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Europatat joins agri-food coalition calling for an ambitious simplification agenda
Europatat has joined a broad coalition of leading EU agri-food organisations in signing a Joint Statement calling on the European Commission to present an ambitious simplification agenda that secures the future and competitiveness of the entire agri-food chain. The...
Survey Reveals Key Challenges from Abiotic- and Biotic Stress combinations in EU Potato Production
Earlier this year, researchers from the EU Horizon-funded project ADAPT[1] (Accelerated Development of multiple-stress tolerant Potato) carried out a survey among potato growers to better understand the impact of biotic stresses in light of changed climatic conditions...
CIBE, EUPPA, EUROPATAT and VHPZ statement on the spread and risks posed by the planthopper (Pentastiridius leporinus)
Plant health in Europe is facing an unprecedented challenge. Vector-borne diseases are spreading at an ever-increasing rate and threatening key crops such as sugar beet, potato and other vegetables, which are crucial to European food security and the stability of...
Romanian potato leader Grup Șerban Holding joins Europatat
Europatat warmly welcomes Grup Șerban Holding, our first member from Romania, and a major agri-food group recognised as the country’s leading producer and supplier of potatoes for both processing and fresh markets. Operating in the North-East Region of Romania, Grup...
Potato Europe 2025: A challenging but resilient future for potato trade
On 27 August 2025, industry leaders gathered in the Netherlands for the business-focused conference “Europe’s Place in a Changing Potato World”, co-organised by Potato Europe, Europatat and World Potato Markets in the context of the trade fair Potato Europe 2025. The...
Updated RUCIP Rules to apply from 1 October 2025
The RUCIP European Committee is pleased to announce that a new edition of the Rules & Practices of the Inter-European Trade in Potatoes (RUCIP) will enter into force on 1 October 2025, bringing a more modern, practical and transparent framework for the trade in...
Joint Statement by EU Agri-Food and Feed Value Chain Partners on New Genomic Techniques
Together with several partners from the EU agri-food & feed value chain*, Europatat calls on the rapid conclusion of the negotiations on the future NGTs Regulation, as an essential piece of legislation for an innovative and resilient agri-food sector. Thanks to...
Europatat Statement: Challenges when exporting seed potatoes to Türkiye
The European seed potato sector has a long tradition of breeding, growing, and supplying high-quality seed potatoes to growers around the world. Extensive efforts are made to ensure that seed potatoes destined for export comply with the phytosanitary requirements of...
Insights from the Phytophthora Webinar: Tackling Late Blight in Europe
On 1 July, Europatat hosted a webinar titled “Phytophthora Under the Lens: A Critical Challenge for Europe's Potato Sector.” The event brought together technical and policy experts, national grower organisations, EuroBlight partners, and other stakeholders to explore...
Europatat Congress 2025: “There is a future for potatoes”
For the second time, France hosted the Europatat Congress, the annual gathering of Europe’s potato trading community. Organised jointly by Europatat and Fedepom, the event took place in Lille from 11 to 13 June 2025. Opening the Congress, Tigran Richter, President of...