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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.
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.
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June 23, 2026
Foodera Technologies: the new global group brand uniting Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco, Tummers and Van der Giessen
Introducing Foodera Technologies, the new global group uniting Tummers Group, Van der Giessen Industrie, Kiremko, Idaho Steel and REYCO Systems. The group combines technologies and expertise to help food processors prepare for future challenges.
Wyma delivers 50–60 tonne-per-hour potato wash line for Heartland Fresh Pak, Manitoba
May 21, 2026
Wyma installs high-capacity potato wash line for Heartland Fresh Pak in Canada
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
Strengthening presence in Ontario—AVR appoints Farm Power Equipment Inc. as exclusive dealer, enhancing local support, service, and parts availability for potato growers across the region.
May 03, 2026
AVR Expands in Canada with Exclusive Ontario Partnership with Farm Power Equipment Inc.
AVR has named Farm Power Equipment Inc. its exclusive Ontario dealer, boosting local support, parts access & service for potato growers, effective immediately.
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Urschel will exhibit at SIAL Canada 2026 in Montreal
April 21, 2026
Urschel to showcase Sprint 2 Dicer and E TranSlicer Cutter at SIAL Canada 2026
Urschel will exhibit at SIAL Canada from April 29 to May 1, 2026, at Booth 2419. The company will showcase the Sprint 2 Dicer and E TranSlicer Cutter, designed to deliver precise cutting, reduce waste, and maximize yield in continuous food processing.
Advanced hydro-cutting and water knife system from Southern Fabrication Works, strengthening FPS Food Process Solutions’ end-to-end food processing capabilities with precision cutting and efficient water recycling solutions.
March 05, 2026
FPS Food Process Solutions Boosts Global Food Processing Innovation with Strategic Addition of Southern Fabrication Works
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.
The GB Potatoes Industry Development Programme cohort during a visit to Haith
February 14, 2026
GB Potatoes launches Potato Industry Development Programme to train future sector leaders
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.
The Symotab 3-in-1 CombiCoater, newly added to FPS Food Process Solutions’ portfolio, being showcased at IPPE 2026 as a compact, integrated coating solution for protein and snack processors.
January 22, 2026
FPS Food Process Solutions Expands Compact Coating Solutions for Protein and Snack Processors with Symotab
FPS Food Process Solutions adds Symotab to its portfolio, expanding compact coating solutions for protein and snack processors. Symotab’s 3-in-1 CombiCoater reduces line length, simplifies sanitation, and improves coating consistency.
FPS Food Process Solutions and GEM Equipment of Oregon introduce the GEM VersaFry, a new fryer designed for precision frying of potato products, snacks and appetizers.
January 19, 2026
FPS and GEM Equipment launch VersaFry fryer for snack and specialty food processing
FPS Food Process Solutions, a global leader in turn-key food processing solutions, and subsidiary GEM Equipment of Oregon, launches VersaFry as the latest collaborative innovation, specifically targeted to the growing snack and appetizer market.
Optimum Sorting, Novus optical belt sorter
January 15, 2026
Global demand and innovation drive Optimum Sorting’s revenue to EUR 40 million (+38%) in 2025
Optimum Sorting, a specialist in optical sorting technology with offices in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United States, reported revenue of EUR 40 million in 2025, representing growth of 38% compared with the previous year.
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