News Strengthening European Potato Trade: Insights from Europatat Congress 2024

Strengthening European Potato Trade: Insights from Europatat Congress 2024

Thomas Herkenrath Advocates for Collaboration at Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V. (DKHV) Membership Assembly

Brussels, Belgium – May 31, 2024 – The second day of the Europatat Congress, hosted by the European Potato Trade Association, centered on the annual membership assembly. Thomas Herkenrath, President of the Deutscher Kartoffelhandelsverband e.V. (DKHV), emphasized the importance of intra-European cooperation to bolster the potato industry and trade, enabling stakeholders to address international, national, and climatic challenges with resilience.

Key discussions revolved around the priorities for 2024, including the inaugural International Potato Day on May 30th, and the election of a new board member. Vlastimil Rasocha, representing the Czech Potato Association (CBS), was elected as a new board member. He will succeed the outgoing Vice-President, Domenico Citterio of Fruitimprese, Italy.

The assembly highlighted the significance of collaborative efforts in navigating the dynamic landscape of the potato sector, fostering innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth. Herkenrath’s leadership underscores the commitment of DKHV to promoting a thriving potato economy in Europe and beyond.

Stay tuned for further insights from Europatat Congress 2024, as industry leaders continue to shape the future of potato trade and agriculture.

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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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