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Tummers UV-treatment on the Roller dryer
September 11, 2013
Tummers redesigns potato roller dryer for high capacity
The potato and potato processing industry is changing and Tummers is taking the lead in offering solutions in response. Up to now at most factories the potatoes have been unloaded at high capacity from the lorry, then sorted by size and stored in bunkers unwashed.
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Koppert presents test results Proradix Agro at PotatoEurope
September 11, 2013
Koppert presents test results Proradix Agro at PotatoEurope
Koppert is presenting the most recent test results for Proradix Agro at the PotatoEurope trade fair in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.
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TOMRA Sorting Solutions highlights whole potato capabilities at Potato Europe
September 11, 2013
TOMRA Sorting Solutions highlights whole potato capabilities at Potato Europe
Sensor-based sorting systems pioneer TOMRA Sorting Solutions will showcase its whole potato capabilities at potato industry event Potato Europe.
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Dutch airline Corendon serves French fries in flight
August 27, 2013
Dutch airline Corendon serves French fries in flight
As of early August, the Dutch airline Corendon is serving french fries during all its flights.
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Guy Huybrechts new CEO Farm Frites
August 27, 2013
Guy Huybrechts new CEO Farm Frites
Guy Huybrechts will become the new CEO of the Dutch Potato Processor Farm Frites. In September he will succeed the current managing director, Danny Dresselaerts.
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Low potato yield in the Netherlands, according to VTA yield trials.
August 26, 2013
Low potato yield in the Netherlands, according to VTA yield trials
Yield trials of the Dutch Farmers Union VTA indicate a yield mid August 19 percent below the 5-year average.
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August 20, 2013
Dutch Potato Processors are taking it slow in July
The potato processing companies in the Netherlands have used significantly less potatoes in the month of July.
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AVEBE delays start starch campaign due to slow potato crop development
August 13, 2013
AVEBE delays start starch campaign due to slow potato crop development
Potato starch manufacturer AVEBE has announced the company will start this year's starch production on August 26. That is a week later than originally scheduled.
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DT Dijkstra introduces an improved version of its drum washer
August 05, 2013
DT Dijkstra introduces an improved version of its drum washer
Machine manufacturer DT Dijkstra has improved their washing system to better suit the needs of its customers.
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KWS Potato B.V. working hard to strengthen its potato business
July 31, 2013
KWS Potato B.V. working hard to strengthen its potato business
During the last two years, KWS POTATO B.V. took huge steps to establish a new central potato breeding station near Emmeloord, Netherlands. Furthermore, the company is currently adjusting its strategic focus in breeding, seed production and sales.
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HZPC for news
June 18, 2013
HZPC publiceert definitieve uitbetalingsprijs pootaardappelen Oogst 2012
HZPC Holland bv, wereldleider in aardappelveredeling, betaalt zijn pootgoedtelers in de Nederlandse pool €29,51 per 100 kilo over de oogst van 2012.
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Ploeger Oxbo Group acquires Bourgoin Group
June 04, 2013
Ploeger Oxbo Group acquires Bourgoin Group
Harvester specialist the Ploeger Oxbo Group announced in June it had acquired all the shares of SAS Bourgoin Investissements, the Bourgoin Group, headquartered in Bournezeau, France.
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