PotatoPro: News on Processing Equipment

Baker Perkins at Snackex - helping snack manufacturers develop new products

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:40:27 GMT

Summary: Baker Perkins will showcase its technology and services that enable snack manufacturers to take advantage of new market opportunities, at Snackex 2013 in Gothenburg (June 12 - 13, stand...

Spice Application System’s top electrostatics experts at Snackex

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:55:25 GMT

Summary: Want to learn more about Electrostatic flavour application? then make sure to visit Spice Application Systems at the Snackex in stand 125 Spice Application Systems (SAS) will have two of...

Heat and Control introduces Micron-Pro, sub-micron frying oil filtration

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:55:27 GMT

Summary: Heat and Control has introduced Micron-ProTM, a new frying oil filtration system capable of removing sub-micron particles from hot cooking oil. Using no additives, paper, or consumable...

Kiremko's recently delivered fryer shows "Size really does Matter!"

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:28 GMT

Summary: Equipment manufacturer Kiremko recently produced and delivered a complete French fry line including a substantial 2-stage fryer to one of the largest fries producers in Western...

Simplot's Moses Lake potato processing plant received Environmental Excellence award

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:40:41 GMT

Summary: Several green initiatives in place at J.R. Simplot's Moses Lake facility were highlighted during a recent Association of Washington Business meeting. The potato processing plant received...

Vanmark Equipment, LLC receives Annual Iowa International Trade Award

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 May 2013 01:30:37 GMT

Summary: Vanmark Equipment, with its headquarters in Creston, Iowa has received the Annual Iowa International Trade Award. Vanmark Equipment specializes in equipment for peeling, scrubbing and...

Wyma offers new Clean-In-Place System for Vege-Polisher™ and Vege-Peeler

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 May 2013 02:25:29 GMT

Summary: Manufacturer of vegetable handling equipment Wyma has developed a series of Clean-In-Place [CIP] features for its Vege-Polisher™ and Vege-Peeler. These new Clean-In-Place features help...

Herbert's Oculus optical sorter sales to France

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 05:45:15 GMT

Summary: Herbert’s new Oculus optical sorter is the next generation in optical sorting for potatoes and, since it first saw the light of day at last year’s Interpom, it has been generating...

PROCESS EXPO 2013 Surpasses 200,000 Square Feet and Continues to Grow

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:30:15 GMT

Summary: The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) announced today that it has now surpassed the milestone of 200,000 square feet for the 2013 PROCESS EXPO trade show. The show will be held...

Herbert introduces Pyramid Grading Screen

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:05:14 GMT

Summary: Herbert has launched the brand new Pyramid Grading Screen, a ground breaking new technology designed specifically for elongated potato varieties. The revolutionary, patent protected...

Food Processing 2013 Capital Spending Outlook: Processors Invest in the Tools of Production, Not Brick and Mortar

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 09:35:15 GMT

Summary: "Cash rich and shovel shy" may best characterize food and beverage companies' current approach to capital projects. Macroeconomic factors and market uncertainty continue to...

Heat and Control shows new products for Snack Processors at SNAXPO

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 06:30:14 GMT

Summary: At SNAXPO 2013, held earlier this week in Tampa, Florida, Processing Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control showed its new products for snack food processors. PotatoPro brings you some of...

Fruit Logistica 2013 highly successful

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:10:04 GMT

Summary: FRUIT LOGISTICA, the leading event for the international fresh produce trade sector, fully lived up to the high expectations. Held from 8-10 February in Berlin, FRUIT LOGISTICA attracted...

Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH and Wintech Taparia Ltd. are joining hands

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:15:05 GMT

Summary: Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH (Germany) and Wintech Taparia Ltd. (India) are joining hands Eima Maschinen- und Förderanlagen GmbH is experienced in large capacity potato and...

Sorter manufacturers Key Technology and Visys announce merger

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:10:05 GMT

Summary: Key Technology, Inc. and Visys NV, a leading provider of chute-fed in-air sorters used by food processors and waste recyclers, have entered into a merger agreement. The combination of Key...

Potato Specialities line increases overall plant efficiency

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:55:04 GMT

Summary: At Ecofrost in Belgium, a new potato specialities line was commissioned last spring. The line is used to produce formed potato croquettes and pommes noisettes. Raw materials for these...

Registration Open for Co-located PROCESS EXPO and International Dairy Show

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 02:55:05 GMT

Summary: The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) have announced that registration is now open for the co-located PROCESS EXPO and the...

Key Technology unveils its Product Definer - a hyperspectral imaging spectrometer for product analysis

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:10:04 GMT

Summary: Key Technology unveils its new Product Definer, a state-of-the-art instrument, located in its customer visitor center. This proprietary hyperspectral imaging spectrometer helps Key quickly...

ATOP Foods pleased with Kiremko Potato Chips line

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 22:30:05 GMT

Summary: Back in June 2011, Kiremko signed a contract with India-based ATOP Foods of Morbi, Gujarat for the supply of a complete potato chips line including all the latest innovations. Kiremko...

Fruit Logistica goes into second day

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 06:40:05 GMT

Summary: Today at FRUIT LOGISTICA, tomorrow on the shelves of food retailers” – a statement that sums up the industry’s and consumer’s perspective of the leading trade fair for the international...

Herbert carries on Cleaning

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 07:20:05 GMT

Summary: The dire weather conditions this winter has thrown at potato growers in the United Kingdom has created a harvest that has been far more challenging than the industry has seen for many...

ODENBERG and BEST at Fruit Logistica 2013

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 06:40:04 GMT

Summary: ODENBERG and BEST, part of TOMRA Sorting Solutions, will showcase different systems from their market-leading sensor-based optical sorters. The newly formed company exhibits for the first...

Miedema launches Smart Solutions

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:36:15 GMT

Summary: Because labourers are becoming an ever-scarcer commodity, today’s farmer requires customised machines that perfectly match the way he works. In order to meet this need, Miedema has formed...

Washing, grading machine to help boost Pakistani potato export

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 02:50:06 GMT

Summary: Pakistan first state of the art potato washing and grading machine was installed in Karachi, which could help boost potato’s dwindling export during the current year. The machine was partly...

Urschel announces construction of new Manufacturing Headquarters

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 03:05:16 GMT

Summary: Urschel Laboratories, Inc. U.S.A., the worldwide leader in the manufacturing and selling of high capacity food cutting equipment, has out-grown its existing 250,000-plus square foot global...

Space-saving vacuum fryer minimizes acrylamide formation in savory snacks

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 03:40:17 GMT

Summary: Equipment manufacturer Heat and Control presents the savory snack industry with a new version of the vacuum fryer. They call it the Unitized Vacuum Fryer (UVF) Until now, vacuum fryers...

GME International names Wes Jacobs as General Manager

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 04:40:20 GMT

Summary: GME International has named Wes Jacobs as General Manager of its Boise, Idaho facility effective Jan 1, 2013. Wes will replace Bobbie McFee who has been in that role since the company’s...

Florigo continuous vacuum frying system reduces acrylamide in potato chips

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:25:15 GMT

Summary: Machine manufacturer Florigo International has a long history in vacuum fryers and offers both batch and continuous systems. Recently the company tested the benefits of continuous vacuum...

See a New Vision in Optical Sorting at Interpom: Herbert Launches Oculus

Marja Kuijsten — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:20 GMT

Summary: Herbert Engineering has launched Oculus, the next generation in optical sorting for washed and peeled potatoes. See for yourself this new vision in optical sorting on the Herbert stand, no...

Rosenqvists extends its line of pellet fryers

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:40:19 GMT

Summary: Rosenqvists, the Swedish manufacturer of equipment for the food industry, has extended its range of pellet frying systems. Rosenqvists range of the unique and patented Star Wheel Fryer...

ODENBERG and BEST launch new FPS Field Potato Sorter at Interpom-Primeurs 2012.

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:35:16 GMT

Summary: ODENBERG and BEST, part of TOMRA Sorting Solutions, will showcase different systems from their market-leading Halo and Genius range of sensor-based optical sorters. The newly formed company...

Eighth Herbert Washer for World Leading Snack Food Manufacturers

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 18:25:15 GMT

Summary: R J Herbert Engineering, the leaders in agricultural handling systems, has supplied three further potato washer systems for one of the world’s largest snack food companies. This brings the...

Visys introduces dedicated potato processing sorting applications at Interpom

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 15:25:14 GMT

Summary: Visys NV, the advanced sorting technology provider, today announced it expands its successful vegetables sorting applications towards dedicated potato processing applications. Visys’...

Key Technology Appoints Tyrone Foster as Process Systems Product Manager

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:15:15 GMT

Summary: Key Technology announces the appointment of Tyrone Foster as Process Systems Product Manager. Foster is responsible for planning and managing activities that support the development and...

Wellwaij Belting highlights needle belt at the Interpom | Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:20:14 GMT

Summary: Conveyor belt supplier Wellwaij belting uses the Interpom Primeurs to highlight its needle belt to transport potatoes with minimal damage. The trade fair INTERPOM | PRIMEURS is the most...

Optiserve presents its sorting innovations at the Interpom| Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:05:14 GMT

Summary: In cooperation with the 'Wageningen UR – Food & Biobased Research', OptiServe BV has developed a new-generation-sorting-machine for optical sorting of French fries. Optiserve's patented...

Equipment manufacturer Marcelissen promises several innovations at the Interpom | Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:35:15 GMT

Summary: The trade fair INTERPOM | PRIMEURS is the most complete contact and information forum for the potato, fruit & vegetable sector, from growers to processors. The event’s strong focus on...

Newtec potato sampling machine at the Interpom | Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:55:15 GMT

Summary: Weighing and packaging equipment specialist Vanhemens bvba highlights at the Interpom | Primeurs in Kortrijk a Newtec sampling solution to maximize the value of a given lot of...

Schouten at the Interpom | Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:55:17 GMT

Summary: Schouten Sorting Equipment BV highlights a range of potato handling solutions at the Interpom | Primeurs. The trade fair INTERPOM | PRIMEURS (November 25-27, Kortrijk, Belgium) is the...

Water treatment technology by Van Antwerpen Milieutechniek BV at the Interpom | Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:05:15 GMT

Summary: Van Antwerpen Milieutechniek BV showcase their water treatment technology at the Interpom | Primeurs. The trade fair INTERPOM | PRIMEURS is the most complete contact and information...

Groupe Euro-Direct offers Potato Handling solutions at the Interpom | Primeurs 2012

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 04:30:15 GMT

Summary: The French machinery manufacturer and equipment integrator Group Euro-Direct shows a range of potato handling solutions at the Interpom| Primeurs. The trade fair INTERPOM | PRIMEURS...

Haith Group highlights potato polishers at Interpom | Primeur 2012

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:50:15 GMT

Summary: The Haith Group, a specialist in the manufacturing of polishing, peeling, washing and handling equipment for root vegetables from the United Kingdom, highlights its rootveg polisher and its...

Heat and Control highlights Fastback seasoning system at the Interpom | Primeur 2012

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 00:50:16 GMT

Summary: At the upcoming Interpom | Primeurs 2012, equipment manufacturer Heat and Control highlights its FastBack Revolution on-machine seasoning system. The trade fair INTERPOM | PRIMEURS...

Insort highlights its Chemical Imaging Technology at the Interpom | Primeur 2012

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 03:45:15 GMT

Summary: The Austrian optical sorting equipment manufacturer Insort GmbH will highlight its Chemical Imaging Technology applied in their Sherlock Separator for the potato industry at the Interpom |...

Jonas Palm appointed CEO at equipment manufacturer Rosenqvists

Paul van Eijck — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 21:55:15 GMT

Summary: Rosenqvists has appointed a new CEO – Jonas Palm. Jonas has a genuine background from sourcing and purchasing at international companies. He has a long experience from managing companies...

Interpom | Primeurs 2012 sold out

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 04:50:14 GMT

Summary: The 16th edition of INTERPOM PRIMEURS will be held from Sunday 25 to Tuesday 27 November 2012 in Kortrijk Xpo (Belgium). With the new record number of 255 exhibitors and the entire...

Equipos y maquinaria para producción y poscosecha de papa

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 25 Nov 2012 22:40:19 GMT

Summary: La "Plataforma de negocios de poscosecha" es un portal web de SPE3, SL. una empresa española de servicios de información, documentación y promoción de ventas en la industria...

TOMRA's Stefan Ranstrand speaks at TEDxOslo about the Resource Revolution

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 05:40:14 GMT

Summary: Stefan Ranstrand, President and CEO of TOMRA (Odenberg, BEST) spoke at this year’s TEDxOslo conference about the Resource Revolution, and how we need to take action to solve the challenges...

EKKO acquires Formit Foodprocessing

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 18:00:16 GMT

Summary: Ekko Holding ApS (EKKO), based in Vejle Denmark, has acquired 100 percent of the shares in Oy FORMIT Foodprocessing Ab (FORMIT), based in Finland on Oktober 10, 2012. FORMIT is a leading...

Successful start equipment manufacturer Florigo International BV

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 06:15:14 GMT

Summary: Machine manufacturer Florigo International BV, established after the bankruptcy of BMA Nederland BV, has had a very successful start according to a recent statement of the new...

FTNON announces purchase of Key Technologies’ Freshline products

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:35:16 GMT

Summary: FTNON continues its dedication in providing high quality products and services to the fresh-cut industry with its recent purchase of Key Technologies' Freshline products. The FTNON...

Key Technology Introduces Enhancements to Iso-Flo® Family of Vibratory Conveyors

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 20:35:15 GMT

Summary: Key Technology introduces enhancements to its popular Iso-Flo® family of stainless steel vibratory conveyors at Pack Expo booth #7103. Featuring a new patent-pending drive arrangement,...

JBT FoodTech marks 50 years of experience in Commercial Refrigeration

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:30:15 GMT

Summary: With 50 years of experience and more than A 50% market share in global freezing and frozen food products, JBT FoodTech has the ability and knowledge to exactly meet customer requirements...

Bosch Optimizes Online Spare Parts Logistics

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 04:10:20 GMT

Summary: At PACK EXPO 2012 in Chicago, Bosch Packaging Technology builds upon its services portfolio with two new features that simplify spare parts logistics – the Open Catalog Interface (OCI) and...

Herbert launches Oculus optical sorting for washed potatoes at Potato Europe

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 09 Sep 2012 16:45:15 GMT

Summary: Herbert Engineering is set to launch a optical sorting machine at Potato Europe. The Oculus is the next generation in high performance, compact, optical sorting for washed...

Food Industry expert Alan Burgess joins Spice Application Systems

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:55:15 GMT

Summary: Experienced food industry professional Alan Burgess has joined Spice Application Systems (SAS) as a director, taking on responsibility for sales and marketing, project development and...

Odenberg to showcase unique benefits of Halo Optical sorter at PMA Fresh Summit 2012

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:50:14 GMT

Summary: ODENBERG will demonstrate the Halo 500 optical sorter in booth 4310 at the Produce Marketing Association’s Fresh Summit International Convention & Exposition 2012 in Anaheim Convention...

Odenberg and BEST to join forces at PACK EXPO 2012

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:20:15 GMT

Summary: Food processing equipment providers ODENBERG and BEST will join forces and showcase ground breaking technologies together at Pack Expo International 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago on...

Key Technology Showcases Three-Way Sorting at Pack Expo

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 16:35:15 GMT

Summary: Key Technology is exhibiting the camera/laser Manta® sorter and showcasing its optional three-way sorting capability at Pack Expo booth #7103. Using two ejector systems, Manta’s three-way...

Tong Peal marks the final countdown to Potato Europe

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 23:30:15 GMT

Summary: Tong Peal Engineering is set to showcase its latest range of processing equipment at Potato Europe, one of Europe’s largest potato exhibitions. The UK’s leading designer and manufacturer...

Aeroglide dryer innovations focus on food safety

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:50:15 GMT

Summary: With customer collaboration as a key component of the design phase, Bühler Aeroglide has developed a number of innovations focused on sanitation and cleanability, and are incorporating them...

Govert van Drunen promoted to EMEIA Sales Manager at Key Technology

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 21:40:15 GMT

Summary: Key Technology announces the promotion of Govert van Drunen to the position of EMEIA Sales Manager at Key Technology BV, the company’s European operation. Van Drunen is responsible for sales...

New Herbert intake grading systems brings benefits to Czech potato packer Medipo Agras

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 17:40:16 GMT

Summary: Medipo Agras, based in Havlíčkův Brod in the Czech Republic, are potato packers who have recently replaced their old Herbert line with a larger intake grading system. Medipo Agras produce...

Wyma approves new Service Agent for UK and Ireland Packers

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:10:15 GMT

Summary: UK and Ireland growers and packers can now count on the support of a new local approved service agent for Wyma equipment. The leader in post-harvest vegetable handling solutions aims to...

Key Technology Introduces Enhanced Vision Capability for Tegra Sorters

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 02:10:17 GMT

Summary: Key Technology introduces an enhanced vision capability for its popular Tegra® in-air color sorters. Featuring twice the number of cameras as other Tegra sorters with the same width, the new...

Machine manufacturer Tummers Methodic shows innovations

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:40:08 GMT

Summary: On 10 and 11 May, processing equipment manufacturer Tummers Methodic from Hoogerheide successfully organised two open days. Hundreds of specialists from the food processing industry at home...

BEST to be acquired by TOMRA Sorting Solutions

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 14:40:07 GMT

Summary: TOMRA acquires Belgian sorting machine producer BEST Kwadraat NV for EUR 138m. TOMRA Systems ASA (TOMRA), through its fully owned subsidiary TOMRA Sorting AS, has on May 31, 2012 signed...

FPSA Foundation Awards Career Development Scholarships

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:40:11 GMT

Summary: The Foundation of the Food Processing Suppliers Association (FFPSA) is pleased to announce the recipients of ten $3,000 Career Development Scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year....

IPPSC 2012 Update

Marja Kuijsten — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 02:00:13 GMT

Summary: With the 2012 International Potato Processing and Storage Convention just over a month away, more top-class speakers have been added to the programme to ensure the event will offer added...

Key Technology Appoints John Ehren as President and CEO

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 23 May 2012 20:40:07 GMT

Summary: Key Technology announces that John “Jack” Ehren has been selected to succeed David Camp as President and Chief Executive Officer. Ehren is responsible for leading strategies that bring Key’s...

BMA Nederland relaunched as Florigo International BV

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:15:07 GMT

Summary: Florigo International BV, will continue all major activities of BMA Nederland BV, a Dutch machine manufacturer with strong focus on the potato processing industry. BMA Nederland was declared...

Process Expo and International Dairy show will co-locate in 2013

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 11 May 2012 03:20:07 GMT

Summary: The Food Processing Suppliers Association (FPSA) and the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) recently announced that they have signed an agreement to co-locate PROCESS EXPO and the...

Partner deal opens American gateway for SAS

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:40:09 GMT

Summary: UK-based Spice Application Systems (SAS) has signed an exclusive trading partner deal with Canadian company ARBO Engineering. The move is expected to open up major new opportunities for...

Machinefabrikant Tummers Methodic toont grootste Hex Polisher ooit

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:08 GMT

Summary: Een keer oog in oog staan met de grootste Hex Polisher? Benieuwd naar het allernieuwste ontwerp op het gebied van klei- en zoutbadentechniek? Ga dan naar de open dagen van Tummers Methodic...

Tummers Methodic displays largest ever Hex Polisher

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 03 May 2012 05:40:07 GMT

Summary: How about standing eye-to-eye with the largest Hex Polisher? Curious about the very latest design in the field of clay and salt-bath technology? In that case, why not visit the open days...

Construction potato processing plant EcoFrio is starting next month.

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 04 May 2012 03:40:08 GMT

Summary: The Russian company EcoFrio is starting the construction of its potato processing plant in Bryansk area next month. EcoFrio invests 4,3 Billion rubles (145 million USD) into potato...

Kiremko brings Dutch potato industry experience to Peru

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:30:09 GMT

Summary: Arjan Brouwer, Manager Latin America for the Dutch company Kiremko, one of the three most important manufacturers of industrial potato processing equipment in the world, visited Peru,...

Major auction of potato chips processing equipment next week: Snyder's-Lance/Tom's Snacks

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 05:45:07 GMT

Summary: Next week, on Tuesday May 1, 2012 a major auction of snack processing equipment will take place. Auctioneer Loeb Winternitz will auction off the equipment of the closed Corsicana TX...

Key Technology Appoints Govert van Drunen as Channel Sales Manager

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:00:07 GMT

Summary: Key Technology announces the appointment of Govert van Drunen to the new position of Channel Sales Manager at Key Technology BV, the company’s European operation. Van Drunen is responsible...

Tecnología holandesa daría valor agregado a la papa peruana

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 11:15:08 GMT

Summary: "Sabemos muy bien que la papa viene del Perú. El Perú debe -por obligación y tradición- desarrollar una industria procesadora de papa. Tanta producción de este tubérculo y su consumo...

McCain Foods upgrades potato receiving in Portage La Prairie

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 08:20:08 GMT

Summary: McCain Foods (Canada) french fry plant in Portage la Prairie is planning some upgrades ahead this summer. "We are doing major upgrades to our potato receiving area," said...

Trends op de Anuga Foodtec

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:00:07 GMT

Summary: Verhoging van de productiviteit en daarmee of tegelijkertijd kostenreductie realiseren. Dat is een belangrijke trend en drijfveer voor innovatie, zo bleek op de Anuga FoodTec in...

GEA Convenience Food Technologies to be renamed GEA Food Solutions

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 20:10:06 GMT

Summary: Convenience Food Systems (CFS), a manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment was sold to the GEA Group in December 2010. As of that time, the business operated under the name...

Kiremko's global potato industry solutions

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:40:20 GMT

Summary: Food Processing Equipment manufacturer Kiremko has been rather busy in 2011, continuing the growth and success the company enjoyed in recent years. Below, Kiremko presents you a range of...

Odenberg shows sorters, peeling systems and more at Anuga Foodtec

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 01:49:13 GMT

Summary: Food sorting, peeling and process analytics system manufacturer ODENBERG will exhibit its industry leading systems at the Anuga FoodTec 2012. These comprise the company’s most advanced...

Key Technology Appoints Steve Pellegrino as Vice President of Sales

Paul van Eijck — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 05:02:47 GMT

Summary: Key Technology announces the promotion of Steve Pellegrino to Vice President of Sales. He will be responsible for growing the company’s sales in North America, South America, Asia,...

Urschel Laboratories continues to expand worldwide

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 06:24:36 GMT

Summary: Urschel Laboratories, Inc. U.S.A. - manufacturer of cutting equipment for the food industry - continues to expand globally. Recent actions include the opening of a new subsidiary office...

Key Technology Introduces FoodSafetyPRO™

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 22:51:24 GMT

Summary: Key Technology introduces FoodSafetyPRO™ for food processors looking to improve their recordkeeping in accordance with the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA), Safe Quality Food (SQF)...

Everett Brothers Engineering placed into administration

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:03:43 GMT

Summary: Everett Brothers Engineering, which specialises in the design, manufacture and sales of machines linked to vegetable production and processing, has been trading for 38 years. However a...

Manter introduces new series of weighing machines

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 04:25:00 GMT

Summary: Manter International bv, based in Emmen-Holland, is since 1995 manufacturer of weighing and packaging equipment for the fruit and vegetable industry. Manter introduces coming year a new...

Tong Peal invests in State-of-the-art laser cutter

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 05:38:39 GMT

Summary: The UK’s leading designer and manufacturer of handling and sorting equipment for the vegetable industry, has replaced its former plasma cutter with a state-of-the-art laser cutter. The new...

Silver medal for Insort's in-line Sugar-end detector at Anuga FoodTec

Paul van Eijck — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:59:15 GMT

Summary: The Austrian company Insort GmbH will receive a silver medal at this year’s Anuga FoodTec (International FoodTec Award 2012) for its development of the Sherlock Separator and associated...

French Potato Packer orders Herbert Engineering washline

Paul van Eijck — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:20:15 GMT

Summary: Ets Gourgues, french potato, packers now wash their potatoes on a recently completed Herbert Engineering washline. The French potato packers are based near Bordeaux, producing...

BEST expands in China

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 22:05:58 GMT

Summary: Last year BEST (Belgian Electronic Sorting Technology) opened an office in China. Now, BEST has hired extra staff to optimize local support and service. BEST Sorting Hangzhou also has...

Expanding Anuga FoodTec accompanied by top class conferences

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 20:09:14 GMT

Summary: From 27th to 30th March 2012 the international food technology sector will once again meet at Anuga FoodTec in Cologne. Anuga FoodTec offers the international food business an information...

FORMIT en EKKO komen met nieuwe generatie schilmachines

Paul van Eijck — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:05:59 GMT

Summary: FORMIT is actief in de ontwikkeling, productie en marketing van schilmachines sinds 1980 en hebben met de jaren een internationaal klantenbestand opgebouwd. EKKO werd opgericht in 1979 en is...

Herbert launched the VariClean at LAMMA 2012

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:10:46 GMT

Summary: Herbert Engineering showed its latest range of grading and handling equipment at LAMMA 2012. LAMMA 2012 saw also the official launch of Herbert’s most innovative coil cleaner and most...

BMA Nederland to install a second potato flake line for Merino Industries

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:10:44 GMT

Summary: BMA Nederland BV will install a second potato flake line for Merino. Merino Industries Ltd. is one of the most successful potato flake producers in India. The company is situated in Hapur...

Formit and Ekko develop next generation Combi and Knife peeler

Paul van Eijck — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:25:34 GMT

Summary: Two equipment manufacturers from Northern Europe, FORMIT and EKKO have decided to cooperate to create the next generation of Combi and knife peeler. Oy FORMIT Foodprocessing Ab, from...

Peter Lester General Manager Ishida Middle East

Paul van Eijck — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:23:25 GMT

Summary: Ishida Europe has appointed Peter Lester as general manager of the company's Middle East office, based in Dubai. Peter has extensive knowledge of the food industry and in-depth experience...