News on Optical Sorters

PotatoEurope is an international event exclusively dedicated to the entire value chain of potatoes: from Farm to Fork! The event takes place each year in one of the event’s four partner countries: the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and France.

At this year’s edition of InterPom, Tolsma-Grisnich company specialists will showcase labor and energy-saving solutions meant to support the agri-food sector to efficiently produce quality food.

INTERPOM is the most specialized indoor trade fair in Europe for the entire potato chain. From November 24 to 26, 2024, 330 exhibitors from 15 countries will welcome growers, contractors, processors, packers, buyers, and traders of fresh and processed potatoes to their stands at Kortrijk Xpo.

Tomra Food presented a variety of products at Fruit Attraction in Madrid and strengthened its commitment to Spain.

Flikweert Vision celebrates the production of the 200th Quality Grader, just three years after the first machine was launched on the market. The optical sorter - initially developed for unwashed potatoes - has evolved into a versatile solution that can now also sort onions and washed potatoes.

Hughes Farms from Mount Vernon (Washington / USA) has invested in a new optical potato grading machine: the Elisam GranTorino.

Growers, farmers, and packers face challenges such as varying batch qualities, labor shortages, and the need for efficiency. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a solution with the Ellips True-AI grading technology, compatible with Elisam or Elifab machines.

Are you planning to attend the Interpom trade fair in Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 24 to 26, 2024? Make sure to stop by Kiremko's booth! As a market leader in potato processing machinery, Kiremko, along with theirv trusted partners Idaho Steel and Reyco, will be showcasing the latest innovations in the industry.

Food processors know that foreign objects and inaccurate quality grading is cutting into profits. To fix this, they have tried X-ray detection, metal detection, vision inspection systems, and large teams of human inspectors, yet success has been limited.

Swiss technology group Bühler has acquired Esau & Hueber, a German company known for its expertise in hygienic process and fermentation technology across the beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and biotechnology sectors.

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, announces the appointment of Ricardo Andrade to Director of Latin American Sales.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (NSSPL) has announced its participation in Anuga FoodTec India 2024. As a major provider of turnkey solutions for cold storage and food processing, Anuga FoodTec India 2024 is the ideal place for NSSPL to showcase advanced technology and uniquely tailored solutions.

How can we improve potato grading capacity and reduce labor using a potato grading machine?

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Solutions group, introduces their COMPASS® optical sorter for individually quick frozen (IQF) products such as fruits, vegetables, seafood, poultry and meat.

After decades of working together with North American clients, Dutch machine builder Eqraft now opens a branch on American soil.

Insort is delighted to announce that Nicolas Stein has joined the team in the role of Global Sales Director. With his extensive experience in sales, Nicolas brings valuable expertise and fresh impetus for the future.

How can potato packers ensure desired potato quality and consistency using potato AI grading technology?

Kip Yeates, Vice President of Fresh Operations at potato company Wada Farms, highlights the success of their partnership with Ellips in enhancing potato grading efficiency and quality consistency, exceeding initial expectations and paving the way for future advancements in AI-driven grading technology.