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Tomislav Lukačević, Investment Director at Kanaan
April 12, 2026
Elea Highlights Kanaan Success with PEF Technology in Potato Chips Production
Elea Technology GmbH has released a new video featuring an interview with Tomislav Lukačević, Investment Director at Kanaan d.o.o., Croatia's largest snack products manufacturer.
CORINNA potato field in Spain – a ware variety gaining strong traction in European retail programs
April 05, 2026
EUROPLANT highlights success of potato varieties through international collaboration
EUROPLANT once again demonstrates its innovative strength by consistently translating advanced breeding results into tangible market success. This is based on close collaboration across the entire EUROPLANT Group
Alan Major, Chief Sales Officer and a Member of the Urschel Board of Directors (front row, third from left), and the four managing partners of KRONEN (from left to right), Stephan Zillgith, Rudolf Hans Zillgith, Johannes Günther, and Eric Lefebvre, as well as Wissam Badr, Head of Controlling, at the announcement of the partnership, which came into effect on April 29, 2025.
March 25, 2026
KRONEN Reports Record 22 Million Euro Turnover in 2025: Urschel Partnership Boosts Growth
KRONEN posted a record €22M (USD 25.3M) turnover in 2025, up 5%, driven by global projects and its Urschel partnership. It expanded production, launched new food-processing machines, advanced automation, and strengthened training and retention.
GRIMME GF series rotary tiller (with Go-Clean concept)
March 18, 2026
GRIMME Introduces New Generation GF Series Rotary Tiller with Go-Clean Concept
In the field of active soil cultivation, GRIMME presents the new generation of rotary tiller, the GF series, with the ‘Go-Clean concept’. The new generation combines the previous models of the GR and GF series in one machine.
The MultiSep roller separator was positioned between the presentation belt and the pre-grading rollers.
March 17, 2026
GRIMME Launches MultiSep Roller Separator for RH 24 Receiving Hoppers in 2026
GRIMME will offer the MultiSep roller separator for RH 24 receiving hoppers in 2026, improving potato cleaning in wet, heavy conditions. With adjustable rollers and dual-direction operation, it removes soil, clods, weeds and haulm efficiently.
Interpack 2026
March 16, 2026
Global Processing and Packaging Industry Set to Meet at Interpack 2026 in Dusseldorf
Interpack is set to open its doors in Düsseldorf in eight weeks. From 7 to 13 May 2026, the global processing and packaging industry will gather to discuss artificial intelligence, automation, innovative materials and workforce skills.
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Colour comparison of fresh-cut potatoes treated with NatureSeal PT1, sulphite and untreated control after refrigerated storage at 4°C.
March 14, 2026
AgriCoat NatureSeal introduces sulphite-free PT1 dip to prevent browning in fresh-cut potatoes
AgriCoat NatureSeal Ltd, a UK-based subsidiary of Mantrose Group, showcased its latest innovation at the Fruit Logistica exhibition in Berlin: NatureSeal PT1, a new sulphite-free anti-browning dip designed for peeled, sliced and diced potatoes.
Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600
March 13, 2026
Elea Technology Introduces PEF Advantage C 2000-600 System for High-Capacity Industrial Crop Processing
Elea Technology GmbH has introduced the newest addition to its PEF Advantage system portfolio, the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600.
Franz Grimme celebrates his 80th birthday on 3 March 2026.
March 09, 2026
Franz Grimme Turns 80: The Visionary Behind GRIMME’s Global Agri-Machinery Success
Franz Grimme celebrated his 80th birthday on March 3, 2026. Taking over GRIMME in 1980, he transformed the family business from 300 employees and 10 products into a global agricultural machinery group with 3,300+ staff, 37 locations and operations
SINOBAKE will showcase its advanced potato chips and biscuit production lines at Interpack 2026 (Hall 3, Booth 3D76) in Düsseldorf, presenting high-efficiency processing solutions for the global snack and bakery industry
March 03, 2026
SINOBAKE Invites Industry Professionals to Discover Advanced Production Solutions at INTERPACK 2026
SINOBAKE invites industry professionals to visit its booth at INTERPACK 2026 from May 7-13. The event offers a global platform to explore advanced packaging and processing technologies, exchange expertise and strengthen international cooperation.
Stefan Toepfl, Managing Director of Elea
February 19, 2026
Elea Technology Welcomes Federal Circuit Ruling as Catalyst for Future PEF Innovation and Market Growth
Elea Technology, the global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing systems, welcomes the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concerning United States Patent No. 6,821,540.
Heat and Control will showcase its Cascade Water Recirculation System at Interpack 2026 to reduce water use and improve sanitation in potato and snack processing
February 16, 2026
Heat and Control to present energy- and water-efficient processing and packaging solutions at Interpack 2026
Heat and Control will return to Interpack 2026 with a strong focus on helping food manufacturers improve process efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and maintain consistent throughput and product quality.
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February 14, 2026
Key Technology will Introduce ADR X Automatic Defect Removal System for Potato Strips at Interpack 2026
Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduced its new automatic defect removal system for potato strips – ADR X – at Interpack in Hall 6 / B73.
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February 12, 2026
TNA Solutions to present integrated processing and packaging innovations at interpack 2026
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February 11, 2026
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February 09, 2026
Record German Potato Harvest Leads to Massive Free Giveaways Across Berlin
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February 08, 2026
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