Processing

January 14, 2021 | News

Pulp of red fleshed potato can be used to enrich gluten-free bread

Potato pulp produced by processing red and purple fleshed varieties could become a new innovative substrate for gluten-free bread enrichment.

November 09, 2020 | News

Kiremko remotely starts up French fry line in Morocco

A French fry line that was installed at Moroccan potato processor Fun Fries last summer, was started up entirely remotely using augmented reality (AR). When the COVID-19 pandemic prevented Kiremko’s engineers from boarding planes, a highly innovative solution was used: the Kiremko Remote Service.

June 03, 2020 | Articles

Key Technology strengthens portfolio with Herbert Solutions

Key Technology acquired Herbert Solutions. This acquisition strengthens the global company’s portfolio of machine solutions for potatoes and vegetables. Key is part of the Duravant fam­ily and develops and manufactures machines for digital grading, inspection, transport and processing. The Dutch Herbert Solutions, with its headquarters in Eindhoven, focuses on the markets for tuber and root…

June 12, 2019 | Articles

Turkish crisps market is experiencing rapid growth and PepsiCo is benefiting

The Turkish market for potato crisps has grown by 10 to 15 percent a year in recent years. In order to meet the increasing demand for crisps in Turkey, market leader PepsiCo is investing heavily in potato processing and storage in the country. At the beginning of this year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan opened…

June 12, 2019 | Articles

Belgian potato-processing sector experienced record growth

The Belgian potato-processing sector experienced record growth in 2018 and exceeded 5 million tonnes of processed potatoes. However, in 2019 the sector is facing major challenges as a result of the poor growing season of 2018-2019.

November 21, 2018 | Articles

Colombian fry duties are latest sign of trade tension

A decision by the Colombian Government to recommend duties on from Belgian, Dutch and German fry processors is the latest example of trade restrictions that threaten global sales of potatoes and other products, writes Cedric Porter of World Potato Markets.