News on Processing Equipment

Dubai brings together 2,500 exhibitors from 79 countries for four major food exhibitions, showcasing manufacturing innovation, food security, advanced technology and supply-chain resilience from November 3–5 at Dubai World Trade Centre.

TOMRA Food has launched the AI-powered TOMRA 4A optical potato sorter, capable of processing up to 100 tonnes per hour. Featuring three-way sorting and LUCAi technology, the machine improves sorting accuracy, reduces waste and maximises crop value.

FAM STUMABO has nearly doubled its French fry blade production capacity with a third manufacturing facility. Investments in automated and semi-automated equipment support more output, special cuts and expanded production of industrial cutting blades.

Twentebelt launches TwenteStack, a self-stacking spiral belt designed to reduce friction, mechanical wear and energy consumption. Compatible with existing OEM systems, the belt is available worldwide for new installations and retrofits.

Farm Frites has launched a frozen fries factory in Saudi Arabia with Americana Foods, producing 70,000 tonnes annually. The facility supports local potato farming, strengthens supply chains and advances Vision 2030, with plans to double capacity.

FrietHoes celebrates a major milestone as the first fries roll off the production line at its new factory in Nieuw-Vennep, the Netherlands, following months of construction, installation and preparation.

Swiss food processing equipment company ZEEN Tech won the Gold Award and Equipment and Technologies Award at SIAL Innovation 2026 in Paris for its Fried in Water technology, designed as an alternative to oil frying with potential use in potato chips.

INTERPOM 2026 will bring 332 exhibitors from 15 countries to Kortrijk, Belgium, from November 29 to December 1, focusing on potato industry resilience, market challenges, innovation, water management and the future of potato processing.

MTS Giesenberg has installed two Flikweert Vision DIVIDER Select optical sorters at its Arizona potato operation, using industrial cameras and AI to remove stones, clods, foreign objects and extreme defects.

Flo-Mech is now offering its new Flo-Flavour On-Demand Slurry System for snack and coated product lines. The system features gravimetric dosing, continuous mixing and automated powder and liquid integration. Now available for on-site customer trials.

FAM STUMABO will showcase its Centris 400 and SureTec 240 cutting machines at Gulfood Manufacturing 2026 in Dubai, highlighting precision cutting, improved yields, reduced waste and automation solutions for food processors.

Ellips added four Elisam potato grading installations across North America in 2026, using True-AI technology to grade potatoes by size, shape, color and defects while improving throughput and consistency.

SINOBAKE is expanding its Shunde manufacturing base with a RMB 500 million project covering food processing lines, packaging, palletizing and intelligent automation to support integrated potato snack and food production systems.

Tolsma-Grisnich introduces Optica S, an optical sorter that removes stones, clods, soil and crop defects before storage. With capacities up to 80 tonnes per hour, it improves storage efficiency, reduces waste and boosts returns for growers.

Urschel will showcase its new Little Gem Aspire Dicer and precision cutting equipment at CIBUS TEC 2026 in Parma, Italy, October 27–30, featuring live demonstrations and solutions for efficient food processing.

Tong Engineering has invested in 6kW tube laser technology to enhance manufacturing precision and efficiency, improve assembly accuracy and strengthen its commitment to quality and engineering excellence.

JADCO has completed its French fries production line expansion in Saudi Arabia, increasing production capacity by 50%. The project included new technologies and process upgrades, with Kiremko and other partners supporting delivery.

Shandong Sensitar showcased its automated potato processing solutions at AGROPRODMASH 2026 in Russia, featuring french fries, potato chips and potato flakes production lines. The company engaged Russian manufacturers to explore future partnerships.