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.
Agrico’s turnover hits record high of €537 million
Agrico achieved a record turnover of €537 million in the 2024/2025 financial year. This record turnover is mainly due to the combination of high sales prices and a large volume in the seed potato size. The figures were announced by Agrico CFO Henk Feijen during the Central Members’ Meeting held on Monday, 15 December.
Agrico takes on the challenges of the potato sector with 'Stonger by Nature'
Potato cooperative Agrico is strongly committed to addressing the challenges facing the potato sector through its varieties portfolio. Varieties that give growers confidence where it matters most: yield, quality, and income. That was the message from CEO Mark Zuidhof during the opening of this week’s Varieties and Seedling Show.
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.
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 expands its acreage and sales channels by intended aquiring of The Potato Company
Potato cooperative Agrico is proud to announce that it is intended to acquire the seed potato activities of The Potato Company (TPC). By means of this strategic acquisition, Agrico has taken an important step towards expanding its acreage in order to continue to meet the growing demand. This also offers the benefits of synergy, which will help Agrico to further optimize its organization.
Agrico, Leo de Kock and Nedato join forces for ware potatoes
The ware potato activities of Agrico and Nedato, along with Leo de Kock, shall be hived off to form a new independent cooperative of ware potato growers. The new organization will start its activities this autumn. Further integration will then take place in stages.
Agrico’s Next Generation varieties are flourishing
Emmeloord, 25 March 2021 - as from today, Agrico will be sharing the innovation of its sustainable Next Generation varieties.
Agrico shows new varieties on online platform
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.