News on The Potato Supply Chain from Germany

Dewulf shows potato harvesters, planters at Agritechnica 2019
November 03, 2019

Dewulf shows potato harvesters, planters at Agritechnica 2019

Dewulf, full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops will show seven machines at its stand at Agritechnica 2019. They range from soil cultivation to planting and from harvesting to storage.
New potato variety Lea is suitable for both conventional and organic farming
August 26, 2019

New German Potato Variety 'Lea' is suitable for both conventional and organic farming

The Solana Group's stand at last year's Potato Europe at Gut Bockerode, Germany, Breeder and seed supplier Solana GmbH & Co. will use the upcoming potato fairs to introduce a total of three new table potatoes.
German potato prices set to spike due to drought
August 19, 2019

German potato prices set to spike due to drought

Two summers in a row of drought are causing Germany’s potato supply to dwindle - and prices to rise.
Grimme Unveils The 16.1M Long Store Loader
July 11, 2019

Grimme Unveils The 16.1M Long Store Loader

Grimme has introduced the new SL 716 store loader, which is top of the range in its class. The machinery is 16.1m long and has a belt width of 65cm.
Origins of the European potato
June 27, 2019

Origins of the European potato

Plants collected by Darwin have helped reveal the ancestry of European potatoes.
Alemania: Día de la Patata Temprana 2019
June 19, 2019

Alemania: Día de la Patata Temprana 2019

El pasado 6 de junio de 2019 tuvo lugar la cita anual del Día de la Patata Temprana en la empresa Maurer Parat en la localidad de Dirmstein, en la región alemana del Palatinado.
The authors of the study from FAU (from left): PD Dr. Sophia Sonnewald, Günter Lehretz, Dr. José María Corral García and Prof. Dr. Uwe Sonnewald. (Courtesy: FAU / Rabih Mehdi)
May 15, 2019

Breakthrough research: potatoes can grow at high temperatures

If there’s one thing potato plants don’t like, it’s heat. If the temperature is too high, potato plants form significantly lower numbers of tubers or sometimes none at all. Biochemists at FAU have now discovered the reason why.
De Aardappelhoeve introduces a convenience potato product targeting a younger generation
February 15, 2019

De Aardappelhoeve introduces a convenience potato product targeting a younger generation

The Belgian potato company De Aardappelhoeve has introduced a new convenience concept during last week's Fruit Logistica. The potato product is targeting a younger generation.
Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica
February 08, 2019

Potato breeder Agrico highlights Quality at Fruit Logistica 2019

Potato company Agrico was exhibiting at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 February 2019. During this leading international trade fair, Agrico, together with its subsidiaries, launched its new quality strategy.
Digital Transformation value chain central theme at Fruit Logistica 2019
February 05, 2019

Digital Transformation of the value chain a central theme at Fruit Logistica 2019

From February 6 to 8, the FRUIT LOGISTICA will take over Messe Berlin. And though the focus of this trade show is primarily the Fresh Fruit industry, the potato sector and its suppliers are well represented too.
Yield organic of potatoes has not collapsed as much as that of conventional ones
October 19, 2018

Potato Yield of Organic cultivation in Germany not affected as much as conventional farming by drought and heat

According to a survey by Bio Kartoffel Erzeuger e.V., the organic potato yields in Germany have not dropped as much as the conventional ones
KWS and Simplot Form Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding: Aardevo B.V.
October 02, 2018

KWS and Simplot Form Joint Venture for Hybrid Potato Breeding: Aardevo B.V.

KWS SAAT SE and the J.R. Simplot Company have founded a new joint venture company Aardevo B.V., to deliver top performing potato varieties through hybrid breeding.
Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope
September 11, 2018

Macarena - a red skin table potato with excellent heat tolerance will be presented at PotatoEurope

At Potato Europe, breeding company Dr. K.-H. Niehoff will present a new table potato, the Macarena, a variety with a number of traits that are expected to generate particular interest given the weather conditions this year in Germany.
Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018
September 10, 2018

Grimme presents two new self-propelled potato harvesters at Potato Europe 2018

At this years PotatoEurope, which takes place from 12th to 13th September in Bockerode (near to Hanover, Germany) GRIMME will present two new self-propelled harvesters for the first time at an international trade show.
Dewulf to bring two new machines and several familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018
September 04, 2018

Dewulf brings new machines and familiar favourites to Potato Europe 2018

During Potato Europe 2018, Dewulf, manufacturer of a full line of agricultural machinery for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, will present familiar favourites and two new machines.
Heatwave will result in smaller potato chips, say German manufacturers
September 03, 2018

Heatwave will result in smaller potato chips, say German manufacturers

The heatwave in Germany is also affecting the harvest of potato varieties needed to make potato chips. Due to the extraordinary weather conditions, the potato chips will be smaller this year.
Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group
August 31, 2018

Not enough potatoes in Germany: extreme drought impacts supply Emsland Group

The Emsland Group, a potato processor with seven production plants throughout Germany, explains the supply challenges they are faced with as a result of the extreme drought in Germany and other parts of Europe.
Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany
August 29, 2018

Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe is looking for growth in Germany

Potato starch manufacturer Avebe is looking to expand its growing area in Germany. Avebe Germany account managers Ulrike Ziervogel and Hauke Warnecke explain the ambitions and how the company intends to realise them.

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