News on Processing Equipment

Tong SwiftLift has appointed Tom Allwood as Electrical and Service Manager to strengthen electrical production, aftersales service and customer support for the SwiftLift range as part of the Tong Engineering Group.

Intralox is promoting its Series 1750 (S1750) modular plastic belting as an alternative to conventional rodded chains used in potato processing washers and destoners/rock traps.

Bühler Group announced that Bühler Bangalore (BBAN) has received the Gold Award at the 18th Edition of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) EHS Excellence Award 2025, recognizing achievements in Environment, Health and Safety practices.

Wyma Solutions’ Micron Filter XL is a self-cleaning filtration system for post-harvest operations. Filtering water to 0.15mm, it cuts TSS by 60%+ and BOD/COD by 50%+, enabling water reuse, reducing costs, and supporting sustainability.

Sticomax Group has acquired ICS Spiral Freezers to strengthen its expertise in freezing, cooling, and proofing solutions. The addition expands the group to seven companies, with combined turnover expected to reach EUR 125 million (USD 142 million).

From June 10-13, 2026, Urschel and KRONEN will showcase cutting and processing solutions designed to strengthen line operations for maximum production at ProPak Asia in Bangkok, Thailand.

As processors increasingly work with potatoes sourced from more challenging growing conditions, FAM STUMABO has introduced StoneExtractor to improve stone evacuation within the cutting head and reduce the operational impact of embedded stones.

Urschel Japan will unveil the new Little Gem Aspire Dicer alongside advanced food cutting solutions at FOOMA Japan 2026, showcasing precision, compact design, and high-capacity processing innovations for the evolving food industry.

HyFun Foods partnered with Adani Logistics Ltd and EVERGREEN LINE to launch a reefer rail export network from ICD Virochannagar to Mundra Port, strengthening India’s cold chain and frozen exports.

Allround Vegetable Processing, a Netherlands-based manufacturer of potato and vegetable processing machinery has appointed Denmark-based Manter Nordic ApS, a supplier of processing and packaging technology for the agro-food industry in Scandinavia

FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) has secured a major project with MAF Gateways, a leading distributor of frozen French fries, to deliver a complete end-to-end potato processing line in Egypt serving both local and international export markets.

Key Technology unveiled new food processing and inspection technologies at Interpack 2026, including ADR X, COMPASS sorter and Impulse conveyor solutions.

Canadian potato processor Heartland Fresh Pak installed a new high-capacity wash line from Wyma, enabling efficient processing of 50–60 tonnes of varietal potatoes per hour with integrated grading and water reuse systems

FPS Food Process Solutions is expanding its European facility to enhance manufacturing, service, and customer support. Led by Kevin Witkam and Richard Quélo, the project strengthens FPS’s presence in the global food processing sector.

Scottish seed potato grower WW Martin & Son doubled labour productivity after installing a fully integrated grading line from Tong Engineering, featuring Flikweert Vision optical sorting for faster throughput, precise grading and defect removal.

Key Technology and PPM Technologies opened a new Customer Experience Center in Melbourne, featuring live demos, applications testing, training, and localized support for food processors across Australia and New Zealand.

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.

Urschel will return to the National Restaurant Association Show from May 16-19, 2026, at McCormick Place in Chicago, Illinois, where the company will showcase a range of Urschel and KRONEN cutting and food processing solutions at Booth 2448.