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Aviko installs a new fully electric e-boiler at its Lomm production facility in the Netherlands, marking a major milestone in the company's factory electrification program aimed at reducing natural gas use and cutting CO₂ emissions.
July 26, 2026
Aviko Advances Factory Electrification with E-Boiler Installation in Lomm Supporting Net Zero Goals
Aviko has installed a fully electric e-boiler at its Lomm factory in the Netherlands. Powered by renewable electricity, it will replace part of the site's natural gas-based steam generation and cut CO₂ emissions by at least 4,800 tonnes a year.
The Aviko production site in Steenderen, Netherlands, where electrification works are underway to help reduce the environmental impact of potato processing and support the company’s net-zero ambitions.
June 16, 2026
Aviko Launches Electrification Project at Steenderen Factory to Advance Sustainability Goals
Aviko has started electrifying its Steenderen potato processing plant, advancing its Unlock 30 sustainability strategy. Developed with Liander, the project aims to cut emissions, reduce fossil fuel use, and support lower-carbon food production.
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.
Aviko, part of Royal Cosun, is accelerating sustainability investments at its Dutch production sites through regional and national agreements to reduce emissions and improve air quality.
December 23, 2025
Royal Cosun Accelerates Sustainability with Major CO₂ Cuts Across Dutch Production Sites
Royal Cosun advances sustainability through regional and national deals. Limburg sites cut 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, while a €73 (USD 85.6m) state agreement delivers a 167 kt CO₂ reduction by 2030, plus major nitrogen and ammonia cuts.
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft announce strategic collaboration
November 10, 2024
Royal Avebe and ChainCraft enter strategic collaboration to convert residual potato juice into high value products
ChainCraft, a pioneer in the production of circular chemicals and Royal Avebe, a global leader in potato-based starch and protein innovations, are proud to announce a huge step towards a strategic collaboration by entering into a Heads of Agreement.
Seed potato company HZPC reports on positives after challenging COVID-19 year
December 11, 2023
Sostenibilidad: la nueva vanguardia entre los obtentores de variedades como HZPC
La sostenibilidad de las variedades de papa es el nuevo horizonte para los obtentores como HZPC.
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Lamb Weston Meijer corp center Netherlands
January 18, 2023
Sustainable Potato Enjoyment: Lamb Weston / Meijer’s progress report on 2030 Sustainability Agenda
Lamb Weston / Meijer released its Sustainability Report 2021-2022, based on its 2030 Sustainability Agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
New International Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture Wants to Reward All Positive Impacts
October 14, 2022
New International Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture Wants to Reward All Positive Impacts
Regenerative is hot. The European Commission wants more regenerative agriculture in Europe in 2030, supporting ecosystem recovery and increasing carbon capture in the soil. However, financial incentives are still lacking.
Baked potato sausages
January 17, 2022
Hybricol Food Technologies presents new product concept: baked potato sausages
Hybricol, a Dutch company active in the food ingredients business, shared a concept shaped potato product with PotatoPro: baked potato sausages.
Nele Cattoor tijdens de opening van het FVPhouse seminar in 2019 (Courtesy: twitter.com/@romaincools)
June 28, 2021
After 15 years, Nele Cattoor bids farewell to Belgian fresh produce sector
Last week, after 15 years, Nele Cattoor left the Belgian fruit and vegetable sector. She's taking on a new challenge. Nele was the Belgian Vegetable Processing Sector Union, Vegebe's general secretary.
Research: Resilience and innovation in the agricultural sector in Europe
June 22, 2021
Research: Resilience and innovation in the agricultural sector in Europe
Wageningen University & Research has conducted research into the resilience of the agricultural sector. How do farmers keep in step with their environment? Examples include the changing weather conditions, climate change and government policy.
Lamb Weston / Meijer: eat balanced, don’t waste food and care about the climate
April 26, 2021
Lamb Weston / Meijer publishes sustainability report: eat balanced, don’t waste food and care about the climate
With the publication of the sustainability report 2019-2020, leading potato processor presents its ambitious Sustainability Agenda for 2030
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The raw potato counts for over 50% of the overall Carbon Footprint of Lamb Weston / Meijer's potato products. In 2016, chemical fertilizers count for 54% of the carbon footprint of the potato.
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Sustainability Report: Potato Processor Lamb Weston / Meijer continues to innovate
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