News on Processing Equipment from Canada

February 15, 2018

J.R. Simplot announces major expansion of its Manitoba Potato Processing operations

Yesterday the Manitoba government and Agribusiness J.R. Simplot Company (Simplot) announced a major investment and expansion in the company’s Manitoba-based potato processing operations near Portage la Prairie.

PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting equipment

January 21, 2018

PEI Potato Solutions receives government support as the company invests in the latest sorting technology

The Government of Canada supports the investment in a Sherlock Separator potato sorter by RWL Holdings LTD (PEI Potato Solutions), a potato washing and sorting facility to optimize potatoes for processing prior to delivery to Cavendish Farms.

October 19, 2017

McCain Foods (Canada) Potato Processing Line Expansion in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick Now Open

McCain Foods (Canada) has officially opened its new $65M state-of-the-art potato specialty production line, expanding the company's flagship potato processing facility in Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick.

October 10, 2017

New equipment fuels growth for Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company

The Covered Bridge Potato Chip Company will boost production to accommodate the growing demand for its products, thanks to a $437,500 investment from the Government of Canada. The investment includes a new line for the production of popcorn.

Cavendish Farms Officially Breaks Ground in Lethbridge, Alberta

September 19, 2017

Cavendish Farms Breaks Ground for new potato processing plant in Lethbridge, Alberta

Cavendish Farms Officially Breaks Ground in Lethbridge, Alberta. The new $360 million potato processing plant to be complete by fall 2019

Coaldale expansion takes Potato Processor McCain Foods' capacity investments over 1 billion

July 20, 2017

Potato Processor McCain Foods invests over 1 billion in plant expansions

McCain Foods Limited has announced plans to expand its capacity at its plant in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada. This investment will bring additional production capacity to the french fry manufacturing facility, helping to meet continued strong demand for McCain products in the company’s domestic and international markets.

June 19, 2017

Fry Factory Inc adjusts automatic restaurant french fry cutter to North American potatoes

An entrepreneur in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island has modified an automated restaurant french fry cutter to the North American market.

May 03, 2017

East Point Potatoes Expands Potato Packing Operations

East Point Potato 2009 Inc. is scaling up its operations in rural Prince Edward Island, Canada with the help of a CAD 500,000 federal loan.

December 12, 2016

Dewulf-Miedema appoints new full-service dealer in Alberta, Canada: Banga’s Equipment

Dewulf - Miedema has appointed Banga’s Equipment from Taber, Alberta, as new fullservice dealer to ensure optimum service and support for its customers in Alberta and Western Canada.

Italian Snack Manufacturer Preziosi Food expands portfolio with tna start-to-finish solutions

December 08, 2016

Italian Snack Manufacturer Preziosi Food expands potato chip portfolio with tna start-to-finish solution

Italian snack manufacturer Preziosi Food (Mitica) integrated new frying, seasoning and packaging systems from leading processing and packaging solutions provider, tna, to launch a new line of batch-fried potato chips.

October 12, 2016

TOMRA acquires New Zealand Sorting Machine Manufacturer Compac

TOMRA Systems ASA, has signed an agreement with the owners of Compac Holding Ltd for 100 per cent of the shares in the company.

October 03, 2016

McCain Foods Breaks Ground for Major Expansion of New Brunswick Potato Processing Plant

Management at McCain Foods and invited guests officially broke ground today to mark the start of construction on the major expansion to its French fry plant in Florenceville-Bristol

September 12, 2016

Quién es el nuevo "dueño" de la papa

El mercado mundial de la papa ha experimentado cambios profundos. Hasta principios de la década del 90, la mayoría de las papas se producían y consumían en Europa, América del Norte y los países de la antigua Unión Soviética. Desde entonces, ha habido un aumento dramático en la producción y demanda en Asia, África y América Latina.

July 06, 2016

Canadian snack manufacturer transforms lead time with innovative seasoning solution

Canadian-based Brandneu Foods significantly reduced lead times for its popular range of kale chips by 75 percent after installing the high performance tna intelli-flav® OMS 5 at its plant in Toronto.

June 21, 2016

McCain Foods expands Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant with potato specialties line

McCain Foods (Canada) announced today a major investment in its Florenceville-Bristol French fry plant that will expand capability and create 40 to 50 new jobs.

Gillenkirch installs potato washing and sorting plant for Rollo Bay Holdings

March 06, 2016

Gillenkirch installs high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings

German Machine manufacturer Gillenkirch installed a high quality & hygienic plant for handling potatoes at Rollo Bay Holdings on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

July 14, 2015

Equipment manufacturer Gillenkirch offers solution to detect metal in potatoes

Equipment manufacturer GIllenkirch offers an innovative solution to the Prince Edward Island potato industry after the recent scare involving needles inserted in potatoes

Potato Field in bloom on Prince Edward Island, Canada-

June 22, 2015

Prince Edward Island Potato Growers receive 2 million additional support for Metal Detection

The Province of Prince Edward Island is providing additional funding support of $500,000 to the Prince Edward Island potato industry, while the federal government also offers $1.5 million additional financial assistance for the purchase and installation of foreign material detection equipment.

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