The 11th edition of PotatoEurope will be held on September 14-15 at Villers-Saint-Christophe, halfway between Lille and Paris.

The open field-based exhibition is organized by the ARVALIS – Institut du Végétal agricultural research institution with the support of the entire French potato industry. Highlights of the event, which draws visitors from every continent, are dynamic equipment demonstrations, the CommercialVillage and an introduction to technical innovations in potato production.

France is a major player in Western European potato production. As the leading exporters of storage potatoes, together with being highly active in the exportation of plants to Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, the French exhibitors represented in the TradeVillage will demonstrate their skills at PotatoEurope – an event that, year after year, reinforces its credentials as an unmissable destination for discussions and business between international operators.

Forty-four hectares of dynamic demonstrations, conferences and exhibition areas

Since its creation, PotatoEurope’s reputation has been built on the dynamic demonstrations of potato harvesting and reception. This year’s French edition will also stand out with its world-leading dynamic optical sorting demonstrations.

A total of no fewer than 23 dynamic demonstrations, processing more than 1,000 tons of tubers, will show off manufacturers’ latest innovations in a live environment. ARVALIS is also making plans to include four technical areas, which will present R&D advances, while conferences will also be organized.

Covering an area of 44 hectares, the exhibition includes many experts and over 280 exhibitors who will show off their innovations, share their results and discuss their experiences with visitors.  

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