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Agrico Coöperatie U.A.

Agrico is a Dutch potato cooperative of more than 1,200 growers that breeds varieties and trades seed and other potatoes. It was formed in 1973 and has its head office in Emmeloord. The company reports turnover of EUR 537 million for 2024/2025 and a network of subsidiaries and distributors in more than 80 countries.

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At a glance

TypeSeed company
HeadquartersEmmeloord, Netherlands
Founded1973 (forerunners PZVB, DTV and Zuiderzeepolders)
OwnershipCooperative owned by more than 1,200 growers
Websiteagricopotatoes.com

What they supply

  • Seed potatoes
  • Protected varieties, including Next Generation varieties with natural late blight resistance

Varieties named on their website

AgriaArmediBabylonFontaneLeonoreLuganoMarkiesNirvanaPalacePremiereSevillaSidneySinoraTexasArsenalBeyonceChesterCorsicaNapoleonOregonAgataAlouetteArtemisCarolusCerisaChateauConstanceCorazonDittaErika

Sites

SiteCountry
Bant (Agrico Research laboratory)Netherlands

Markets

  • More than 80 countries through subsidiaries and distributors

Key facts

  • Turnover EUR 537 million in 2024/2025
  • Group companies named alongside Agrico: Semagri and BioSelect

Varieties from this breeder

Varieties on this company's website that have their own page on Potatopedia.

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Not published

Volumes, number of varieties and employees are not published on the pages read.

Sources

  1. Agrico home pagewww.agricopotatoes.com/ · accessed 7 November 2026
  2. About Agricowww.agricopotatoes.com/about-agrico · accessed 7 November 2026
  3. Contactwww.agricopotatoes.com/contact · accessed 7 November 2026

Last checked 7 November 2026.

Agrico: questions and answers

What does Agrico do?

Agrico is a Dutch potato cooperative of more than 1,200 growers that breeds varieties and trades seed and other potatoes. It was formed in 1973 and has its head office in Emmeloord. The company reports turnover of EUR 537 million for 2024/2025 and a network of subsidiaries and distributors in more than 80 countries.

Where is Agrico based?

Agrico is based in Emmeloord, Netherlands. The address it publishes is Duit 15, 8305 BB Emmeloord, The Netherlands.

When was Agrico founded?

Agrico gives its founding as 1973 (forerunners PZVB, DTV and Zuiderzeepolders).

Who owns Agrico?

Cooperative owned by more than 1,200 growers, as stated on the company's website.

Which potato varieties does Agrico offer?

Varieties named on its website include Agria, Armedi, Babylon, Fontane, Leonore, Lugano, Markies, Nirvana, Palace, Premiere, Sevilla, Sidney, and 18 more listed on this page.

Answers use only the facts on this page, taken from the company's website.

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