What Agrico does

Agrico is a Dutch agricultural cooperative founded in 1973 and headquartered in Emmeloord, Netherlands, that markets potatoes globally — primarily seed potatoes, alongside table and processing potatoes — to commercial growers and processors in more than 80 countries. Its core technology is natural crossing and selective breeding of proprietary potato varieties, executed through its wholly-owned R&D subsidiary Agrico Research, with breeding facilities in Bant. The portfolio is organized into market-segmented lines (Frites, Chips, Retail, Traditioneel, Zetmeel, Biologisch) and includes the Next Generation disease-resistant line and spotlight varieties Lugano (nematode resistance), Paradiso (yield), and Napoleon (baking quality), protected via membership in Breeders Trust.

The cooperative is supplied by its member-growers and distributes output through a combination of owned offices and partner distributors worldwide, with a dedicated organic channel (BioSelect) supplying Dutch retail year-round. Agrico sells into fries and chips processors, retail chains, starch industry, and traditional fresh markets at unit pricing per 100 kg set annually (€26.50 per 100 kg announced for harvest 2025). In FY2024/2025 the cooperative posted record revenue of €537 million under CEO Mark Zuidhof and CFO Henk Feijen. Marketing is conducted across LinkedIn, Facebook, X, and Instagram, supplemented by industry events including Potato Europe and the Pieperfestival, and an active 'Stronger by Nature' brand campaign.

Name

Agrico

Legal name

Agrico

Website

https://agrico.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Agrico is a Dutch potato cooperative founded in 1973 that breeds and globally distributes proprietary seed potato varieties — including Phytophthora-resistant Next Generation lines — to commercial growers and processors across fries, chips, retail, starch, and organic segments in more than 80 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Seed Potatoes

NAICS

Potato Farming (111211)

SIC

Agricultural Production-Crops (100)

akta.pro primary industry

Vegetable Seeds (Open-Pollinated & Hybrid) (AFABAFAE)

Keywords

• Seed potatoes
• Potato varieties
• Potato breeding
• Agricultural cooperatives
• Organic potatoes

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmeloord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Seed Potato Sales: Agrico generates revenue through the sale of seed potatoes to farmers and commercial growers worldwide. Their cooperative model involves growers delivering potatoes that are then sold to destinations across 80+ countries. Revenue is driven by volume, variety quality, and market pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Agrico is a Dutch potato cooperative that breeds, produces, and globally distributes seed potatoes across more than 80 countries. Its portfolio covers multiple end-use segments (fries, chips, retail, traditional markets, starch, and organic), supported by in-house breeding through Agrico Research that develops innovative varieties such as the Next Generation line with natural Phytophthora resistance.

Product overview

Agrico is a potato seed cooperative and global leader in seed potatoes, offering a comprehensive portfolio of innovative varieties across multiple market segments. The core offering consists of seed potatoes organized into segment categories (Frites, Chips, Retail, Traditioneel, Zetmeel, Biologisch), complemented by specialized product lines including Next Generation Rassen (varieties with natural Phytophthora resistance), Agrico BioSelect (organic offerings), and Agrico Originals. Agrico Research serves as the R&D engine developing new varieties through natural cross-breeding, while the Agrico Quality Center ensures consistent quality standards. The company operates a worldwide distribution network reaching over 80 countries, supplying varieties tailored to local climates, soils, and market preferences. Spotlighting select varieties like Lugano, Paradiso, and Napoleon, Agrico positions itself as a full-service partner for the potato value chain from breeding to market.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Agrico BioSelect: Organic seed potatoes and year-round biological potato supply to Dutch retail supermarkets.
• Agrico Originals
• Next Generation
• Stronger by Nature

Products and services

• Pootaardappelen (Seed Potatoes) Agrico's flagship offering: high-quality seed potato varieties sold to farmers, processors, and commercial growers worldwide, organized by end-use segment (French fry processing, crisp/snack processing, fresh retail, traditional markets, starch production, and organic farming).
• Next Generation Varieties Innovative potato varieties bred by Agrico Research to provide natural protection against Phytophthora (potato blight), delivering higher yield certainty and healthier cultivation with reduced chemical inputs.
• Agrico BioSelect Organic seed potato and fresh potato brand that supplies year-round certified organic potatoes to Dutch supermarket chains, operated through the wholly owned Agrico BioSelect subsidiary.
• Agrico Originals Line of original, established potato varieties in Agrico's portfolio that have a proven track record in market performance and cultivation.
• Lugano Spotlight potato variety with strong nematode resistance, large tubers, and excellent processing quality, suitable for both the French fry industry and traditional markets.
• Paradiso Spotlight potato variety that delivers exceptional yields with high tuber numbers and consistent quality, with strong plant performance that makes it a reliable choice in warmer climates.
• Napoleon Spotlight potato variety with good baking quality, uniform dry matter distribution, and minimal sugar defects, delivering consistent high-quality end products.
• Agrico Research Wholly owned breeding and research subsidiary that develops new, innovative potato varieties through natural cross-breeding, focused on higher yields, improved nutrients, enhanced flavor, natural disease resistance, and suitability for specific climates and soil types.
• Agrico Quality Center Quality assurance service that ensures seed potato quality and consistency across Agrico's variety portfolio.
• Farm Saved Seed Service for growers that allows them to use farm-saved seed from their own harvests as an alternative to purchasing new certified seed potatoes each season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record revenue of €537 million in fiscal year 2024/2025

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Plantum NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch association for plant propagation material companies. Agrico collaborates on industry standards, research initiatives, and advocacy for the plant breeding sector in the Netherlands.
• NAO (Nederlandse Algemeene Kwaliteitsdienst Tuinbouw)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch quality service for horticulture. Partnership for quality assurance and certification of seed potato products.
• EuroseedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean seed association representing the seed industry at EU level. Agrico participates in advocacy, research collaboration, and policy development for the European seed sector.
• EuropatatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean potato industry association representing the potato sector. Partnership for industry representation, market development, and knowledge sharing across the European potato value chain.
• Breeders TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrust mechanism for plant breeders' rights enforcement and royalty collection. Agrico collaborates on protecting intellectual property for innovative potato varieties and ensuring fair compensation for variety development.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• IPM Potato Group: IPM Potato Group is an Irish-headquartered potato seed company coordinating variety development and distribution across multiple geographies. Comparable to Agrico as an internationally focused seed potato developer and supplier.
• Europlant Pflanzenzucht: Europlant is a German potato breeding and seed trading company with international subsidiaries and a comparable variety portfolio. Overlaps with Agrico in breeding proprietary varieties and global seed potato distribution.
• NORIKA Kartoffelzucht: NORIKA is a German potato breeder producing seed potatoes for table, processing, and organic segments with international distribution. Directly comparable to Agrico's breeding-driven, multi-segment seed potato model.
• TPC (The Potato Company): TPC is a Dutch potato trading group active in seed and table potatoes across multiple international markets. Comparable to Agrico in cooperative-style organization and seed/trading focus on potatoes.
• HZPC: HZPC is the leading Dutch-headquartered seed potato breeder and trader, with a globally comparable portfolio of innovative varieties and worldwide distribution. Most direct comparable to Agrico across product, scale, geography, and cooperative-style operations in seed potatoes.
• Danespo: Danespo is a Danish seed potato breeder and supplier operating across Europe with a focus on innovative varieties. Comparable to Agrico's emphasis on natural-crossing breeding and multi-country seed sales.
• Meijer Potato: Meijer Potato is a Dutch seed potato company developing and marketing proprietary potato varieties for fries, chips, and fresh segments globally. Comparable to Agrico in product mix, breeding program focus, and multinational customer base.
• Solana (Böhm-Nordkartoffel): Solana is a German seed potato breeder and distributor with a broad variety portfolio and international sales network. Comparable to Agrico as a European-headquartered seed potato breeder serving fries, chips, and table markets worldwide.

Broad incumbents

• BASF Agricultural Solutions: BASF operates a global agricultural inputs and seed business including potato varieties through its vegetable seeds division. Comparable to Agrico on potato trait innovation and global commercial reach, though as part of a much broader crop protection and seed portfolio.
• KWS SAAT: KWS is a major European plant breeding company with a potato seed business alongside sugar beet, corn, and cereals. Overlaps with Agrico on potato breeding IP and global seed distribution as part of a broader agricultural seed portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sayagrico
• Facebookfacebook.com/AgricoNL/?locale=nl_NL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agrico-nl
• Instagraminstagram.com/agricopotatoes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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