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Potato flavor stories Consumer love to learn about flavor next to usage
March 21, 2023

Potato flavor stories: Consumer love to learn about flavor next to usage

Consumers, especially the young generation Y & Z love to learn more about flavor when purchasing food products.
Appointment Director Agrico Research
March 11, 2023

Peter Oldenkamp to succeed long-time Director Agrico Research Sjefke Allefs

Potato coop Agrico announced that Peter Oldenkamp will become director of Agrico Research starting August 1, 2023. He succeeds Sjefke Allefs as director. Sjefke Allefs has worked at Agrico Research since 1990, in the position of director for the past 24 years.
Innovative plant based cheese made from potatoes: different, tasty, and healthy!
January 29, 2023

New: Dutch potato processor Aviko launches cheese made from potatoes: different, tasty, and healthy!

Dutch Potato Processor Aviko launches Potato Cheezz, a plant based product that looks like cheese, tastes like cheese, and has a similar texture to cheese. And totally on trend, as plant-based products are animal-friendly, environmentally friendly, and healthy.
Sustainable Potato Enjoyment: Lamb Weston / Meijer’s progress report on 2030 Sustainability Agenda
January 18, 2023

Sustainable Potato Enjoyment: Lamb Weston / Meijer’s progress report on 2030 Sustainability Agenda

Lamb Weston / Meijer released its Sustainability Report 2021-2022, based on its 2030 Sustainability Agenda and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The future of sustainable packaging
January 17, 2023

The future of sustainable packaging

Whether you are the sustainability manager at your company, or you’re about to forward this article to them, reducing the environmental impact of your product should be everybody’s goal.
Consumer trends impacting Fresh Potatoes
December 19, 2022

Consumer trends impacting Fresh Potatoes

Elena Ozeritskaya is the founder and managing director of Fresh Insight. Her mission is to help fresh food companies develop and launch meaningful products and brands for consumers.
Flavor stories in fresh produce
December 19, 2022

Flavor stories in fresh produce

Historically, food innovations came from technology and breeding efforts. All new products were pushed into the market, hoping to succeed, and brands were built around one product, or even one specific variety.
Offering faster prospects for growers in uncertain times
November 25, 2022

Offering faster prospects for potato growers in uncertain times

Now that growers and managers can meet again in person, serious concerns are being shared by AVEBE Potato growers. That is the conclusion of Members’ Council member Annelous Groenwold and Agro Director Arjan de Rooij.
Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Frites Atelier-Frites for the catering segment
November 24, 2022

Lamb Weston launches Sergio Herman's Atelier-Frites for the catering segment

Lamb Weston is launching a new potato product in the Netherlands and Belgium in collaboration with Sergio Herman: Atelier-Frites . The product is intended for chefs who want to serve french fries of the same high quality as their meat, fish or vegetarian dishes.
7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range
November 19, 2022

In the Netherlands, 7 supermarkets sign up for 100% robust potatoes in an organic range

In the Netherlands, 31 parties in the table potato chain sign a covenant in which they commit to switch completely to organic robust potato varieties, including 7 supermarkets.
Joost van Regteren joins Solynta as Chief Commercial Officer
November 05, 2022

Joost van Regteren joins Solynta as Chief Commercial Officer

In this new position, Joost will be responsible for the downstream part of Solynta, leading product management, commercial and go to market strategies.
Potato Days 2022: No Time To Waste for future-proof potato growing
October 31, 2022

HZPC Potato Days 2022: No Time To Waste for future-proof potato growing

On 9, 10 and 11 November, HZPC will open its doors in Joure – and online – to anyone with a passion for potatoes. During Potato Days 2022, they will discuss the challenges of food security and sustainability, now and in the future.
The benefits of potato ingredients in pet food.
October 19, 2022

The benefits of potato ingredients in pet food

Duynie Ingredients is part of Duynie Group. Europe’s largest company active in the valorisation of co-products. Within Duynie Group, they have more than 50 years of experience in taking care of potato products.
New International Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture Wants to Reward All Positive Impacts
October 14, 2022

New International Alliance for Regenerative Agriculture Wants to Reward All Positive Impacts

Regenerative is hot. The European Commission wants more regenerative agriculture in Europe in 2030, supporting ecosystem recovery and increasing carbon capture in the soil. However, financial incentives are still lacking.
Potato genomes under the microscope.
September 15, 2022

Potato genomes under the microscope

The DNA in humans and gorillas is about 95% identical. This percentage is much lower between potato varieties. This might sound like a fun fact to remember for a pub quiz, but for Remco Ursem and Stan Oome, it is a premise that carries a serious challenge.
McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition
September 14, 2022

McCain Foods expands vegetable appetizer portfolio with Scelta Products acquisition

McCain Foods has acquired Scelta Products, adding the Netherlands-based producer of frozen foods to its growing family of delicious, prepared vegetable appetizer product offerings.
Equipment manufacturer Sormac awarded top energy rating for its new production facility
August 08, 2022

Equipment manufacturer Sormac achieves the top energy rating for its new production facility

Equipment manufacturer Sormac consistently made sustainable choices during the realization of its new production facility. It resulted in the highest achievable energy label (A +++++) by the Dutch Government
Potato Protein as Good as Animal Protein: Study
June 14, 2022

Potato Protein as Good as Animal Protein: Study

While many plant proteins are deficient in one or more essential amino acids necessary for optimal muscle growth and repair, a new randomized controlled study published in shows that plant-derived proteins can still induce strong anabolic responses.

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