News on Processing Equipment

Urschel Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in food cutting technology, is excited to introduce the CCLL (Chip Cutter Large Lattice) Slicer, an advanced and high-performance solution for producing perfect lattice chips and thick potato waffle fries.

APH Group, a distributor of agricultural equipment and installations, has acquired Kontrol-Pro in Serbia. This expansion will establish a new entity, APH Group Balkans d.o.o., which will take full responsibility for sales, service and distribution from Serbia.

Optical sorting of (seed) potatoes is becoming increasingly popular among farmers and packaging companies due to its benefits in efficiency, sorting quality, and cost savings. Innovative systems such as the Optica CS and Q from Tolsma-Grisnich have only increased growers' enthusiasm.

Do you require additional capacity? Are you facing challenges related to labor issues or inconsistent quality? The world of potato packers is challenging. Batch qualities vary, but customer demands remain consistently high.

Urschel, the global leader in food cutting technology, has announced the launch of its newly designed website. This updated platform aims to provide improved support and a better user experience for food processors worldwide.

FRUIT LOGISTICA, the world’s leading trade show for the fresh produce business, remains the number one place for industry professionals from all over the globe to maintain and expand their professional network, discuss new trends and ideas, and grow their business.

Haith and its US agent, Fox Solutions, will be putting the spotlight on packhouse innovations and box filling at next month's Potato Expo (Jan 9-10, Orlando, Florida). 

FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, officially opened its Asia Pacific HQ as part of an integrated strategy to increase global manufacturing capabilities.

Flo-Mech Ltd, a leading supplier of equipment to the snack food and potato processing industry, proudly celebrated its 50th anniversary this November. The milestone event was marked by a grand party attended by both past and present staff members.

Urschel, the Global Leader in Food Cutting Technology, has released two new machines. The Comitrol® Disc Mill 380 (DM380) and the Comitrol® Processor 3640A (3640A).

Heat and Control is excited to announce its exclusive FoodTech Forum 2025, an in-house event open to Food Processors from around the world. The event will showcase equipment and technology from leading innovators Ishida and CEIA, as well as Heat and Control and its brands FastBack, Spray Dynamics, and Mastermatic. 

AVR, manufacturer of a full range of potato harvesting machines and a world player in that market segment, is concluding its 175th anniversary year with the festive opening of its revamped head office.

INTERPOM has broken all records with an impressive 23,998 visitors! Over the past few days, the potato industry gathered from all corners of the world at Kortrijk Xpo.

Tong Engineering, leading UK vegetable handling solutions manufacturer, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with VHM Machinery, Netherlands manufacturer of high-performance box and big bag handling systems.

AAHAR 2025 is India's premier food and hospitality trade fair that showcases the latest innovations, trends, and products in the food industry.

Shri Vibracion Technologies Pvt Ltd, a leader in material handling solutions, continues to expand its presence in the Middle East and Africa, providing innovative, hygienic conveying products.

Given the daily demands you face from customers, maintaining final potato grading precision and efficiency has never been more critical. Even when sheds are adequately staffed, defects still reach customers, or acceptable potatoes are wasted.

Following the success of the CropVision launched in 2020, DOWNS, a leader in potato reception, automated sorting, and storage, introduces its new high-throughput optical sorter for unwashed potatoes: the CropVision Plus.