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Perfectasol D520 is a unique combination of potato starch and potato protein and makes it possible to make a 100% plant-based pizza cheese, with the same properties as dairy-based cheese.
November 01, 2018
Avebe wins Most Novel Protein Ingredient Award for its potato based Perfectasol D520
Potato Starch manufacturer AVEBE was awarded the Bridge2Food Protein Award 2018 in the category 'Most Novel Protein Ingredient' for its product Perfectasol D520.
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Yield measurements by the Verenigde Telers Akkerbouw (VTA) in August and September, compared to previous years.
October 17, 2018
VTA potato harvest trials in The Netherlands confirm low yield expectations
Test trials by VTA in the Netherlands reveal an average yield of 47.088 kg per hectare, compared to 58,507 kg/ha in 2017. This means that the yield per hectare is 19.5% lower than the previous season and 12.5% lower than the 5-year average.
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This year, your fries at McDonald's will not look like this (left) in Europe. As a result of the hot and dry weather, potatoes are in short supply and are smaller in size. This is true also for the potato variety Innovator (right), so fries will be shorte
September 30, 2018
Europe's small potatoes a problem for McDonald's fries
Customers of McDonald's in Europe might find that their favorite fries are shorter than usual. Blame the weather: smaller potatoes result in shorter fries.
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After a construction period of more than a year, the new Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in Groningen was inaugurated Friday by René Paas, Commissioner of the King for the province of Groningen (center). Bert Jansen, Avebe CEO (left) and E
September 30, 2018
Innovation Centre Potato Starch cooperative Avebe to combine knowledge and stimulate cooperation
After a construction period of more than a year, the new Avebe Innovation Centre at the Zernike Campus in Groningen was inaugurated Friday by René Paas, Commissioner of the King for the province of Groningen
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Bert Jansen, Chairman of the board at Avebe UA
September 23, 2018
AVEBE pays out full result to its starch potato growers and increases advance
Dutch potato starch manufacterer Avebe has announced that the advance payment for potatoes delivered is being increased to 67 euros a tonne and that the full result of the cooperative will go to the members.
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Potato Plants affected by late blight (Phytophthora infestans)
September 05, 2018
Computer models provide new insights for sustainable control of potato late blight
Wageningen University & Research uses computer models to develop sustainable management strategies in the control of potato late blight, caused by Phytophthora infestans.
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Dutch Potato Starch Cooperative Avebe has appointed two new members to its Supervisory Board: Dirk Kloosterboer and Robert Smith.
July 10, 2018
Avebe appoints new members to its Supervisory Board
Dutch Potato Starch Cooperative Avebe has appointed two new members to its Supervisory Board: Dirk Kloosterboer and Robert Smith.
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Jan Bijleveld has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Dutch potato packing business Leo de Kock, a subsidiary of Agrico BV.
June 21, 2018
Potato Packing business Leo de Kock appoints Jan Bijleveld as Managing Director
Jan Bijleveld has been appointed as the new Managing Director at Dutch potato packing business Leo de Kock, a subsidiary of Agrico BV.
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Pollinating potato flowers causes the plant to produce berries which contain true potato seeds (TPS)
June 19, 2018
Hybrid potatoes from botanical seeds: an opportunity or a threat?
Typically, potatoes are multiplied by replanting a small potato tuber from last season, causing it to grow a new potato plant. Recently a new method of multiplication is making headlines: true potato seed (TPS) from hybrid potatoes.
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Potato packer Nedato has appointed Carel van Buchem as Managing Director. Previously Carel worked at various companies including Van Dijk Delft, Aalsmeer Flower Auction, Nedalco and Cargill.
May 31, 2018
Nedato appoints Carel van Buchem as Managing Director
Potato packer Nedato has appointed Carel van Buchem as Managing Director effective May 28, 2018
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Agrico sees sales grow in tons of seed potatoes
May 21, 2018
Agrico sees volume growth in sales of seed potatoes
Last month, potato cooperative Agrico announced to its members an average indication price for seed potatoes of € 26.00 per 100 kg in 2017. The price is for all sizes and classes and is higher than at the beginning of the season was expected.
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Free-from foods: a global trend and its headache for food manufacturers
May 21, 2018
Free-from foods: a global trend and its headache for food manufacturers
More and more consumers demand 'free-from' foods. The trend has been steadily rising over the past decade, following a global call for more natural ingredients.
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Price development of share certificates of HZPC Holding B.V. (in Euros)
May 16, 2018
Value of certificate for potato breeder HZPC rises to € 200.00
The value of the depository receipt for shares in HZPC Holding B.V., the world market leader in potato breeding, has increased to € 200.00
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May 02, 2018
PEF Treatment Potatoes makes Preheater in French Fry Line obsolete
Exclusively for PotatoPro readers we can now show you a video of the industrial application of a Pulsemaster Conditioner Pulsed Electric Field system at industrial scale, treating the full line load of potatoes (60 tons/hour) for a large French Fry line.
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April 19, 2018
Potato Packer and Processor Quik's showcases its product range and new building
Dutch Potato Packer and Processor Quik's recently completed its new building. The company offers fresh potatoes (Quik's Fresh Potatoes) and chilled potato products and specialities (Quik's Potato Products). Both building and products were on display earlier this month.
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How the residual heat connection will work: Excess heat - and too low in temperature to reuse in the potato processing - at Lamb Weston Meijer is used to heat up water. Next-door company Wiskerke Onions can make good use of this hot water (energy) to dry
April 17, 2018
Lamb Weston Meijer and its neighbour save energy in a unique project
Potato Processor Lamb Weston / Meijer and Wiskerke Onions are working hard on the construction of a residual heat connection between the two adjacent companies - a unique way to save energy.
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Ribbon cutting to officially open the new tna food processing hub in Woerden, The Netherlands. From left to right: Victor Molkenboer (Mayor of Woerden), Nadia Taylor (Director tna) and Brett Mason (Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands)
April 17, 2018
Processing and Packaging Equipment supplier tna expands manufacturing in the Netherlands
Processing and packaging equipment manufacturer tna has officially opened a brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the Netherlands, further reinforcing its position as a leading supplier to the potato and vegetable processing industries.
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A peek inside Key Technology's upgraded manufacturing facility in Beusichem, the Netherlands
April 17, 2018
Key Technology expands manufacturing capacity in the Netherlands
Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the completion of its facility expansion in Beusichem, the Netherlands. The upgrade increases Key’s production capacity at this location by 50 percent.
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