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In honour of Avebe’s centenary in 2019, His Majesty King Willem-Alexander granted the company the Royal Warrant.

Dutch Potato Starch cooperative Royal Avebe today publishes its integrated annual report 2019/2020.

After an exciting battle, the winner of the DACT Treasury Award 2020 has been announced. Avebe received the most votes from the members of the Dutch Association of Corporate Treasurers (DACT).

In financial year 2019/2020 Dutch Potato Starch Producer Royal Avebe achieved a performance price of 96.15 euros. This is a fraction below the record result - 96.63 euros - of the previous financial year.

Dutch equipment manufacturer DTS has made a name for themselves supplying high quality (auger-style) blanchers, cookers and coolers to the potato processing industry. Now, their new branding highlights that their Auger and Thermal Processing Solutions expertise is used for other products as well.

During the half-yearly trading day of potato breeder HZPC Holding B.V., it appeared that the supply of certificates has increased again. The price of the certificate of share has been set at EUR 118,15.

The corona crisis dealt a blow to the fries processing industry and that in turn had consequences for the growers who supply the industry.

The Tummers fresh produce pump is the result of their unique collaboration with Pomac, manufacturer of pumps for both the food and non-food industry.

The annual Potato Days in Joure are a valued networking event attracting hundreds of growers and customers from many countries.

Today, Agrico will present its new varieties on its new online platform, agricopotatoes.com. This platform is also the next step in the digital transformation of the potato cooperative.

PIP Innovations, the manufacturer of D-Blade - a robotic produce cutter - partners with FoodeQ, maker of vibratory shakers to accelerate global expansion by offering a tested combination of shakers and robot technology.

McCain Foods broke ground last week for the expansion of their French fry factory in Lelystad, The Netherlands

It's a green light for a temporary Maximum Residue Limit (MRL) for the sprout inhibitor, chlorpropham. That level may be 0.4 mg/kg in ware potatoes. A European Union Standing Committee agreed to this in a digital vote.

Public appreciation of the food and agriculture sector is greater in 2020 than it was two years ago. This applies to all sub-sectors, apart from pig farming, which is held in the same esteem as it was in 2018.

Only last week the organisers of PotatoEurope 2021 have opened the pre-registration for former participants of
PotatoEurope and already now a great number of participants have signed up for the upcoming edition.

VHM Machinery has installed several machines at Leo de Kock. There's not only a fully automated box emptying line, there's also an all-in-one system including a BigBag unloading system, crate filler, and automatic sampling system.

The Potato Days are a well-known event in the potato sector. Every year in November the event is organized by various companies, including potato breeder HZPC. Also this year.

The 2019/2020 financial year has been eventful in many respects for seed potato supplier HZPC. Despite the consequences of COVID-19, the company has had an operationally successful season. The coming season, however, may well be more of a challenge.