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La UE anuncia la aplicación provisional del acuerdo comercial con Mercosur.
March 03, 2026
La UE aplica provisionalmente el acuerdo con Mercosur y desata polémica política
La Comisión Europea decidió aplicar provisionalmente el acuerdo UE-Mercosur pese a su revisión judicial pendiente, generando fuertes críticas por eludir la ratificación formal del Parlamento Europeo y reavivando tensiones políticas dentro del bloque.
Europatat Opens Registration for 2026 Congress in Brussels
February 19, 2026
Europatat Opens Registration for 2026 Congress in Brussels
Europatat has opened registrations for its annual Europatat Congress, which will take place in Brussels, Belgium, on 3 and 4 June 2026. The event brings together members of the European potato community for the Association’s yearly gathering.
Pomuni Frozen team receives the 'Factory of the Future' award recognizing excellence in digital, efficient, and sustainable potato processing
February 12, 2026
Pomuni Frozen again recognized as a Factory of the Future for advanced production
Pomuni Frozen has been re-awarded "Factory of the Future" status by Agoria and Sirris, recognizing its digitalisation, efficient production, and sustainable, future-ready manufacturing operations.
Key figures from EUPPA Facts & Figures 2025 highlighting the scale, production and global export reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.
January 29, 2026
EUPPA highlights scale and trade strength of Europe potato processing industry in 2025
The European Potato Processors’ Association (EUPPA) published its latest Facts and Figures for 2025, underlining the scale, economic impact and global trade reach of Europe’s potato processing industry.
European Snacks Association 2025 annual report
January 27, 2026
European Snacks Association releases 2025 annual report highlighting advocacy and policy engagement
The European Snacks Association (ESA) has released its annual report outlining the association’s advocacy work, policy engagement, working group activities and key events during the year.
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January 27, 2026
Europa: precios de las patatas congeladas caen a su mínimo de los últimos tres años
En la Unión Europea, la caída de precios de las patatas fritas a fines de 2025 impulsó la demanda y las exportaciones en países como Bélgica, Países Bajos y Alemania. Fuera de Europa, la competencia de China e India y la baja de compras en varios mercados sigue limitando el crecimiento.
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TOMRA Dry Peel Separator (DPS-16) featuring a perforated drum for efficient, water-free peel removal in high-capacity potato and vegetable processing lines.
January 26, 2026
TOMRA Unveils DPS-16 Dry Peel Separator, Boosting Potato Processing Capacity to 70 Tons Per Hour
TOMRA Food launches the DPS-16, a high-capacity dry peel separator processing up to 70 tons of potatoes/hr. Brushless, water-free, and easy to clean, it boosts efficiency and yield for potato and vegetable processors worldwide.
Kristof Wallays, Director Global Expansion, Innovation & Sustainability at Agristo, highlights the company’s commitment to embedding sustainability into operational excellence.
November 17, 2025
Sustainability report: Agristo Embeds Sustainability in Operational Excellence
Potato Processor Agristo integrates sustainability into operations, using Operational Excellence to improve efficiency and reduce water, energy, and raw material use—turning smarter processes into a more responsible future.
European Snacks Association Releases Sustainability Report, Showcasing Progress in Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Responsibility.
November 10, 2025
European Snacks Association (ESA) publishes its 2025 Sustainability Report
The European Snacks Association releases its 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting members’ efforts in resource efficiency, sustainable sourcing, energy savings, and eco-friendly packaging, supporting the EU Green Deal and circular economy initiatives.
Simplot completes Clarebout acquisition, linking Belgian plants to a global network
November 07, 2025
Simplot Company Completes Acquisition of Clarebout Potatoes
The Simplot Company, a privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho, has completed its acquisition of Clarebout Potatoes, a leading European producer of frozen potato products based in Belgium.
AVR Puma 5
November 03, 2025
AVR Introduces the Fifth-Generation Puma: The Ultimate Evolution of Its Legendary Potato Harvester
AVR launches the finalized version of its legendary self-propelled harvester: the AVR Puma. With a sensational new design at all levels — the ultimate version of a legend, the final roar.
Successful RUCIP 2025 webinar marks the launch of updated rules for inter-European potato trade.
October 20, 2025
Successful RUCIP 2025 Webinar Marks Launch of New Rules Simplifying Potato Trade Across Europe
The European RUCIP Committee held a webinar on October 17, 2025 to mark the launch of the RUCIP 2025 Rules, highlighting updates for simpler, faster, and fairer resolution of potato trade disputes across Europe.
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