News on Processing Equipment

Allround Vegetable Processing leads India’s pre-processing sector with modular machinery, e-Gate IoT cold storage, AI-driven R&D, and expanding plants, reducing waste, boosting yields, and delivering European innovation for Indian conditions.

Haith, a UK-based manufacturer of vegetable handling systems, will attend Potato Europe 2025 with its European representative, SWP Machinery. The company will present the 2026 Rota-Tip TE (top eject) at stand VD10.

FPS Food Process Solutions expands its End-to-End French fry processing expertise with senior hires Dave Rogers, Mike Holden & Ronald Muller, bringing decades of global potato industry experience to enhance operations, projects & customer support.

Investindustrial will acquire Kiremko, Idaho Steel, and Reyco, leading potato processing equipment makers. The deal unites 3 family-owned firms into a global platform, aiming for growth via integration, innovation, and expansion.

LOMA Systems will showcase its latest inspection technologies and online training at PPMA Total 2025, NEC, from 23–25 September. The UK debuts include the X5DE Space Saver X-ray and IQ4M RUN-WET® metal detector at stand E14.

Reading Bakery Systems (RBS), a global leader in snack food production systems, has announced a significant expansion of its Customer Care team to provide enhanced support for customers worldwide.

PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025, held from September 29 till October 1, brings 35,000+ packaging and processing pros, 2,300 exhibitors, and unmatched networking. It’s the premier hub for innovation, connections, and industry growth.

“Potato Agro” is building a plant in Cherkasy region to process 150–180K tons of potatoes yearly into fries and flour. The facility is under construction, with a flour line set to launch in early 2026, says director Olga Lonska.

Producing clear-coated French fries or other potato products with heavy coatings is challenging. Rosenqvists Food Technologies has refined its coating systems to help clients achieve longer runs, less waste, and easier cleaning.

Tolsma-Grisnich has moved to new sustainable premises at Cavalier 3, Emmeloord, uniting production, logistics & offices. The modern facility boosts efficiency & innovation. Official opening: 5 Sept for business relations, 6 Sept for the public.

Rosenqvists Food Technologies wins Krinova’s Innovation Award 2025 for combining tradition and innovation to drive sustainability, local growth, and Sweden’s global standing. Award received at Kristianstad’s Guldjubel gala by Stefan Björk & Anders Olsson.

In Venlo, the Netherlands, circularity is not just a vision - it’s a working reality. At Looop, a company with roots in the agri-food sector dating back nearly a century, the last 30 years have marked a transformation.

NPC invites proposals for Potato Expo 2026 sessions on innovation, tech, trends & collaboration. Formats: 20–40 min talks or panels. Submit by Sept 12; notifications by Oct 10. Topics: production, trade, tech, research, policy & more.

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduces its COMPASS® belt-fed optical sorter at Pack Expo Las Vegas booth W-1040.

Regulations on food safety, labour scarcity, and environmental pressures are driving the need for smarter, more sustainable solutions. Waste doesn’t just affect visual quality. It disrupts automation, clogs up machines, and costs money. 

Herbort GmbH specializes in advanced cutting technologies designed to enhance efficiency and integrate seamlessly into automated production lines, with over a century of expertise

Join Elea PEF Chip Day 2025 on 9 Oct in Quakenbrück to explore the latest in PEF tech for potato chip production, including system demos, AI quality control, expert talks, and a Scotch whisky tasting. Free attendance, limited spaces.

FoodTech Forum 2025 brought together industry experts, customers, and partners for three weeks of live demos and discussions. Heat and Control® hosted sessions focused on innovative, sustainable solutions shaping the future of food processing.