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EUPPA members gathered in Brussels for committee meetings and a visit to the European Parliament to discuss policy developments affecting the potato processing sector.
juni 17, 2026
EUPPA members discuss policy priorities during committee meetings in Brussels
EUPPA members met in Brussels on June 9–10, 2026, to discuss food safety, agriculture, sustainability and policy developments affecting the potato processing sector. The programme also included a visit to the European Parliament.
Peter Ton, newly appointed President of Europatat, receives congratulations from outgoing President Tigran Richter following the association’s Board elections at the 2026 Congress in Brussels.
juni 11, 2026
Europatat Elects Peter Ton as New President at 2026 Congress in Brussels
Europatat elected Peter Ton, COO of Royal HZPC Group, as President for 2026–2030 during its Brussels Congress. Members also reviewed strategy priorities, including trade, sustainability, water, nutrition, and potato research across Europe.
Christophe Hansen speaks during a press briefing in Brussels as the European Commission announces its Fertiliser Action Plan to strengthen Europe’s food security, support farmers, and expand sustainable fertiliser production.
mei 29, 2026
European Commission Adopts Fertiliser Action Plan to Safeguard Food Security and Support Farmers
The European Commission launched a Fertiliser Action Plan to support farmers, strengthen EU fertiliser production, reduce import dependency, boost food security, and accelerate sustainable, bio-based solutions.
Welcome to the second International Day of Potato in Brussels, 27 May 2025 — uniting potato value chain leaders to celebrate innovation, sustainability, and the crop’s future.
mei 31, 2025
Brussels Marks International Day of Potato with High-Level Conference and 'Seed-to-Fork' Exhibition
Brussels marked the 2nd International Day of Potato with a conference and exhibition, highlighting the crop's role in food security, sustainability, and innovation. Stakeholders called for supportive EU policies to boost the potato value chain.
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november 02, 2023
TOMRA Food wins International FoodTec Award for foreign material identification
The foreign material identification accuracy of TOMRA Food's sorting and grading solutions has won a prestigious International FoodTec Award for 'using artificial intelligence and cloud technology to improve food safety, quality, and traceability while increasing process efficiency'.
Virto Group facility
september 08, 2023
Capabilities of modern sorters illustrated with a toxic weeds challenge for green vegetables.
Toxic datura and nightshade weeds are more often harvested with crops such as green beans and baby leaf spinach, with the risk of getting into the final product. Today, advanced sorting technology is capable to deal with these challenges
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april 02, 2023
Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) Report Highlights Challenges Threatening Economic Viability of Fresh Produce Sector Worldwide
A recent report by the Global Coalition of Fresh Produce (GCFP) analyses the global trading environment for fresh fruits and vegetables and concludes a number of challenges threatening the long-term economic viability of the fresh produce sector worldwide.
Interpom 2021 ended on a positive note despite unusual circumstances
december 05, 2021
Interpom 2021 eindigde positief ondanks ongebruikelijke omstandigheden
De 20ste editie van INTERPOM, de vakbeurs voor de volledige aardappelketen, heeft met een jaar vertraging plaatsgevonden op 28, 29 en 30 november 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo.
Kiremko's Corda Invicta fryer for the production of potato products was planned to be part this year's  Interpom Innovation Tour
november 25, 2021
Kiremko will not attend Interpom
Kiremko has decided that they will not attend this edition of the Interpom in Kortrijk, Belgium in order to limit the travel movements and contact moments of its employees
Potato tradeshow Interpom 2021 will be held in a safe environment and in its usual form with the Covid Safe Ticket 
november 18, 2021
Interpom 2021 wordt gehouden in een veilige omgeving en in zijn gebruikelijke vorm met het Covid Safe Ticket
De Belgische regering heeft nieuwe Covid-19 maatregelen aangekondigd. Gelukkig hebben deze geen invloed op beurzen. Interpom 2021 wordt dus in zijn gebruikelijke vorm gehouden op 28, 29 & 30 november 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo met dubbele bescherming: gezichtsmaskers naast het Covid Safe Ticket-systeem.
Europatat Congress 2021: A special and successful virtual event for the potato sector!
juni 13, 2021
Europatat Congress 2021: A successful virtual event for the potato sector!
On 10 June the European potato community virtually gathered for the Europatat Congress 2021. Under the slogan 'Stay
connected – new strategies for the potato sector'
Groen Licht Voor Interpom 2021: Let’s reconnect the potato chain
mei 23, 2021
Groen Licht Voor Interpom 2021: Let’s reconnect the potato chain
Het is nu zeker: Interpom gaat door! Van 28 tot en met 30 november 2021 blaast de internationale aardappelwereld opnieuw verzamelen in Kortrijk Xpo.
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land zal al meer dan 2 miljoen ton waarschijnlijk niet worden verwerkt.

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