Your worldwide partner

Specialized in

Potatoes

I will support you selecting potatoes that bring high yields, low input cost, good sustainable quality and low risk over the years.

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French fries

With 24 years at a top French Fries producer and consulting globally, I specialize in all parts of the process.

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Chips

Over the last 12 years, I've focused on improving crisp production globally, selecting optimal potato varieties and ensuring the best raw supply for top-quality chips.

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Flakes

I can assist you in sourcing the finest raw materials for your flake production, leveraging my years of experience to maximize your process output.

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Richard Polderdijk

36

years of experience
Global Industry Expert

About Richard

With over 36 years in the potato industry, including 24 years at a leading French fries producer and extensive global consultancy, RP Potato Support offers deep expertise in production management, troubleshooting, and process optimization.

I have innovated in product and packaging development, implemented Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, and managed raw material sourcing. As an international product manager for a potato breeder, I’ve gained knowledge in potato varieties, global markets, and climate adaptability, advising processors worldwide on optimization and investment. Known for translating farm production insights into process improvements, I offer hands-on, client-focused advice and can serve as an interim manager for long-term, global projects.

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Your Questions, Expertly Answered

  • By focusing on high yields, low input costs, sustainable quality, and minimal risk, RPPotatosuport helps ensure your products meet customer specifications in a sustainable manner. This includes adapting agricultural practices to local climates, soil types, and regulations, and providing advice on good storage practices to maintain constant quality throughout the year.

  • With a deep understanding of agriculture, potato varieties, and processing techniques, RPPotatosuport offers comprehensive advice for optimizing French fries production processes. This includes assistance with expanding your business, troubleshooting, and process optimization to meet customer expectations efficiently. The focus is on raw material utilization, process understanding, and training to ensure the highest recovery and quality at the lowest cost.

  • My unique approach combines extensive testing and introduction of varieties to growers worldwide, considering each potato's characteristics for specific products like crisps, French fries, dehydrated potatoes, and fresh packs. We tailor strategies to meet customer specifications and give you a competitive edge.

  • For crisps, we focus on selecting the right varieties, managing dry matter and defects, and building an optimal raw supply. For French fries, we assist in managing raw input, long-term planning, and training teams for new structures and roles. Our services are designed to tackle the unique challenges of each product type.

  • With experience in managing bulk stores across different climates and countries, RPPotatosupport can help build your schedule to secure the right raw materials at the right place and time. Our extensive network within the potato industry facilitates access to leading storage solutions and raw material suppliers, ensuring constant quality and efficient production planning.