SPOTLIGHT VARIETIES

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Relatively new, but already a huge success! 

Each year, Agrico selects a number of promising varieties that warrant extra attention. These spotlight varieties are young, innovative potato varieties that are currently taking the market by storm. The early results speak for themselves: growers and processors alike value these varieties for their excellent quality, high yields, and outstanding processing performance.  

This year, the potato varieties Lugano, Napoleon en Paradiso are in the spotlight. Watch the variety videos below to discover what makes these potatoes so special, according to our potato experts.

Lugano (French fries)

Big, yellow and fry-tastic!

Discover the power of Lugano, the potato variety that is popular because of its impressive nematode resistance. With large tubers and excellent processing properties, Lugano is a great choice for the French fries industry and traditional markets. This variety, with a strong plant, potato cyst nematode and wart disease resistances, plus excellent dormancy, is a favorite with growers and the potato industry. Experience great results with Lugano! 

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Napoleon (crisps)

Reliable potato for top-quality potato chips

Discover Napoleon, the outstanding potato variety for high-quality potato chips! Due to its excellent frying quality, even dry matter distribution and minimal sugar defects, Napoleon consistently delivers an exceptional end product. The variety produces good yields and very uniformly sized tubers, ideal for the potato chip segment. With excellent virus resistance and adaptability to various growing conditions, Napoleon is a very robust variety. Choosing Napoleon means choosing quality and reliability.

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Paradiso (traditional)

The perfect package; strong, impressive yields and fabulous!

Paradiso, the perfect package! This variety produces impressive yields with high tuber numbers and also excels in consistency. The strong plant means Paradiso is a reliable choice, even in warmer areas. Paradiso is synonymous with annual success, consistent yields and beautiful potatoes. Join satisfied customers and discover the continuity and quality Paradiso has to offer. Harvest certainty with Paradiso!

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Would you like to know more about Agrico?

Agrico goes beyond just supplying high-quality seed and ware potatoes. We are involved with our customers and provide comprehensive advice in several areas. We have innovative varieties, make use of independent certification, have extensive quality assurance, actively respond to knowledge sharing, are committed to fast and reliable delivery, and have a worldwide network.

If you have a specific question or would like to know what Agrico can do for you, please feel free to contact us.

Wieger van der Werff
Commercial Manager
Wieger van der Werff