Associations

Copa-Cogeca is a European organization that brings together national farmers’ unions and agricultural cooperatives. It combines two entities: Copa, representing farmers, and Cogeca, representing cooperatives, to support agricultural interests across the EU.

EAPR is a scientific association that supports knowledge exchange on potato breeding, agronomy, pathology, and postharvest technologies. It facilitates research publication, international collaboration, and professional events.

EUPPA represents the potato processing industry in Europe. The association engages with European and national organizations to address key sectoral topics such as nutrition, food safety, trade policy, and sustainability.

Europatat is a European network that connects national potato associations, companies, and EU institutions. It supports collaboration and information exchange to strengthen the potato sector across Europe.

IBMA is an international association that promotes environmentally responsible pest control in agriculture.

Starch Europe is a trade association representing the majority of the European starch industry. It works with EU and international institutions on policy matters related to plant-based ingredients, sustainability, and rural development.