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Groundbreaking collaboration as PotatoNext B.V., a new Dutch potato venture formed by Agrico and Nedato B.V., joins Europatat, marking a significant milestone in the potato industry. With around 200 table potato producers cultivating potatoes across 3,200 hectares, PotatoNext becomes the largest consumer potato cooperative in the Netherlands. Explore their commitment to maximizing potato value, reducing waste, and embracing modern farming methods for a sustainable future.
In the dynamic landscape of the Dutch potato industry, PotatoNext B.V. emerges as a transformative force, solidifying its position as the largest consumer potato cooperative in the country. The collaboration, a brainchild of Agrico and Nedato B.V., brings together approximately 200 dish producers operating on an expansive 3,200 hectares of farmland.
Jan Beveland, the CEO, and Marishka Verring, the Commercial Director, expressed the significance of a shared vision and purpose in driving the company forward. “It is crucial that we all share a common vision and goal,” they noted. The primary focus lies in maximizing the value of potatoes while diligently working towards waste reduction across the entire potato supply chain – from producer to customer.
PotatoNext B.V. comprises around 200 dish producers cultivating potatoes across 3,200 hectares.
The collaboration positions PotatoNext as the largest consumer potato cooperative in the Netherlands.
Beveland and Verring emphasized the cooperative’s commitment to being modern and forward-thinking. Achieving this goal requires adjustments from both packaging companies and producers, facilitating a transition to contemporary cultivation methods, enhanced storage practices, superior potato varieties, and a data-driven approach.
PotatoNext B.V. signifies a pivotal moment in the Dutch potato industry, where a sustainable vision and innovation take center stage. As the largest consumer potato cooperative, they are steering towards a future of modernization, efficiency, and environmental consciousness. The commitment to reducing waste and embracing innovative changes underscores their dedication to creating a healthy organization that maximizes returns for producers.
In a world where unconventional thinking is essential for innovative changes, PotatoNext B.V. stands as a beacon of progress, inviting the industry to adopt a mindset open to transformative practices.