Sponsors

GOLD SPONSORS

Agrimech®

Agrimech® is an award-winning agricultural machinery solutions and supply company, making and maintaining equipment for all stages of the weighing, bagging, placing, tray-filling and palletising process.
We are also very proud to have received the Queens Award for Enterprise in 2022.

From initial design to finished product, every process is overseen by our in-house staff and our machinery is stainless steel, meeting the very highest and strongest standards.

When a customer purchases an Agrimech® product, it’s the start of the relationship, not the end. We make the finest quality machines possible, and our staff know exactly how they work.

Our team’s dedication to service and support has seen us win numerous national customer care awards, so whatever the issue, you know that with Agrimech®, you are in the safest and wisest hands.


We're also proud of our revolutionary remote engineering system called Agrilink, which enables us to take a virtual visit to your machinery anytime, anywhere.

Branston

Our company was formed back in 1968 as a co-operative of local farmers all growing around the Branston area. Over the years we've embraced the changes in farming and retail to become one of the largest buyers and packers of potatoes in the UK.

Branston sites are strategically located in the heart of some of the country's best potato-growing land, with a dedicated producer group focused around each one. Our team comprises over 800 people, all devoted to delivering the best in quality and service to our retail, wholesale and food manufacturing customers. And it's not just fresh potatoes. We're also continually developing our great range of innovative, ready-to-cook products for shoppers who want quicker and easier potato dishes.

We firmly believe in a sustainable future for the UK potato industry and we're continuing to invest and develop our business, forging ever-stronger relationships with our growers and customers alike.

Grimme

Grimme is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative root crop machinery and supplies an extensive range of specialist equipment to the UK potato industry. This includes machines designed for soil preparation, planting, irrigation, trailed-harvesting, self-propelled harvesting, handling, grading and much more.

Grimme UK & Ireland are proud to work with a national network of dealers who offer comprehensive sales and aftersales support for Grimme equipment. We're dedicated to supporting our customer's through our dealer network and are proud to employ one of the largest teams of root crop professionals, specifically trained in spare parts distribution and technical after-sales support.

We're excited to continue our Gold Sponsorship for 2025 and can't wait for you to experience some classic Grimme hospitality at the UK's number one potato event. You'll also get to see first-hand, how our expertise and award-winning innovation, make the experience of owning a Grimme machine unique.

silver SPONSORS

Haith are renowned for their market leading innovative machinery and systems for root crop handling, designed with ease of maintenance, gentle handling, and efficiency in mind. From single machines to turnkey facilities to suit growers, processors, and packers of all sizes.

In 2022, Haith received their second Queen's Award for Enterprise in the Innovation Category, this time for the Rota-Tip TE Box Tippler which is used to transfer crops onto washing, sizing, and packing lines.

The Haith - GRIMME collaboration has recently launched the ProSort, designed to automate the removal of stone, clod and foreign debris from root crops on farm.
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Leading UK manufacturer Tong Engineering is renowned worldwide for unrivalled build quality and the most advanced handling systems for efficient and gentle potato grading, cleaning, optical sorting, washing, polishing, processing and box handling. From concept-design through manufacture, project management and installation, Tong works closely with customers to design custom-built handling solutions that meet current and future requirements, however large or small. Incorporating innovative handling technology alongside intelligent controls and automation, Tong's industry leading equipment is designed to ensure minimal labour requirements whilst maximising capacity and yield. Proud sponsor of BP2025, choose Tong for the complete potato handling solution from post-harvest to pack.
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McCain is the nation’s biggest manufacturer of frozen potato products. With a household retail brand, foodservice business and ‘quick service restaurant’ range McCain continues to invest to maintain brand leadership and continued growth. As the largest purchaser of British potatoes, McCain has been building strong relationships with potato growers for over 50 years, many of which span three generations of farming families. McCain contracts with over 250 growers from the Highlands down to Cornwall. The company has a dedicated seed business in Montrose, Scotland, and five processing factories across the UK.
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FMC is an agricultural sciences company that advances farming through innovative and sustainable crop protection technologies. From our industry leading discovery pipeline, to unique application systems, to modern biological products, we are passionate about bringing new solutions to growers around the world. For more than 130 years, we’ve been rooted in agriculture and innovation. Today’s FMC continues to earn the trust of growers and industry partners to maximize their productivity, profitability and sustainability.
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Bobcat Logo
Bobcat offers a diverse range of material handling solutions tailored to meet the demands of any business. Whether you require forklifts powered by electric, diesel, or LPG engines, versatile telehandlers equipped with specialist attachments, or a complete suite of warehouse equipment, we have you covered. From transporting heavy pallets in manufacturing facilities to loading and unloading goods at distribution centres, our material handling solutions are designed to excel in a variety of applications.
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Whether it is a unique nematicide solution, weed control products, blight strategies incorporating resistance management to combat the latest blight strains, or aphid control, Bayer’s potato technical team will be on-hand at BP2023 to offer advice and information. Bayer are the biggest investor in crop protection research and development for European farmers. We want to help shape the future of farming in a way that benefits everyone and moves towards our vision of health for all, hunger for none.
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bronze SPONSORS

Potatoes fuel the nation. BASF’s Perfecting Potatoes Together initiative unites growers with expertise and passion. Through collaboration, culture, and chemistry, we unlock crop potential and profits. Join us now: agricentre.basf.co.uk/potatoes.
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UPL Logo
UPL is on a mission to change the game, to make every single food product more sustainable. UPL have introduced ARGOS – a bio control sprout suppressant for stored potatoes, containing orange oil as a natural active ingredient with excellent control and zero residue. As the UK’s leading supplier of FAZOR, a field applied maleic hydrazide, UPL now offer a complete sprout suppression programme from field to fork. Visit us to learn more about our integrated solutions
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DormFresh Limited, Perth, Scotland is a member of 1,4GROUP, based in Meridian, Idaho. Since 1990 1,4GROUP has specialised in storage and sprout inhibition of potatoes in the US, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Europe researching and introducing new products to improve potato storage technology in these global markets. DormFresh Limited received a registration in 2015 for 1,4SIGHT in The Netherlands, followed by Austria in 2016. Since then, 1,4SIGHT has been registered in 24 European markets.
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MEDIA PARTNERS

British Potato Review Logo
Potato Review is a prominent European agricultural journal that has been serving all sectors of the potato industry since 1991. The magazine provides in-depth coverage of developments in crop production, storage, handling, and packing, as well as scientific, technological, and machinery innovations in both the UK and internationally. Subscribers include growers, agronomists, merchants, buyers, and processors across the entire potato supply chain, with readership extending to over 50 countries.
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Potato Pro Logo
PotatoPro is an online resource dedicated to the global potato industry. It provides up-to-date news, market insights, and industry trends, covering all aspects of the potato supply chain, from farming and processing to equipment, trade, and consumer products. The platform features an extensive database of companies, events, and research reports, making it a valuable tool for industry professionals, suppliers, and businesses looking to stay informed about innovations, sustainability efforts, and market developments in the potato sector.
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DormFresh Limited, Perth, Scotland is a member of 1,4GROUP, based in Meridian, Idaho. Since 1990 1,4GROUP has specialised in storage and sprout inhibition of potatoes in the US, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand and Europe researching and introducing new products to improve potato storage technology in these global markets. DormFresh Limited received a registration in 2015 for 1,4SIGHT in The Netherlands, followed by Austria in 2016. Since then, 1,4SIGHT has been registered in 24 European markets.
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KNowledge exchange partner

GB POTATOES

GB Potatoes is a not-for-profit organization established in May 2022 to provide a cohesive and impactful voice for the potato sector in Great Britain. It brings together the entire supply chain—including growers, packers, processors, seed growers, research organizations, independent advisors, and ancillary businesses—to collaboratively address industry challenges and ensure a robust and sustainable future for potato production. By fostering innovation, sustainability, and prosperity, GB Potatoes aims to lead the transformation of the potato industry, elevating its profile and performance for generations to come.

Registration sponsor

Luonnosta

At Luonnosta UK Ltd, we specialise in trading and marketing potatoes with precision and purpose. Led by Phil Rayner and backed by over 20 years of experience, we connect growers with the right markets at the right time to maximise returns. Our trusted network spans the UK, Europe, and beyond, supported by the wider Luonnosta teams in Finland and Holland.
We’re proud to be exhibiting at BP2025 and warmly invite growers, customers, and partners to drop by for a chat. Let’s explore how we can help your crop reach its full potential.

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For enquiries about the event, contact the event office:
Tel: 01778 391123 or email: [email protected]
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Potato Review reports on new developments in all areas of crop production, storage, handling and packing, as well as scientific, technological and machinery innovations in the UK and overseas. We also keep readers abreast of consumer trends and legislation changes impacting on the industry.
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