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MTS Gijzenberg uses two DIVIDER Select systems directly after receiving to create a cleaner potato flow while maintaining capacity with eight fewer people on the sorting line
October 28, 2026
MTS Giesenberg Uses Flikweert Vision DIVIDER Select to Streamline Potato Sorting in Arizona
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.
Ellips added new Elisam potato grading installations for Gumz Farms, Eagle Eye Produce, Wada Farms and Phoenix Farms in 2026, expanding its AI-powered potato grading presence across North America
October 26, 2026
Ellips Adds Four Elisam Potato Grading Installations Across North America in 2026
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.
Tolsma-Grisnich's Optica S optical sorting machine is designed to remove unwanted materials and quality defects before potatoes and onions enter storage.
October 26, 2026
Tolsma-Grisnich Introduces Optica S Optical Sorter to Improve Potato Storage Efficiency
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 and KRONEN processing equipment, featuring solutions for cutting, washing and other produce processing operations to be showcased at Pack Expo International 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
October 19, 2026
Urschel and KRONEN to Demonstrate Integrated Processing Line at Pack Expo International 2026
Urschel and KRONEN will showcase integrated processing solutions at Pack Expo International 2026, including the Sprint 2 Dicer and HEWA 3800 PLUS, alongside cutting, washing, drying and produce processing equipment.
Tim Crammer, appointed President of Urschel Laboratories
October 18, 2026
Urschel Laboratories Appoints Tim Crammer as President
Urschel Laboratories appointed Tim Crammer as President, effective October 12, 2026. Formerly a senior executive at Henny Penny Corporation, Crammer will work alongside CEO Rick Urschel to strengthen leadership and support the company's future growth.
Flikweert Vision’s QualityGrader offers AI-powered potato and onion sorting at up to 30 tonnes per hour.
October 11, 2026
Flikweert Vision Introduces AI-Powered QualityGrader for Faster Potato and Onion Sorting
Flikweert Vision introduces its upgraded QualityGrader to North America at IFPA 2026, featuring AI-powered sorting, up to 30 tonnes per hour capacity, flexible configurations and improved quality inspection for potatoes and onions.
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Eagle Eye Produce’s new potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, featuring automated packing lines and advanced grading technology.
October 05, 2026
Eagle Eye Produce Completes New Automated Potato Packing Facility in Idaho
Eagle Eye Produce has completed a new red and yellow potato packing facility in Idaho Falls, adding automation and AI-powered optical grading to improve efficiency, quality and flexibility while supporting program growth.
Ellips to showcase AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automated sorting, quality control and labor-saving technology.
October 04, 2026
Ellips to Showcase AI-Powered Potato and Onion Grading Solutions at Global Produce & Floral Show 2026
Ellips will showcase four AI-powered potato and onion grading solutions at the Global Produce & Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, highlighting automation, labor savings, defect detection, higher throughput, CombiGrader and CleanFlow Pre-Sorter.
Deprez partners with Exeter Engineering to expand automated food-handling solutions for the U.S. citrus industry.
October 01, 2026
Deprez Announces Commercial Partnership with Exeter Engineering
Deprez has partnered with Exeter Engineering to strengthen its presence in North America. The collaboration will focus on providing automated solutions to improve product flow, storage and handling for citrus processors and packers.
Urschel and KRONEN will showcase the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and KRONEN GS 10-2 Slicer at Booth 2429 during The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
September 28, 2026
Urschel and KRONEN to Showcase Integrated Food Processing Line Solutions at Global Produce and Floral Show 2026
Urschel and KRONEN will showcase cutting and line-building solutions at The Global Produce and Floral Show 2026, including the Little Gem Aspire Dicer and GS 10-2 Slicer, alongside equipment for washing, drying and peeling.
Heat and Control's FastBack Symphony On-Machine Seasoning System provides controlled seasoning application for snack products while minimizing fugitive seasoning dust.
September 26, 2026
Heat and Control to Showcase Potato Processing and Packaging Technologies at Pack Expo International 2026
Heat and Control will showcase potato processing, seasoning, packaging and thermal processing technologies at Pack Expo International 2026, including Cascade Water Recirculation, Symphony Seasoning and Tek-Dry solutions.
Polysense co-founders and team members as the company expands into North America with its new Chicago office.
September 24, 2026
Polysense opens Chicago office to transform food manufacturing across the US and Canada
Polysense has opened its first US office in Chicago to serve food manufacturers across the US and Canada, expanding its AI-driven quality control and process optimization solutions for potato, bakery, and fruit and vegetable processing.
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