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MTS Gijzenberg uses two DIVIDER Select systems directly after receiving to create a cleaner potato flow while maintaining capacity with eight fewer people on the sorting line
October 28, 2026
MTS Giesenberg Uses Flikweert Vision DIVIDER Select to Streamline Potato Sorting in Arizona
MTS Giesenberg has installed two Flikweert Vision DIVIDER Select optical sorters at its Arizona potato operation, using industrial cameras and AI to remove stones, clods, foreign objects and extreme defects.
asteful Selections® showcases its Crispy Potato Bites in three flavors at Grimmway Produce Group’s Booth 1229, featuring convenient air-fryer kits for crispy, flavorful fresh potatoes
October 21, 2026
Tasteful Selections Showcases Crispy Potato Bites at Global Produce and Floral Show 2026
Tasteful Selections showcased Crispy Potato Bites in Garlic Herb, Buffalo Ranch and Sweet Onion Asiago at Grimmway Produce Group’s Booth 1229 during the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show, highlighting convenient, crispy fresh potato options.
Research technician Zoe Park suited up in pesticide application PPE at the field research site
October 19, 2026
No Silver Bullet for Potato Cyst Nematode: PAPAS Research Featured in AGDAILY
PAPAS researchers spotlight Idaho’s pale cyst nematode challenge in AGDAILY, highlighting trap crops, biofumigation, resistant varieties, and integrated strategies to advance eradication and protect potato production.
Urschel and KRONEN processing equipment, featuring solutions for cutting, washing and other produce processing operations to be showcased at Pack Expo International 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
October 19, 2026
Urschel and KRONEN to Demonstrate Integrated Processing Line at Pack Expo International 2026
Urschel and KRONEN will showcase integrated processing solutions at Pack Expo International 2026, including the Sprint 2 Dicer and HEWA 3800 PLUS, alongside cutting, washing, drying and produce processing equipment.
Flikweert Vision’s QualityGrader offers AI-powered potato and onion sorting at up to 30 tonnes per hour.
October 11, 2026
Flikweert Vision Introduces AI-Powered QualityGrader for Faster Potato and Onion Sorting
Flikweert Vision introduces its upgraded QualityGrader to North America at IFPA 2026, featuring AI-powered sorting, up to 30 tonnes per hour capacity, flexible configurations and improved quality inspection for potatoes and onions.
Lamb Weston reports first-quarter fiscal 2027 results and raises its full-year outlook for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS.
October 08, 2026
Lamb Weston Raises Fiscal 2027 Outlook After Strong First Quarter
Lamb Weston reported Q1 fiscal 2027 net sales of USD 1.67 billion, up 1%, with North America volume growth driving results. The company raised its full-year outlook for net sales, Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted Diluted EPS.
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Eagle Eye Produce’s new potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, featuring automated packing lines and advanced grading technology.
October 05, 2026
Eagle Eye Produce Completes New Automated Potato Packing Facility in Idaho
Eagle Eye Produce has completed a new red and yellow potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, adding automation and AI-powered optical grading to improve efficiency, quality and flexibility while supporting program growth.
Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is delivering solid quality but lower yields, as growers contend with frost, summer heat, warm nighttime temperatures and wildfire smoke.
October 05, 2026
Idaho Potato Harvest Shows Solid Quality but Lower Yields in 2026
Idaho’s 2026 potato harvest is showing solid quality but lower yields, with frost, heat, warm nights and wildfire smoke affecting production. Planted area fell to 298,915 acres as growers report smaller crops.
Uglies® Sweet Potato Chips Earn Double Industry Recognition with 2026 Awards for Innovation, Taste and Design
October 04, 2026
Uglies Sweet Potato Chips Win Two Major Industry Awards in 2026
Uglies® Sweet Potato Chips won two 2026 industry awards. Its Hot Honey flavor received a Best New Product Award, while its Original, Hot Honey and Spicy BBQ varieties earned Double Gold for taste and packaging.
Ellips to showcase AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automated sorting, quality control and labor-saving technology.
October 04, 2026
Ellips to Showcase AI-Powered Potato and Onion Grading Solutions at Global Produce & Floral Show 2026
Ellips will showcase four AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automation, labor savings, defect detection, higher throughput, CombiGrader and CleanFlow Pre-Sorter.
Deprez partners with Exeter Engineering to expand automated food-handling solutions for the U.S. citrus industry.
October 01, 2026
Deprez Announces Commercial Partnership with Exeter Engineering
Deprez has partnered with Exeter Engineering to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will focus on providing automated solutions to improve product flow, storage and handling for citrus processors and packers.
Sean M. Krajnik, Vice President of Manufacturing at Lamb Weston
September 30, 2026
Lamb Weston Appointed Sean M. Krajnik as Vice President of Manufacturing
Lamb Weston has appointed Sean M. Krajnik as Vice President of Manufacturing. He will oversee several U.S. production facilities, bringing more than 25 years of experience in plant operations, operational excellence, and people development.
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Urschel and KRONEN will showcase the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and KRONEN GS 10-2 Slicer at Booth 2429 during The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
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