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Met een aantal van ruim 4.000 bezoekers kijkt de organisatie van Aardappeldemodag tevreden terug op de geheel vernieuwde editie van hét kennis-en ontmoetingsevent voor de Nederlandse aardappelsector.

Eqraft is known for their state-of-the-art machines and software solutions for smart factories that process onions, potatoes and bulk products.

Prof Ian Toth, a distinguished figure in the potato research community, has been appointed as the new President of the European Association for Potato Research (EAPR).

How can we improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor using a potato grading machine?

Forsfood, a leading provider of advanced peeling equipment and solutions, has announced a new partnership with Zi-Vision, marking a significant expansion into the German, Dutch, and Belgian markets.

How can potato packers ensure desired potato quality and consistency using potato AI grading technology?

Three years ago, Dutch specialist machinery manufacturer Flikweert Vision launched the QualityGrader. This new machine, which was the result of meticulous technological development, marked the beginning of a real revolution in optical sorting.

The world of potato growers and packers is challenging. Batch qualities are variable; however, customers’ demands always remain on that same high-level. Can AI help?

Royal Avebe has achieved another gold EcoVadis score. This recognition places Avebe among the top 5% of assessed companies in the industry sector.

On February 16, the preliminary 2023 results were released. The publication of the Annual Report 2023 presents the final results.

As of April 15, 2024, Tummers Machinebouw BV has officially changed its name to Tummers Food Processing Solutions BV. This name has been used as a trade name for many years, but it is now the company's sole official name.

Potato breeding company Royal HZPC Group expects to achieve a similar result for the financial year 2023 / 2024 (July - June) as in the previous financial year. With an expected increase in financial turnover of 4%.

Tolsma-Grisnich and the Invaro Group will be joining forces in the field of optical sorting of potatoes and onions. The partnership means that Tolsma-grisnich and the Invaro Group are embarking on an intensive collaboration.

Sinds 2024 heeft de Vereniging voor de Aardappelverwerkende Industrie (VAVI) zich aangesloten bij de organisatie van Aardappeldemodag.

Solynta, the Dutch company that specializes in the development, production and sales of hybrid true potato seed has announced that it will adjust its branding to 'Solynta – true potato seed'.

Dutch potato processor Peka Kroef B.V. entered into a purchase agreement with investment company Nimbus on March 14 2024, regarding the acquisition of potato processor Frespo B.V., the former Aviko site in Cuijk.

Dutch Potato Starch manufacturer Royal Avebe just processed the last potatoes of the 2023-2024 campaign at the Ter Apelkanaal production location.

De prognoseprijs* voor pootgoedtelers van HZPC Holland voor de oogst van 2023 is EUR 50.70 (USD 50.20) per 100 kilo. Deze prijs is ruim 35% hoger dan de prijs van oogst 2022