NEWS OVERVIEW
Agrico News
Stay up to date with the latest news from Agrico! On this page, you’ll find updates on innovations, events, and developments in the potato sector. From new varieties and sustainability initiatives to international collaborations – discover what’s happening within our organization and in the world of potatoes.
Joint presentation by the Agrico Group during Potato Europe
On September 3 and 4, Agrico, Semagri, and BioSelect jointly exhibited at Potato Europe. Managing Director Mark Zuidhof looks back on the international potato trade fair with a positive feeling.
Agrico’s payout price for seed potatoes rises to € 59.84
Agrico will pay its members an average price of € 59.84 per 100 kg for seed potatoes of 28 mm upwards (including oversized tubers) from the 2024 harvest. This latest higher payout price reflects a strong demand for potatoes from both export markets and the processing industry.
Henk Feijen appointed as new CFO at Agrico
As of July 1, Henk Feijen will be appointed as the new CFO of Agrico. With this appointment, Agrico once again has a two-member executive board. Feijen, together with CEO Mark Zuidhof, will be responsible for managing Agrico B.V. and its affiliated companies.
Agrico PSA important participant during King and Queen visit to Kenya
King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima paid a state visit to Kenya with a broad delegation in March 2025. Part of this visit included a roundtable with leading Dutch companies operating in Kenya. Agrico, with its joint venture Agrico PSA, was a prominent participant. Read more.
Rebuilding laboratories Agrico Research starts with demolition of old building
The renovation of Agrico Research has started. Today the demolition of the various laboratories of the breeding company in Bant (FL) started. Construction is expected to be completed around the summer of 2026.
Agrico achieves growth in acreage
Last week, Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2023/2024 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.
Potato cooperative Agrico acquires Royal ZAP’s seed potato activities
Agrico acquires Royal ZAP’s seed potato activities. By means of this acquisition, Agrico has taken a step towards expanding its acreage, in order to meet demand. This offers the benefits of synergy, which will help Agrico to further optimize its organization.
Agrico continues to grow in acreage and varieties
Cooperative Agrico continues to grow in acreage of seed potatoes and in its variety portfolio. General director Mark Zuidhof said this at the opening of the Variety and Seedling Show held today and tomorrow. This year alone, three new potato varieties from Agrico have been added to the National Varieties List.
Mark Zuidhof looks back on Potato Europe with satisfaction
On 11 and 12 September we were at Potato Europe with our French subsidiary Desmazières. Agrico managing director Mark Zuidhof looks back on the international potato fair with a satisfied feeling.