Potato News from Europe

February 10, 2024

TOMRA Food presents new organization and unveils new AI-powered solutions at Fruit Logistica

TOMRA Food has unveiled its new, more agile and focused organizational structure, showcased its sorting, grading, and packing solutions, and launched three new AI-powered sorting and grading solutions.
The province and chain partners jointly reward Drenthe arable farmers for sustainable performance
February 07, 2024

Dutch province Drenthe and potato chain partners push sustainability by rewarding farmers

De provincie Drenthe start sa men met de ketenpartners een pilot voor akkerbouwers rondom belonen voor duurzaamheid. In de pilot worden de Kritische Prestatie Indicatoren (KPI’s) uit de Biodiversiteitsmonitor Akkerbouw in de praktijk getest.
Las malas condiciones climatológicas has provocado que más de 11.000 hectáreas de patata se hayan quedado sin sacar.
February 07, 2024

Europa: condiciones adversas en el norte afectan disponibilidad de semilla en el sur

Cerrada la campaña 2023, los datos indican que la producción en el norte de Europa crece a pesar de las grandes perdidas por situaciones climáticas y sanitarias. Holanda es el país más damnificado.
FAO Food Price fell further in January mainly on lower wheat and maize prices
February 07, 2024

FAO Food Price fell further in January mainly on lower wheat and maize prices

The FAO Food Price Index*(FFPI) stood at 118.0 points in January 2024, down 1.2 points (1.0 percent) from its revised December level, as decreases in the price indices for cereals and meat more than offset an increase in the sugar price index, while those for dairy and vegetable oils only registered slight adjustments.
Fruit Logistica: Sorma Group launches a new box filling robot
February 07, 2024

Fruit Logistica: Sorma Group launches a new box filling robot

Fruit Logistica, the fruit and vegetable sector’s biggest global business event, is opening at the Berlin showgrounds.
Potato Statistics NEPG countries (Excluding Seed and Starch potatoes)
February 06, 2024

Growing potatoes is never a smooth ride!

In season 2023, potato growers in North-western Europe were confronted with difficult weather conditions, a high disease pressure and rising costs.
New frying line to make Belgian fries even tastier
February 06, 2024

New pilot frying line to make Belgian fries even tastier

Nothing as Belgian as a tasty packet of fries. But sustainably producing fries requires a lot of knowledge, development and collaboration with companies and researchers.
Dr Markus Schlagbauer, CEO and Matthias Jeindl, Founder + Partner are shaping the future of Insort.
February 05, 2024

Insort Names Markus Schlagbauer as New CEO

Insort, the leading provider of innovative sorting solutions for the food industry, announces a significant change in the company‘s management.
Newtec Weighing Machine, 2008PC / Memory Pans
February 05, 2024

Newtec launches High-Speed Weighing Machine for Processed Food at Fruit Logistica

Newtec, a pioneer in innovative weighing solutions, has announced the launch of a new weighing solution, model 2008PCM / Memory Pans.
Emsland Group's Major Expansion: Doubling Potato Flake Production in Emlichheim
February 04, 2024

Emsland Group plans to Double its Potato Flake Production Capacity in Emlichheim, Germany

The Emsland Group presents its plan to expand potato flake production in Emlichheim, Germany The company is planning total investments in the mid double-digit million range.
Manter MoNo Clipper
February 02, 2024

Pack your potatoes in packaging entirely from the same material and without a clip: Manter MoNo Clipper

Across the entire packaging industry, there is increasing demand for simple and fully recyclable packaging.
Newtec Optical Sorting Machine Celox P Dual UHD
February 01, 2024

Newtec is shaping the future of technology and innovation

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of technology, few companies have managed to establish themselves as true thought leaders. Among these trailblazers stands Newtec, a pioneering organization that has consistently pushed the boundaries of innovation in the industry.
The 3D layout of the installation, showing the buffer area where it accumulates the cases before palletization.
February 01, 2024

End-of-line automation: Burts Snacks Take the 'Multi-line' Decision

Premium Snacks manufacturer in the United Kingdom, Burts Snacks Ltd, completed one of their single largest investments, with the installation of a complete end of line pack handling and palletising solution from Scott.
España: La patata morada es furor en las redes sociales
January 31, 2024

España: La patata morada es furor en las redes sociales

La patata morada esta siendo furor en las redes sociales españolas de la mano de los influencers que encontraron en ella beneficios nutricionales de todo tipo.
Patatas Melendez cuenta con nuevo consejo asesor.
January 31, 2024

España: Empresa líder busca reafirmarse en el el mercado interno y consolidarse en el exterior

Patatas Melendez, empresa líder en el sector de la patata fresca en España, busca reforzar su posición en el mercado nacional e impulsar su expansión en el extranjero con la formación de un Consejo Asesor.
Provisur Formax NovaMax 400 with high-speed mold plate drive, offers increased throughput, precise weight control,  simple product changeovers and low operating costs
January 31, 2024

'Pushing Boundaries' at Anuga FoodTec 2024: Provisur makes industrial food processing even more efficient, productive and profitable

Provisur Technologies, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, is one of the leading suppliers of equipment for industrial food processing.
The Europatat Congress returns to Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2024
January 30, 2024

The Europatat Congress returns to Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2024

Europatat has announced that the next Europatat Congress will take place in Brussels on 23 and 24 May 2024.
Netherlands: weather made the potato harvest very difficult
January 29, 2024

Weather in the Netherlands made the potato harvest very difficult

In the Netherlands, the weather affected the potato harvest and raises many questions about the future of production in the country.

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