Europatat Explained

Europatat
Former Name:European Union for the Wholesale Trade in Potatoes
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Type:IGO
Status:Trade association
Purpose:Lobby
Headquarters:Rue des Deux Églises 26
Location City:Brussels
Location Country:Belgium
Region Served:Europe
Membership:70
General:Berta Redondo
Leader Title:Technical Affairs Director
Leader Name:Romans Vorss
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Europatat, or the European Potato Trade Association, is a trade association of European national associations and companies involved in the trade of seed potatoes and ware potatoes. Europatat was established in 1952 and is located in Brussels, Belgium.

History

Europatat was established on 12 January 1952 under the name European Union for the Wholesale Trade in Potatoes in Paris. Its first members were Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands and Switzerland.[1]

In September 2014, Raquel Izquierdo de Santiago replaced Frédéric Rosseneu as Secretary general of Europata.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Europatat, the European potato trade association celebrates 60th anniversary. Potatopro.com. 21 November 2012. 27 November 2017.
  2. Web site: Europatat appoints Raquel Izquierdo de Santiago as new Secretary General. Potatopro.com. 29 September 2014. 27 November 2017.