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Potential customer delegation from North Africa evaluates potato chips produced during pulsed electric field (PEF) trials at ELEA Technology GmbH’s pilot facilities, guided by the company’s application team.
January 31, 2026
Elea Technology Demonstrates PEF Benefits for Potato Chips to North African Delegation
Elea Technology GmbH recently hosted a potential customer delegation from North Africa, accompanied by Sofien Zahra from its business partner ScanStore A/S, to demonstrate the application of pulsed electric field technology in potato chip processing.
Urschel will showcase advanced food cutting solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, February 4–6, Hall 1.1, Booth C-30.
January 31, 2026
Urschel to Present Six Advanced Cutting Solutions at Fruit Logistica 2026
Six of the latest food processing machines by Urschel will be featured at Fruit Logistica from February 4-6, 2026. The expo brings together the fresh produce industry in Berlin, Germany, and will showcase Urschel cutting solutions.
Ellips–Elisam highlights its True-AI potato grading technology at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, showcasing how AI helps growers and packers improve quality consistency, increase throughput, and reduce labor dependency.
January 21, 2026
Is AI Potato Grading Worth the Investment in 2026? Ellips–Elisam Presents Real Results at Fruit Logistica
Ellips–Elisam shows how True-AI boosts quality, capacity and labor savings at Fruit Logistica 2026, Hall 6.1, Booth A50, with real grower results from Wada Farms and Pioneer Potatoes.
Colorful jelly and gum confectionery showcasing the clear appearance and elastic texture achievable with Emsland Group’s Emjel® LC 15, a plant-based starch innovation delivering gelatin-like performance for vegan and vegetarian applications.
January 18, 2026
Emsland Group Launches Emjel® LC 15, Redefining Vegan and Vegetarian Jellies with Gelatin-Like Performance
Emsland Group unveils Emjel® LC 15, a plant-based starch enabling gelatin-like jellies and gums under atmospheric cooking, offering smooth texture, clear appearance, improved heat stability, lower energy use, and access to vegan markets.
Reed glasswinged leafhopper on a potato leaf – the spreading pest at the center of new calls by Germany’s potato sector for intensified research and coordinated control strategies.
January 13, 2026
Germany’s Potato Industry Calls for Urgent Research as Leafhopper Pest Threatens Crop Resilience
Germany’s potato industry calls for urgent research and coordinated measures against the spreading reed glasswinged leafhopper to protect cultivation, jobs, and regional economic strength.
Industry experts and global audiences come together on stage at Fruit Logistica 2026 in Berlin, where six specialist forums will drive dialogue on innovation, sustainability and the future of the international fresh fruit trade.
January 07, 2026
Fruit Logistica 2026: Six Stages Unite the Global Fresh Produce Industry to Shape the Future
Fruit Logistica 2026 (4–6 Feb, Berlin) brings the global fresh fruit industry together with six expert stages, 200 speakers and multilingual talks, covering markets, farming, technology, logistics and future innovation.
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Almacenamiento de patatas en Baviera, donde la campaña 2025 registra rendimientos históricos impulsados por una mayor superficie cultivada y altos volúmenes de producción.
December 24, 2025
Europa: cosechas históricas plantean reducir el area de cultivo
Los agricultores alemanes lograron una cosecha de patatas excepcionalmente alta —con rendimientos un 20% superiores y más superficie cultivada— pero el fuerte excedente hundió los precios hasta un 60% y generó un mercado exportador muy competitivo, por lo que se considera necesaria una reducción del área de cultivo para equilibrar la oferta.
Böhmer specialists evaluating tuber development and plant performance of the Country variety during on-farm trials in Germany.
December 17, 2025
Table potato variety Country gains traction in the German fresh market
Table potato variety Country is attracting growing interest in the German market. The need for a stress-resistant, high-yielding variety with good skin quality prompted Böhmer to start trials with Country in 2023.
Mascots of “Kids an die Knolle” welcome schools to the 2026 season, with one character signaling a fresh start and the other giving encouragement — together inspiring children to plant, grow, and explore the world of potatoes through hands-on learning.
December 02, 2025
Kids an die Knolle 2026 – Registration Opens for German School Garden Potato Program
The DKHV is relaunching the 'Kids an die Knolle' school garden program in 2026, inviting teachers and educators to register and receive 5 kg of free seed potatoes for hands-on learning. Schools can register until 15 February 2026.
When FRUIT LOGISTICA takes place from 4 to 6 February 2026, Berlin will become the global home of fresh produce.
December 01, 2025
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026: Where Global Fresh Produce Meets Innovation and AI Trends
FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026 (4–6 Feb, Berlin) gathers the global fresh produce industry for innovation, networking, and market insights. With 2,500+ exhibitors, expert forums, tech showcases, and the 20th Innovation Award, it drives the future of fresh produce.
GRIMME’s new-generation VARITRON 470 XL four-row self-propelled harvester showcased ahead of AGRITECHNICA 2025.
November 30, 2025
GRIMME Showcased VARITRON 470 XL at AGRITECHNICA 2025 with Larger Bunker and Improved Four-Row Harvesting
GRIMME showcased the fourth-generation VARITRON 470 XL at AGRITECHNICA 2025, featuring a 13 m³ NonstopBunker, new ConstantFlow bunker, upgraded MultiSep cleaning, and 460 hp power for potato, onion and carrot harvesting.
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November 19, 2025
Science-Driven Horticulture Takes Center Stage at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026
Robotics, imaging, sensors and data-driven tools will lead fruit and vegetable innovation at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026. The FRUTIC Science Symposium on 6 February will highlight advances shaping global horticultural production and postharvest management.
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German RUCIP Webinar 2025 highlights updated European potato trade rules
November 13, 2025
Successful RUCIP Webinar Provides Insights into 2025 Updates
Around 65 participants, ranging from growers and traders to processors, joined today’s German-language RUCIP Webinar 2025 to learn about the latest updates to the European trade rules for potatoes (RUCIP) and their practical implementation in Germany.
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Plant protection, bureaucracy, and production costs – these are just some of the issues currently weighing heavily on Germany’s specialty crop sector.
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October 20, 2025
Germany to Decode Genetic Data of 6,357 Potato Varieties to Develop Drought-Resistant, Sustainable Crops
Germany’s POMORROW project will decode the genes of 6,357 potato varieties to advance breeding of drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and nutrient-efficient potatoes, supporting sustainable, climate-smart farming and securing future global food supplies.
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Herbort GmbH Presents Universal Cutting Machine 122W for High-Precision Vegetable Processing
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Delegates, industry representatives, and the German Potato Queens gathered at the 72nd Potato Autumn Exchange in Hamburg.
September 25, 2025
Potato Autumn Exchange 2025: Record Harvest and Transport Challenges Dominate German Potato Trade Talks
The 72nd Potato Autumn Exchange in Hamburg tackled rising transport costs, CO₂ pricing, and logistics challenges amid Europe’s record potato harvest. Leaders discussed solutions like digital tools and alternative drives to boost supply chain efficiency.
Dr. Justus Böhm, Managing Director of EUROPLANT, presents a €20,000 donation to AGUAPAN, a Peruvian initiative dedicated to preserving potato biodiversity and supporting local farming communities in the Andes.
September 17, 2025
EUROPLANT supports AGUAPAN to Preserve Potato Biodiversity and Support Climate-Resilient Breeding
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