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International vegetable handling equipment specialist Tong Engineering is celebrating one year of successful business since the opening of its Tong USA spares, service and sales facility in Fremont, Michigan.
August 19, 2019
Tong USA's first year brings US potato growers & packers more bang for their buck
Tong USA’s first year brings US potato growers & packers more bang for their buck.
Group Machiels becomes majority shareholder of Waterleau.
August 13, 2019
Waterleau announcing New Shareholder
Waterleau Group NV has successfully executed an important capital increase which secures the ambitious plans of the company for the future.
From left, West Virginia Commerce Secretary Ed Gaunch, Wood County Economic Development Executive Director Lindsey Piersol and economic development specialist Kate Barker with Wood County Economic Development watch as potato slices are rinsed during the c
August 10, 2019
Mister Bee Potato Chips plans new warehouse as business grows
Mister Bee Potato Chips plans to construct a half-million-dollar warehouse next to its location on West Virginia Avenue in Parkersburg.
Tolsma-Grisnich reveals the Air Control MAX at Interpom-Primeurs 2018
August 10, 2019
Potato Storage Specialist Tolsma-Grisnich focuses on Agritechnica and Agribex, skips Potato Europe
Potato Storage Specialist Tolsma-Grisnich has decided not to take part in the Potato Europe event in Kain, Belgium, this year, and will instead be focusing fully on the Agritechnica fair in Hanover (November) and the Agribex show in Brussels (December)
The largest potato grower, packer and marketer of Jersey Royal new potatoes has seen a significant reduction in labour costs after investing in Haith Supaflume destoners
August 05, 2019
Jersey Royal Company reduces labour costs by investing in Haith destoners for its potato packing operations
The largest potato grower, packer and marketer of Jersey Royal new potatoes has seen a significant reduction in labour costs after investing in three Haith destoners for its potato packing operations
Jeff Nielsen is appointed as Area Sales Manager at Key Technology for the Southeast and South Central United States. Nielsen is responsible for bringing Key’s high performance digital sorting, conveying and automation systems to customers that process f
August 01, 2019
Key Technology Appoints Jeff Nielsen as Area Sales Manager for the Southeast and South Central United States
Processing equipment manufacturer Key Technology has appointed Jeff Nielsen as Area Sales Manager. He will offer Key’s digital sorting, conveying and automation systems to food processors in the Southeast and South Central United States.
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Steaming (Blanching) and Cooling of Ready-To-Cook Potato Products
July 31, 2019
Steaming (Blanching) and Cooling of Ready-To-Cook Potato Products
Processing Equipment Manufacturer FoodeQ has developed a system that first steams (blanches) the products very hygienically and then cools it.
As the demand for food continues to rise in line with a growing global population, optical sorting is no longer seen as ‘optional’ but, rather, as the industry benchmark for maintaining operational efficiency, product quality and food safety.
July 30, 2019
Getting to the Root of Food Safety in the Potato Industry
Sensor-based sorter manufacturer TOMRA offers their insights on the impact of sorting technology on food safety in the Potato Processing Industry
International Potato Technology Expo Opens Bookings for 2020
July 25, 2019
International Potato Technology Expo Opens Bookings for 2020
The International Potato Technology Expo, a leading potato event in Canada, returns to the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown February 21-22, 2020.
Tong's new high capacity twin-head box filler at seed potato processor Cherry Hill Coolstores, based in Tasmania.
July 24, 2019
MonstaFill - Tong's new high capacity boxfiller - ticks all the boxes for Tasmanian seed potato processor
Tong Engineering has introduced a new twin-head box filler - the Monstafill. A seed potato processor in Tasmania is already using it to minimise labour and to almost triple throughput.
One of the four drum driers being lifted out of the production space
July 22, 2019
European potato processor expands its production capacity for potato flakes
For a European potato processor, Idaho Steel and Kiremko have built four drum dryers with a total maximum capacity of 4.500 kg potato flakes per hour.
Givaudan and Bühler partner to fast-track market access and innovation for start-ups
July 16, 2019
Givaudan and Bühler partner to fast-track market access and innovation for start-ups
Givaudan, the global leader in flavours and fragrances, and Bühler, global leader for food processing solutions, have today announced a development partnership to accelerate market access for food start-ups in Switzerland.
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Key Technology presents their most flexible VERYX® Digital Sorters for vegetable processors to date
Key Technology presents their most versatile VERYX® belt-fed digital sorters, with specific design elements that benefit vegetable processors producing multiple products.
Grimme Unveils The 16.1M Long Store Loader
July 11, 2019
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Answering to the increasing demand from the Asian Market, FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS) announced the official opening of its new Manufacturing & Support Centre in Zhongshan, China. Zhongshan is a vibrant, blooming commercial city in the south of China
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Supa-Fill 400 Pro Launch Extends Haith's Box Filler Range
July 01, 2019
Supa-Fill 400 Pro Launch Extends Haith's Box Filler Range
The UK's leading manufacturer of the vegetable handling equipment has extended its range of box fillers, with the launch of the Supa-Fill 400 PRO Box Filler.
Tong Engineering, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vegetable grading and handling equipment, is looking forward to a new era as it starts work on a brand-new production facility in Lincolnshire.
June 28, 2019
New Factory Heralds New Era for Tong Engineering
Tong Engineering, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of vegetable grading and handling equipment, is looking forward to a new era as it starts work on a brand-new production facility in Lincolnshire.

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