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In financial year 2014/2015 Cooperative Avebe achieved a performance price of 78.41 euros. This is the highest performance price achieved so far (2013/2014: 75.07 euros).
November 23, 2015
Avebe achieved 'Best Performance Price so far' in 2014/2015
In financial year 2014/2015 Cooperative Avebe achieved a performance price of 78.41 euros. This is the highest performance price achieved so far (2013/2014: 75.07 euros).
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During the eighth annual Kiremko Nacht van Woerden Kiremko revealed a completely redesigned and optimized hydro cutting system.
November 05, 2015
Kiremko reveals new hydro cutting system during Nacht van Woerden
During the eighth annual Kiremko Nacht van Woerden Kiremko revealed a completely redesigned and optimized hydro cutting system with VPCK product pump.
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Gerard Backx, CEO of HZPC Holland, was elected as the new chair of the Board of Breeders Trust.
October 29, 2015
Gerard Backx new chair of Breeders Trust
During the annual shareholders meeting of Breeders Trust, held on 13 October 2015 in Vienna, Mr. G.J.F. Backx (Joure) was elected as the new chair of the Board of Breeders Trust.
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The new VPCK product pump offered by Kiremko and Packo, built specifically for the vegetable and potato processing industry.
October 23, 2015
Kiremko and Packo present new product pump built for the potato processing industry
Kiremko and Packo are proud to present an innovative new product pump, specifically built for the vegetable and potato processing industry. Named VPCK, the pump is the successor of the current VDKK product pump.
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Eliane™ Bind 12 is a potato starch with unique properties that allow food manufacturers to create high quality and crispy coatings for fish and meat.
October 19, 2015
Avebe introduces Eliane™ Bind 12 for clean label food coatings
Eliane™ Bind 12 is a potato starch with unique properties that allow food manufacturers to create high quality and crispy coatings for fish and meat.
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Gerard Backx, HZPC
October 13, 2015
Potato company HZPC pays € 3.75 dividend
Extremely low prices in the European ware potato market have put a dent in HZPC's sales of certified seed potatoes in Europe.
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Robert Graveland, R&D manager at HZPC (Courtesy: HZPC)
October 05, 2015
Are hybrid potato seeds the future?
Hybrid potatoes are piquing the interests of people both within and outside the potato sector. A hybrid combines the best of two systems in order to maximize performance. But what does hybridization mean? And will it change the sector for good? HZPC weighs in.
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Yield assessments in the Netherlands, September 2015, including yield in mid August, the additional growth from August - September and the 5 year average yield. (Courtesy: VTA)
October 01, 2015
Lower Yield and Quality will determine potato market in the Netherlands, says farmer association
The Dutch Association of Arable Farmers of (VTA) finds an average yield of 53.622 kg/ha, 8% below last year and on par with the 5-year average. Although tubers are large this season, the VTA predicts low factory yields as a result of a host of quality issues, resulting in an increased demand for potatoes per ton finished product.
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The new potato reception of the Lamb Weston / Meijer French Fry factory in Kruiningen, the Netherlands.
September 20, 2015
Expansion of Lamb Weston Meijer French Fry factory in Kruiningen inaugurated
Last Friday, the expansion of Lamb Weston / Meijer's French Fry factory in Kruiningen was inaugurated by Royal Commissioner Han Polman
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Holanda desarrolla máquina instantánea de papas a la francesa
September 18, 2015
Holanda desarrolla máquina instantánea de papas a la francesa
La compañía holandesa Caenator puso en marcha, en colaboración con StartLife y la Universidad de Wageningen y Centro de Investigación, una nueva generación de máquinas automáticas expendedoras de papas (o patatas).
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More new trucks meeting Euro 6 emission standards - an engine that reduces NOx emission by 97 percent - are on their way to Avebe
September 16, 2015
Avebe Starch Potatoes get a cleaner ride
Fifty percent of the trucks used for the transport of potatoes to Avebe now meet the Euro 6 emission standards.
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Prof. Louise Fresco, President of the Executive Board of Wageningen UR (right) ordered the first portion of fries from the machine. After paying one euro and a single click on the 32-inch screen, the machine immediately started to deep-fry the french frie
September 15, 2015
New French Fry vending machine developed in Wageningen
Dutch start-up Caenator, in collaboration with StartLife and Wageningen University & Research Centre, presented a new fully automatic french fry vending machine.
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Dutch equipment manufacturer Florigo showed the 25 ton/h Fryer for French Fries during its open day.
September 11, 2015
Florigo builds 25 ton/h Fryer for French Fries
Dutch processing equipment manufacturer Florigo, since March of this year a tna company, takes its processing capabilities to a new level with the company’s breakthrough high performance 25 t/h fryer for french fries.
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September 10, 2015
Resistance genes of wild potato relatives offer help in combat against Phytophthora
Research shows that crops with stacks of two or more resistance genes from closely related species, introduced into the crop via for instance genetic engineering, combined with the simultaneous introduction of resistance management, can ensure the long-term resistance of these plants to economically significant and aggressive diseases.
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Yield and size distribution of the Dutch potato crop mid August 2015 based on sampling among VTA members (Courtesy: VTA)
August 31, 2015
Dutch Potato Crop Yield below average according to VTA sampling
In the annual VTA sampling of the development of the Dutch potato crop development, mid August a yield was found 16% lower than last year and 7.1 below the 5 year average.
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The newly installed TOMRA FPS 2400 at the Nedato packing line directly at the reception of the potatoes results in fewer clods and better quality potatoes.
August 23, 2015
Nedato improves potato quality with Field Potato Sorter installation
To obtain a better quality potatoes and fewer clods, potato packer Nedato has installed a TOMRA Field Potato Sorter directly at the reception of the potatoes.
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Nedato launches a new website and corporate identity
July 13, 2015
Nedato launches a new website and corporate identity
Dutch potato company Nedato - specialized in handling and sales of ware potatoes and potatoes for the European processing industry - has launched a new website and corporate identity.
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AVEBE unveils new logo at Veendam head office
July 08, 2015
AVEBE unveils new logo at Veendam head office
Dutch Potato Starch Manufacture AVEBE has developed a new house style including a new logo, which was unveiled July 2..
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