Potatoes has opened applications for its 2027 Potato Industry Development Programme. The three-part programme covers potato production processing research and agricultural policy across England Scotland and London.

Agristo is investing €350 million (USD 405 million) in a new Hauts-de-France potato processing site, its second-largest facility. Located 120 km from Belgium, the project will create 300 jobs and strengthen its French market presence.

The 23rd EAPR Triennial Conference will bring 300+ potato experts to Edinburgh in 2027 to explore 'Sustainable Potato Production for a Changing World.' Register, submit abstracts or explore sponsorship.

La campaña de la patata en Salamanca afronta un comienzo marcado por la expectativa ante la demanda portuguesa, la incertidumbre del mercado y los desafíos climáticos y sanitarios.

Janine Luten, directeur van de Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie (NAO), benadrukt dat innovatie, kennisdeling en samenwerking cruciaal zijn om de Nederlandse aardappelsector internationaal concurrerend te houden.

Quintera has demonstrated high yields, stable processing quality and resilience under warm, dry conditions after four years of commercial cultivation, making it a strong processing potato variety for irrigated light sandy soils.

Mousline faced a difficult 2025 with lower sales, crop problems, and lost contracts. The French brand is investing €14 million (USD 16.2 million), expanding exports, innovating products, and launching plant-based spreads to drive recovery.

British Potato Confex 2026 will take place on 18–19 November at Lincolnshire Showground, bringing together growers, suppliers, processors and industry experts for seminars, networking and exhibitions. Free visitor registration is now open.

PotatoNL reported another sharp rise in potato quotations as drought across Europe slowed early potato growth. Strong demand from processors and uncertainty over the new harvest continued to support higher prices.

La cosecha en Salamanca, pese a la buena calidad de las patatas, se perfila con malas perspectivas frente a un mercado deprimido donde los precios no cubren los costos de producción y la demanda flaquea.

Met Éireann has issued a potato blight advisory for parts of Ireland, warning that humid weather could favour the spread of Phytophthora infestans. The advisory also highlights limited spraying opportunities and varying soil moisture deficits