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september 02, 2024
Hans Huistra takes over as new CEO of Royal HZPC Group as Gerard Backx steps back
As of today, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group welcomes Hans Huistra as its new CEO. Colleagues from all of Royal HZPC Group's global locations (HZPC, STET and ZOS) had the opportunity to gain a first impression of Hans Huistra in a broadcasted meeting.
september 02, 2024
Nog maar één week: bezoek Omnivent Techniek op Potato Europe 2024
Potato Europe 2024 wordt gehouden op 11 en 12 september 2024 in Villers-Saint-Christophe (Aisne, Frankrijk). PotatoEurope is een jaarlijks evenement voor de Europese aardappelindustrie, georganiseerd in Duitsland, België, Frankrijk of Nederland.
september 02, 2024
Potato Days United Kingdom: Free field event for potato growers kicks off this week in Nocton
On Wednesday, 4 September, at Nocton, Lincolnshire, the new Potato Days UK will be kicking off, offering a full two-day programme of exhibition, trial plots, professional programme, and live machinery demonstrations. Visitors enter for free on both days, 4 and 5 September, with prior registration needed. Sponsored Content
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september 01, 2024
Potato LEAF Awards 2024-25 Scholarship to Xiuyan Zhang for her potato disease research
The Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (Potato LEAF) has announced Xiuyan Zhang, a Ph.D. student at the University of Maine, as the recipient of the organization’s 2024-25 Academic Scholarship. 
september 01, 2024
Shortages in the Dutch Seed Potato Market: HZPC's Strategic Response
Gerard Backx, CEO of the Royal HZPC Group, says there is an imbalance in the Dutch seed potato market. He expects less volume of these potatoes to be available this season. Although there is a good tuber count in many areas, and the harvest should be successful, the wet summer significantly damaged some areas.
augustus 31, 2024
Seed Symposium Attendees Learn About the 'Promise of the United States Potato Seed Market'
United States' seed potatoes are a unique commodity for their exceptional quality, multiple varieties and stringent certification process. That was the message participants took away from the biannual Seed Symposium, hosted at Potatoes USA’s Denver headquarters in July.
augustus 28, 2024
Belgian Sticomax acquires DutchTecSource (DTS) to become global player in machinery and systems for the food industry.
Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS).
augustus 28, 2024
World Water Week: How PepsiCo Foods North America is conserving water and driving change
World Water Week kicks off August 25-29. The team at PepsiCo Foods North America understands water is both a precious resource and necessary for their business from growing crops, manufacturing and even as an ingredient.










