Apparatuur voor aardappelverwerking

Heat and Control will showcase Urschel's latest slicing and dicing equipment, including the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and MicroAdjustable SL-14 Slicing Head, during foodpro 2026 in Melbourne, Australia.

Forsfood Group Oy has joined Orat Oy and Banmark Oy Ab in a strategic acquisition, combining decades of expertise in food processing machinery. The company will continue operations under its name with unchanged team, ensuring full continuity.

Potato Demo Day 2026 heeft de bezoekersregistratie geopend voor het evenement in september in Westmaas. Het programma omvat meer dan 120 exposanten, 25 kennissessies, machinedemonstraties, een Startup Plaza en de volledige aardappelketen centraal.

Idahoan Foods has improved conveyor reliability at its Idaho Falls potato processing facility by installing Intralox Series 10000 belting beneath its even-flow bins, eliminating belt slippage, reducing maintenance and helping prevent costly downtime.

FrietHoes schaalt op met een nieuwe frietfabriek in Nieuw-Vennep en breidt zijn capaciteit en bereik uit in zowel de binnenlandse als internationale markten. Door de stijgende vraag naar friet met een échte aardappelsmaak is het merk klaar om de nieuwe kwaliteitsnorm in friet te worden.

Ishida Europe has named Takayo Motegi as Managing Director, succeeding Dave Tiso, who becomes Chairman. With 30+ years in the Ishida Group, Motegi will lead growth across EMEA, advancing automation, packaging and quality control solutions.

Introducing Foodera Technologies, the new global group uniting Tummers Group, Van der Giessen Industrie, Kiremko, Idaho Steel and REYCO Systems. The group combines technologies and expertise to help food processors prepare for future challenges.

Gpi De Gouwe heeft een nieuwe naam gekregen en gaat voortaan verder als Gpi Process Technology. De naamswijziging weerspiegelt de ontwikkeling van het bedrijf tot specialist in geavanceerde voedselverwerkingsoplossingen. Het bedrijf biedt turnkey-systemen voor de productie van friet, sauzen, kant-en-klaarmaaltijden, chocolade en zoetwaren.

Investindustrial, comprising the Kiremko, Idaho Steel and Reyco brands, has completed the acquisition of 100% of Tummers Group and Van der Giessen, bringing together specialist companies with complementary capabilities across the potato processing value chain. 

Alimento will officially launch its GloryFry potato product line in Bangladesh next week after a year of development. Supported by Planten Agro Ltd., SOLANA Group, and Bonton Foods, the range includes fries, wedges, hash browns, smileys, and nuggets.

Elea Technology will host a free online webinar on June 30, 2026, at 15:00, to present the latest additions to its PiCon portfolio for Pulsed Electric Field process control, including PiCon Vision and PiCon Flow, alongside AI-powered PiCon Sense.

Boema, Italian family firm (1979), introduces FME Nautilus hygienic hydraulic food pumps for potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Stainless steel AISI316L design, CIP integration, gentle conveyance, multiple capacities, global supply from Poland. EU.

ASIA FRUIT LOGISTICA launches FRESHTech at its 2026 Hong Kong show, introducing a dedicated tech zone, expert stage and Innovation Award focused on AI, automation, cold chain, traceability and sustainability in the fresh produce value chain.

Insort will preview Sherlock Belt Compact at SNACKEX 2026. The new sorting platform uses in-flight inspection, 4K RGB imaging and AI-powered deep learning to improve defect detection, reduce yield loss and increase sorting efficiency.

Heat and Control will showcase processing, seasoning, water conservation and thermal processing technologies at Snackex 2026 in Lisbon. The solutions are designed to support greater efficiency, sustainability and performance in snack manufacturing.

Klaas van de Poppe has been appointed CEO of Eqraft, effective May 1, 2026. He succeeds Marcel Kampes and will lead the company's next phase of global growth, innovation, and customer-focused solutions for potato and onion processing.

Optimum Sorting has opened a larger facility and demo center in Sacramento, California, following record growth in 2025. The new site enables customer testing of sorting technologies and strengthens the company's support across North America.

ELEA Technology GmbH has secured European Patent EP 3 641 559 B1 for a Pulsed Electric Field process that enables flavors, spices, and additives to penetrate food products before frying or drying, improving flavor consistency and product quality.