News on Processing Equipment from Europe

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.

After almost 20 years at ZEISS, the President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG, Dr. Karl Lamprecht, has decided not to extend his contract. Therefore, the Supervisory Board of Carl Zeiss AG has decided to appoint Andreas Pecher as the new President and CEO of Carl Zeiss AG effective 1 April 2025.

Discover this versatile high-capacity French fry cutter and potato dicer at Interpom. FAM STUMABO has added the SureTec 240P to its wide range of potato cutting solutions.

The industry’s most reliable expedited shipping services just got stronger for customers in EMEA, as Intralox announced expansion of their four-hour expedited emergency service to the region.

Tummers Food Processing Solutions, a global leader in potato processing systems, announces a new strategic partnership with Siemens.

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.

La feria numero uno del mundo para el sector hortofrutícola se realizará en IFEMA, Madrid, con fuerte énfasis en la sostenibilidad, la gestión del agua, y el aumento de la producción.

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.