Energy and Environment from the Netherlands

November 06, 2018

Potato variety presentations in the Netherlands: Agrico highlights natural resistance to Phytophthora

As part of the potato variety presentations in the Netherlands later this week, Agrico highlights its late blight resistant varieties in a Ukraine themed show.

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.

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.

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.

Potato Processor Lamb Weston Meijer and its neighbour participate in unique energy saving project

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.

April 09, 2018

Seed Potato Company HZPC publishes its latest CSR Report

How can we feed 9.8 billion world citizens in 2050? And provide them with nutrient-rich food that is produced with minimal environmental impact? That's a daily question for seed potato company HZPC. The progress made can be found in its latest CSR Report

February 22, 2018

Potatoes in Retail: Albert Heyn's total overhaul of its potato display

Dutch grocery chain Albert Heyn is introducing a total overhaul of its potato display. At first glance, it may not look that different, but look closer - and you will notice that it is bold and in some aspects truly revolutionary...

December 05, 2017

Potato Starch Company Novidon launches a new logo and tag line

Novidon - a company that adds value to potato starch isolated from side streams of potato processing companies - introduces new branding.

Kiremko introduces the Fair Future concept

October 19, 2017

Kiremko introduces its Fair Future concept

Kiremko introduces its Fair Future concept. Every day we challenge ourselves to improve potato processing. That means we not only work on new machines and production lines but also on our customers’ success.

August 02, 2017

Research: Less food waste when using frozen produce

Consumers create less waste from frozen vegetables, potato products and berry fruit than from fresh, or alternatives in cans or jars.

Drones can help optimize the use of nitrogen fertilization in potato farming

July 26, 2017

Drones can help optimize nitrogen fertilization in potato farming

Now there is a validated method that can not only determine far more precisely how much nitrogen should be applied, but also shows us the differences in nitrogen demand within fields. This will lead to a much more efficient use of nitrogen.

Potato Processor Lamb Weston / Meijer continues to innovate: Sustainability report

January 22, 2017

Sustainability Report: Potato Processor Lamb Weston / Meijer continues to innovate

Lamb Weston's European joint venture, Lamb Weston / Meijer has published its sustainability report for 2015-2016. Compared to the reference year 2008, energy consumption per tonne of product has reduced by more than 21% and potato utilisation has improved by 4.5%.

January 04, 2017

Lamb Weston invested in four FAM cutting machines for its wavy fries

Lamb Weston / Meijer invested in four new FAM Tridis 240P cutters for the production of its wavy fries in Bergen op Zoom

November 24, 2016

Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurates its new french fry production line in Bergen op Zoom

Lamb Weston / Meijer inaugurated its new production line for french fries in Bergen op Zoom, the Netherlands, on 10 November 2016 in the presence of employees, suppliers, the mayor and the King’s Commissioner.

July 26, 2016

Blanching Equipment Specialist DTS started construction of another new building

Dutch Blanching Equipment Specialist DutchTecSource B.V. (DTS) is Expanding. On the current premises next to the two existing buildings, a brand new building will arise.

June 12, 2016

The environmental benefits of potato breeding

On World Environment Day (June 5), potato breeding company HZPC highlighted the benefits of breeding on yield, carbon footprint and water use.

Lamb Weston / Meijer receives Sustainable Palm Oil Award

June 06, 2016

Lamb Weston / Meijer receives award for use of Sustainable Palm Oil

Lamb Weston / Meijer is receiving the Task Force sustainable palm oil award for its complete switch to 100% physically segregated sustainable palm oil in accordance with the Task Force commitment and the agreements made within the Dutch sector association (VAVI).

March 10, 2016

Avebe opens energy-saving Protastar Potato Protein Factory Extension in Gasselternijveen

Member of the Provincial Executive Tjisse Stelpstra opened Tuesday Avebe's new ‘Inline Protastar’ factory in Gasselternijveen.

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