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Pictured at the ground breaking of the new Cavendish Farms french fry plant, from left to right are 36 year employee, David Ell; Director of Operations, Cavendish Farms Lethbridge, Lee Gleim; Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Oneil Carlier; Premier Ra
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
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The Roger & Roger potato chip plant in Mouscron, Belgium (Courtesy: Google)
September 19, 2017
Belgian potato chip manufacturer Roger & Roger invests €10 million in Croky Plant
Belgium potato chip manufacturer Roger & Roger invests €10 million (USD 12 million) in Croky Plant
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Despite the cancellation of the first day of Potato Europe (Wednesday) and the less then perfect weather on Thursday, the 270 exhibitors were able to welcome around 10,000 visitors, just on the Thursday (Courtesy: Rabobank)
September 15, 2017
Potato Europe 2017 welcomed 10,000 visitors on Thursday, despite the weather.
Despite the cancellation of the first day of Potato Europe (Wednesday) and the less then perfect weather on Thursday, the 270 exhibitors were able to welcome around 10,000 visitors, just on the Thursday
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The tna roflo® VMBS 3 combines speed, continuous vertical motion and mass flow technology to deliver exceptional blend accuracy, whether you are mixing fried snacks or frozen vegetables.
September 15, 2017
tna launches new turnkey blending system for dry or wet products
tna has launched a new turnkey vibratory motion blending system to accurately mix multiple dry or wet products, the tna roflo® VMBS 3.
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The VDH concept SQ-pack is available as a 'pillow bag', quadroseal (standing bag), doy pack or with side folding. The customer can also choose different 'window shapes' which are simulated as a net structure.
September 14, 2017
VDH Concept launches a new type of retail potato packaging
VDH Concept, a Belgian company specialized in retail packaging for potatoes, vegetables and fruit, has recently introduced SQ Pack, packaging with a net structure perforation.
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In Chennai, India, equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has opened a production facility with a manufacturing area of over 11,800m2 making it one of the company’s largest facilities around the world.
September 13, 2017
Heat and Control opens a new manufacturing facility in Chennai, India
In Chennai, India, equipment manufacturer Heat and Control has opened a production facility with a manufacturing area of over 11,800m2 making it one of the company’s largest facilities around the world.
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Luis Miquel, Gerente General del Consorcio Papa Chile
September 12, 2017
La industrialización: ¿el paso siguiente del rubro papero en Chile?
Sólo el 10% de la producción papera de Chile se procesa, por eso uno de los desafíos del rubro es generar mayor valor agregado en torno a este cultivo. Así lo precisó Luis Miquel, gerente general del Consorcio Papa Chile, en el XII Encuentro Nacional que se realizó entre el 23 y el 25 de agosto en el Hotel Sonesta, de la ciudad de Osorno.
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Together with established features that promote food safety and equipment durability, the innovative new grounding arm, label stand-offs, sanitary drives and Vector-Lock™ Gen 2 ease use, reduce maintenance and maximize sanitation of Key Technolog's vibr
September 12, 2017
Key Technology Introduces New Enhancements to its Vibratory Conveyors
Key Technology introduces new features that enhance their vibratory conveyors – Iso-Flo®, Impulse®, Horizon™ and Marathon – for food processing and packaging lines.
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The new branding pays homage to Vanmark’s history, while showcasing a refreshed bright blue color pallet, highlighting its dependability, and imagery showing applications before and after processing.
September 12, 2017
Equipment Manufacturer Vanmark launches New Brand, Website
Vanmark, a commercial potato and produce processing equipment manufacturer, recently rebranded and unveiled a new website.
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Tong Engineering will display and demonstrate the Easy-Fill box filler at PotatoEurope 2017, its best selling box filler in the UK market.
September 11, 2017
Tong Engineering demonstrates EasyFill Box Filler at Potato Europe
Tong Engineering will display and demonstrate the Easy-Fill box filler at PotatoEurope 2017, its best selling box filler in the UK market.
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Dewulf-Miedema presents an impressive number of machines at Potato Europe. Much of the equipment can be seen in action during numerous demonstrations of harvesting and storage technology. But the the main eye-catcher will be the unveiling of Torro!
September 08, 2017
Dewulf~Miedema unveils the Torro 2-row trailed sieving harvester at Potato Europe 2017
Dewulf-Miedema presents an impressive number of machines at Potato Europe. Much of the equipment can be seen in action during numerous demonstrations of harvesting and storage technology. But the the main eye-catcher will be the unveiling of Torro!
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Potato Processing Equipment manufacturer Kiremko introduces a new sliver remover that effectively removes more than 98% of all cutting waste of your product.
September 08, 2017
Get more cutting waste out of your french fries with the new Kiremko Sliver Remover
Potato Processing Equipment Specialist Kiremko introduces a new sliver remover that effectively removes more than 98% of all cutting waste of your product.
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September 07, 2017
Upgrade of the McCain Foods Ballarat potato processing factory could result in layoffs
As a result of the upgrade and capacity expansion of the McCain Foods French fry factory in Ballarat, the level of automation will increase. This means the company will have to lay off about 20 of their employees.
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Potato Processor McCain Foods (GB) officially marked the start of its £100 million (re-)construction project of the Scarborough french fries production facility
September 07, 2017
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September 03, 2017
New Tong Caretaker trailer reversing sensors are a hit with potato growers
Tong’s market leading Caretaker mobile (potato) grader is now available with a new option of trailer reversing sensors, make loading the grader’s hopper much quicker, safer, easier and more accurate than ever before.
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August 31, 2017
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