Potato News from Germany

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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.

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

The Herbort Knife Peeler 830 is a continuous mechanical peeling machine designed for high-precision peeling of a wide range of products, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and other tubers.

A research team has decoded the genome of historic potato cultivars and used this resource to develop an efficient method for analysis of hundreds of additional potato genomes.

The German Potato Trade Association (DKHV) has announced the opening of registration for the 'Potato Specialist 2025' program. This year, interested parties will once again have the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of potato trading.

Herbort GmbH introduces the Carborundum Peeler 820, a high-performance abrasive peeling machine designed for gentle yet efficient peeling of potatoes, carrots, and fruits, ensuring high capacity, precision, and minimal waste in food processing.

Herbort GmbH, a leader in food processing technology, continues to offer the Herbort Static Steam Peeler (HSSP) as a reliable and advanced solution for high-capacity steam peeling of potatoes and other root vegetables.

French fries consumption ison the rise: per capita consumption of frozen potato products has been increasing for many years now. As a result, potato processing specialist Aviko Germany has been working at full capacity to meet the demand for frozen fries from retailers and food service alike.

Sormac, a leading technology manufacturer for the vegetable processing industry, is showcasing four cutting-edge innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025, taking place in Berlin, Germany, from February 5-7.

The evening of February 4 was entirely dedicated to the potato: For the 19th International Berlin Potato Evening, hosted by the German Potato Trade Association (DKHV), leading representatives of the European potato industry gathered in the festive ballroom of the Hilton Berlin at Gendarmenmarkt.

Fruit Logistica, the leading trade show for the global fruit and vegetable business returned to Berlin from 5 to 7 February 2025, with over 2,600 exhibitors from more than 90 countries and all parts of the fresh produce value chain.

Manter, a specialist in weighing and packaging solutions, expands its portfolio with the launch of the brand-new Punnet Filler. This automatic packaging machine is highly user-friendly and responds to the growing market demand, particularly the increasing need for sustainable punnet packaging. 

Visit Eqraft's new booth at Fruit Logistica in Berlin from February 5-7, where they'll unveil the latest edition of the Eqraft® Magazine, showcase several innovative products, and share a newly developed growth strategy for the years ahead. Join them to celebrate recent achievements and explore future opportunities together!

On 1 February 2025 Alexander Stein (51) will become project manager of FRUIT LOGISTICA. He takes over from Kai Mangelberger (45), who has been in charge of the leading trade fair for the global fruit trade since 2021.

Urschel, a global leader in precision food cutting technology, is set to present its latest innovations at Fruit Logistica 2025, the premier international trade show for the fresh produce industry. Visitors can explore Urschel’s advanced solutions at Hall 1.1, Stand C-30.

FAM STUMABO is excited to announce its presence at Fruit Logistica 2025, from 5 to 7 February in Berlin, the trade show for the fresh produce industry. Join Fam Stumabo as they showcase their fruit and vegetable cutting solutions, designed to help processors achieve precision and efficiency.

El European Statistics Handbook, publicado por Fruit Logistica, destaca que, a pesar de los grandes desafíos, la producción de fruta y verdura en Europa muestra resultados mixtos.