We are delighted to share a special moment of recognition: the awarding of the Honorary Medal from the Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V. (DKHV) to Dieter Tepel.
DKHV President Thomas Herkenrath had the extraordinary honor of presenting our esteemed Honorary President, Dieter Tepel, with this highest recognition. His tireless dedication, visionary leadership, and unwavering devotion have shaped and inspired the potato industry.
Through his relentless pursuit of excellence, he has not only deepened our understanding of the potato as a significant agricultural product but has also propelled the industry forward as a whole.
We are deeply grateful for his tireless work, dedication, and inspiration, which form the foundation for the progress and success of our association.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, dear Dieter Tepel! 🌟🥔

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POTATOES NEWS Viktor Kovalev is the founder of Potatoes.News and the creator of the International Potato Tour (IPT) — a global multimedia project that connects potato farmers, processors, researchers, and agribusiness companies across more than 20 countries. Viktor writes about potato production, processing technologies, storage, seed breeding, export markets, innovations, and sustainable agriculture. His work combines journalism, field research, and video storytelling, giving readers and viewers a unique perspective on the global potato industry. Areas of expertise: Global potato market trends Seed potato production and certification Potato processing (chips, flakes, fries, starch) Smart farming and agri-technologies Storage, logistics, and export Interviews and field reports from leading producers

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