Research and Development

Viscon Group develops automation, robotics and tissue culture solutions for agriculture and food industries, supporting seed potato propagation, plant handling and efficient production systems.

Vital Seeds, Inc. (VSI) was established in 2014 to exploit the commercialization of its internationally patented technology “Potatoes out of Ground” (PoG). Soilless cultivation of seed potatoes (minitubers) using closed irrigation systems in the forms of High-Pressure Aeroponics, Standard-Pressure Aeroponics, and Drip Irrigation.

Vitrocom Holland BV is a plant tissue culture laboratory for the production of eminent starting material for the international agricultural market.

‘To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life’ is the mission of Wageningen UR. A staff of 6,500 and 10,000 students from over 100 countries work everywhere around the world in the domain of healthy food and living environment for governments and the business community-at-large.

University in the State of Washington (United States)

Wilhelm Weuthen GmbH & Co. KG, founded in 1885 and based in Schwalmtal-Waldniel, is a major operator in the trade and distribution of industrial and table potatoes, onions, and agricultural inputs.

Wyandot partners with leading and emerging food companies to develop and market exciting plant based snacks.

Xi'an Jiaotong University (XJTU), China's foremost research institution, is heavily involved in potato genomics and agricultural innovation.

Xing'an League Agricultural Science Research Institute, located in the northeast of China's Daheheshan Xing'an League, Xing'an League township.

ZEISS Spectroscopy provides spectrometer systems for real-time food and potato processing analysis. Solutions measure moisture, fat, color, and quality of fries, chips, flakes, and snacks, enabling process control, efficiency, and reduced waste in production.

ZSC specializes in certified seed production exclusively, with 16 varieties and 800+ acres of Nuclear to G4 potato seed.

The Zasso Group is a Swiss company that applies advanced power electronics for a pure physical (electrical) method of weed control. Its subsidiary Zasso GmbH is involved in a project to apply the technology for haulm killing of potatoes.

Zeracryl is a small research-based Norwegian company has developed a method to reduce the formation of the carcinogenic compound acrylamide during industrial production of french fries

Ziemann Holvrieka offers tanks and process technology for the beverages, food, chemical and pharmaceutical industries. The product range encompasses process & storage tanks, automation, plant & cleaning technology, pipework and the necessary utilities.

Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (LMU Munich) conducts potato-related research, with an emphasis on the genetic diversity and breeding potential of European potato cultivars.