Tummers Food Processing Solutions B.V.

Company Description

Tummers Food Processing Solutions is a Netherlands-based producer of food processing equipment and whole production lines, specializing in the potato and root vegetable processing industries. The firm designs and manufactures machinery for industrial-scale food processing facilities globally.

Products & Solutions
Tummers offers a broad portfolio of equipment and process lines for potato and food processing, including:

Washing and destoning systems for raw material preparation
Peeling and polishing equipment
Cutting systems for fries, chips, and other products
Drying and flake processing lines
French fry production lines
Complete turnkey processing lines

Tummers Food Processing Solutions: The Process Innovators

The Tummers organisation focuses on the development and improvement of processes in the potato and tuber processing industry.

The family company Tummers BV was founded in 1976 as an engineering company and the maintenance partner for the flourishing potato industry in the Netherlands.

Tummers Food Processing Solutions (FPS) has since become a leading manufacturer of machines, machine parts and complete production lines for potato and vegetable processing. The Tummers Group currently consists of four companies with more than 100 employees and it operates all over the world.

From field to customer

Tummers Food Processing Solutions has great expertise and high-quality facilities in the field of engineering, production, project management, automation, training and service. This allows Tummers FPS to offer both standard and customised solutions for food processing "from field to customer".

Tummers machines and production lines for processing potatoes and other tuber crops are devised, developed and produced in-house, after which they are assembled and implemented on customer locations.

Innovation

The requirements of the food processing industry related to issues such as efficiency, sustainability and production rate ensures that the focus at the Tummers organisation is firmly fixed upon innovation.

Since the entire engineering, production and installation processes are all completed in-house, Tummers FPS is one of the few machine manufacturers that is capable of quickly responding to the changing needs of the global food industry.

This focus on innovation has ensured that Tummers Food Processing Solutions remained the market leader in the production and development of potato flake lines for many years already.

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Tummers French Fry Line

Subsidiaries and Factory Locations

Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd.

Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd. is a joint venture of Tummers and Kiron, based in Mumbai. It supplies potato processing equipment, spare parts, and technical support, with plans to expand into manufacturing for the Indian food processing industry.

Tummers USA Inc.

Tummers USA Inc. is the US subsidiary of Tummers Food Processing Solutions, providing potato processing equipment and turnkey lines. It offers sales, spare parts, and technical support for efficient food processing operations across North America.

Products Offered

Tummers Potato Flake Lines Potato flake lines are a Tummers Specialty. Destoning, washing, peeling, cutting, cooking, mashing, drying, flaking, milling and packaging, all effortlessly performed.

Complete Tummers Food Processing Solutions Hydrocutting system for potatoes

Tummers hydro cutting line for potatoes, fruits & vegetables Tummers Food Processing Solutions is the biggest player in hydro cutting technology in Europe. An extensive range of typical Tummers Food Processing Solutions standard equipment is available, while layout and details are custom designed.

Tummers Washing line for the processing fruit and vegetables

Tummers washing lines for processing potatoes Tummers offers washers/destoners with a capacity ranging from 15 tonnes/hr to 180 tonnes/hr and continues to develop for more efficiency and better quality.

Tummers French Fries Line Tummers Food Processing Solutions has built up extensive knowledge of potatoes as a raw material and the best methods for processing them.

Product Types offered by this company

News for this Company

Stackable potato chips displayed with processing visuals from Tummers Food Processing Solutions, highlighting how potato remnants can be transformed into uniform, stackable chips through a sustainable flake-to-dough production process.

March 16, 2026

Turning Potato Scraps into Perfect Stackable Chips with Sustainable Processing

Stackable chips like Pringles are made from potato leftovers such as small pieces and scraps. These are turned into puree, dried into flakes, milled into powder, and shaped into uniform chips, reducing waste and making production more sustainable.

Tummers E2E dual-zone blancher, now fully produced in-house

March 05, 2026

Tummers Brings Cooker, Cooler and Blancher Production In-House and Introduces E2E Dual-Zone Blancher

After years of development, Tummers Food Processing Solutions has reached a significant milestone by fully bringing the production of cookers, coolers and blanchers in-house.

Tummers and Callens Join Forces for Emission-Free Potato Processing

November 07, 2025

Tummers and Callens Partner to Drive Sustainable Innovation in Emission-Free Potato Processing

Tummers Food Processing Solutions and Callens partner to advance the E²E (Emission-to-Energy) concept, aiming for emission-free, fully automated potato processing through sustainable energy, heat integration, and smart steam management.

Tummers and PolySense Join Forces to Enable Smarter, Data-Driven Potato Processing

September 02, 2025

Tummers and PolySense Partner to Launch AI-Powered, Data-Driven Potato Processing Solutions

Tummers and PolySense partner to launch AI-powered, camera-based potato processing. Debuting on the Delta Roller Spreader, it boosts efficiency, cuts waste, and fuels Tummers Connect, the digital platform for smarter, data-driven operations.

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Kiron Food Processing Technologies LLP (FPT India)

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Southern Fabrication Works (SFW)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Tummers’ “from field to customer” approach influence supply chain resilience in the global food industry?

This integrated approach allows Tummers to optimize processing systems based on raw material variability, improving efficiency and reducing waste. It also enables better traceability and quality control. However, true supply chain resilience would require integration with upstream farming data and downstream market analytics areas where digital agriculture and IoT could further enhance Tummers’ model.

How can Tummers contribute to sustainability beyond energy efficiency?

Beyond reducing energy consumption, Tummers can innovate in water recycling systems, waste valorization (e.g., converting peel waste into starch or bioenergy) and carbon footprint tracking. Sustainability could become a differentiator if Tummers provides measurable environmental impact data to its clients.

Could Tummers evolve from a machinery manufacturer into a full-service processing partner?

Yes and this is a strategic opportunity. By integrating consulting, process optimization, digital monitoring and lifecycle services, Tummers can transition into a solutions ecosystem provider. This would create recurring revenue streams and deeper customer relationships.

What is the future relevance of potato processing technology in a shifting global food system?

Potatoes remain one of the most efficient staple crops, making processing technologies highly relevant for food security. However, future relevance depends on adapting to trends like convenience foods, plant-based diets and sustainability demands. Tummers must align its innovations with these macro trends to stay impactful.

How does Tummers Food Processing Solutions B.V. maintain long-term competitiveness in a market where processing technologies are rapidly evolving?

Tummers sustains competitiveness by controlling the full value chain from engineering to installation which allows faster innovation cycles compared to competitors relying on outsourced manufacturing. Its specialization in potato flakes also creates deep technical expertise, enabling incremental innovations that are difficult to replicate. However, to remain competitive long-term, Tummers must continuously integrate digitalization, AI-driven process optimization and energy-efficient technologies to match evolving industry standards.