Lüneburg / Tyrnävä, September 2026 | Climate change is increasing the risk of potato virus transmission in Central Europe and making it more difficult to produce healthy and quality seed potatoes in the highest seed grades. Finland’s cool climate, harsh winters and low aphid pressure provide a significant plant health advantage. More information...

Lüneburg / Esbjerg, July 2026 | As part of the ongoing restructuring of the EUROPLANT Group, Karmark Int. A/S will be renamed EUROPLANT Scandinavia ApS at the start of the 2026/2027 potato season. More information...

Lüneburg (Germany) / France / Spain, April 2026 | EUROPLANT once again demonstrates its innovative strength by consistently translating advanced breeding results into tangible market success. This is based on close collaboration across the entire EUROPLANT Group, which enables the successful market launch of varieties in numerous countries. More information...

Lüneburg, February 2026 | The long-standing and trusting cooperation between the two potato breeding and marketing companies Niederösterreichische Saatbaugenossenschaft Meires (NÖS) and EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH is being further expanded and broadened through additional agreements on the representation of selected potato varieties in Germany and Austria.  More information...

Sevilla, December 2025 | The European seed potato market faces a complex scenario characterized by depressed pricing across multiple international markets, excess production volumes, and average crop quality. These conditions present significant challenges for the upcoming season, requiring strategic variety selection to restore market confidence and grower profitability. More information...

Lüneburg, September 2025 | In mid-August, the EUROPLANT Group celebrated four milestones – from 125 years of Kartoffelzucht Böhm to the inauguration of the new biotechnology centre. Instead of gifts, the hosts asked for donations to AGUAPAN, an initiative from the Peruvian Andes to preserve potato diversity. More information...

Lüneburg / Ebstorf, August 2025 | EUROPLANT shareholders celebrate anniversary: 125 years of Kartoffelzucht Böhm and 50 years of Nordkartoffel Zuchtgesellschaft – Inauguration of the EUROPLANT Biotechnikum – Farewell to long-standing breeding director Dr Hans-Reinhard Hofferbert More information...

Idaho Falls, December 2024 | In conjunction with the reorganization of EUROPLAN group in Europe Potato Seed Solutions is now EUROPLANT America. More information...

Lüneburg, November 2024 | The traditional OPEN DAYS took place in early November. This year's motto ‘Varieties for all segments and continents’ reflects the diversity of the range, which is tailored to the different requirements of global markets. More information...

Lüneburg, November 2024 | Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG (BNA) is now operating under the name EUROPLANT Innovation GmbH & Co. KG. More information...

Lüneburg / Ebstorf, September 2024 | To meet ever-growing demands, Böhm-Nordkartoffel Agrarproduktion GmbH & Co. OHG (BNA) has started constructing a new, state-of-the-art laboratory in Ebstorf, Lower Saxony. More information...

Lüneburg, May 2024 | On May 30, 2024, the International Potato Day will be celebrated for the first time. Declared by the UN in December 2023, this day aims to highlight the diverse nutritional, economic, ecological, and cultural values of the potato. More information...

Lüneburg, February 2024 | The Asian snack producer KOIKE-YA has launched crisps made from the medium-early, yellow processing variety SORENTINA from EUROPLANT on the Japanese market for the first time. More information...

Lüneburg / Sevilla, August 2023 | EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH establishes a subsidiary in Spain to expand its market presence in the Mediterranean region. From now on EUROPLANT ESPAÑA Semillas S.L. will be responsible for the distribution of the modern and high-performance potato varieties in Spain. More information...

Lüneburg, July 2023 | EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht GmbH presents itself with a new, modern brand image. A new logo, new colours and new fonts create a contemporary corporate identity. More information...