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.
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.
Pragmatic solution to food systems transformation
Michel de Bruin drives Agrico’s expansion in emerging markets and leads global partnerships for food systems transformation. He plays a key role in regions such as Kenya, Tanzania, Ukraine, China, and India. All markets that are part of the geopolitical powerplay as explained earlier by Rob de Wijk. Michel’s understanding of local contexts and the difference that passionate people can make, has been instrumental in driving the success of these initiatives. As a practical food systems expert, he brings a unique blend of experience and passion for emerging markets to our symposium.
Potato Cooperative Agrico celebrates its 50-year anniversary
Today, potato cooperative Agrico started its 50-year anniversary in a festive mood. Throughout the year, Agrico will organise various events for growers, members, buyers and employees. ‘With heart and soil. Committed to the next generation’ will be at the heart of all of these celebrations.
Succesful and inspiring symposium
During the international symposium Food Systems Transformation, experts advocated for a more strategic and long-term vision on providing food security and the need for transformation of current food systems. The symposium was a collaboration between Agrico and SeedNL and aimed to provide insight into the issues of providing food security worldwide.
Potato Europe 2022
A fair full of potatoes, innovations and demonstrations. That is Potato Europe. Potato Europe is an annual fair where the entire potato industry from Europe and beyond comes together Practical information: Date: September 7 and 8, 2022 Location: Bockerode, 31832 Springe, Germany Stand: D50
Very successful Potato Demo Day 2022!
Yesterday, the Potato Demo Day could take place again for the first time since 2018. During this day, our colleagues were ready to welcome everyone to the booth.
Successful participation Agrico Weuthentag 2022
Agrico was present at the Weuthen Kartoffeltag in Schwalmtal Germany on Thursday 25 August. Despite the high temperatures, we talked to many growers and traders about the past and upcoming potato season.