Tudor Vintiloiu

5 days ago | potatobusiness.com | Tudor Vintiloiu

Heat and Control, a world-leading manufacturer of food industry equipment, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Fabcon Food Systems Ltd, a leading provider of bespoke processing and handling equipment systems for the food industry. This strategic acquisition reinforces Heat and Control’s commitment to providing customers with innovative, customised solutions that set the standard for yield, efficiency, and safety across a wide range of industries.

5 days ago | potatobusiness.com | Tudor Vintiloiu

Concerns over late blight control and product availability dominated discussions at a recent Teagasc farm walk held in County Meath, as Irish potato growers raised alarms about the fairness and efficacy of current disease prevention practices. While commercial producers reaffirmed their commitment to rigorous blight control, some expressed frustration over what they described as an uneven playing field.

5 days ago | potatobusiness.com | Tudor Vintiloiu

Flikweert Vision has reached a major commercial milestone with the delivery of its 300th QualityGrader optical sorting machine—fittingly to its very first customer, Quaak Potato B.V., based in Scherpenisse, the Netherlands. The delivery underscores the company’s rapid growth since launching its prototype in 2019 and highlights continued trust from early adopters of its technology.

5 days ago | potatobusiness.com | Tudor Vintiloiu

Royal Avebe has announced a €10 increase in the 2024 campaign price for starch potatoes, raising the final payout to €115 per tonne for A-volume potatoes. The Dutch cooperative confirmed the adjustment on May 28, 2025, following the completion of its potato processing operations for the season. The new figure includes a €5 members’ bonus and reflects higher-than-anticipated processing volumes. The additional €10 per tonne will be distributed to members in early June.

5 days ago | potatobusiness.com | Tudor Vintiloiu

Branston, one of the UK’s largest potato suppliers, has appointed Jason Kelly as Chief Operating Officer, signalling its commitment to driving operational transformation and long-term growth across the business. Kelly brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience, including global manufacturing roles in the food industry.