News on Processing Equipment

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

After years of development, Tummers Food Processing Solutions has reached a significant milestone by fully bringing the production of cookers, coolers and blanchers in-house.

FPS Food Process Solutions has added Southern Fabrication Works to its portfolio, boosting its capabilities in hydro-cutting, water knife technology and plant engineering, strengthening end-to-end food processing solutions worldwide.

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.

Intralox and Conveyor & Automation Technologies modernized Herr Foods end-of-line operations, boosting throughput 25% to 150 cpm, expanding to 20 lines and 600 SKUs, saving USD 650k+ annually, and improving safety—within the existing footprint.

Natural Storage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. wins Best Energy-Efficient Cold Storage Solution award at the Indusfood Manufacturing Excellence Awards for its energy-efficient cold storage infrastructure serving food processing and agri-supply chains.

Scotts Precision Manufacturing is investing in a new 600sqm logistics and assembly facility, due summer 2026, to increase capacity, improve efficiency and lead times, and support growth into new crops, markets, and international projects.

MoistTech Corp, the global leader in moisture measurement and control, will participate in SNX 2026, taking place March 29–31, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

Elea Technology, the global leader in Pulsed Electric Field (PEF) processing systems, welcomes the recent decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit concerning United States Patent No. 6,821,540.

The European Union and India have largely reached agreement on a long-awaited bilateral trade deal, following nearly twenty years of negotiations. The agreement is expected to remove around 90% of existing import duties and trade barriers.

Heat and Control will return to Interpack 2026 with a strong focus on helping food manufacturers improve process efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and maintain consistent throughput and product quality.

Key Technology (Key), a member of Duravant’s Food Sorting and Handling Group, introduced its new automatic defect removal system for potato strips – ADR X – at Interpack in Hall 6 / B73.

GB Potatoes has named the first cohort of its new Potato Industry Development Programme, with 14 early and mid-career professionals completing the initial phase of training from 2–4 February.

As food manufacturers face ongoing labour shortages, rising costs, and increasing performance demands, TNA Solutions will bring a clear focus to interpack 2026 (7–13 May, Messe Düsseldorf): Innovation simplified.

Polish potato processor MK Agro has expanded its production capabilities and improved product consistency by investing in advanced peeling technology supplied by Finnish food processing technology provider Forsfood Oy.

At Fruit Logistica 2026, FAM STUMABO showcased how it partners with fruit, vegetable, and potato processors to help them navigate labor scarcity, rising processing complexity, and tighter quality expectations.

Flikweert Vision, globally active and a leading specialist in optical sorting for potatoes and onions, introduces the Divider Select during Fruit Logistica.

Elea Technology GmbH recently hosted a potential customer delegation from North Africa, accompanied by Sofien Zahra from its business partner ScanStore A/S, to demonstrate the application of pulsed electric field technology in potato chip processing.