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Idaho Steel and Kiremko, the 'Go to Guys' for Efficient Potato Flake Production
April 27, 2021

Idaho Steel and Kiremko, the 'Go to Guys' for Efficient Potato Flake Production

Flake production is not only a potato process for specialists. More and more potato processors see it as an ideal solution for their sustainability improvement.
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Reducing Product Holds with Real-Time Measurements of Key Performance Indicators
April 13, 2021

NDC Delivers a Live Webinar Event: Reducing Product Holds with Real-Time Measurements of Key Performance Indicators

Global competition is fierce and it's placing increasing market demands on manufacturers to optimize productivity, improve quality control and reduce waste to remain economically competitive.
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Potato company Tasteful Selections Installs Intelligent Microgrid as they move towards net zero carbon
April 06, 2021

Potato company Tasteful Selections Installs Intelligent Microgrid as they move towards net zero carbon

California based potato company Tasteful Selection install the first microgrid in the Central Valley, delivering sustainability and energy resilience with islanding and outage ride-through capability.
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Koch Separation Solutions Expands Global Presence in Plant-Based Protein Production
March 18, 2021

Koch Separation Solutions help Royal Avebe to create high-value potato protein

Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) announced today that it will collaborate with Royal Avebe (Avebe), a leading international starch manufacturer, to implement a comprehensive separation solution for plant-based protein processing.
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BOLD Robotics acquires rights to Posie Packer products
March 13, 2021

BOLD Robotics acquires rights to Posie Packer products

John Vandergrift of Posie Packer Corp, is pleased to announce that BOLD Robotic Solutions of Ontario, has acquired all rights to the top two products that Posie Packer developed and marketed successfully.
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New BühlerVision Remote Service Solution Sets New Industry Standard for Manufacturing Efficiency
March 13, 2021

New BühlerVision Remote Service Solution Sets New Industry Standard for Manufacturing Efficiency

The new "Eyes On" solution connects customers to Bühler's remote experts for real-time maintenance and repair support. Ardent Mills recognizes its value during the year 2020.
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Duravant Acquires Votech, European-based Bagging Automation Equipment Provider
March 12, 2021

Duravant Acquires Votech, European-based Bagging Automation Equipment Provider

Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands bag management and palletizing offerings with Packaging segment acquisition.
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Boise State University receives IGEM grant to assist industry partner Food Physics Group
March 05, 2021

Boise State University receives IGEM grant to assist industry partner Food Physics Group

On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the IGEM Council awarded Boise State University with a grant in the amount of $291,770 to assist industry partner, Food Physics Group, with research and development of pulsed electric field processing on potatoes to reduce acrylamide and sugars.
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Global View enables a sorter to consider each object in its entirety when making classification and sort decisions.
March 05, 2021

Key Technology Introduces Global View™ for its VERYX digital sorters

Key Technology introduces Global View™, a patented new software-driven capability for their VERYX® digital sorters. This unique software optimizes product quality, increases yield, collects more sophisticated data and reduces the need for manual inspection.
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Jack Grote Promoted to Vanmark Sales Manager
March 05, 2021

Jack Grote Promoted to Vanmark Sales Manager

Vanmark, an industrial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, announces the promotion of Jack Grote to Sales Manager.
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Bedford Industries Launches Plant-Based Bag Closure
February 22, 2021

Bedford Industries Launches Plant-Based Bag Closure

Bedford Industries introduces CloseIt® Bio-Clip, its new plant-based bag closure containing 100% USDA certified biobased content that is commercially compostable.
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Intralox ThermoDrive Reduces Cleaning Labor and Cleaning Time for Snack Producer
February 21, 2021

Intralox ThermoDrive belting Reduces Cleaning Labor and Cleaning Time for Snack Producer Calbee

This case study by Intralox at US subsidiary of snack manufacturer Calbee shows how a proper choice of belt type can reduce both cleaning labor and cleaning time. 
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Virtual Potato Expo 2021 Brings Industry Together Over Potatoes
January 26, 2021

Virtual Potato Expo 2021 Brings Industry Together Over Potatoes

From January 5-7, more than 1,000 U.S. and international potato industry members joined the first-ever virtual Potato Expo. The annual event that kicks off the year for the industry, was brought online for the first time in response to the travel challenges imposed by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
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Freezer specialist FPS Food Process Solutions Announces Strategic Senior Appointments
January 21, 2021

Freezer specialist FPS Food Process Solutions Announces Strategic Senior Appointments

Freezer specialist FPS Food Process Solutions (“FPS”), a global leader in turn-key freezing and cooling equipment, announces strategic senior appointments to ensure continued strength in the growing food processing sector.
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PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency
January 05, 2021

PepsiCo leverages AI to create an intelligent monitoring system that improves Cheetos consistency

To the untrained eye (and mouth), a Cheetos Snack is a Cheetos Snack. But even die-hard snack lovers might not realize the lengths to which engineers go to ensure each bite has the optimal crunch, lightness, and shape.
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Aerial view of the McCrum French Fry plant in Belfast, Maine
December 22, 2020

Maine French Fry manufacturer McCrum: 'Kiremko and Idaho Steel are our partners.'

McCrum: 'This project with Kiremko and Idaho Steel was a big project for our family. Trust with Kiremko and Idaho Steel has grown from day one. Our family considers them as partners now.'
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Key Technology Appoints John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations – Americas and Asia Pacific
December 02, 2020

Key Technology Appoints John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations – Americas and Asia Pacific

Key Technology, a member of the Duravant family of operating companies, announces the appointment of John Dykstra as Director of Service Operations for North America, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region.
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US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment
November 29, 2020

US potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment

Potato packer Skone & Connors installs Tong grading and washing equipment. The custom-built potato grading and washing solution enabled this US based company to increase their sizing capabilities of both dirty and washed crop, whilst reducing waste.
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