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Record-breaking early-summer temperatures and low soil moisture are increasing variability in Europe's 2026 potato crop. Wyma Solutions highlights post-harvest solutions to help processors manage quality, efficiency and throughput.

The first joint potato campaign at Solan, Poland, concluded successfully, with stable production, high-quality potatoes, and output exceeding expectations. Strong teamwork with colleagues in the Netherlands supports future innovation and growth.

Europe’s potato sector faces pressure as temperatures exceed 40°C in key growing regions. With crops in critical growth stages, prolonged heat and drought could cut yields, affect quality, and increase irrigation needs, raising supply concerns.

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.

Patatas Arrebola lanzó en Andalucía la marca Sabor del SUR para identificar en los puntos de venta la papa de temporada 100% andaluza, promover el consumo de proximidad, reducir el impacto del transporte y apoyar a agricultores, empresas y empleo local.

Forsfood Group Oy has joined Orat Oy and Banmark Oy Ab in a strategic acquisition, combining decades of expertise in food processing machinery. The company will continue operations under its name with unchanged team, ensuring full continuity.

Karmark Int. A/S will become EUROPLANT Scandinavia ApS from the 2026/27 potato season, strengthening the EUROPLANT brand in Scandinavia. Customers keep the same team, while the company expands high-performing potato varieties for future market needs.

The latest European Commission report on EU agri-food trade shows that, during the first four months of 2026, the EU agri-food trade surplus reached EUR 15.6 billion, an increase of EUR 233 million compared with the same period in 2025.

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.

Hungritos, under Iscon Balaji Foods, showcased at Snackex 2026 (17–18 June, FIL Expo Lisbon) at Stand 244, Pavilion 4, unveiling Mashed Potato Premix range (7 flavours) and Dehydrated Potato Flakes for global snack and food industries. sectors.

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.

GB Potatoes and Branston will host a low-carbon farming event in Lincolnshire on 28 July, while GB Potatoes joins Defra’s Expert Growers Group. The industry also awaits updates on UK-EU seed potato trade and the new Farming Roadmap.

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.

Following a record 2025 potato crop of 8.6mn tonnes, France's potato sector is coordinating the transition to the 2026 harvest by reducing surplus stocks, ending promotions for the previous harvest and creating retail space for new potatoes.

Ishida Europe has named Takayo Motegi as Managing Director, succeeding Dave Tiso, who becomes Chairman. With 30+ years in the Ishida Group, Motegi will lead growth across EMEA, advancing automation, packaging and quality control solutions.

The 1st International Symposium of Potato will bring together more than 400 industry professionals on October 5, 2026, at IFEMA Madrid to discuss sustainable production, innovation, consumption, and the strategic role of potatoes in Europe and the global market.

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.

Branston has appointed Tom Seagrief as General Manager, expanding his remit to prepared retail, B2B peeling and mash operations. The move supports growth plans and follows the successful launch of the company's mash facility in 2024.