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juli 12, 2026
Aviko Growers Review 2025 Season and Discuss Outlook for the 2026 Potato Crop
Aviko's 2026 Annual Growers' Meeting reviewed the 2025 harvest, announced pool prices, and discussed market developments ahead of the 2026 crop. The meeting also highlighted collaboration across the potato value chain.
juli 06, 2026
Dutch Seed Potato Industry Unveils AI-Powered Autonomous Robot to Detect Virus-Infected Potato Plants
Around 70 Dutch seed potato growers watched an autonomous robot identify virus-infected plants during a field demonstration. The robot marks infected plants for easier manual removal, while automated removal is being explored for future versions.
juli 02, 2026
AVR Machinery versterkt Nederlands dealernetwerk met Kamps de Wild Beilen
AVR heeft zijn Nederlandse dealernetwerk versterkt door Kamps de Wild Beilen aan te stellen als officiële dealer. Het bedrijf neemt het voormalige gebied van Selles Agrotechniek over en versterkt daarmee de verkoop, service, beschikbaarheid van onderdelen en klantenondersteuning.
juli 01, 2026
Potato Business School completes international training programme and opens September course registration
Potato Business School completed its June 15–18 international training course, giving participants practical experience across the potato value chain through presentations, company visits and hands-on sessions.
juni 29, 2026
Het volledige programma van Potato Demo Day 2026 is bekendgemaakt en de inschrijving voor bezoekers is geopend
Potato Demo Day 2026 heeft de bezoekersregistratie geopend voor het evenement in september in Westmaas. Het programma omvat meer dan 120 exposanten, 25 kennissessies, machinedemonstraties, een Startup Plaza en de volledige aardappelketen centraal.
mei 19, 2026
HZPC CEO Highlights India Growth Journey and Future Investment Plans at India–Netherlands Agribusiness Dialogue in The Hague
Royal HZPC Group CEO Hans Huistra joined Narendra Modi and top Dutch CEOs in The Hague to strengthen India–Netherlands cooperation, reinforcing HZPC’s growing strategic presence in India. Sponsored Content
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maart 16, 2026
Van der Linde Family Grows Seed Potato Business Through Innovation and Strong Partnership
Van der Linde family grows its seed potato business in Krummhörn through innovation, quality, and strong partnership with HZPC, expanding from 45 to 196 hectares while investing in modern storage, sorting, and sustainable farming technologies.
maart 14, 2026
HZPC, Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco connect potato breeding and processing innovation
Behind every French fry lies a world of innovation. From the first cross in the greenhouse to the perfectly fried product on a dinner plate – it’s a journey that depends on knowledge, technology, and collaboration.
november 20, 2025
Egyptian Sweet Potatoes Gain Ground in Europe as Demand Surges
Egyptian sweet potatoes are gaining ground in Europe as demand rises. Short transit times, lower costs, and better storage boost supply. Dutch production struggles with low yields, while growing consumer interest and ready-to-eat trends drive market growth.
november 09, 2025
Aardappeldemodag 2026 in Westmaas: ontmoet, leer en ontdek innovatie in de aardappelindustrie
Aardappeldemodag 2026 vindt plaats op 2 september 2026 in Westmaas, met de nadruk op kennisdeling, innovatie en netwerken. Nieuwe hoogtepunten zijn onder meer het Startup Square en live demonstraties, naast belangrijke programma’s zoals het Young Farmers Program en de Knowledge Barn. Sponsored Content

november 05, 2025
Royal HZPC Group Reports Strong 2024/25 Results, Expanding Global Reach in Seed Potato Trade
Royal HZPC Group posts a strong 2024/25: revenue €525 M (USD 603 M), tonnage 1 M+, net profit €17.1 M (USD 19.8 M). Growers get €10.90 (USD 12.5) dividend. New varieties excel in French‑fry, chips, export and fresh markets, with acreage expected to grow further.
september 22, 2025
Potato Europe 2025: A challenging but resilient future for potato trade
On August 27, 2025, industry leaders met in the Netherlands for the conference Europe’s Place in a Changing Potato World, co-organised by Potato Europe, Europatat and World Potato Markets during Potato Europe 2025.
september 08, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 in Lelystad Draws Record 17,268 Visitors from 107 Countries
PotatoEurope 2025 set records with 17,268 visitors from 107 countries on Sept 3-4 in Lelystad, Netherlands. Live demos, trial fields, and top innovations like Croptimal’s Croptiscan 9000 highlighted the event. Next edition: Sept 9-10, 2026, Germany.
september 01, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 in Lelystad: Toonaangevend aardappelevenement met 300+ exposanten en wereldwijde innovaties
PotatoEurope 2025 vindt plaats op 3 en 4 september bij WUR Lelystad met 300+ exposanten en bezoekers uit 119 landen. Highlights: proefrooiingen, ICM- en markconferenties, live demo’s van oogst tot sortering en innovatieve proefvelden.
juli 20, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 zal baanbrekende machines, slimme landbouw en live demonstraties presenteren in Nederland
PotatoEurope 2025, gepland op 3 en 4 september in Lelystad, Nederland, toont live demonstraties van machines, slimme agri-technologie en innovaties in de aardappelteelt. Met meer dan 300 exposanten en 15.000 bezoekers is het dé toonaangevende ontmoetingsplek om te innoveren, netwerken en groeien.


