News on Conveying and Handling Equipment

MoistTech Corp, the global leader in moisture measurement and control, will participate in SNX 2026, taking place March 29–31, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

Heat and Control will return to Interpack 2026 with a strong focus on helping food manufacturers improve process efficiency, reduce energy and water consumption, and maintain consistent throughput and product quality.

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.

As food manufacturers face ongoing labour shortages, rising costs, and increasing performance demands, TNA Solutions will bring a clear focus to interpack 2026 (7–13 May, Messe Düsseldorf): Innovation simplified.

At Fruit Logistica 2026, FAM STUMABO showcased how it partners with fruit, vegetable, and potato processors to help them navigate labor scarcity, rising processing complexity, and tighter quality expectations.

Ellips–Elisam shows how True-AI boosts quality, capacity and labor savings at Fruit Logistica 2026, Hall 6.1, Booth A50, with real grower results from Wada Farms and Pioneer Potatoes.

As Kuipers Food Processing Machinery marks its 40th anniversary, the Dutch equipment specialist reflects on decades of technical refinement, market-focused innovation and a consistent commitment to efficiency and sustainability.

FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS), a global supplier of turn-key food processing solutions, is advancing a major global expansion program aimed at strengthening its manufacturing, technology, and service footprint across key international markets.

Smart machinery is vital in large-scale French fries production, where consistency is essential. As one of the most consumed frozen and quick-service foods, fries demand precise control at every processing stage to ensure uniform quality and efficient operations.

Flo-Mech Ltd has announced that it officially became 100% employee-owned on 18 November 2025, following the transfer of all shares by the Elderkin family and other shareholders into the Flo-Mech Employee Ownership Trust.

Urschel will expand its KRONEN portfolio to Italy and more Asian markets from Jan 1, 2026. Italy and Asia join the US, Mexico, Pakistan and China in offering KRONEN systems alongside Urschel cutting machinery.

Shri Vibracion Technologies wrapped up a successful Global Potato Summit 2025, showcasing smart handling solutions that ensure clean, steady product flow. Strong industry interest highlighted growing demand for efficient, hygienic processing systems.

Shri Vibracion Technologies will showcase advanced vibratory and conveyor handling systems at Global Potato Summit 2025, highlighting solutions that boost flow, hygiene, and efficiency for India’s rapidly growing potato processing sector.

Flo-Mech Ltd has opened a new demonstration facility showcasing advanced processing equipment, including the G450, Hoegger PS2000 and MPE Chain-Vey. More systems will be added soon. Customers can book trials on-site or at their own facility.

Idahoan Foods, one of the largest producers of dehydrated and value-added potato products in the United States, runs more than one million pounds of potatoes every day.

TNA Solutions showcased its tna conti-pro PEL 3 fryer, roflo HM3 conveyor and the robag 3e with auto-splice at PACK EXPO Las Vegas 2025. The integrated systems demonstrated higher efficiency, reduced waste and improved flexibility for snack producers.

TNA Solutions, a global provider of complete processing and packaging lines, presented its latest snack and confectionery technologies at Gulfood Manufacturing 2025 at Stand A4-4 in Hall 4.

In today’s food processing landscape, relying on outdated freezing methods is no longer just inefficient, it is a direct threat to product quality and profitability. Processors are facing higher energy costs, labour shortages, and greater pressure to maintain consistent product integrity.