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Pierre Bakker of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) Open Crops in Lelystad on the field where PotatoEurope 2021 will take place in The Netherlands.
April 02, 2021
Preparations for PotatoEurope 2021 trial fields in Lelystad have started
The PotatoEurope organization has started preparing the potato trial fields at the event location near the central Dutch city of Lelystad.
Storing potatoes long-term: ambient (outside air) vs refrigeration
March 31, 2021
Storing potatoes long-term: ambient (outside air) vs refrigeration
Storing potatoes long-term is challenging, especially so if you rely on ambient ventilation. In the UK it is seldom possible to hold crops at optimum temperature in ambient stores beyond early May. Can refrigeration help?
Lamb Weston Holdings Announces a USD 250 Million Capital Investment in a New French Fry Processing Facility in Shangdu, Inner Mongolia, China.
March 26, 2021
Lamb Weston to build second French Fry Processing Facility in China, an investment of USD 250 Million
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: LW) announces an expansion of its french fry processing capacity in China.
CHRONOS OML-1060 is the first solution developed through the Premier Tech and Bühler joint venture.
March 26, 2021
Introducing the CHRONOS OML-1060 – The start of a new series of fully automated packaging equipment
Launch of the first packaging equipment from the Premier Tech and Bühler strategic partnership.
French potato farmer SCEA HERMANT has invested in a TOMRA 3A sorting machine to optimize the quality of potatoes and onions sold at fresh markets.
March 25, 2021
French potato farmer SCEA HERMANT invests in a TOMRA 3A Sorting Machine
For two years, SCEA HERMANT carefully considered acquiring a new optical sorter to sort and grade potato and onion crops prior to storage. The launch of the new TOMRA 3A convinced Loïc and Alain Hermant to make the investment.
Koch Separation Solutions Expands Global Presence in Plant-Based Protein Production
March 18, 2021
Koch Separation Solutions help Royal Avebe to create high-value potato protein
Koch Separation Solutions (KSS) announced today that it will collaborate with Royal Avebe (Avebe), a leading international starch manufacturer, to implement a comprehensive separation solution for plant-based protein processing.
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BOLD Robotics acquires rights to Posie Packer products
March 13, 2021
BOLD Robotics acquires rights to Posie Packer products
John Vandergrift of Posie Packer Corp, is pleased to announce that BOLD Robotic Solutions of Ontario, has acquired all rights to the top two products that Posie Packer developed and marketed successfully.
Technician evaluating equipment using BühlerVision
March 13, 2021
New BühlerVision Remote Service Solution Sets New Industry Standard for Manufacturing Efficiency
The new "Eyes On" solution connects customers to Bühler's remote experts for real-time maintenance and repair support. Ardent Mills recognizes its value during the year 2020.
Duravant Acquires Votech, European-based Bagging Automation Equipment Provider
March 12, 2021
Duravant Acquires Votech, European-based Bagging Automation Equipment Provider
Engineered equipment leader Duravant expands bag management and palletizing offerings with Packaging segment acquisition.
Peter Vyncke, owner of Vyncke, and Johannes Wick, CEO of Bühler Grains & Food, in Bühler’s Application Center in Beilngries, Germany
March 06, 2021
Bühler and Vyncke form strategic partnership to offer low-carbon-emissions food plants
Bühler Group and Vyncke form a strategic partnership to offer integrated solutions with which biomass side stream products are transformed into clean process energy while reducing the customers’ carbon footprint.
Boise State University receives IGEM grant to assist industry partner Food Physics Group
March 05, 2021
Boise State University receives IGEM grant to assist industry partner Food Physics Group
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the IGEM Council awarded Boise State University with a grant in the amount of $291,770 to assist industry partner, Food Physics Group, with research and development of pulsed electric field processing on potatoes to reduce acrylamide and sugars.
Global View enables a sorter to consider each object in its entirety when making classification and sort decisions.
March 05, 2021
Key Technology Introduces Global View™ for its VERYX digital sorters
Key Technology introduces Global View™, a patented new software-driven capability for their VERYX® digital sorters. This unique software optimizes product quality, increases yield, collects more sophisticated data and reduces the need for manual inspection.
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March 02, 2021
Tolsma-Grisnich supplies potato receiving, handling and storage equipment in Russia
Together with a leading processor a greenfield project was developed in Russia, where Tolsma-Grisnich will supply potato receiving, handling and storage equipment.
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Dewulf, full-liner in machines for the cultivation of potatoes and root crops, has introduced several new options for their MH 24x series of receiving hoppers.
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March 02, 2021
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TOMRA Food introduces SmartGrade on its Spectrim platform. The new system puts the packhouse in control of grading with such accuracy that it is able to pack fruit to maximize sales by matching the specific requirements of the individual customers.
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March 01, 2021
Potato Europe 2021 theme resonates: 'What's Now, What's New and What's the Future'
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Tong introduces updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment
February 26, 2021
Tong introduces updates to its range of vegetable polishing equipment
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