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Advancing sustainable production through electrification and innovation at Aviko facilities, as highlighted in the 2025 Sustainability Report.
April 21, 2026
Aviko Publishes 2025 Sustainability Report Highlighting SBTi Approved Targets Electrification and Low Carbon Innovation
Aviko and Aviko Rixona published their 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting SBTi-validated climate targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and progress in electrification, grower collaboration, and lower-carbon products.
Wageningen University & Research initiates new field trials to evaluate genetically modified potatoes with enhanced disease resistance and reduced pesticide needs
April 21, 2026
Wageningen University and Research Launches New Field Trials for Genetically Modified Potatoes
Wageningen University & Research starts new field trials with genetically modified potatoes. The potatoes tested in these field trials have been genetically modified by adding or switching off multiple genes.
Royal Avebe completes 2025 potato campaign and enters inter - campaign period
April 19, 2026
Starch producer Royal Avebe completes 2025 potato campaign and enters inter-campaign period
Royal Avebe has completed the potato campaign for the 2025 growing year. The potato starch factories in the Netherlands and Germany operated well and steadily during the campaign.
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April 19, 2026
Dutch potato sector backs National Potato Week as open market faces pressure
Zoetermeer - The Dutch Potato Organisation welcomes the National Potato Week initiative, organised by No Waste Army. Additional attention for potatoes fits with the sector's ambitions to stimulate consumption and reduce food waste.
Flikweert Vision - QualityGrader
April 15, 2026
Flikweert Vision Unveils Upgraded QualityGrader with Enhanced Capacity and AI Sorting Capabilities
Flikweert Vision has introduced an upgraded QualityGrader for potatoes and onions. The optical sorting machine is now available in working widths of 1.0 and 1.5 meters and processes up to 30 tons of product per hour.
BRS F21 potato plants in the field as part of Embrapa’s processing-oriented breeding program.
April 14, 2026
New field trials mark the next step for genetically modified potatoes in Europe
New trials in Europe will evaluate genetically modified potatoes with enhanced resistance to diseases such as late blight, aiming to reduce pesticide use and provide evidence for the regulatory debate on new genomic techniques.
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Clara operates sorting equipment to assess potato clones during the breeding process at HZPC
April 05, 2026
HZPC senior breeder Clara Polzer focuses on development of new potato varieties
Clara Polzer moved from Munich to Friesland this summer for her new position as Head of Breeding Fresh Markets at HZPC Research. During the interview, the German thirty-something already speaks Dutch well.
The QualityGrader system enables automated potato sorting, reducing labor needs and enhancing quality control in daily operations.
March 30, 2026
Flikweert Vision supports Dutch farm in improving potato sorting efficiency
A family farm in the Netherlands combines dairy and arable operations to improve efficiency and quality. Originally based in Slootdorp, it expanded to Anna Paulowna, growing seed potatoes and sugar beets under a shared cropping plan.
Stackable potato chips displayed with processing visuals from Tummers Food Processing Solutions, highlighting how potato remnants can be transformed into uniform, stackable chips through a sustainable flake-to-dough production process.
March 16, 2026
Turning Potato Scraps into Perfect Stackable Chips with Sustainable Processing
Stackable chips like Pringles are made from potato leftovers such as small pieces and scraps. These are turned into puree, dried into flakes, milled into powder, and shaped into uniform chips, reducing waste and making production more sustainable.
A tractor prepares ridged fields for seed potato cultivation at the Van der Linde family farm in Krummhörn, where innovation, modern machinery, and generations of farming knowledge drive the farm’s growing seed potato business.
March 16, 2026
Van der Linde Family Grows Seed Potato Business Through Innovation and Strong Partnership
Van der Linde family grows its seed potato business in Krummhörn through innovation, quality, and strong partnership with HZPC, expanding from 45 to 196 hectares while investing in modern storage, sorting, and sustainable farming technologies.
HZPC collaborates with processing technology specialists Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco to connect potato breeding innovation with advanced processing solutions across the global potato value chain
March 14, 2026
HZPC, Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco connect potato breeding and processing innovation
Behind every French fry lies a world of innovation. From the first cross in the greenhouse to the perfectly fried product on a dinner plate – it’s a journey that depends on knowledge, technology, and collaboration.
A large potato harvest in Northwest Europe highlights the oversupply in the market, as increased acreage and production continue to exceed demand.
March 12, 2026
Northwest Europe Potato Market Faces Major Oversupply as Production Surges by 5 Million Tonnes
Northwest Europe faces a potato oversupply after acreage expanded to over 600,000 ha, adding about 5 million tons since 2022. Jan van Hoogen says growers should reduce acreage and be patient for two years while the market finds balance.
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