News on Optical Sorters 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.

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.

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.

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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?

Tolsma-Grisnich and the Invaro Group will be joining forces in the field of optical sorting of potatoes and onions. The partnership means that Tolsma-grisnich and the Invaro Group are embarking on an intensive collaboration.

Key Technology ("Key") announces the promotion of Harry van de Wiel to Vice President and General Manager – NL.

After the Trade Mission in India joined by Prime Minister Mark Rutte last week, Tummers Food Processing Solutions was honored to welcome Minister Liesje Schreinemacher to Tummers Food Processing Solutions.

It’s amazing to see how much Equipment manufacturer Sormac has grown since its inception in 2003 with 15 employees. Now, exactly 20 years later, Sormac has over 125 employees and is a key player in the market.

Maatschap Bouthoorn llevaba tiempo buscando una clasificadora de patatas adecuada. Durante mucho tiempo, este proveedor holandés de patatas de siembra no consideró que las máquinas hubieran demostrado suficientemente su eficacia; hasta que descubrió la U-Vision.

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces VERYX® digital sorters are now being manufactured at their Beusichem facility in the Netherlands for food processors in the EMEA and Asia regions.

The Smart Grader is an optical grader that uses advanced camera technology. It sorts by size, shape, and visible characteristics like cracks, green areas, bumps, and scab and wireworm damage.

Ellips, a manufacturer of optical grader equipment for individual potatoes, highlights the top challenges in potato grading and how to tackle them.

Matthias Jeindl, CEO and founder of Insort, and Ton Hendrickx, General Sales Manager of Kiremko, are both convinced of the increasing importance of data in potato processing. And their two companies will jointly implement the opportunities this offers.

Kiremko, a leading manufacturer of turn-key potato processing lines, and Insort GmbH, worldwide known for highly innovative solutions for sorting, quality monitoring, and process control, have entered a long-term global strategic partnership.

Muchas clasificadoras ópticas funcionan descartando el material mediocre o los cuerpos extraños de un lote de patatas, pero algunas comprueban la calidad del producto.