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Dewulf announces agreement to acquire Miedema
September 01, 2014
Dewulf announces agreement to acquire Miedema
The Dewulf group has reached a preliminary agreement for the acquisition of Miedema, the one to go to for development and production of modern technology for storage, sorting, transport and planting of potatoes.
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Bart Nemegheer, Aardappelhoeve: 'Surplus everywhere in Western Europe'
August 28, 2014
Bart Nemegheer, Aardappelhoeve: 'Surplus everywhere in Western Europe'
In the potato market, growers and traders live from day to day. 'It's very unpredictable at the moment', Bart Nemegheer of the Aardappelhoeve laments. 'Demand is good, but prices are far below par.'
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Belgian Potato Industry launches industrial potato monitoring platform 'iPot'
August 25, 2014
Belgian Potato Industry launches industrial potato monitoring platform 'iPot'
Belgapom is partnering with research institutions to developed a platform to increase the efficiency of potato production, combining data from drones and satellites.
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Mydibel Group installs 2 ha photovoltaic panels at Gramybel location
August 06, 2014
Mydibel Group installs 2 ha photovoltaic panels at Gramybel location
Mydibel Group, manufacturer of fresh and deep-frozen potato products and dried potato flakes and granules, has invested in the construction of 2 ha of photovoltaic panels - the largest industrial solar field in private hands in Wallonia
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French Fry Revolution: TOMRA Sorting introduces Sort-to-Spec
July 31, 2014
French Fry Revolution: TOMRA Sorting introduces Sort-to-Spec
TOMRA Sorting announces the development of a new revolutionary feature specifically for french fry manufacturers: Sort-to-Spec - an intelligence system that continuously adapts the sorter settings to obtain maximum product quality.
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Become a Better Driver of your Potato Harvester at 'Dewulf Driver Training Days'
July 14, 2014
Become a Better Driver of your Potato Harvester at 'Dewulf Driver Training Days'
Dewulf implemented a complete new set of instruments for its self-propelled potato harvesters: an ideal opportunity to invite the users of these harvesters for comprehensive training.
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Mydibel Group invests in new state-of-the-art potato grading area in Mouscron
June 30, 2014
Mydibel Group invests in new state-of-the-art potato grading area in Mouscron
Mydibel Group, manufacturer of chilled, frozen and dehydrated potato products, is investing 5,2 million euros in its processing plant in Mouscron, Belgium. A fully-automated potato sorting process is being implemented in a new, state-of-the-art potato grading area.
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Belgian French Fry manufacturer Mydibel awarded by Superior Taste Award
June 15, 2014
Belgian French Fry manufacturer Mydibel awarded by Superior Taste Award
Mydibel Group, Belgian manufacturer of chilled, frozen and dehydrated potato products, has been awarded by the “iTQi Superior Taste Award”.
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INTERPOM | PRIMEURS 2014: Focus on Sustainability
May 28, 2014
INTERPOM | PRIMEURS 2014: Focus on Sustainability
The 17th edition of INTERPOM | PRIMEURS (2014) will be held from Sunday 23 to Tuesday 25 November 2014 in Kortrijk Xpo in Belgium.
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Dewulf intruduces 5th generation R3060 potato harvester:
May 02, 2014
Dewulf introduces 5th generation R3060 potato harvester
Dewulf, a specialist in potato and carrot harvesting technology, introduces its 5th generation of 3-wheeled self-propelled two-row potato harvesters (R3060) for next season.
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Europatat announces Congress details
April 30, 2014
Europatat announces Congress details
Europatat, the European Potato Trade Association, is pleased to announce the final programme of the annual Europatat Congress, in Brussels (Belgium) on 22-23 May 2014.
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NEPG: Northwest European potato area expected to grow by 3.5-4%
April 28, 2014
NEPG: Northwest European potato area expected to grow by 3.5-4%
Based upon grower surveys in the 5 main potato countries in Northwestern Europe, the NEPG (North-western European Potato Growers) calculates with an area growth for consumption potatoes between 3,5 and 4% more.
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January 17, 2014
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