Vlaams Centrum voor Agro- en visserij Marketing (VLAM)-Flanders' Agricultural Marketing Board

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Flanders Potato Products represents Belgium's thriving potato processing business, which has become the world's biggest exporter of pre-fried potato products. In 2023, Belgium processed more than 6 million tonnes of potatoes, predominantly in Flanders, generating a wide range of goods including chilled and frozen fries, purees, crisps, granules, and flakes.

Notably, 3.5 million tons of these processed products were exported, with 49% going to markets outside of Europe, representing a considerable 10% rise over the previous decade.

VLAM maintains the following potato related websites: www.aardappel.be and www.seedpotatoes.be

Product Types offered by this company

- Brancheorganisaties

Nieuws over dit bedrijf

oktober 28, 2025

Belgian Potato Tradition and Exports Drive Growth in the UK Market

Belgium’s long-standing love affair with potatoes goes far beyond taste. Potatoes are central to the nation’s culinary identity, and the iconic frietkot - a fast-food stand dedicated to fries - is officially recognized as part of Belgium’s national intangible cultural heritage.

april 07, 2023

'Potatoes, prepare to be surprised': EU campaign highlighting the versatility of the potato to continue until December 2025

Following the success of the promotion campaign Potatoes, prepare to be surprised – Europe’s favourite since 1536 that was launched in 2020 and finished at the end of last year

januari 25, 2023

Belgium with record participation at Fruit Logistica 2023

From 8 to 10 February 2023, thirty-two Belgian suppliers of fruit and vegetables, potatoes and fruit trees, together with three trade associations and four fruit and vegetable auctions, will present themselves at the joint stand of Flanders’ Agricultural Marketing Board, VLAM, at Fruit Logistica in hall 27, at stand A 22.

januari 28, 2020

Bord Bia, CNIPT, Europatat and VLAM join forces to promote the consumption of fresh potatoes among European millennials

CNIPT, Bord Bia, Europatat and VLAM have launched an inspiring campaign under the title “Potatoes, prepare to be surprised – Europe’s favourite since 1536”.