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July 09, 2025
Mooij Agro Unveils Smart Cooling Manager for Smarter, Efficient Potato Storage
Efficiently manage crop storage with Mooij Agro’s Smart Cooling Manager—monitor and control each cooling cell, auto-prioritize capacity, and integrate seamlessly with all units via Croptimiz-r®. Ideal for post-CIPC potato storage.
July 05, 2025
Egypt moves to supply from storage as strong demand pushes Potato Exports past 1 Million Tons
With Egypt's 2025 potato harvest complete, exporters turn to cold storage to sustain shipments through year-end. Strict post-harvest practices ensure quality for key markets like Russia, the UK, and Asia, maintaining freshness during long transit.
July 05, 2025
Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) Takes Majority Stake in Danespo to Boost Seed Potato Innovation and Market Growth
Groupe Florimond Desprez (GFD) acquired DLF’s 49% stake in Danespo A/S, becoming majority owner. The move strengthens GFD’s seed potato business, aligning Danespo and Germicopa under shared leadership and future investments.
July 04, 2025
Aviko Expands Potato Flake Production in China by 70% Amid Surging Global Demand
Aviko is expanding its Gansu, China plant, boosting flake capacity by 70% to meet global demand, especially in Asia. The move supports sustainable growth, aligns with Cosun’s strategy, and strengthens Aviko’s global position in potato processing.
June 23, 2025
Potatoes in Practice 2025: UK’s Largest Field Potato Event Announces Sponsors and Innovations at Balruddery Farm, Scotland
Potatoes in Practice, the UK’s biggest field potato event, is on 7 August at Balruddery Farm. Hosted by James Hutton Institute, it brings growers, researchers, and industry leaders together to share innovations and advance the potato sector.
June 10, 2025
PotatoEurope 2025 Trial Fields: Top 15 Companies Showcase Innovative Potato Cultivation Techniques and Solutions
At PotatoEurope 2025, fifteen top companies will showcase trials on potato cultivation, with 309 exhibitors and 15,000 visitors expected. The event highlights innovation, demos, and global networking across the potato value chain. Sponsored Content
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June 09, 2025
TASC International and DormFresh Launch Innovative Potato Storage Test Facility in Germany
DormFresh and TASC International opened a EUR 600,000 Trial and Research Center in Rosche, Germany, to develop sustainable potato storage solutions post-CIPC ban. The facility supports EU trials, focusing on eco-friendly sprout inhibition methods.
June 05, 2025
Rwanda Emerges as Regional Hub for Quality Seed Potato Production
Rwanda is now a key hub for seed potato trade in the Great Lakes Region, thanks to farmer-led innovations, Africa’s largest minituber facility, a national seed catalogue, and efforts toward regional integration and formal cross-border seed markets.
May 06, 2025
World Potato Congress 2026 to be held in Kenya after all
Kenya will host the 13th World Potato Congress in October/November 2026, following a venue change from Poland. Led by NPCK and supported by key partners, the event aims to spotlight potatoes' role in food security and economic growth.
April 22, 2025
Urgent Call for CIPC Residue Data to Safeguard UK Potato Storage Standards
CRMG urges UK potato growers to submit CIPC residue test data from 2024/25 storage to support the temporary MRL. Just one test per store is needed. Submit by 31 May to help protect the UK’s potato storage future.
April 14, 2025
A Shared Step Forward to Promote Indian - Dutch Potato Value Chain and to Opening New Business Opportunities
Global Potato Summit (GPS) has announced the company Strategic Partnership with PotatoEurope, Netherlands 2025—a step that strengthens the growing synergy between India and the Netherlands in the potato value chain.
April 09, 2025
Biofresh Safestore Marks 21 Years at Strategic Potato Storage Day
Biofresh Safestore will celebrate its 21st anniversary at Strategic Potato Storage Day on May 21st, offering a 10% installation discount. The event will highlight potato sprout control technology and recent advancements in energy management.
March 18, 2025
HyFun Foods & PUM Netherlands Partner to Elevate Potato Farming in Gujarat with Sustainable Practices
HyFun Foods partners with PUM Netherlands to enhance pre-harvest and post-harvest practices for 7,000 potato farmers in Gujarat, ensuring better quality and sustainability. This collaboration aims to reduce storage losses, maintain consistent quality, and strengthen the potato supply chain.