In a recent interview, Hans Huistra, CEO of the Dutch seed company Royal HZPC Group, outlined the company's ambitious roadmap for the future of potato breeding, emphasizing that new varieties ...
Hybrid potato breeding is poised to revolutionize the global potato value chain, moving propagation from the field to the lab. This article explores the groundbreaking genetic discovery enabling this shift ...
Key takeaway: Over 30 years, Gözde Ziraî (Türkiye) has grown from a small family farm into a professional seed-potato player, focusing on processing varieties and “green” solutions that require less ...
Central Asia's growing demand for quality seed potato, compounded by logistical disruptions from the war in Ukraine, has catalyzed a strategic rethinking of local production. At the center of this ...
Royal HZPC Group, a leading Dutch potato breeder and seed potato trader, is set to announce a record-breaking financial performance for 2024/2025. With projected global turnover exceeding €500 million and seed potato ...
Royal HZPC Group is poised for a historic financial year, with projected revenues surpassing €500 million—a significant increase from the previous year. This growth is driven by strong global demand ...
HZPC invites potato industry professionals to its annual Potato Days on November 7 and 8 in Joure, showcasing new potato varieties, innovations, and insights into breeding techniques.
Hans Huistra, a seasoned leader with decades of experience in the agricultural and food sectors, has been appointed as the new CEO of Royal HZPC Group. He will continue the ...
On Monday, July 1, HZPC commenced its Dutch field days for growers, offering a platform to showcase the latest developments in potato cultivation. These events are set to highlight new ...
This article commemorates the International Day of Potato by spotlighting the remarkable contributions of custodian farmers from the Andean region, emphasizing their role in preserving potato diversity and ensuring food ...
This article highlights HZPC’s introduction of new potato varieties—Sylvana, Colomba, Camelia, and Perdiz—in Kyrgyzstan. The initiative aims to evaluate these varieties' performance, enhance local farming practices, and contribute to the ...
In an impressive success, potato farming giant HZPC has recovered a significant amount of money stolen by cyber criminals, paving the way for financial growth in the 2023/2024 financial year. ...
This article commemorates the 10th anniversary of Mahindra HZPC Private Limited, a collaborative effort between Mahindra Group and HZPC, showcasing their contributions to potato cultivation and innovation. The celebration underscores ...
HZPC North West Africa Reports Remarkable Success with Panamera Variety In a recent update from HZPC North West Africa, the Panamera potato variety has demonstrated exceptional adaptation to the pedo-climatic ...
Michel CAM shares insights into the success of the Sababa potato variety, cultivated by HZPC, in Senegal's Niayes region. The color green holds a special significance, offering a sense of ...
HZPC, in collaboration with the International Potato Centre (CIP), has been working closely with farming families in the Andes Mountains of Peru since 2014 through the AGUAPAN Association. This partnership ...
In Termunten, Groningen, Netherlands, HZPC growers are meticulously sorting Colomba potatoes, destined for various markets including Italy, Croatia, and Bosnia. Colomba, a standout variety from HZPC, is renowned for its ...
#PotatoBreeding #Bioinformatics #WageningenCampus #AgriculturalInnovation #DNASequencing #Data-DrivenAgriculture #CollaborationinAgriculture #HZPC #SustainableFarming #AgriculturalTechnology The agricultural landscape is evolving, and HZPC is at the forefront, marking its presence on the Wageningen Campus. With a ...
An HZPC ship was loaded at the Port of Harlingen this week heading to Algeria with several varieties of potatoes including spunta, faboula, Memphis and Panamera. This is an important ...
#saltresistant, #potatoes, #Egypt, #salinisation, #sustainableagriculture, #climatechange, #agriculturalinnovation As climate change continues to pose challenges for agriculture worldwide, the impact of salinisation on soil quality has become a critical issue in ...
In 2020, HZPC Americas launched the multi-year project ‘Potato Glory’ together with the University of Massachusetts Dining Program (UMass) for the purpose of conducting research and to provide students and employees with ...
In the 2021/2022 fiscal year, HZPC managed to bring its results back on course after a challenging 2020/2021 fiscal year. Says Gerard Backx, CEO HZPC: “Times remain uncertain. The fact ...
The price paid to HZPC Holland’s seed potato growers for the 2021 harvest is EUR 33,70 (about USD 35) per 100 kg. This is slightly above the forecast price of ...
HZPC analysts expect the volume of seed potatoes traded by their company and its licensees to reach a tonnage just above 900,000 tons, about the same as the tonnage in ...
Despite the fact that the conflict in Ukraine is affecting HZPC's sales, HZPC is keeping its profit forecast intact after three quarters in the 2021-2022 financial year. HZPC expects the ...
The new generation of potato varieties performs better and better under extreme climate conditions such as drought. Potato breeder HZPC reports this. In addition to the new regular varieties, the first ...
Potato trading house HZPC presents this week a forecast price of 33.10 euros per 100 kilos for seed potatoes from the 2021 harvest. This price is 2.30 euros higher than ...
HZPC says in a recent news article that the company’s growers know it better than anyone: a healthy soil is crucial for good potato growing. But a healthy soil offers more. It ...
...new trading system for the trade in HZPC certificates will be introduced
Although the turnover of HZPC reached EUR312m in the 2020-2021 financial year, compared to EUR360m for the previous season, the dividend payment remained the same, at EUR1 per share, and, ...
As reported on the official website of the HZPC company: "The future begins with the earthTogether with our clients, we have considered what requirements are really important for resistant varieties. ...
HZPC realised that the financial year 2020/2021 would be difficult. Last year, the potato distributor was operating in a global economic recession. With enormous consequences for both multiple corporate sectors ...
RMA-Techniek acquired the product SolEye on 1 September. SolEye is a product by Solentum B.V. (a former subsidiary of HZPC Holdings). The SolEye is a digital measuring instrument that accurately ...
Potato breeder HZPC believes that old EU legislation should make way for new techniques for plant breeding. The potato trading house therefore embraces the conclusions of the European Commission study on ...
Agrifirm and HZPC are joining forces in a demonstration project into lice netting and straw as virus prevention in the cultivation of the first generations in seed potatoes
This is the philosophy of the seed house HZPC , a Dutch multinational leader in the production of seed potatoes.
HZPC buys certificates and then donates them to members / growers. In 2017, the price of such a certificate was still 200 euros
Potato breeders in Europe are working hard to innovate and create new potato varieties.
Our variety ‘Cayman’ has made it to the list of 'The 20 Most Innovative Plant Varieties of 2020', composed by European Seed
There are opportunities in Russia for HZPC. The processing industry is growing and requires continuity in the supply and quality of potatoes. But quality is not yet high on the growers' agenda. ...
In Russia, #HZPC is using an unconventional strategy to secure its potato trade for the future: in 2019, a small breeding company was set up to provide Russian contract growers ...
Potatoes are grown in Idaho, but it’s a State and not a variety!
HZPC has decided to stop developing and supplying digital agricultural products and services through its subsidiary Solentum
With Flight to Vitality, the seed potato sector is on the eve of a breakthrough
a long-term HZPC research project into the drought tolerance of different varieties – finds itself once more under the spotlight.
Potato seed provider HZPC is looking at how to embed more sustainability in its supply chain. But that is not all: CEO Gerard Backx tells us the company is also trying to breed better ...
With the pilot 'smart big bags' HZPC uses the internet of things to share knowledge and get a better grip on the delivery process of seed potatoes. Between December and ...
Potatoes get a bad rap. Perhaps due to the humble root vegetable’s association with French fries or as a gravy-swamped side, many people think of it as unhealthy. But potatoes ...
Potato Days in the Netherlands is an internationally known event on the annual potato industry event schedule. Every year in November, the event is organized by several companies, including potato breeder ...
The 2019/2020 financial year has been eventful in many respects for us. Despite the consequences of COVID-19, we had an operationally successful season. The coming season, however, may well be ...
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