Potato News from Germany

PotatoEurope 2026 will return to Germany on September 9-10, 2026, at the Rittergut Gestorf estate near Hanover, showcasing the latest technology and innovations in potato cultivation and processing.

TNA Solutions to launch tna robag® Quantum packaging system at interpack 2026, engineered to help food manufacturers increase throughput, simplify operations and respond faster to changing market demands.

Anéolia, a French manufacturer of gas analysis and package leak detection instruments for the food packaging industry, will introduce its newly released Elyos instrument at interpack 2026, taking place from May 7-13 in Düsseldorf, Germany.

TNA Solutions to unveil Patent-Pending Vacuum De-Oiler at Interpack 2026, Cutting Potato Chip Fat Content to the Low 20% Range

Urschel will debut the Little Gem Aspire Dicer at Interpack 2026 in Düsseldorf, offering 2–20 mm slices, strips, and dices with low footprint cost. Also shown: E TranSlicer with conveyor, Affinity Integra Dicer, and Comitrol DM 380 for nuts.

Key Technology will showcase potato processing technologies at Interpack 2026 in Hall 6, Stand B73, highlighting solutions designed to improve product recovery, simplify operation, and support more reliable conveying and seasoning performance.

At Interpack, JEROS introduces the industrial utensil washer Model 9240 ACE, developed specifically for food processing environments where hygiene, uptime, and efficiency are critical.

Elea will host an online webinar on April 20, 2026, focused on the application of Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) technology in potato chip processing for the North, Central and South American market.

Urschel will debut its Little Gem Aspire Dicer, a new fruit and vegetable cutting system, at major trade shows starting in May 2026, including interpack in Düsseldorf, NRA Show in Chicago, FOOMA in Tokyo and ProPak Asia in Bangkok.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Technology GmbH has introduced the newest addition to its PEF Advantage system portfolio, the Elea PEF Advantage C 2000-600.

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 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.