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Potato crops in the Netherlands as growers and industry partners support the Outline Crop Protection Covenant to advance sustainable agriculture.
juli 17, 2026
Nederlandse telers en NAO steunen Convenant Gewasbescherming voor een duurzamere aardappel- en plantaardige sector
Nederlandse telers en de Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie (NAO) steunen het Hoofdlijnenconvenant Gewasbescherming om de milieubelasting te verminderen, de waterkwaliteit te verbeteren en innovatie te stimuleren, terwijl rechtszekerheid en een duurzame aardappelproductie worden bevorderd.
Speakers and growers take part in the 2026 Annual Meeting of Aviko's Potato Growers Committee (ATC), where participants reviewed the 2025 season, discussed market developments, and explored the future of potato cultivation and the potato value chain.
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.
H2L's autonomous AI-powered robot navigates a Dutch seed potato field, scanning crops to identify virus-infected plants during a live field demonstration.
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.
AVR potato machinery in action during field harvesting, demonstrating efficiency and performance in modern arable farming.
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.
Participants completed Potato Business School's international English-language training programme, gaining practical insights into the entire potato value chain through presentations, company visits and hands-on sessions.
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.
Experience innovation in action at the Mechanisation & Demo Fields — where the latest machines, practical tests, and shared knowledge bring the potato community together.
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.
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FrietHoes strengthens its growth journey as team members celebrate expansion plans in the field, symbolising a new phase of scaling production, partnerships, and delivering fresh, authentic potato fries to a wider market.
juni 25, 2026
FrietHoes zet koers naar een grote uitbreiding: nieuwe fabriek, groter marktbereik en versterkt leiderschap
FrietHoes schaalt op met een nieuwe frietfabriek in Nieuw-Vennep en breidt zijn capaciteit en bereik uit in zowel de binnenlandse als internationale markten. Door de stijgende vraag naar friet met een échte aardappelsmaak is het merk klaar om de nieuwe kwaliteitsnorm in friet te worden.
Gpi De Gouwe to continue as Gpi Process Technology
juni 23, 2026
Gpi De Gouwe verandert zijn naam in Gpi Process Technology om zijn wereldwijde leiderschap in voedselverwerking verder te versterken
Gpi De Gouwe heeft een nieuwe naam gekregen en gaat voortaan verder als Gpi Process Technology. De naamswijziging weerspiegelt de ontwikkeling van het bedrijf tot specialist in geavanceerde voedselverwerkingsoplossingen. Het bedrijf biedt turnkey-systemen voor de productie van friet, sauzen, kant-en-klaarmaaltijden, chocolade en zoetwaren.
The Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco group has joined forces with Tummers Group and Van der Giessen
juni 22, 2026
InvestIndustrial (Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco) acquires Tummers and Van der Giessen to bolster its potato processing equipment capabilities
Investindustrial, comprising the Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco brands, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Tummers Group and Van der Giessen, bringing together specialist companies with complementary capabilities across the potato processing value chain. 
The Aviko production site in Steenderen, Netherlands, where electrification works are underway to help reduce the environmental impact of potato processing and support the company’s net-zero ambitions.
juni 16, 2026
Aviko Launches Electrification Project at Steenderen Factory to Advance Sustainability Goals
Aviko has started electrifying its Steenderen potato processing plant, advancing its Unlock 30 sustainability strategy. Developed with Liander, the project aims to cut emissions, reduce fossil fuel use, and support lower-carbon food production.
Hybrid True Potato Seeds (HTPS) from Solynta’s breakthrough breeding platform, now officially recognized with the Dutch registration of SOLHY019—the first diploid hybrid potato variety listed on the Dutch National Variety Register.
juni 12, 2026
Solynta Makes History with First Hybrid True Potato Seed Variety Registered in the Netherlands
Solynta has registered SOLHY019 as the first diploid Hybrid True Potato Seed (HTPS) variety on the Dutch Variety List. The milestone validates hybrid potato breeding and supports wider adoption of seed-based potato production worldwide.
Klaas van de Poppe has been appointed CEO of Eqraft as of 1 May 2026.
juni 09, 2026
Eqraft Appoints Klaas van de Poppe as CEO to Drive Global Growth and Innovation
Klaas van de Poppe has been appointed CEO of Eqraft, effective May 1, 2026. He succeeds Marcel Kampes and will lead the company's next phase of global growth, innovation, and customer-focused solutions for potato and onion processing.
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Dutch potato sector representatives and policymakers meet at Nieuwspoort in The Hague during International Potato Day discussions on food security, innovation, and the future resilience of the potato value chain.
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mei 31, 2026
Sticomax Group Strengthens Food Processing Portfolio with ICS Spiral Freezers Acquisition
Sticomax Group has acquired ICS Spiral Freezers to strengthen its expertise in freezing, cooling, and proofing solutions. The addition expands the group to seven companies, with combined turnover expected to reach EUR 125 million (USD 142 million).
La Universidad de Wageningen (WUR) realiza ensayos de campo con variedades de patata editadas mediante CRISPR para mejorar la resistencia frente a Phytophthora infestans y reducir el uso de pesticidas.
mei 26, 2026
Netherlands: GMO varieties under field trials
Wageningen and the Dutch government are moving forward with a field trial of NTG-edited potatoes to strengthen resistance to late blight and reduce pesticide use, in a context of regulatory change in the European Union.
Aviko has signed the Declaration of Intent for the Regenerating Together Programme
mei 23, 2026
Aviko joins global regenerative agriculture initiative
Aviko has signed the Declaration of Intent for the Regenerating Together Programme (RTP) of SAI Platform together with 40 food and agriculture organisations, including Carlsberg Group, Diageo and FrieslandCampina.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Dutch CEOs during the India–Netherlands CEO Round Table in The Hague, strengthening cooperation in technology, agriculture, energy, and innovation.
mei 19, 2026
HZPC CEO Highlights India Growth Journey and Future Investment Plans at India–Netherlands Agribusiness Dialogue in The Hague
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