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The DKHV is relaunching the 'Kids an die Knolle' school garden program in 2026, inviting teachers and educators to register and receive 5 kg of free seed potatoes for hands-on learning. Schools can register until 15 February 2026.

FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026 (4–6 Feb, Berlin) gathers the global fresh produce industry for innovation, networking, and market insights. With 2,500+ exhibitors, expert forums, tech showcases, and the 20th Innovation Award, it drives the future of fresh produce.

Robotics, imaging, sensors and data-driven tools will lead fruit and vegetable innovation at FRUIT LOGISTICA 2026. The FRUTIC Science Symposium on 6 February will highlight advances shaping global horticultural production and postharvest management.

Around 65 participants, ranging from growers and traders to processors, joined today’s German-language RUCIP Webinar 2025 to learn about the latest updates to the European trade rules for potatoes (RUCIP) and their practical implementation in Germany.

Plant protection, bureaucracy, and production costs – these are just some of the issues currently weighing heavily on Germany’s specialty crop sector.

Germany’s POMORROW project will decode the genes of 6,357 potato varieties to advance breeding of drought-tolerant, pest-resistant and nutrient-efficient potatoes, supporting sustainable, climate-smart farming and securing future global food supplies.

Selecting the right cutting method is vital for accuracy, reduced waste, and consistent texture. Herbort GmbH launches the universal 122W cutting machine, offering precision, versatility, and efficiency in fruit and vegetable processing.

The 72nd Potato Autumn Exchange in Hamburg tackled rising transport costs, CO₂ pricing, and logistics challenges amid Europe’s record potato harvest. Leaders discussed solutions like digital tools and alternative drives to boost supply chain efficiency.

EUROPLANT marked major anniversaries by raising €20,000 (USD 21,400) for AGUAPAN, a Peruvian initiative preserving potato diversity crucial for breeding, climate resilience, and global food security.

Researchers from the Universities of Potsdam and Erlangen, the Max Planck Institute and the National Institute of Biology in Ljubljana developed Potato-GEM, a genome-scale metabolic model to study growth–defense trade-offs in crops.

IFCG-Egypt will be participating as an exhibitor at the Anuga Food Trade Show 2025, one of the world’s most influential platforms for food innovation and global sourcing. They will showcase the latest generation of frozen sweet potato fries.

Herbort GmbH specializes in advanced cutting technologies designed to enhance efficiency and integrate seamlessly into automated production lines, with over a century of expertise

Join Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 on 9 Oct in Quakenbrück to explore the latest in PEF tech for potato chip production, including system demos, AI quality control, expert talks, and a Scotch whisky tasting. Free attendance, limited spaces.

The DKHV launched its 'Potato Specialist' training in Lüneburg Heath. Over 3 days, 46 participants explored potato botany, cultivation, plant protection, and quality standards through expert lectures and hands-on sessions. Next module is in autumn.

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.

In celebration of International Day of Potato, DKHV & UNIKA launch a LinkedIn series on May 24, 2025, showcasing the potato’s global impact on food, culture, and innovation—plus a postcard campaign for key decision-makers. #PotatoCosmosCulture

SINOBAKE, a baking equipment expert, will showcase innovative cookie, biscuit, and potato chip production lines with smart tech and precise controls at the IBA Exhibition in Germany, helping food producers boost efficiency and quality worldwide.

Elea Technology celebrates the grand opening of its new headquarters in Quakenbrück with a 3-day event (June 18–21), featuring tech demos, expert talks, and public tours, showcasing its leadership in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) food innovation.