agrico polska sp. z o.o.

What agrico polska sp. z o.o. does

Agrico Polska Sp. z o.o. is a Polish operating subsidiary of Coöperatie Agrico U.A., a Dutch grower-owned potato cooperative founded in 1973. The cooperative runs an integrated breeding, seed-potato multiplication, and global trading platform that produces roughly 500,000 tons of potatoes per year and reaches 80+ countries through 12 branches and a network of national subsidiaries including France, Spain, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Canada, Turkey, Kenya, Slovenia, and Poland. Its breeding pipeline uses marker-assisted, non-GMO techniques to release approximately three commercial varieties per year after a nine-year testing cycle, including the Next Generation line carrying natural resistance to late blight.

Agrico Polska participates in this pipeline by multiplying certified seed potatoes for the Polish market and adjacent regions, working under cooperative quality and phytosanitary standards such as GLOBALG.A.P., SKAL organic, and GMP+. The Quality Center runs 20,000-25,000 samples per year through camera, laser, and weighing systems to grade seed lots, and Agrico Research operates a marker-assisted breeding programme with a new Quarantine Laboratory scheduled for 2026. Revenue is generated by selling certified seed potatoes to growers, industrial processors, and starch buyers across multiple segments: fresh table, processing for fries and crisps (customers include Aviko Potato), industrial starch (via the 2023 Semagri acquisition), and organic (via the BioSelect subsidiary). The cooperative reported a record €537M turnover in 2024/2025 and holds more than 35% market share in Spain, illustrating its commercial scale and geographic reach.

Name

agrico polska sp. z o.o.

Legal name

Coöperatie Agrico U.A.

Website

https://agricopotatoes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Agrico Polska Sp. z o.o. is the Polish subsidiary of Dutch potato cooperative Coöperatie Agrico U.A., multiplying and trading certified seed potatoes from proprietary non-GMO varieties for Polish growers, industrial processors, and export markets across Europe, Africa, and beyond.

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)

akta.pro secondary industry

Seed & Trait Distribution (Dealer Networks) (AFABAJAD)

Keywords

• Seed potatoes
• Potato varieties
• Ware potatoes
• Organic potatoes
• Processing potatoes

Headquarters

HQ city

Emmeloord

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Seed Potato Sales: Agrico operates as a cooperative where member growers supply potatoes. The cooperative processes sales and pays out prices to members. Seed potatoes are exported to over 80 countries worldwide.
2. Ware Potato Sales: Sale of table potatoes and processing potatoes through packaging facility in Purmerend (Leo de Kock & Zonen B.V.) and through various market channels.
3. Variety Licensing: Agrico develops and licenses proprietary potato varieties globally through subsidiaries and distribution partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Agrico Polska is a Polish subsidiary of Dutch cooperative Coöperatie Agrico U.A., supplying high-quality proprietary seed potato varieties to growers, processors, and distributors in Poland. The company distributes Agrico Original varieties (Agria, Fontane, Markies, Sinora), Spotlight varieties (Lugano, Napoleon, Paradiso), Next Generation varieties with natural late blight resistance, and BioSelect organic varieties. Agrico Polska also supports potato cultivation through demonstration plots and is part of a network covering more than 80 countries.

Product overview

Agrico is a cooperative potato trading company and global market leader in seed potatoes, operating a multi-brand portfolio of innovative potato varieties. The core offerings include established Agrico Original varieties (Agria, Fontane, Markies, Sinora) and newer Spotlight varieties (Lugano, Napoleon, Paradiso), all developed through natural crossbreeding. The company differentiates through its Next Generation varieties featuring natural late blight resistance. Supporting services include Agrico Research (breeding and development), the Agrico Quality Center (quality testing and inspection), and subsidiary brands BioSelect (organic varieties) and Semagri (starch segment varieties). Products serve market segments including processing (fries, crisps, starch), retail, traditional markets, and organic cultivation across 80+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Agria Maincrop yellow-fleshed processing potato variety with good yield and stable quality, suitable for French fries, crisps, and convenience products. Targeted at industrial processors.
• Fontane Early maincrop high-yielding processing potato variety for the production of French fries and flakes, suitable for different types of soil. Targeted at industrial processors.
• Markies High-yielding all-round maincrop potato variety for French fries, crisps, fast food (QSR market) and fresh consumption. Targeted at broad-spectrum industrial and retail buyers.
• Sinora Second early high-yielding easy-to-grow processing potato variety for early French fries or crisping crop. Targeted at industrial processors needing early-season supply.
• Lugano Early maincrop yellow flesh processing potato variety with good resistance to potato cyst nematodes, popular for the French fries industry and traditional markets. Targeted at French fries processors and traditional markets.
• Napoleon Maincrop crisping potato variety with good uniformity of size and high dry matter content, ideal for the potato chip (crisps) segment. Targeted at industrial crisps manufacturers.
• Paradiso Early maincrop potato variety producing large tubers with excellent yield for the traditional market, known for impressive yields with high tuber numbers. Targeted at traditional market growers.
• Next Generation Varieties Innovative potato varieties with natural resistance to late blight (Phytophthora infestans) that minimize the need for crop protection products and contribute to more sustainable farming while ensuring yield security. Targeted at growers seeking sustainable, low-input cultivation.
• Agrico BioSelect Organic Potato Varieties Organic potato varieties supplying strong and healthy potatoes for certified organic cultivation, including Twister, Beyonce, and Nirvana, with SKAL certification. Targeted at certified organic farming operations.
• Semagri Starch Potato Varieties Seed potato varieties for the starch, flakes, and granule segments including higher-grade seed potatoes supplied to domestic and international customers. Targeted at industrial starch and granule producers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record €537 million turnover in 2024/2025 financial year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Plantum NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch seed and young plant association for the horticultural and agricultural sector, providing industry representation and advocacy.
• NAOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDutch Phytosanitary Authority for agricultural seed and seed potatoes, providing certification services.
• EuroseedscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean seed association representing the seed sector at EU level, involved in policy advocacy and standards.
• EuropatatcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Potato Trade Association representing the European potato trade, promoting the potato sector.
• Breeders TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrust for plant breeders' rights protection in the potato sector, securing variety protection.
• SemagricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary joined Agrico in 2023, specializing in starch, flake and granule segments with €48.26 per 100 kg payout price.
• BioSelectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganic seed potato subsidiary offering certified organic varieties including Twister, Beyonce, Nirvana at €95.20 per 100 kg payout.
• SeedNLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on Food Systems Transformation symposium addressing global food security challenges through sustainable potato value chains.
• DesmazièrescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFrench subsidiary - largest and most important partner, almost fully sold out in recent season.
• Agrico UKcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK subsidiary sold out completely in recent season.
• Agrico NordiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandinavian subsidiary serving Denmark and Nordic region with strong growth.
• ParklandminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCanadian subsidiary for seed potato operations in North America.
• AR TarimminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish subsidiary for seed potato operations in Turkey and surrounding region.
• IntersememinorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovenian subsidiary - smallest but achieved record-breaking turnover.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HZPC: HZPC is a Dutch cooperative that breeds, multiplies, and markets seed potatoes globally. It is highly comparable to Agrico because of its grower-cooperative model, proprietary varieties, and international grower and processor customer base.
• EUROPLANT Pflanzenzucht: EUROPLANT breeds, multiplies, and distributes seed potatoes for processing, table, and export markets. Its proprietary potato breeding and global seed-potato sales closely overlap with Agrico's core activities.
• NORIKA: NORIKA is a German potato-breeding and seed-marketing company offering varieties for table, processing, starch, and organic use. It competes with Agrico in proprietary variety development and international seed-potato distribution.
• Solana: Solana develops, produces, and markets potato varieties and seed potatoes internationally. Its focus on differentiated varieties for processing and consumption is directly comparable to Agrico's breeding-led portfolio.
• Meijer Potato: Meijer Potato is an international breeder and supplier of seed-potato varieties, with serving sizes tailored to specific markets and climates. It overlaps with Agrico across variety development, seed-potato production, and export sales.
• IPM Potato Group: IPM Potato Group develops, licenses, and commercializes proprietary potato varieties through an international network. Its breeding and variety-licensing activities are directly comparable to Agrico Research and Agrico's licensed seed-potato portfolio.
• Germicopa: Germicopa is a French potato breeder and seed supplier with international commercial reach. It is comparable to Agrico because it creates proprietary varieties and sells seed potatoes to growers and downstream potato markets.
• Danespo: Danespo develops, produces, and exports seed potatoes and potato varieties from Denmark. Its breeding, multiplication, and export-oriented seed business is materially similar to Agrico's operations.
• Saka Pflanzenzucht: Saka Pflanzenzucht breeds and supplies seed potatoes for table and processing applications. Its proprietary breeding program and seed-potato marketing make it a direct peer to Agrico.
• STET Potato: STET Potato develops and markets proprietary seed-potato varieties internationally. Its variety-development and export activities closely align with Agrico's breeding, licensing, and global distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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