Potato News from Poland

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch
March 05, 2024

Bio Plast Pom derives 'compostable', 'biodegradable' packaging material from potato starch

Bio Plast Pom has worked with the Gdańsk University of Technology and other scientific centres to design a compostable and biodegradable material based on potato starch
The 30th anniversary of Farm Frites Poland Dwa
July 13, 2023

The 30th anniversary of Farm Frites Poland Dwa

On June 29 potato processor Farm Frites Poland Dwa celebrated its 30th anniversary by organizing the conference '1993-2023-2053. Past-Present-Future of agriculture in Poland'.
GRIMME takes over Agrarada in Poland
June 21, 2023

Agricultural machinery sector acquisition: GRIMME takes over Agrarada in Poland

With effect from 15 June 2023, the GRIMME Group from Damme (Germany) takes over the Polish agricultural machinery retailer Agrarada from Brzezimierz near Wroclaw.
A successful event for the European potato sector
June 15, 2023

Europatat Conference: A successful event for the European potato sector

On June 5 and 6 the European potato community gathered for the Europatat Congress 2023 in Gdansk, Poland under the slogan 'The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the Future for Potato Trade'.
PepsiCo opens its most sustainable factory in Europe driving the transition towards a circular economy
June 03, 2023

PepsiCo's potato chips plant in Poland is its most sustainable factory in Europe

PepsiCo has unveiled its most sustainable factory in Europe as the industry increasingly recognises the circular economy as a framework to help address global food system challenges.
Europatat Congress 2023: Food expert and Top Chef jury Grzegorz Łapanowski is now confirmed as keynote speaker!
May 12, 2023

Europatat Congress 2023: Food expert and Top Chef jury Grzegorz Łapanowski confirmed as keynote speaker!

The organisers of the Europatat Congress 2023, the Polish Potato Federation and Europatat, are excited to announce that Grzegorz Łapanowski, food expert, culinary journalist and creative chef
Europatat Congress 2023 – Main speakers confirmed!
April 25, 2023

Europatat Congress 2023 – Main speakers confirmed!

On 6 June 2023, under the slogan 'The Changing Geopolitical Landscape and the Future for Potato Trade', the first-time ever Polish edition of the Europatat Congress will focus on the impact of current geopolitics for international agri-food trade
The potato breeder LIND joins Europatat
March 28, 2023

Polish potato breeder LIND joins Europatat

Europatat warmly welcomes the Polish company LIND, which was established in 1996 as an investment of a Scottish family-run agricultural business with generations experience in the production of high-grade seed potatoes – J&WF Lind
Save the date: The next Europatat Congress will take place in Gdańsk (Poland) on 5-7 June 2023
December 04, 2022

Save the date: The next Europatat Congress will take place in Gdansk (Poland) on 5-7 June 2023

The Polish Potato Federation and Europatat announced that the next Europatat Congress will take place in the city of Gdańsk (Poland) from 5 to 7 June 2023.
European Association for Potato Research (EAPR) awards Honorary Memberships to Mike Storey and Kazimiera Zgórska
July 20, 2022

European Association for Potato Research (EAPR) awards Honorary Memberships to Mike Storey and Kazimiera Zgórska

The European Association for Potato Research (EAPR) Council has awarded two honorary memberships to celebrate people with outstanding achievements in potato research and significant contributions to the association.
The McCain Polish factory in Strzelin to operate with 100% green electricity : A landmark in McCain’s sustainable transition and renewable electricity journey
June 10, 2022

McCain Strzelin Potato Processing Plant in Poland to operate with 100 percent green electricity

On UN World Environment Day (June 5th) and McCain Sustainability Week (June 6-10), the Canadian potato processor reached a key milestone in its Planet Friendly Food Journey
Extension product capacity at Farm Frites Poland SA
July 19, 2021

Potato Processor Farm Frites Poland SA plans expansions

Farm Frites Poland SA, the joint venture of Farm Frites and Aviko, located in the North of Poland in Lębork, announces its capacity expansion plans.
Consejos para plantar las cosechas de primavera
March 16, 2021

Consejos para plantar las cosechas de primavera

Explican en SatAgro que un tercio de los agricultores españoles aprovecha los meses previos a la primavera para realizar la siembre. Maíz o patata son los cultivos preferentes del mes de febrero, aunque también las gramíneas como el trigo, la avena, la cebada o el centeno.
Red potato pulp: an innovative ingredient for gluten-free bread
January 11, 2021

Red potato pulp: an innovative ingredient for gluten-free bread

Starch-based gluten-free bread (formulations containing a mixture of corn and potato starch with hydrocolloids) are deficient in nutrients and do not contain health promoting compounds.
21st EAPR Triennial Conference – change of date and location!
September 14, 2020

21st EAPR Triennial Conference – change of date and location!

As you know the situation with coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing dynamically. Due to the pandemic and for the safety of our participants we have decided to postpone the 21st EAPR Triennial Conference further. The new Conference date is July 12-16, 2021.
25th Anniversary of Farm Frites Poland
December 20, 2019

25th Anniversary of Farm Frites Poland

The 25th anniversary of the establishment of the company was a great opportunity for celebration. On October 30, a jubilee gala took place in Gdańsk with the participation of the company's employees and a wide range of business partners.
Construction to increase Pringles production in Poland to 60,000 tonnes has started
November 16, 2019

Kellogg started construction to increase its Pringles production in Poland to 60,000 tonnes

Kellogg Company has announced that construction has started on a new manufacturing line at its Pringles Factory in Kutno in Poland. This increases production capacity at the factory by 34 percent to approximately 60,000 tonnes of Pringles per year
Polish potato season very challenging, shortages made imports necessary
October 16, 2019

Polish potato season very challenging, shortages made imports necessary

The drought last summer has had a big impact on the European potato season. These challenges were also felt in Poland, as traders had to import potatoes to be able to meet the domestic demand.

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