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January 21, 2013
HZPC realiza un estudio de mercado para conocer los gustos del consumidor final
La empresa holandesa HZPC quiere saber hacia dónde se encaminan los gustos de los actuales consumidores de patatas. Para ello ha encargado a una empresa especializada la realización de un “consumer research” en varios países, entre los que se incluye E...From the archive
January 11, 2013
French Fry manufacturer Oerlemans Foods to be sold to Baltussen Holding
Today, VION N.V. announced that it has entered into an agreement for the intended sale of its company Oerlemans Foods to Baltussen Holding B.V.From the archive
December 18, 2012
Florigo continuous vacuum frying system reduces acrylamide in potato chips
Machine manufacturer Florigo International has a long history in vacuum fryers and offers both batch and continuous systems. Recently the company tested the benefits of continuous vacuum frying on the acrylamide content of potato chips.From the archive
December 16, 2012
Boost your potato planter's efficiency with Miedema HMI GPS Planting Comfort
The HMI (Human Machine Interface) terminal is a familiar feature on many Miedema machines. For several years now the colourful control panel has formed the basis of the user-friendly control system for machines such as the MB 33 and 55 box fillers, ML ...From the archive
November 19, 2012
VION biedt Oerlemans Foods te koop aan
VION Food Group gaat terug naar de kern. De onderneming gaat zich in de toekomst volledig richten op Food in Nederland en Duitsland en Ingredients wereldwijd. De strategische keuze die ten grondslag ligt aan de nieuwe koers, betekent dat VION afscheid ...From the archive
October 25, 2012
Solynta wint Food Valley Award 2012 @Food Valley Expo
“Het winnen van de Food Valley Award is geweldig. We zijn nu in een fase beland dat het zo goed gaat dat we op zoek zijn naar partners en daar helpt het winnen van zo’n prijs enorm”, aldus Pim Lindhout, hoofd Research &Development Solynta.From the archive
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October 18, 2012
FTNON announces purchase of Key Technologies’ Freshline products
FTNON continues its dedication in providing high quality products and services to the fresh-cut industry with its recent purchase of Key Technologies' Freshline products.From the archive
October 15, 2012
Co-operatives: a Key for Smallholder Inclusion into Value Chains (Rabobank Report)
Rabobank believes small farmers in developing countries and emerging economies are the key to a successful approach to the world food problem. As their productivity is still very low, a large underexploited food production potential is yet to be unlocked.From the archive
September 03, 2012
Increase in greenhouse gas positive for potato yield
The increase in the concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere can have a positive influence on the potato yield. This is according to Anton Haverkort of Plant Research International, part of Wageningen UR, on 22 August during the bi-annual Potato Demo Day at Westmaas.From the archive
August 09, 2012
Solynta, FOODsniffer chosen for Ag Innovation Showcase
Two innovative Dutch agri-food companies, Solynta and FOODSniffer, have been selected to present at the Ag Innovation Showcase in St. Louis Sept. 10-13. Solynta has developed a revolutionary breakthrough in potato breeding technology.From the archive
July 24, 2012
McCain Foods Holland B.V. plans to acquire CêlaVíta B. V. , a leading European chilled potato producer
McCain Foods announced July 24th that it intends to acquire 100% of the shares of CêlaVíta B.V., a subsidiary of Bieze Food Group BV, owned by the German Wernsing Group, located in Wezep (The Netherlands).From the archive
July 06, 2012
Aviko introduces frozen sweet potato fries to foodservice range
otato processing company Aviko has launched a frozen sweet potato fry product for the foodservice trade based on research that suggests consumers perceive the product as a healthy and attractive option, especially for families.From the archive
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June 27, 2012
Solynta's fast hybrid potato breeding program nominated for the Food Valley Award
Solynta's fast hybrid potato breeding program one of the three nominees for the 2012 Food Valley Award. Potatoes are the world's third most important food crop after rice and wheat. They are significantly more efficient in their use of water and nutri...From the archive
June 27, 2012
Lamb Weston / Meijer publishes sustainability report
Today, Lamb Weston / Meijer - manufacturer of deep frozen potato products - published its online sustainability report for 2010 and 2011. The company aspires leadership in three sustainability themes: water, energy and potato. The report illustrates t...From the archive
May 16, 2012
Wagenings onderzoek met GM-aardappel bij Raad van State aangevochten
De organisatie Gentechvrije Burgers uit Lelystad heeft een zaak bij de Raad van State aangespannen waarin wordt geëist dat de vergunning die door het ministerie van Infrastructuur en Milieu is verleend aan de Dienst Landbouwkundig Onderzoek van Wageningen Universiteit voor proeven met genetisch gemodificeerde aardappelplanten wordt vernietigd.From the archive
May 14, 2012
BMA Nederland relaunched as Florigo International BV
Florigo International BV, will continue all major activities of BMA Nederland BV, a Dutch machine manufacturer with strong focus on the potato processing industry. BMA Nederland was declared bankrupt on April 3, 2012. The following letter was made avai...From the archive
May 09, 2012
Texels proefbedrijf werkt aan zilte aardappels
Marc van Rijsselberghe probeert op Texel uit te vinden welke gewassen kunnen groeien in zoute grond en met zout water.From the archive
April 10, 2012
Zoete én zoute Zeeuwse aardappelen
Water genoeg in Zeeland. Zowel zout als zoet. Voor de landbouw wordt vooral het zoete water gebruikt. Aardappelveredelingsbedrijf Meijer uit Rilland onderzoekt of de aardappel ook op zilte grond kan gedijen.From the archive