VERYX BioPrint analyzes data about the materials it is sorting to remove difficult-to-detect foreign material (FM) and product defects.

Key Technology’s Herbert OCULUS optical sorters for whole potatoes automate defect removal to improve production efficiencies while ensuring final product quality.

From November 2021 to November 2022 we’ve covered the launches of many innovative new plant products hitting the market—472 articles to be exact. All of us at FE wanted to look back at these products to find the top 10 most impressive and eye-catching machines, energy solutions, AI technology and more.

The problem with an ergot infestation in a seed/grass crop is that it looks like grain-except for the color, which is much darker. If grain farming is your way of life, you’re extremely familiar with ergot and the aflatoxins it produces, which can make animals or humans sick if they consume too much of it.

Sorting system for fresh-cut apple products integrates the company’s Iso-Flo shakers, rotary sizing and grading systems, belt conveyors and a VERYX digital sorter.

Tomra Food has opened a 4,000 sq.-ft. customer service center in Bengaluru, India, as part of its efforts to improve the organizations’ responsiveness to stakeholders.

Stefan Ranstrand, TOMRA Food’s president and chief executive officer, spoke at Fruit Logistica Berlin, describing his company’s vision for the future, its values and aspirations. He said that TOMRA can contribute to global sustainability while helping to reduce food waste and enhancing the technical and economic performance of food producers.

Bright Light Agribusiness has selected Tomra Food as its partner for an end-to-end almond sorting solution.

In 2016, Quebec Wild Blueberries purchased a VERYX digital sorter from Key Technology.  Replacing an existing laser sorter, VERYX more accurately removes defects and foreign material from the product stream.