Supplement Potato harves ng and processing machines
box ller. For many years, ASA-LIFT and Grimme have been developing efficient, gentle handling and ground protecting machines for the vegetable technology. �e wide program ranging from the rotary tiller trailed, mounted and self-propelled harvester to the handling equipment.
Potatoes, beet and various vegetables grown on all continents around the world. Not only is the cultivation system important for the success but also the language and culture. Only if the people work together in a team is“ harvesting success” granted.
3. Lutosa Lutosa is a company with Belgian origins, specialising in potato processing since 1978. Lutosa is situated in one of the world ' s most productive regions when it comes to potato growing and processing. It employs 900 people in 2 factories in Belgium, both ISO 9001 and IFS- BRC certi ed. �e annual capacity totals 450.000 tonnes of nished product.
Besides pre-fried frozen fries and pre-fried chilled fries, Lutosa also produces potato akes and a large range of frozen potato specialities. A range of organic frozen fries, specialities and akes completes the extensive offering.
�e majority of Lutosa products are made from the potato variety Bintje which is renowned for its delicious taste, its wonderful yellow colour and its exceptional cooking qualities. For fries, several other varieties are also used to meet the customers ' requirements( Fontane, Asterix, Agria...). �rough its 22 subsidiaries and sales offices worldwide, Lutosa exports 92 % of its products to 129 countries. �ese are appreciated in restaurants, pubs and cafés( Lutosa Food Service range), by the large and mid-sized distribution, as well as in B2B applications. Lutosa strives towards a global presence through long-term partnerships with local entrepreneurs who wish to develop their sales further thanks to an appealing brand which stands for quality, success and consistency. by utilising the latest technologies and applications in the eld of fresh produce processing and production processes. In addition to the production process, the company focuses on developing optimum solutions to set up processes as efficiently, smartly and pro tably as possible. �e company designs their intake grading lines to meet each customer ' s speci c requirements, taking into account both current and future needs. With lines capable of outputs from 5 to 80 tph, these accurate grading systems are built with the type of reception, cleaning module and number of size grades to suit our customer ' s individual businesses.
In addition, their lines offer optional individual inspection for each grade size, and with collection and delivery of waste material provide an efficient and cost-effective grading system for our customers. Fully automated systems including“ Rolling Road” technology now give very efficient intake of produce with minimum human and forkli� intervention.“ Rolling road” provides controlled delivery, lling and dispatch of bulk boxes to and from production lines. �e system has become an integral part of static high output grading lines, and is capable of handling box weights in excess of 2 tonnes and offers high throughputs, partly through the continuous lling of boxes. �e system can provide a totally forkli�-free handling solution for our customers, resulting in less box damage due to reduced handling. �e Rolling Road can be linked to a Stock Control System for full traceability of produce using“ tagged” boxes. In addition, its simple construction means it is easy to maintain, making it a cost effective product for our customers. �e quality and scope of Herbert conveyors and elevators is second to none. With decades of experience in design and manufacture of conveyors and elevators, customers can rest assured that these vital elements of any handling system will provide long and trouble-free service as well as maintain excellent re-sale values.
Herbert offers a wide range of tipping and lling equipment which is constantly being improved for the bene t of our customers and the product. Within our range we have tippers capable of throughputs in excess of 35 tph. By using the latest technology in electrical control we are able to rotate and empty boxes gently, meeting the most up to date safety requirements
�e company also offers an extensive range of washing, drying and de-stoning systems, designed to prepare produce according to customer needs. By using energy efficient designs we are able to produce equipment which provides high output along with gentle handling. �eir washing systems use the latest technology for produce washing and polishing and offer throughputs of up to 40 tph. Herbert offers the next generation in optical sorting. OCULUS is a new vision in high performance compact sorters for washed and peeled potatoes. Available in two sizes, 1300 and 2000, OcULUS ' development is an exciting advance in optical sorting that delivers more accurate, more efficient, more consistent and more effective sorting.
�is means better quality produce for end users and lower costs for growers, packers and processors. OCULUS also provides better quality throughput, ultimate exibility of grading, increased detection of reject produce and, importantly, better food safety. Herbert Engineering offers a range of products to assist with the packing and processing of fresh produce, from palletisers to tray and box handling systems.
4. Herbert; your specialist in root crop handling systems Herbert is distinctive in the market by entering into dialogue with its customers and the industry
July- August 2017
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