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HZPC Potato Days 2026 will showcase potato varieties and breeding innovations, highlighting the company's focus on sustainable cultivation and a more resilient future for potato production
November 03, 2026
HZPC Potato Days 2026 to Highlight New Varieties and the Future of Sustainable Potato Growing
HZPC Potato Days 2026 will take place November 4–6 in Joure, the Netherlands, showcasing potato varieties, breeding innovations and sustainable cultivation under the theme Growing Your Future.
Potato Variety Days 2026 will take place in the Netherlands on November 4–6, bringing together potato breeding and trading companies to showcase new varieties, innovations and the future of potato cultivation.
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Potato Variety Days 2026 eBook: Discover the Latest Potato Breeding Innovations
The Potato Variety Days 2026 e-book is now available for free ahead of the 4–6 November event in the Netherlands. It features participating companies, event details, new varieties and insights into potato breeding.
Discovering the latest potato varieties at The Potato Company (TPC) during the Potato Show 2026, taking place from 4–6 November in Emmeloord, the Netherlands.
November 01, 2026
The Potato Company Presents Potato Show 2026: New Varieties, TPC Awards and More
The Potato Company (TPC) will host its Potato Show from 4–6 November 2026 in Emmeloord, the Netherlands, showcasing new varieties and presenting the 2026 TPC Awards to breeders of Havana and Riva.
Royal HZPC Group celebrates a record-breaking year, surpassing €500 million in global revenue and 1 million tons of seed potatoes traded, reflecting strong growth across all markets.
November 05, 2025
Royal HZPC Group Reports Strong 2024/25 Results, Expanding Global Reach in Seed Potato Trade
Royal HZPC Group posts a strong 2024/25: revenue €525 M (USD 603 M), tonnage 1 M+, net profit €17.1 M (USD 19.8 M). Growers get €10.90 (USD 12.5) dividend. New varieties excel in French‑fry, chips, export and fresh markets, with acreage expected to grow further.
Three potatoes of: Jeroen KG (in the middle) Pimpernel and Bintje
April 03, 2025
Potato Breeding breakthrough: First Skin-Transplant Potato Variety Obtained Plant Breeders’ Rights
KeyGene's new potato variety, developed using the 2S1® graft hybrid technique, combines Pimpernel's drought-resistant skin with Bintje's high yield. This breakthrough offers faster, cost-effective breeding for sustainable crops.
Hans Huistra and Gerard Backx, the new and former CEO of HZPC
September 02, 2024
Hans Huistra takes over as new CEO of Royal HZPC Group as Gerard Backx steps back
As of today, potato breeder Royal HZPC Group welcomes Hans Huistra as its new CEO. Colleagues from all of Royal HZPC Group's global locations (HZPC, STET and ZOS) had the opportunity to gain a first impression of Hans Huistra in a broadcasted meeting.
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Sifra Potato Variety
March 09, 2024
Potato Glory Introduces the New Potato Variety: Sifra
Welcome to Potato Glory SPUDLight series! These vare HZPC's favourite potato varieties, and they can't wait to share them with you.
Agrico Varieties Seedlings Show
November 16, 2023
50 years of Agrico: with heart and soil committed to the next generation
On 9 and 10 November, potato company Agrico held its annual Variety and Seedling Show at Agrico Research in Bant. This year was dedicated to its 50th anniversary.
Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial
August 22, 2023
Solynta's Latest Hybrid Potato Variety Shows Remarkable Late Bligh Resistance in Field Trial
Solynta's potato variety was the only one to survive the high late blight pressure in the field among three other commercial varieties planted alongside.
Royal HZPC group building
February 28, 2023
125 years of HZPC awarded with Royal predicate
On occasion HZPC's 125th anniversary on February 27, 2023, Drs. A. A. M. Brok, Commissioner of the King of the Province of Friesland presented potato breeder HZPC with the certificate for the predicate Royal.
Porbatata wants to increase potato production  in Portugal by 20% in the next two years
November 19, 2022
In the Netherlands, 7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range
In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.
Agrico presented nine new varieties at the variety show
November 13, 2022
Agrico presents nine new potato varieties at its variety show
On 10 and 11 November, Agrico held its annual variety and seedling show at Agrico Research in Bant. During the show no fewer than nine new varieties were presented.
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