Potato News from Europe

In the Netherlands, the weak table potato market, fewer contracts and disappointing exports are putting pressure on the seed potato market. HZPC and Agrico describe the current situation as a market correction following exceptionally strong years.

Urschel will debut the Little Gem Aspire Dicer at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, offering 2–20 mm slices, strips, and dices with low footprint cost. Also shown: E TranSlicer with conveyor, Affinity Integra Dicer, and Comitrol DM 380 for nuts.

Rosenqvists Food Technologies will again sponsor the Snack Science Hub, the seminar programme organised by the European Snacks Association and hosted during SNACKEX 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, on June 17-18.

Potatoes in Practice 2026, Scotland's largest field-based potato event, will take place on Thursday, August 13, at The James Hutton Institute's Balruddery Farm in Invergowrie, near Dundee.

Elea Technology invites you to their booth 215 at SNACKEX 2026, taking place on June 17-18, 2026, at the FIL Expo in Lisbon, Portugal. Discover how Elea can help you improve efficiency, product quality, and sustainability in snack production.

Las bajas cotizaciones y las lluvias invernales llevaron a muchos productores a no cosechar sus patatas y a enterrar una producción cuyo costo de recolección superaba el valor de mercado.

IFCG-Egypt will join PLMA Amsterdam 2026 (May 19–20, RAI Exhibition Centre), showcasing premium frozen sweet potato and potato products and private label solutions, with focus on customization, consistent quality, and scalable global supply.

Private label is reshaping Europe’s grocery sector, reaching 38.8% share across 17 markets. Once seen as budget, it now rivals brands in quality and trust. With a Euro 387B market, retailers and producers like Agristo drive growth and innovation.

Lamb Weston launches Snap Fries—crispy, oven-ready, pre-portioned fries for on-the-go channels. Designed for quick prep and easy serving, they help operators tap growing 'anytime, anywhere' snacking demand across travel and retail.

Belpotato.be has issued a press release outlining key points of attention for potato growers when concluding delivery contracts, as the sector continues to face pressure from challenging market conditions.

Key Technology will showcase potato processing technologies at Interpack 2026 in Hall 6, Stand B73, highlighting solutions designed to improve product recovery, simplify operation, and support more reliable conveying and seasoning performance.

Aardappeldemodag has started planting activities for Aardappeldemodag 2026, with 2.5 hectares of the potato variety Libra planted last week.

Aviko and Aviko Rixona published their 2025 Sustainability Report, highlighting SBTi-validated climate targets aligned with the Paris Agreement and progress in electrification, grower collaboration, and lower-carbon products.

Wageningen University & Research starts new field trials with genetically modified potatoes. The potatoes tested in these field trials have been genetically modified by adding or switching off multiple genes.

Lincolnshire, the county that helped feed Britain during wartime, is back in focus as concerns grow over how much of its own food the United Kingdom can produce. The county will host a major new national farming event later this year.

At Interpack, JEROS introduces the industrial utensil washer Model 9240 ACE, developed specifically for food processing environments where hygiene, uptime, and efficiency are critical.

Bagged Snacks is a powerhouse category for the convenience channel. Worth over GBP 5.3 billion (USD 6.6 billion) and outpacing the growth of other key impulse categories, it’s a primary driver of footfall, appearing in one in every five C&I baskets.

Diversos factores, tanto económicos, productivos, como del orden del comercio internacional contribuyen a una recalibración del sector de la patata local.