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Jelle Lukema (left) with Stephan de Munnik (right), technical adviser at Tolsma-Grisnich with a MV09 sorter.
April 02, 2019
Tolsma-Grisnich potato grading machine; you could tie a cow to it…
A few years ago Grisnich only manufactured comprehensive grading lines for the processing industry, but for some time now the company has also been a supplier of smaller grading lines suitable for use on farms.
The 5 snack brands that will pitch their products and business models in the 'SNAC Tank' at the SNAXPO on Tuesday April 2:
(L to R) Top row: Chirps Chips (tortilla chips made using cricket protein), Legally Addictive Foods, offering "part cracker, all c
March 31, 2019
Finalists SNAXPO 'SNAC Tank' competition announced
Tuesday, April 2 in Orlando, FL, SNAC International's SNAXPO, the trade show for the snack industry, will feature the inaugural 'SNAC Tank', a pitch competition for innovative start-up snack brands.
Demand is increasing steadily for complete projects for potatoes from planting through to storage and processing, and to respond to that need Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia have joined forces to become a reliable ‘total partner’ for the Scandi
March 29, 2019
Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia start collaboration in Scandinavia to meet demand for complete potato projects
Demand is increasing for complete projects for potatoes from planting through to storage and processing. To respond to that need Tolsma-Grisnich and Grimme Scandinavia have joined forces to become a reliable ‘total partner’ for the Scandinavian market.
Investering in de aardappelverwerkende industrie (in euros) in de periode 1995 - 2018
March 29, 2019
Belgian potato processing industry processed over 5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2018
The potato processing industry in Belgium registered record growth and processed over 5 million tonnes of potatoes in 2018. However, in 2019 the sector faces major challenges as a result of the poor harvest in 2018
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
March 27, 2019
Bill Gates: 'We should discuss soil as much as we talk about coal'
In the latest addition to his blog (https://www.gatesnotes.com), Bill Gates highlights that in order to fight climate change, we need to look beyond decarbonizing the way we generate electricity. We need to look at agriculture for example...
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
March 26, 2019
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Original Potato Chips
Better Made Snack Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk In 10 Ounce $3.99 Original Potato Chips
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For the second time in just over a month, a fire breaks out at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
March 26, 2019
Second fire within a month at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
For the second time in just over a month, a fire breaks out at Beloit's Kettle Foods potato chip company
Bad seed potato imports hit Kenyan farmers ahead of the rainy season
March 26, 2019
Bad seed potato imports hit Kenyan farmers ahead of the rainy season
Kenyan farmers are facing a shortage of certified seed potatoes following the rejection of 78 percent of the planting materials that had been imported last year.
Snac Tank pitch competition emceed by Barbara Corcoran
March 26, 2019
Barbara Corcoran presents SNAC Tank pitch competition at SNAXPO
Modeled after the popular TV show Shark Tank, 'SNAC Tank' will close out SNAXPO 2019, held March 31 to April 2 at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center in Orlando. The competition will be emceed by Shark Tank investor Barbara Corcoran
Supplies of potatoes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island province are very tight.
March 26, 2019
Pressure continues on supply of PEI potatoes
Supplies of potatoes from Canada’s Prince Edward Island province are very tight.
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.
March 26, 2019
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP Adds White Cheddar Puffs and Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn to its Growing Snack Portfolio
Angie's BOOMCHICKAPOP, a brand of Conagra Brands, Inc. (NYSE: CAG), is introducing two new snacks in the United States: Sea Salt Air-Popped Popcorn and White Cheddar Puffs.
Food Processing Equipment manufacturer and vibratory technology specialist FoodeQ Engineering BV provides an update on the progress of their new building: this picture was taken earlier this month.
March 26, 2019
New Building of Vibratory Technology specialist FoodeQ Engineering BV is taking shape
Food Processing Equipment manufacturer and vibratory technology specialist FoodeQ Engineering BV provides an update on the progress of their new building.
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North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019.
March 25, 2019
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North American potato processors either have or will be bringing at least 1.3 billion pounds of new processing capacity online between October 2018 and December 2019. In Potato Country, Bruce Huffaker of NAPMN discusses the impact.
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Heat and Control has chosen SNAXPO 2019 to introduce their latest snack processing innovation, the new Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR), further expanding their snack line capabilities.
March 24, 2019
Heat and Control introduces new roasting technology at SNAXPO
Heat and Control advances its snack line capabilities with the introduction of a Rotary Dryer Roaster (RDR). It enables the company to offer end-to-end solutions for seasoned and coated nut snacks.
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March 20, 2019
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March 19, 2019
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Manufacturer of optical sorters for the potato processing industry Key Technology Introduces New Sort-to-Grade® Capabilities for VERYX® Digital Sorters
March 19, 2019
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