Major European Trade Show Set to Showcase Innovations and Unite Industry Professionals
Potato Europe, the renowned European trade show for the potato sector, is making its return to France after three international editions. Scheduled for September 11th and 12th, 2024, the event will be hosted at the ARVALIS experimental station in Villers-Saint-Christophe (Aisne).
Event Highlights and Structure
This two-day event is expected to attract nearly 15,000 visitors to a sprawling 40-hectare site. The venue will be divided into several dedicated areas, including:
- Simplified and combined harvesting sites
- Reception sites
- Optical sorting sites
- A trade area
- An exhibitors’ village for institutional and industrial participants
One of the key attractions will be an area dedicated to the latest innovations in the potato sector. These new technologies, developed through rigorous research, aim to address the increasingly challenging production constraints faced by the industry.
Institutional Collaboration
A significant highlight of the 2024 edition is the unified presence of SEMAE, GIPT, and CNIPT under a single banner. This joint stand will symbolize the cohesion of the various interprofessional groups and highlight the excellence of French potato professionals. Professional teams from these organizations will be available to engage with visitors and provide insights.
Celebratory Festivities
To mark this significant event for the French potato sector, the interprofessional groups are organizing a festive evening on Wednesday, September 11th. Invitations for this celebration will be issued shortly, promising a memorable occasion for all attendees.
The Potato Europe 2024 trade show promises to be a pivotal event for the industry, offering opportunities for networking, learning, and celebrating the advancements and unity within the potato sector.
