DECCO strengthens its commitment to potatoes at the Michigan Winter Potato Conference 2026

The Michigan Winter Potato Conference will hold its 2026 edition from January 27 to 29 at the Sheraton Grand Rapids Airport Hotel in Grand Rapids, Michigan (USA). Organised by the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, the event has become one of the most important technical forums for the potato industry in North America.

Over three days, growers, technical managers, researchers and agribusiness companies will take part in technical presentations, specialised seminars and networking opportunities focused on the main challenges of the crop: production, innovation, pest and disease management, storage, sustainability and market trends. The conference provides a setting where practical knowledge is exchanged and solutions applicable to real production and storage conditions are discussed.

DECCO solutions for potato storage and quality preservation

Within this context, DECCO will be present at stand 36, where its technical team will meet professionals interested in learning more about its solutions for potato postharvest management.

DECCO’s portfolio for potatoes covers several critical stages of storage and logistics, with an integrated approach aimed at reducing losses and maintaining quality over extended storage periods. Key areas include sprout control and germination management, integrated storage programmes such as Fresh Defense, sanitisation and disinfection solutions for facilities and equipment, as well as near-harvest treatments designed to improve tuber uniformity and minimise storage-related issues.

These solutions are complemented by washing and preparation systems prior to storage and quality control tools that allow more precise management of environmental conditions, contributing to more stable and predictable storage performance, particularly in long campaigns and increasingly demanding supply chains.

DECCO, a key player in international postharvest technology

With a well-established trajectory in the sector, DECCO — a brand of the UPL group — is an international reference in postharvest solutions for fruits and vegetables. Its activity sits at the intersection of science, regulation and the day-to-day operations of packinghouses and storage facilities, which explains its consistent presence at technical conferences, international trade fairs and innovation projects.

In recent years, the company has strengthened its focus on sustainability, residue reduction and adaptation to increasingly restrictive regulatory frameworks, positioning itself not only as a product supplier but as a technological partner for optimising quality at destination and reducing postharvest losses. This positioning is well established in citrus, pome and stone fruit, with a growing footprint in berries, potatoes and other emerging crops.

DECCO’s participation in the Michigan Winter Potato Conference 2026 reinforces its strategic role in one of the key crops for global food supply and market stability.