Herbort GmbH

Company Description

Herbort GmbH is a Germany-based manufacturer specializing in the development, design, and installation of food processing machinery for the fruit, vegetable, and potato industries. Established in 1919, the company provides both standalone machines and fully integrated processing lines tailored to industrial food production requirements.

The company’s portfolio covers a wide range of processing operations including peeling, washing, cutting, blanching, grading, drying, conveying, and inspection. These solutions are designed for handling various products such as potatoes, root vegetables, leafy vegetables, fruits, green beans, peas, and ready-to-process food ingredients.

Herbort provides modular and adaptable systems that can be set up for various production capacities, ranging from single machines to whole processing lines. Their machinery facilitates the effective handling and processing of raw agricultural products by supporting essential industrial operations including pre-cleaning, trimming, dewatering, sorting, and waste-water recycling.

Steam peelers, brush and knife peelers, cleaning systems, blanchers, homogenizers, graders, destoners, cutting machines (for slices, strips, and cubes), and conveying systems are among the products offered. Usually made of stainless steel, these devices are designed for continuous processing requirements as well as proper hygiene operations.

Herbort provides technical support services such as installation, maintenance, repairs, and spare parts, supporting long-term operation of processing lines. The company also develops application-specific solutions for processing lines such as potato steam peeling lines, French fries blanching systems, and fruit processing lines for products like cherries and strawberries.

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Static Steampeeling line (Up to 37 t/h for potatoes) I Herbort

Products Offered

Herbort Inclining Brushing Belt The Herbort Inclining Brushing Belt is a perfect fit for your steam peeling line. Putting the HIBB after your steam peeler will provide the cleanest possible peeling of your produce. The HIBB is placed in C-form on a slope

Herbort Homogenising and mixing machines With this homogenizer 159C various emulsions, sauces, dressings, soups and other products can be produced at each quality level. These machines are highly suited for the production of homogeneous and dispersion products.

Herbort Mixer This mixer gently, but thoroughly, mixes frozen vegetables. The drum is fitted with slanted plates. These plates and the rotation of the drum assure an optimal mix of the products.

Herbort Brush washer 815 Brush washer 815 is used to wash and peel fruit, and wash after peeling vegetables like potatoes, carrots, turnips, red beets and celery. Inside the trough, an adjustable screw regulates the product flow or the time the product spends in the machine.

Product Types offered by this company

News for this Company

October 09, 2025

Herbort GmbH Presents Universal Cutting Machine 122W for High-Precision Vegetable Processing

Selecting the right cutting method is vital for accuracy, reduced waste, and consistent texture. Herbort GmbH launches the universal 122W cutting machine, offering precision, versatility, and efficiency in fruit and vegetable processing.

Herbort Universal Cutting Machine 26H (Slices)

August 05, 2025

Herbort Cutting Technology Enhances Efficiency and Product Quality

Herbort GmbH specializes in advanced cutting technologies designed to enhance efficiency and integrate seamlessly into automated production lines, with over a century of expertise

April 24, 2025

Herbort Knife Peeler: Precision and Efficiency for Premium Food Processing

The Herbort Knife Peeler 830 is a continuous mechanical peeling machine designed for high-precision peeling of a wide range of products, including potatoes, carrots, beets, and other tubers.

Herbort Carborundum Peeler 820: High-Performance Abrasive Peeling Solution

March 24, 2025

Abrasive Peeling – Gentle Yet Effective for Delicate Produce

Herbort GmbH introduces the Carborundum Peeler 820, a high-performance abrasive peeling machine designed for gentle yet efficient peeling of potatoes, carrots, and fruits, ensuring high capacity, precision, and minimal waste in food processing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Herbort differentiate itself from other food processing equipment manufacturers?

Herbort stands out through its fully integrated, modular processing lines, allowing customization from single machines to complete turnkey systems, along with a strong legacy of engineering expertise dating back to 1919.

What core problem does Herbort GmbH solve in industrial food processing?

Herbort addresses inefficiencies in handling raw agricultural produce by providing automated, hygienic and continuous processing systems that reduce labor dependency, improve product consistency and minimize waste across fruit, vegetable and potato processing lines.

How does Herbort support long-term operational efficiency for its clients?

Beyond equipment supply, Herbort offers installation, maintenance, repairs and spare parts, ensuring reduced downtime and sustained performance over the lifecycle of processing systems.

How does Herbort enable value addition in agricultural produce?

By converting raw produce into processed, ready-to-use formats (sliced, diced, blanched, etc.), Herbort helps producers move up the value chain and access higher-margin markets.