Potato News from Europe

España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
May 12, 2025
España: crece la demanda por patatas procesadas
A pesar del aumento progresivo de la superficie cultivada, los mayores desafíos siguen siendo las amenazas climáticas y la falta de relevo generacional en el sector.
Recognizing Innovation Across the Potato Industry: Enter the British Potato Industry Awards 2025
May 11, 2025
British Potato Industry Awards 2025: Call-Out to All Machinery and Implement Manufacturers
The British Potato Industry Awards takes place on the first night of the British Potato Industry Show (November 19, 2025), held every two years at Yorkshire Event Centre, Harrogate, UK.
Engineered to boost quality, operational flexibility, and efficiency, OptiBake reduces energy consumption by 50% compared to conventional gas-fired wafer baking ovens.
May 11, 2025
Bühler Sets New Benchmark in Wafer Baking with OptiBake: Unmatched Flexibility and 50% Energy Savings
Bühler unveils OptiBake, the first inductively heated wafer oven, cutting energy use by 50% and eliminating emissions. It enhances quality, efficiency, and flexibility, setting a new standard for sustainable, high-performance wafer production.
Givaudan Launches Myromi™: A Smart Aroma Delivery Device Revolutionising Flavour Co-Creation and Consumer Engagement
May 10, 2025
Givaudan Launches Myromi™: A Smart Aroma Delivery Device Revolutionising Flavour Co-Creation and Consumer Engagement
Givaudan launches Myromi™, a handheld aroma device for real-time flavour co-creation. Controlled via smartphone, it boosts feedback, speeds development, and enhances collaboration with consumers through an intuitive digital interface.
Un agricultor muestra patatas recién arrancadas de un puesto en una explotación agraria
May 07, 2025
España: gran influjo de patata importada en los mercados
Las organizaciones agrarias han manifestado su preocupación tanto por la competencia externa como por la calidad de los productos en cuestión.
AVR, a global leader in potato cultivation machinery, strengthens its presence in the Northern Netherlands.
May 06, 2025
Agricultural potato machinery manufacturer AVR expands its dealer network in Northern Netherlands
AVR expands its dealer network in Northern Netherlands after GroeNoord’s bankruptcy, adding 7 new dealers and reinforcing support with its own Sales and Service Team to ensure expert advice and fast service for potato machinery customers.
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FAO Food Price Index rises in April on higher cereal, dairy and meat prices
May 06, 2025
FAO Food Price Index rises in April on higher cereal, dairy and meat prices
The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 128.3 points in April 2025, up 1.2 points (1.0 percent) from March. Increases in the cereal, dairy and meat price indices outweighed decreases in those of sugar and vegetable oils.
Flikweert Vision’s QualityGrader ensures precision sorting by detecting scab, damage, and deformities—delivering top-grade seed potatoes with less labour at Wellhill Farm.
May 06, 2025
Wellhill Farm Partners with Flikweert Vision to Improve Seed Potato Sorting
Wellhill Farm, a fourth-generation family business on Scotland’s Moray Coast, has partnered with Dutch company Flikweert Vision to modernize its seed potato sorting process.
Semillas, bayas y patata de Solynta (Cortesía de Solynta)
May 06, 2025
Mundo: la revolución de la semilla verdadera
El futuro de la innovación en el sector no pasa solamente por el desarrollo de nuevas industrias de procesamiento, sino también por una nueva forma de pensar lo más elemental.
Aviko's SuperCrunch Fresh fries nice and warm under the heat lamp for up to 1 hour stay.
May 06, 2025
How to Keep Fries Crispy Longer: Aviko’s SuperCrunch Solutions for the Gastro Trade
Warmth and service life of French fries in catering and fastfood are more and more challenged. Here are the best ways French fries to keep you warm for a long time & French fries products who help you with their properties! 
The new design is available for the VARITRON 220, VARITRON 270 and VARITRON 270 TERRA TRAC.
May 01, 2025
Grimme updates two-row VARITRON potato harvesters
GRIMME introduces the new generation of the two-row, self-propelled VARITRON series potato harvesters. The optimisation of the series focused on the new cab with a revised operating concept and various improvements.
International Day of Potato 2025: Shaping history, feeding the future.
May 01, 2025
World Potato Congress supports FAO in launch of the second International Day of Potato: 'Shaping History, Feeding the Future'
Following the successful inaugural observance last year, FAO has to announce the theme for the International Day of Potato 2025: Shaping history, feeding the future.
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April 30, 2025
KARLAND Agrarprodukte Reports Stable Supply and Early Planting for 2025 Potato Season in Thuringia, Germany
In Thuringia, KARLAND Agrarprodukte GmbH & Co. KG reports an average 2024 table potato harvest with stable regional supply, increasing imports from Egypt, steady prices, and good progress in early potato planting for the 2025/26 season
A growing threat that GB Potatoes is combating with renewed funding for the 'Fight Against Blight' project, ensuring the resilience of the UK potato sector.
April 30, 2025
GB Potatoes Secures Three-Year Future for the 'Fight Against Blight' Project with New Funding Commitment
GB Potatoes funds the FAB project for 3 years, boosting UK efforts to monitor and combat potato late blight. Led by James Hutton Institute, FAB provides vital real-time insights on blight strains and resistance, strengthening sector resilience.
España: cae el consumo de patata fresca
April 29, 2025
España: cae el consumo de patata fresca
En linea con las tendencias globales, la preocupación en España por el consumo de patata fresca crece.
Albert Bartlett Launches £3 Million “Roll on Jersey Royal Season” Campaign to Kick Off Jersey Royal Potato Harvest
April 28, 2025
Albert Bartlett Launches £3 Million “Roll on Jersey Royal Season” Campaign to Kick Off Jersey Royal Potato Harvest
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As GRAY Farms hosted a showcase of cutting-edge post-harvest technology, potato farmers and agricultural innovators gathered in Portsoy, Scotland. Organised by Agropack Solutions Ltd, a leader in agricultural solutions.

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