A European manufacturer of ready-to-eat meals tapped Lyco Manufacturing to increase production of its staple product — mashed potatoes — while preserving the cook integrity and offering flexibility to prepare other food products.
The system includes cameras, AI software, a conveyor and automatic ejection mechanisms with dual drops (one for foreign material, one for culls) to ensure only ideal potatoes reach later process stages.
Rick Garrett brings a track record of more than 30 years in the industry, having gained experience at Key Technology, where he served in engineering and sales, culminating in his recent role.