Storage

December 21, 2022 | Articles

Restrain expands in North America

Since 2022, Restrain is available in the United States and Canada as a natural sprout inhibitor for potatoes, and was even granted an organic label in Canada, the company reports. In order to further inform and develop this market locally, Restrain recently employed Emily Merk as sales manager North America.

December 20, 2022 | Blogs

The need to ventilate and cool in potato storages

Plants grow because they capture carbon dioxide with the aid of energy from solar radiation. Photosynthesis generates sugars that upon respiration produce the energy needed for the biochemical processes associated with growth.

December 13, 2022 | Blogs

Requirements for storing potato tubers

Potatoes are harvested at peak times throughout the year. In temperate climates in early autumn and in subtropical winter climates the crop is harvested in early spring. In Mediterranean climates, there is one harvest late spring and one late autumn, two harvests per year associated with suitable temperature regimes. This is similar to the tropical…

September 27, 2022 | Articles

Focus on achieving the highest possible quality

On the Roebroek family farm in Beek in the province of Limburg, nothing is left to chance. From the preparations for the new crop to the moment when the last stored potato leaves the storehouse, the focus is on achieving the highest possible quality. Every choice from cultivation to storage also involves a critical look at…

February 25, 2022 | News

Improved spreading machine optimizes potato sorting processes

Tummers Food Processing Solutions recently introduced a new spreading machine: the Delta Roller Spreader.

November 24, 2021 | Articles

Kiremko and Insort announce long-term global strategic partnership

Kiremko, manufacturer of turn key potato processing lines and Insort GmbH, worldwide known for solutions for sorting, quality monitoring and process control, have entered a long term global strategic partnership.