News on Processing Equipment from Europe

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.

Rosenqvists Food Technologies strongly believes in a positive future for the food industry. By participating as exhibitors at Interpom, the goal is to demonstrate how to be a reliable long-term partner.

Industry professionals involved in the potato processing sector are invited to meet with the Pulsemaster team at this year’s Interpom event to discuss the company’s latest pulsed electric field (PEF) solutions, and its commitment to keep pace with emerging industry trends.

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.

Lamb Weston opened its second production facility in Kruiningen the Netherlands, joined by employees directly involved in the project, suppliers, and regional/local authorities.

Elea is set to move into its new headquarters and PEF technology test center in Quakenbrück in April 2025. The new facility, located just a few hundred meters from their current site, will feature advanced pilot halls, laboratory spaces, a seminar area, and a showroom.

Scotts Precision Manufacturing Ltd, a leading designer and manufacturer of root crop and vegetable cleaning and harvesting systems for global markets, proudly announces the launch of its new pre-cleaner, the Terra-Siv.

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.

Eqraft® believes the future of agriculture lies in automation and smart technology. With its 40-year legacy in the industry, the Dutch machine builder is leading this technological revolution. They offer turn-key solutions for high-volume grading, weighing, and packing, helping agri factories worldwide to overcome daily challenges. 

Kuipers Food Processing Machinery will showcase at Interpom 2024, showcasing their advanced snack and frozen food processing solutions, including potato chip and French fry production plants.

Marel, a global leader in food processing solutions, will hold an event entirely dedicated to Potato Specialties production equipment at its state-of-the-art Boxmeer Demo Center on November 27 and 28, 2024 (Right after Interpom)

The Hotraco group is acquired by Munters. Mooij Agro, supplier of potato storage solutions, is part of the Hotraco Group.

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.

John Bean Technologies Corporation (JBT) has initiated a voluntary takeover offer to acquire all issued and outstanding shares of Marel hf. (Marel). Although a formal approval of the takeover is still pending, a blueprint of the future organisational structure for the combined company has already been released.

In the potato processing industry, particularly in steam peeling, enhancing yield and capacity is critical. Forsfood presents a new re-peeling solution, that allows the reduction of the steam time, resulting in improvements overall.

The UK's leading vegetable handling equipment manufacturer will reveal a new mobile box filler at Interpom next month.  Haith Group, which will be on Booth 1127 on 24th, 25th and 26th November, is set to launch the latest version of its innovative QuantaFill. 

In the competitive world of food processing, efficiency and quality are paramount. The introduction of the Aurora Borealis by Forsfood, the highest-capacity knife peeler on the market. It is designed to transform the industry with its unique features and high efficiency.