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Starch cooperative Royal Avebe announces a performance price of EUR 93.30 for the 2020/2021 financial year.
November 23, 2021
Royal Avebe performance price drops to EUR 93.30
The growing acreage of starch potatoes, especially outside the Netherlands, led to pressure on prices for native starch this year. Rising costs due to the corona crisis also depressed the performance price.
Seed potato company HZPC reports on positives after challenging COVID-19 year
October 12, 2021
Seed potato company HZPC reports on positives after challenging COVID-19 year
Seed Potato company HZPC realized that the financial year 2020/2021 would be difficult. Last year, the potato distributor was operating in a global economic recession.
Michiel y Frank
September 06, 2021
¿Patatas holandesas todo el año?
¿Por qué importar patatas cuando están disponibles en el país? En los Países Bajos, la disponibilidad de patatas se amplía continuamente, gracias al desarrollo de variedades y a la mejora de los métodos de almacenamiento.
Potato Plantings in North-western Europe (EU-04): Less hectares and late start for 2021 crop.
May 20, 2021
Potato Plantings in EU-04: Less hectares and late start for 2021 crop
As plantings for the 2021 potato crop in North-western Europe is wrapping up, it seems very probable that total potato area within the NEPG zone (EU-04) will be reduced by 3 to 5 percent.
Royal Cosun (parent of potato processor Aviko) closed 2020 with a slightly higher group result than in 2019.
February 15, 2021
Aviko's parent Cosun posts slightly higher result in a challenging year
Royal Cosun (parent of potato processor Aviko) closed 2020 with a slightly higher group result than in 2019. Aviko had an exceptionally turbulent year. Lockdowns exerted pressure on Aviko’s turnover in the foodservice channel, whereas other business groups benefited directly or indirectly from higher sales in the retail channel.
As of January 1, 2021 the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) underwent major changes
January 26, 2021
Major changes at North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG)
Until December 31, 2020 the North-western European Potato Growers (NEPG) was a 5 country organization, but the organization started 2021 without the British AHDB. Also, Victor Pfaff stepped down as NEPG secretary and is replaced by Daniel Ryckmans.
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Dutch potato cooperation Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
December 18, 2020
Potato coop Agrico reviews the year positively despite turbulent times
Potato coop Agrico held its annual central general members' meeting last week. During this online meeting, the annual figures for 2019/2020 were discussed and Agrico's digital transformation was addressed.
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) uncertain about pending potato season. (Courtesy: Eurofresh-Distribution)
December 17, 2020
NEPG uncertain about pending potato season
NEPG (North-Western European Potato Growers) is unsure of the current potato situation and does not expect major changes in the demand side of the market in the coming weeks.
Prestatieprijs aardappelzetmeelfabrikant Avebe naar 96,15 Euro
December 01, 2020
Potato Starch cooperative Avebe increases performance price to 96.15 euros
In financial year 2019/2020 Dutch Potato Starch Producer Royal Avebe achieved a performance price of 96.15 euros. This is a fraction below the record result - 96.63 euros - of the previous financial year.
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
November 13, 2020
'No more potatoes for fries needed by the processors? Then we'll cut them ourselves'
The corona crisis dealt a blow to the fries processing industry and that in turn had consequences for the growers who supply the industry.
Online Potato Days HZPC showcase new reality
November 06, 2020
Online Potato Days HZPC Showcase New Reality
The annual Potato Days in Joure are a valued networking event attracting hundreds of growers and customers from many countries.
Appreciation of the food and agriculture sector increases, following years of decline
October 15, 2020
Appreciation of the food and agriculture sector increases, following years of decline
Public appreciation of the food and agriculture sector is greater in 2020 than it was two years ago. This applies to all sub-sectors, apart from pig farming, which is held in the same esteem as it was in 2018.
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Seed potato supplier HZPC closes eventful year with a healthy result
October 06, 2020
HZPC closes eventful year with a healthy result
The 2019/2020 financial year has been eventful in many respects for seed potato supplier HZPC. Despite the consequences of COVID-19, the company has had an operationally successful season. The coming season, however, may well be more of a challenge.
NEPG: Slight rise in European potato acreage, uncertain outlook for markets.
July 15, 2020
NEPG: Slight rise in European potato acreage, uncertain outlook for markets
The North-Western European Potato Growers (NEPG) estimates that the area for consumption potatoes in North-Western Europe increased with 0,5% compared with last year and is estimated at 621,148 hectares.
Dutch Potato Starch manufacturer Avebe will pay its members 76.50 euros per ton of potatoes.
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