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Specialists

A network of potato processing specialists

For each project we assemble the team it needs, across three disciplines: Processing, Agriculture and Business Development.

Europe North America South America Africa Middle East Asia Oceania Amsterdam
Core team

Your fixed points of contact

Arjan Brouwer
Processing Arjan Brouwer Managing Partner Get in touch →
Gidi Dekker
Business Development Gidi Dekker Managing Partner Get in touch →
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Specialists by discipline

Agriculture Potato cultivation adviser

Advises on variety choice, cultivation and storage, so the raw material matches what the plant needs.

Expertise Varieties and dry matterStorage and quality retentionContract growing and supply planning
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Agriculture Agronomist and variety specialist

Translates end-product requirements into growing and variety specs and assesses lots on intake.

Expertise Variety researchQuality inspection on intakeSoil and crop protection
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Processing Process engineer, fries and chips

Designs and optimises process steps from peeling to frying, focused on capacity and yield.

Expertise Cutting, blanching and fryingYield and loss analysisLine design and layout
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Processing Utilities and energy engineer

Maps energy, water and steam use and designs more efficient installations.

Expertise Heat recoverySteam, cooling and compressed airWater and oil consumption
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Business Development Commercial adviser, international markets

Supports market exploration, business cases and contacts with parties in new regions.

Expertise Market analysis and positioningBusiness case and investment planNetwork across Europe, Asia and South America
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Processing Automation and MES specialist

Connects machines, controls and production systems into one reliable flow of information.

Expertise PLC and SCADA integrationMES and OEE monitoringVendor-independent specification
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Processing Data and IT architect

Makes production data usable for control, reporting and continuous improvement.

Expertise Data structure and dashboardsIT/OT architectureCybersecurity in production
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Agriculture Post-harvest and storage specialist

Keeps potato quality intact from harvest to plant.

Expertise Storage and climate controlLogistics and supply chainDefect reduction
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Business Development M&A and investment adviser

Assesses companies, investments and acquisitions in the potato and food sector.

Expertise Company and market analysisProject budgeting (CAPEX/OPEX)Trading partners and matching
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Are you a specialist in the potato chain and would you like to work on international projects? We would love to meet you.

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