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Potato Europe 2013

Richard Newman and Glen Burt with Herbert's new pyramid grader, which encourages potatoes to fall lengthwise through the gap, this a more accurate way of grading. The were at Potato Europe to measure interest in the machine.
Richard Newman and Glen Burt with Herbert's new pyramid grader, which encourages potatoes to fall lengthwise through the gap, this a more accurate way of grading. The were at Potato Europe to measure interest in the machine.
The boys were on hand at Tong Peal, Edward Tong and Charlie Rich.
The boys were on hand at Tong Peal, Edward Tong and Charlie Rich.
Dirk Hollinderbaumer at the Lemken stand.
Dirk Hollinderbaumer at the Lemken stand.
Debie Biharie with an enthusiastic visitor at MarketBook.
Debie Biharie with an enthusiastic visitor at MarketBook.
The team at Food Care Plus - Steve Alaerts, Director of Sales, Rene Zylstra - seafood rep. Rudi Klyn - Rep for fresh produce, Marie Lammertyn - Managing Assistant Sales, Kathy Apers - Zimlines, Brian Kristiansen - Senior Procurement Manager.
The team at Food Care Plus - Steve Alaerts, Director of Sales, Rene Zylstra - seafood rep. Rudi Klyn - Rep for fresh produce, Marie Lammertyn - Managing Assistant Sales, Kathy Apers - Zimlines, Brian Kristiansen - Senior Procurement Manager.
Jonathan Cuisley and Jeremy Barraclough at Biofresh.
Jonathan Cuisley and Jeremy Barraclough at Biofresh.
Henrick Ipsen Pedersen and Lasse Kristensen at UniPatatas.
Henrick Ipsen Pedersen and Lasse Kristensen at UniPatatas.
Harry Koning and Jan Janse at EuroPlant.
Harry Koning and Jan Janse at EuroPlant.
Julia Schmidt, looking forward to planning next year's Potato Europe in Germany.
Julia Schmidt, looking forward to planning next year's Potato Europe in Germany.
Robert Burns, Head of Seed Exports at the Potato Council and John Ellicott, SPCS Technical Manager for SASA.
Robert Burns, Head of Seed Exports at the Potato Council and John Ellicott, SPCS Technical Manager for SASA.
Andrew Skea from Skea Organics with some clients.
Andrew Skea from Skea Organics with some clients.
Sophie Lock and Margret Skinner from the Potato Council.
Sophie Lock and Margret Skinner from the Potato Council.
The team at the Higgins Group stand
The team at the Higgins Group stand
Georg Riefling and Jesko Staffen at Bavaria Saat.
Georg Riefling and Jesko Staffen at Bavaria Saat.
Andre Marcone at Xeda.
Andre Marcone at Xeda.
Bernie Hall and Phil Holt kept visitors entertained at Clifton Rubber.
Bernie Hall and Phil Holt kept visitors entertained at Clifton Rubber.
Rob Langely at Neogen.
Rob Langely at Neogen.
James Thorburn on hand for Greenvale.
James Thorburn on hand for Greenvale.
Some of the varieties on display at Germicopa.
Some of the varieties on display at Germicopa.
Harry van de Vijver at Germicopa.
Harry van de Vijver at Germicopa.
Dan Piquet at the Double L stand.
Dan Piquet at the Double L stand.
The team at Downs.
The team at Downs.
Luuk Smakman and Jan Appelman from Agratechniek.
Luuk Smakman and Jan Appelman from Agratechniek.
Mark Verweij visits the exhibition.
Mark Verweij visits the exhibition.
The team from AgroDust.
The team from AgroDust.
Andres Verweij Tanja Offringa and Tonco Padmos from Vereinigte Hagel.
Andres Verweij Tanja Offringa and Tonco Padmos from Vereinigte Hagel.
Nedato, the Dutch potato growers’ organisation has been working in the cultivation, collection and sales of potatoes for almost 50 years.
Nedato, the Dutch potato growers’ organisation has been working in the cultivation, collection and sales of potatoes for almost 50 years.
Mattias Mergaert and Justin Bruggeman from Deprez Construct.
Mattias Mergaert and Justin Bruggeman from Deprez Construct.
The stand from Bayer CropScience.
The stand from Bayer CropScience.
PRP technologies and their popular stand. PRP Technologies makes the balance restoring and simulating properties of minerals available for use in agriculture.
PRP technologies and their popular stand. PRP Technologies makes the balance restoring and simulating properties of minerals available for use in agriculture.
Geert Staring from Breeders Trust.
Geert Staring from Breeders Trust.
Stefaan Goudeseue from Gocon bvba.
Stefaan Goudeseue from Gocon bvba.
Dewulf and Baselier had a stand together.
Dewulf and Baselier had a stand together.
The stand from Case IH Max Service.
The stand from Case IH Max Service.
AVR bvba, producer of agricultural machines, specialised in mechanisation of the potato cultivation.
AVR bvba, producer of agricultural machines, specialised in mechanisation of the potato cultivation.
The stand from Belchim Crop Protection nv.
The stand from Belchim Crop Protection nv.
The stand from Belchim Crop Protection nv.
The stand from Belchim Crop Protection nv.
Sven Vierstraete and Geert Swaenepoel of Beyne agricultural machines.
Sven Vierstraete and Geert Swaenepoel of Beyne agricultural machines.
The team from Syngenta.
The team from Syngenta.
The stand from Bio Terra.
The stand from Bio Terra.
Pomuni, potato supplier who supplies fresh quality potatoes and frozen mashed potato products to retailers, wholesalers and food services under a private label.
Pomuni, potato supplier who supplies fresh quality potatoes and frozen mashed potato products to retailers, wholesalers and food services under a private label.
Part of the NNZ team.
Part of the NNZ team.
1. Christine Loogman of AC Loogman en Zn. They were at the fair for the first time.
1. Christine Loogman of AC Loogman en Zn. They were at the fair for the first time.
P. Goosens of Necap pallets & boxes B.V. talking to J. Eijpema.
P. Goosens of Necap pallets & boxes B.V. talking to J. Eijpema.
Necap pallets & boxes B.V.
Necap pallets & boxes B.V.
Mr Voortman of Hoekman wood industry
Mr Voortman of Hoekman wood industry
Piet Pannekeet and Hendrik van den Berg of JASA Packaging Systems.They are the first license holder for a patented new handle for packaging. This handle is fixed to packaging during the filling process without loss of production speed.
Piet Pannekeet and Hendrik van den Berg of JASA Packaging Systems.They are the first license holder for a patented new handle for packaging. This handle is fixed to packaging during the filling process without loss of production speed.
Eric de Beij and Cor van Maanen of Geerlofs Koeltechniek talking at the stall.
Eric de Beij and Cor van Maanen of Geerlofs Koeltechniek talking at the stall.
Hans Gille from Koppert Biological Systems.
Hans Gille from Koppert Biological Systems.
The innovation prize was also awarded on the first day. HZPC won first place with the 'potato shelf of the future'. HLB came second with the PlantCheck app and Restrain took third place for extending the shelf life of table potatoes.
The innovation prize was also awarded on the first day. HZPC won first place with the 'potato shelf of the future'. HLB came second with the PlantCheck app and Restrain took third place for extending the shelf life of table potatoes.
Lammert Buwalda from Semagri.
Lammert Buwalda from Semagri.
Paul van het Padje and Marien Duijzer of Dutch Seed Potatoes with visitors at the stand.
Paul van het Padje and Marien Duijzer of Dutch Seed Potatoes with visitors at the stand.
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions. The new palletiser with wrapper could be viewed at the stand. Visitors were invited to have their picture taken with it, and by 'liking' the Verbruggen Facebook page they had a chance of winning a meal for two.
Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions. The new palletiser with wrapper could be viewed at the stand. Visitors were invited to have their picture taken with it, and by 'liking' the Verbruggen Facebook page they had a chance of winning a meal for two.
Ton van 't Hof with Freerk Jan de Haan of Verbruggen Emmeloord.
Ton van 't Hof with Freerk Jan de Haan of Verbruggen Emmeloord.
Henk van der Peet with the new roller sysytem model: the H.W. van der Peet&Zn Kolibri Streamer.
Henk van der Peet with the new roller sysytem model: the H.W. van der Peet&Zn Kolibri Streamer.
The Kolobri Streamer is an aerodynamically fitted (bandlosser). Due to its low weight there can be a higher capacity. Due to its aerodynamic weight 8.5% fuel can be saved compared to the stand Kolibri roller.
The Kolobri Streamer is an aerodynamically fitted (bandlosser). Due to its low weight there can be a higher capacity. Due to its aerodynamic weight 8.5% fuel can be saved compared to the stand Kolibri roller.
Sicco Zijlstra, Oles Kapitauckuk and Ruud Maat from the Tolsma Grisnich Group.
Sicco Zijlstra, Oles Kapitauckuk and Ruud Maat from the Tolsma Grisnich Group.
Jurgen Maerman and Richard Polderijk of C. Meijer. Once again the Jazzy potatoes were popular among the visitors.
Jurgen Maerman and Richard Polderijk of C. Meijer. Once again the Jazzy potatoes were popular among the visitors.
Ben Schaap (founder of Schaap Holland), Erik Schaap and André Adamse of Schaap Holland.
Ben Schaap (founder of Schaap Holland), Erik Schaap and André Adamse of Schaap Holland.
The Aviko stand was busy throughout the fair.
The Aviko stand was busy throughout the fair.
McCain stood out in the halls
McCain stood out in the halls
Richard Versteeg and Marcel Bennink from Cofely Refrigeration.
Richard Versteeg and Marcel Bennink from Cofely Refrigeration.
Manter International was also present.
Manter International was also present.
Klaas Smits, Baukje Zandstra and André Postma from Selectiebedrijf Kooi.
Klaas Smits, Baukje Zandstra and André Postma from Selectiebedrijf Kooi.
TPC, The Potato Company, had a very striking stand which caught the visitors’ attention. Arjan Feenstra from TPC on the photo
TPC, The Potato Company, had a very striking stand which caught the visitors’ attention. Arjan Feenstra from TPC on the photo
NAO, Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie, stood out at the entrance to the fair with this lovely stand.
NAO, Nederlandse Aardappel Organisatie, stood out at the entrance to the fair with this lovely stand.
Ewald Gouwenberg and Wim Waterman of Waterman Onions. The only onion company present, but no lack of visitors.
Ewald Gouwenberg and Wim Waterman of Waterman Onions. The only onion company present, but no lack of visitors.
Dirk Dijkstra of Indus, Integrated Bulk Logistics with Taco van der Linde of Bigbagstore.nl. They are contributing to the international exposure of both companies with their presence here.
Dirk Dijkstra of Indus, Integrated Bulk Logistics with Taco van der Linde of Bigbagstore.nl. They are contributing to the international exposure of both companies with their presence here.
Hens Gunneman from Omnivent.
Hens Gunneman from Omnivent.
Michel de Nijs from A. de Nijs & Zn.
Michel de Nijs from A. de Nijs & Zn.
Holger Bruns and Hans Rommens from Interseed Holland.
Holger Bruns and Hans Rommens from Interseed Holland.
Louise Rix of Restrain with the third prize Innovation award
Louise Rix of Restrain with the third prize Innovation award
Nico Boonstra of Inverness Transport at the stand.
Nico Boonstra of Inverness Transport at the stand.
Johnny de Bat and Sacha Bakker of Symach Palletizers. During the presentation they showed the new type of palletiser of a new generation of palletisers for the first time. This generation has the advantage of being faster, more product friendly, more efficient and uses less energy.
Johnny de Bat and Sacha Bakker of Symach Palletizers. During the presentation they showed the new type of palletiser of a new generation of palletisers for the first time. This generation has the advantage of being faster, more product friendly, more efficient and uses less energy.
Alwart Boers and Evert-Jan Wassink of Freshpack Handling Systems weaar also present as part of the Sorma Group.
Alwart Boers and Evert-Jan Wassink of Freshpack Handling Systems weaar also present as part of the Sorma Group.
Bas Ruygrok, Iris Greveling and Ronald de Boer from Jongejans Luchttechniek.
Bas Ruygrok, Iris Greveling and Ronald de Boer from Jongejans Luchttechniek.
15. Johny van de Berge and Leon Steketee of Habeko visiting Daan Sturm at our stand.
15. Johny van de Berge and Leon Steketee of Habeko visiting Daan Sturm at our stand.
Ben and Mons Messaoud of Hortica also had a look at the fair.
Ben and Mons Messaoud of Hortica also had a look at the fair.
The TOMRA Sorting team. They presented FPS 1200 a sorter for unwashed potatoes. It is used after harvesting for storage for sorting clumps of earth and odd materials.
The TOMRA Sorting team. They presented FPS 1200 a sorter for unwashed potatoes. It is used after harvesting for storage for sorting clumps of earth and odd materials.
Bastiaan Hoogerland and Jan Murre of Murre Techniek. They were at the fair with Richard Haith of Haith Group.
Bastiaan Hoogerland and Jan Murre of Murre Techniek. They were at the fair with Richard Haith of Haith Group.
Wim Vissers, Jurrien Overheul and Astrid Opperhuizen from DT Dijkstra.
Wim Vissers, Jurrien Overheul and Astrid Opperhuizen from DT Dijkstra.
Dick Hulsebosch of Agrovent talking to visitors.
Dick Hulsebosch of Agrovent talking to visitors.
Ronald de Winter and Peter Rijk from Lamb Weston.
Ronald de Winter and Peter Rijk from Lamb Weston.
Agroplant’s busy stand.
Agroplant’s busy stand.
Renate Kaptein and Marjolein van Meijel from Stet Holland.
Renate Kaptein and Marjolein van Meijel from Stet Holland.
Due to the bad weather visitors took the necessary precautions when visiting the outside part of the fair
Due to the bad weather visitors took the necessary precautions when visiting the outside part of the fair
Edwin Langbroek, Hein Kortebos and Jos Mous made up the Tummers Methodic team during the second day of the fair. They are the market leader in washers, de-stoners and (flake lines?). Tummers Methodic has been able to place new flaking lines in India, China, Russia and Germany this year. tijdens de tweede dag van de beurs.
Edwin Langbroek, Hein Kortebos and Jos Mous made up the Tummers Methodic team during the second day of the fair. They are the market leader in washers, de-stoners and (flake lines?). Tummers Methodic has been able to place new flaking lines in India, China, Russia and Germany this year. tijdens de tweede dag van de beurs.
Jacob Eising of Den Hartigh. Because Potato Europe is in Emmeloord this year they want to promote that Den Hartigh has nematode resistant varieties for seeding in Holland.
Jacob Eising of Den Hartigh. Because Potato Europe is in Emmeloord this year they want to promote that Den Hartigh has nematode resistant varieties for seeding in Holland.
8. Part of the Miedema agricultural equipment factory team. This four lined Smart Grader with new high capacity (trilgoot?) can sort up to 8 tonnes of potatoes per hour.
8. Part of the Miedema agricultural equipment factory team. This four lined Smart Grader with new high capacity (trilgoot?) can sort up to 8 tonnes of potatoes per hour.
Miedema also presented this cistern line with all the options possible, such as spiral rolls, sorting rolls and a box filler.
Miedema also presented this cistern line with all the options possible, such as spiral rolls, sorting rolls and a box filler.
Agrico was busy throughout the fair.
Agrico was busy throughout the fair.
Nick Jansen and Boudewijn van Fraasen of LC Packaging.
Nick Jansen and Boudewijn van Fraasen of LC Packaging.
Top Quality Seeds is part of Agrifirm. They supply seeds to green fertilisers who have to make sure that the ground is back into good condition for the next cultivation.
Top Quality Seeds is part of Agrifirm. They supply seeds to green fertilisers who have to make sure that the ground is back into good condition for the next cultivation.
Hans and Huib Smit of All round Vegetable Processing. They presented this shake grader for potatoes
Hans and Huib Smit of All round Vegetable Processing. They presented this shake grader for potatoes
"Butter Group International was also present. This game could win you a football in whitet and blue; the Butter colours. "Reach your goal with Butter Group."
"Butter Group International was also present. This game could win you a football in whitet and blue; the Butter colours. "Reach your goal with Butter Group."
Pieter Kaat of ERC Machinery. Among other things, they had this baxmatic with sewing line, for filling, sewing and labelling.
Pieter Kaat of ERC Machinery. Among other things, they had this baxmatic with sewing line, for filling, sewing and labelling.
Sjaak Dudink of Naus Kisten at the stand with Mr van der Hulst.
Sjaak Dudink of Naus Kisten at the stand with Mr van der Hulst.
Schaap Holland was also visible outside.
Schaap Holland was also visible outside.
As were the Necap pallets and boxes.
As were the Necap pallets and boxes.
Willem Beimers of Bijlsma Hercules.
Willem Beimers of Bijlsma Hercules.
Jos Scholtens of KWS Potato.
Jos Scholtens of KWS Potato.
Jaap Brink of K+S Benelux. They wanted to show that they are not just active in fertilisers, but also want to do more with food. An example is the crisps that they were handing out. Less salt was added, which was evened out with potassium chloride.
Jaap Brink of K+S Benelux. They wanted to show that they are not just active in fertilisers, but also want to do more with food. An example is the crisps that they were handing out. Less salt was added, which was evened out with potassium chloride.
Robbert Blok of Green Organics joined Joop Bonnet of A.C. Loogman.
Robbert Blok of Green Organics joined Joop Bonnet of A.C. Loogman.
Schouten Sorting Equipment.
Schouten Sorting Equipment.
Schouten Sorting Equipment again.
Schouten Sorting Equipment again.
On Tuesday September 10 Oldenhuis&Prinsen, in collaboration with Mooij Agro en Propak, organised the 'Kick-off Potato Dinner'. This collaboration was also visible at the fair.
On Tuesday September 10 Oldenhuis&Prinsen, in collaboration with Mooij Agro en Propak, organised the 'Kick-off Potato Dinner'. This collaboration was also visible at the fair.
The Kwoot communication and advertising team. Kwoot is traditionally present in the agricultural business.
The Kwoot communication and advertising team. Kwoot is traditionally present in the agricultural business.
Gebr. Weststrate.
Gebr. Weststrate.