Interpom, the leading international meeting platform for the potato chain in Europe, and the first physical meeting platform of its kind since the pandemic broke out will be held on Sunday 28, Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 November 2021 in Kortrijk Xpo (B).

“This event will be an exceptional one, with the appropriate theme being ‘Let’s reconnect the potato chain’! So come and meet colleagues and suppliers to discuss this very eventful period for the sector, to discover a selection of innovative solutions that will help you tackle the challenges of tomorrow, and above all to prepare for the 2022-2023 season. In short, Interpom is always the perfect opportunity to take stock and keep abreast of the latest market developments,” the organizers said.

The potato industry has been going through a particularly difficult time. Not only because of the pandemic, which has had a considerable impact on the market, but also as a result of other changes in circumstances that have affected the potato chain: the climate issue, the consequences of the ban on the use of CIPC for potato storage, the first steps towards the Green Deal, etc.

The 325 exhibitors from no less than 15 countries – involved in the cultivation, processing, or marketing of potatoes – have already developed many innovative solutions to meet these new challenges.

“At Interpom, they will be presenting their most advanced machinery, products, services, and digital technologies in an exhibition area of 35,000 m² (that is, once again, the entire complex of Kortrijk Xpo!). These are aimed at potato growers, agriculture contractors, the processing industry, packers, buyers and traders of fresh and processed potatoes,” according to a recent press release.

The event organizers said that there will be many other interesting innovations on display on the 325 stands.

Compelling Seminars with a Broad Scope

Interpom is committed to sharing knowledge employing a continuous program covering both hot topics and exciting innovative projects, which will be discussed in 20-minute sessions, followed by the opportunity to ask further questions to the various experts in the fields concerned, thereby covering the entire chain.

The program was put together by Romain Cools, Belgapom Advisor, who will be in charge of coordinating and moderating the seminars in Dutch, French, and English. As a new feature for this year, the visitors will be able to live stream the sessions and then watch them (again) later on via the Interpom website.