World Potato Congress

January 13, 2023 | News

World Potato Congress Inc. announces new President and VP

World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) announces that Dr. Peter VanderZaag will step into the role of President and CEO of the organisation, and presents Dr. Nora Olsen as the new Vice-President of the congress.

December 21, 2022 | Articles

World Potato Congress highlights important role of potato in global food security

From 30 May to 2 June, the eleventh World Potato Congress (WPC) took place in Dublin. During the event, over nine hundred potato professionals were reminded of the important role of the potato in sustainably feeding the growing world population in turbulent times.

December 09, 2022 | News

WPC webinar focuses on international transport and the global potato chain

In its webinar held on Tuesday December 13, World Potato Congress Inc. (WPC) focuses on international transport and the global potato value chain.

October 21, 2022 | News

World Potato Congress names new Executive Director

Incoming Executive Director Ellen Kouwenberg will be replacing outgoing General Manager Brian Douglas at the World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc., the organisation announces.

July 06, 2022 | News

John Griffin new President of the World Potato Congress

The World Potato Congress (WPC) Inc. has recently presented John Griffin as its new President and CEO.

April 08, 2022 | News

Plenary session for aiding Ukrainian potato industry on programme WPC 2022

The organisation of the World Potato Congress (WPC) 2022 in Ireland announced that a timeslot in the plenary programme will be scheduled to focus on aiding the Ukrainian potato industry.