News on Processing Equipment from the Netherlands

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.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

First pile struck for new Tolsma-Grisnich building: An important milestone in the integrated head office for all company activities

CentreQ is FoodeQ's unique monitoring system for shakers that detects motor failure (mis-synchronization) by measuring the G-forces in the transverse direction and actively steering and monitoring stroke in the transport direction.

Belgian machine builder Sticomax, a leading holding in machine building for the food industry, announces the acquisition of Dutch sector company DutchTecSource (DTS).

Eqraft is known for their state-of-the-art machines and software solutions for smart factories that process onions, potatoes and bulk products.

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

Forsfood, a leading provider of advanced peeling equipment and solutions, has announced a new partnership with Zi-Vision, marking a significant expansion into the German, Dutch, and Belgian markets.

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

Three years ago, Dutch specialist machinery manufacturer Flikweert Vision launched the QualityGrader. This new machine, which was the result of meticulous technological development, marked the beginning of a real revolution in optical sorting.

The world of potato growers and packers is challenging. Batch qualities are variable; however, customers’ demands always remain on that same high-level. Can AI help?