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TOMRA Food

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TOMRA Food is a global supplier of sensor-based sorting, grading, and peeling equipment to the food processing sector. The business creates technologies that combine cameras, lasers, and artificial intelligence (AI) to detect flaws, eliminate extraneous elements, and organize food products by color, size, shape, and quality. Its products are frequently utilized to improve food safety, product uniformity, and processing efficiency in industrial processes.

The firm provides a diverse range of equipment, including optical sorting machines (belt, chute, and free-fall sorters), grading and inspection systems, and steam peeling solutions including the Eco, Orbit, and Odyssey peelers. These systems may be used as standalone devices or incorporated into whole processing lines, enabling automated and high-capacity food production facilities.

The company has more than 12,800 units installed at food growers, packers and processors around the world for confectionery, fruit, dried fruit, grains and seeds, potatoes, proteins, nuts, and vegetables.

TOMRA Food operates centers of excellence, regional offices and manufacturing locations within the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa and Australasia.

 

(Click picture to watch video)InVision2 in Action: High-Precision Fruit Sorting Demo

InVision2 in Action: High-Precision Fruit Sorting Demo

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At this time of limited contact, TOMRA Food introduces Virtual Demonstration Centers to provide interactive demonstrations. This guarantees business continuity while protecting its employees’ and customers’ health.
April 13, 2020
TOMRA Food Test and Demonstration Centers go Virtual
The Covid-19 global pandemic is having a dramatic impact on day-to-day life, both on a personal level and in the way businesses operate. To enable live demonstrations of its sorting solutions, TOMRA Food is leveraging digital technology.
TOMRA has opened new regional headquarters in Johannesburg to strengthen its commitment to customers in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.
March 06, 2020
TOMRA's new regional headquarters in Johannesburg shows its commitment to Africa
TOMRA has opened new regional headquarters in Johannesburg to strengthen its commitment to customers in South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania.
Stefan Ranstrand, President and CEO of TOMRA, joins Michel Picandet, Head of TOMRA Food in TOMRA's booth at Fruit Logistica Berlin.
February 17, 2020
TOMRA Food showcases New and Innovative Technologies at Fruit Logistica
TOMRA's three food sorting and grading brands exhibit industry-leading solutions at Fruit Logistica Berlin.
Michel Picandet has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of TOMRA Food.
January 23, 2020
Michel Picandet is appointed Executive Vice President and Head of Tomra Food
Michel Picandet has been appointed Executive Vice President and Head of TOMRA Food. He joined the company on January 1st, 2020 and will be based at the TOMRA Food headquarters in Leuven, Belgium.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How does TOMRA’s technology influence pricing dynamics in agricultural markets?

By enabling precision grading, TOMRA allows producers to segment products into multiple value tiers. This leads to more dynamic pricing strategies where premium quality is monetized better, while lower grades are efficiently diverted to processing or alternative uses, maximizing overall revenue.

How does TOMRA’s technology impact processing efficiency in the potato industry?

In potato processing, sorting precision directly affects peeling loss, frying quality and final product consistency. TOMRA’s systems help reduce raw material waste, improve cut quality and ensure uniformity critical for products like chips and fries.

How might TOMRA influence the future design of food processing factories?

Factories may be designed around integrated, automated and data-connected systems rather than linear processes. TOMRA’s ecosystem approach could drive the shift toward smart factories in agriculture.

Can TOMRA’s solutions standardize food quality globally or will regional diversity resist it?

While technology pushes toward standardization, consumer preferences and local varieties will maintain diversity. The future likely involves standardized processing with localized customization.

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