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Mettler-Toledo Launches M50 R-Series Metal Detectors

Mettler-Toledo Product Inspection has introduced the M50 R-Series AdvancedLine metal detectors, a new generation of inspection systems developed fo…

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French OEMs Signal Automation And Sustainability Priorities Ahead Of Interpack 2026

French process and packaging equipment manufacturers are positioning automation, flexibility and decarbonization at the center of their technology …

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Nedmag Launches Magnesium-Based Salt Blend For Sodium Reduction

Nedmag has launched Novasal Blend, a new mineral salt blend designed to help food manufacturers reduce sodium levels without changing recipes or pr…

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Potatoes Among Most Wasted Staples In U.S. Households, Study Shows

Potatoes—widely regarded as one of the most versatile and shelf-stable staple foods—are still being discarded at significant rates in U.S. hous…

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UK Consumer Data Highlights Growing Role Of Quick-Prep Meals In Preserving Shared Eating

Dinnertime is increasingly becoming a constrained but protected consumption occasion in the UK, with new consumer data pointing to a structural shi…

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Software Architecture Behind Modern Potato Processing Facilities

Order management, production scheduling and inventory allocation in industrial potato processing plants are executed through enterprise software pl…

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Temperature Drift, Data Integrity, And Audit Risk In Potato Processing

Temperature defines whether a potato processing line remains within validated safety limits, meets regulatory requirements on process contaminants,…

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McCain Expands Consumer-Facing Strategy To Promote Regenerative Agriculture

McCain Foods is set to launch a new consumer-facing campaign aimed at increasing awareness of regenerative agriculture practices in potato producti…

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MSU AgBioResearch Launches Enviroweather Mobile To Extend Field Access For Michigan Growers

Michigan State University AgBioResearch has launched Enviroweather Mobile, a new app designed to give growers in Michigan mobile access to the univ…

STORAGE SPECIAL

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New Field-Based Strategies Help Reduce Storage Losses From Black Dot In Potatoes

A decade-long research effort led by Phillip Wharton at the University of Idaho is providing potato growers with updated management strategies to a…

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San Luis Valley Study Highlights New Dry Rot Threats For Potato Storage

A new study published in the journal Plant Disease has identified several Fusarium species responsible for potato dry rot in Colorado’s San Luis …

The non-renewal of CIPC in the European market has left a huge gap in the potato storage spout suppression market, so growers must start looking for alternatives for their potato crops. One option comes from, Restrain, the residue-free, ethylene gas company. Being aware of the potential for CIPC’s non-renewal, Restrain made significant investments in the business, enabling the company to increase its manufacturing capacity at its production facility in the Netherlands and therefore ensuring it has the capacity needed to fill the gap left by CIPC. Restrain’s generators have been used for potato storage for over 14 years and are fitted with sensors which maintain a stable, low-level of ethylene, which is vital for the safe storage of potatoes. The generator has 20 liter fuel capacity, so daily filling is not required unlike other catalytic generators and Restrain generators use a unique start-up mechanism that ensures the best possible outcome when storing potatoes. “Through our determination to create a world-class product we completely re-designed our machines, taking the manufacturing in house to improve machine quality and investing heavily in the development of our sensor technology. This means our new B100 and B200 generators require limited annual maintenance and are fully calibrated before leaving our site, making them ready to use straight away,” said Dirk Garos, global sales director at Restrain. Following a series of a successful variety of trails, Restrain technology has recently been adopted by the global potato processing sector. The sector, which has traditionally used CIPC and other storage chemicals, has seen a global trend towards more sustainable, chemical-free solutions, so Restrain meets these requirements and just at the right time. “Seeing that the processing sector might need alternative solutions to CIPC, we invested in multiple processing variety trails to ensure that we have robust data for processing customers. Our results show that fry colors are preserved, there is no need for a delay between storage and processing and the potatoes are completely residue-free,” explained Garos. Most importantly, Restrain is priced in line with CIPC, making it one of the most cost-effective alternatives available. In addition to this, customers do not need to pay for the machines themselves, which are supplied free of charge, with customers only paying a fee on a per tons basis for the crops they are storing.

Van Iperen To Distribute Restrain Accumulator In The Netherlands

Restrain, a specialist in residue-free technologies for potato production and storage, has appointed Van Iperen BV as the distributor of its Accumu…

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Kellanova x US Soccer

Kellanova brands, now part of Mars Snacking, have launched a limited-time U.S. Soccer-themed snack lineup, marking the start of the company’s par…

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Lay’s has launched a global limited-edition potato chip campaign tied to the FIFA World Cup 26, introducing 40 flavors inspired by regional cuisi…

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McCain Foods, one of the world’s largest producers of prepared potato products and appetizers, has unveiled its latest product: Brew City Beer Ba…