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.
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.
Emerging markets, food system finance
Yosuke Kotsuji is an emerging market investment professional who focuses on Agribusiness at IFC, a member of the World Bank Group.
Press release Agrico passes the 400 million mark in sales
Last week Agrico held its annual central members’ meeting, during which the financial statements of 2022/2023 were explained and the members looked ahead to the new harvest year.
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.
Food systems transformation by informal sector & added value at the place of production (Africa)
Bart de Steenhuijsen Piters works at Wageningen Economic Research on food system transformations. He leads innovative research teams, provides policy advice, raises research funds, and coordinates large projects relating to food systems and their transformation processes
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.
Broad perspective on global food systems
Rob de Wijk started our symposium by appealing for a broad perspective on global food systems. Pursuing strategic dependencies in foreign policy, instead of the current value-based approach.
Distribution agreement Tanzania
At this year’s varieties show, along with its subsidiary Agrico PSA, Agrico took a further step towards continued growth in East Africa. By signing the distribution agreement with Fraxen Consult Ltd, our seed potatoes will be exported to small-scale farmers in Tanzania later this year. It is important for Agrico to have a presence in Tanzania, because this is a huge market to which we can supply our high-quality seed potatoes.
50 years of Agrico: with heart and soil committed to the next generation
On 9 and 10 November, Agrico held its annual Variety and Seedling Show at Agrico Research in Bant. This year was dedicated to its 50th anniversary. During the show, the new variety Fajah and the two spotlight varieties, Jacky and Lugano, were presented to the visitors. Agrico can look back on a successful show.