Potato Review

NEWS POTATOEUROPE NETHERLANDS CANCELLED PotatoEurope 2021 has been cancelled because of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic. The outdoor exhibition which spans 25 hectares was scheduled to take place on September 1st and 2nd in Flevoland, Netherlands. The decision to cancel the event, which takes place in the Netherlands every four years, was made following in-depth discussions between the organiser, DLG Benelux, and exhibitors. The next edition will take place on September 7th and 8th 2022 in Bockerode, Germany. European awards go ahead DESPITE the cancellation of the PotatoEurope event in September, show organisers have decided that the PotatoEurope Innovation Awards 2021 will still go ahead. The PotatoEurope Netherlands outdoor exhibition, due to take place on September 1st and 2nd, was cancelled because of uncertainties surrounding the COVID situation. At the time of going to press, a professional jury was due to deliver the Audience Award on September 1st, to whomever received the most votes from three shortlisted companies: Crop.zone, E Green Global (EGG) and HZPC. Most challenging experience for LambWeston Fiscal 2021 was themost challenging operating environment in the company’s history, according to LambWeston’s President and CEOTomWarner. Announcing the company’s fiscal fourth quarter and full year 2021 results and providing its outlook for fiscal 2022, Tom said: “We also anticipate that demand in Europe and in our key export markets will steadily improve as vaccines become more widely available and vaccination rates increase in those markets.” French fry demand is more predictable than it was last year, he said, but the lingering e ects of the pandemic and the sharp recovery of the broader economy has disrupted supply chain operations. “While we expect these disruptions to be transitory, we believe these challenges, along with notable input and transportation cost inflation and the impact of a tighter labour market, will continue to pressure our earnings in the near term,” said Tom. “However, we expect these pressures will ease as we anticipate gradual improvements in our supply chain operations as global economic conditions continue to stabilize, and as we look to pass through rising costs.” Variety days COLDHAM Variety Days are due to take place at Hall Farm on the Coldham Estate near Grantham on September 8th and 9th. Amongst those exhibiting are Grampian Growers who will have a range of EU varieties on display and GPS who will be showcasing the M6 varieties. GRIMME UK Ltd. To find out more about these special offers visit www.grimme.co.uk or talk to your local GRIMME Partner. This major milestone is proof of our experience, our service and the trust our customers place in GRIMME self-propelled harvesting technology. Because it’s our 1000th Varitron, we are giving away a huge package of valuable extras that would normally cost over £15,000 for just £1,000 across the full range of Varitron self-propelled harvesters. _42 PLUS we are releasing limited numbers of VARITRON 470 and VARITRON 470 Platinum TERRA TRAC models as a special edition. With 470 prices starting at £495K, there's never been a better time to buy a Varitron! GRIMME celebrates the 1000th VARITRON this year! i l i i . i . . l l l I . i j il i i , i l i I l l l . i ’ i , i i l l l l , j , l i l l . _42 l i li i V I I l l i l i . i i , ' i