Companies

March 02, 2023 | News

Dutch potato breeding company HZPC awarded Royal designation

On Monday February 27^th, the day that HZPC celebrated its 125th anniversary, the Dutch potato breeding company was presented the Royal designation by the King’s Commissioner for the Dutch province of Friesland, Arno Brok. The company also unveiled the new Royal HZPC Group logo, including the Royal Crown.

February 10, 2023 | News

NNZ Group receives special recognition by the Dutch king

In honour of its 100-year anniversary, NNZ Group has been awarded the title of “Koninklijk” (Royal) by the King of the Netherlands. In front of colleagues, relatives and close family, CEO Len Boot received the certificate presented by René Paas, the King’s Commissioner for the Dutch province of Groningen.

February 03, 2023 | News

Solynta and FreshCrop sign hybrid potato collaboration agreement in Kenya

The Dutch company Solynta and the Kenyan seedpotato company FreshCrop team up to facilitate future introduction of clean potato starting material in Kenya through hybrid true potato seed. The goals is to end to the shortage of clean starting material in the region.

December 30, 2022 | News

UK manufacturer to launch latest innovations into the United States

UK vegetable handling equipment manufacturer Haith recently announced it will be launching its Mobile Water Treatment System and PRO-Sort mobile optical grader into the United States at North America’s largest potato industry trade show, Potato Expo.

December 21, 2022 | Articles

E Green Global opens pilot lab for micro tuber production

In mid-September, the Korean company E Green Global (EGG) opened a pilot laboratory for the production of micro tubers on the knowledge campus of the University of Twente. ‘Now we can finally start producing locally and test our micro tubers in Europe in practice’, says the relieved Dutch representative of the company, Epi Postma. EGG…

December 21, 2022 | Articles

Restrain expands in North America

Since 2022, Restrain is available in the United States and Canada as a natural sprout inhibitor for potatoes, and was even granted an organic label in Canada, the company reports. In order to further inform and develop this market locally, Restrain recently employed Emily Merk as sales manager North America.