Potatoes are cultivated in many countries worldwide and are one of the world’s most important foodstuffs. From raw produce to ready-to-eat convenience products, they are processed in a wide variety of ways and come in all shapes and sizes, especially in the areas of restaurants and hotels, fast food, and catering.

Innovative food processing technology:

Hygienisation of whole fruits and whole vegetables – the DECONWA Prep: a unique washing system developed by KRONEN that improves hygiene and as a result extends the shelf life of end products.

Clean core removal and dividing peppers: 3,360 peppers per hour, with the semi-automated PDS4L.

"Kronen showcased numerous new and existing produce processing lines at Fruit Logistica 2022 in Berlin in early April. Although attendee numbers were “noticeably lower than previous years,” Kronen was satisfied with its participation in the show, the company announced through a press release.

Visitors to its stand were particularly interested in innovations such as its fully automated, networked salad processing line, which was presented in the virtual showroom, and the live demonstration of the Convenience Avocado Line."

Due to their sweetness and aroma mangoes are an ideal ingredient in many foods and dishes whether in fruit salad, dried fruit, juice or in smoothies, ice cream, chutneys or as an ingredient in various dishes. This delicate fruit is in high demand and not only in the countries where the mango trees grow. Many mango producing countries export mangoes all over the world either as whole fresh fruit or as a ready produced product such as frozen cubes or dried slices.

At KRONEN we have spared no effort and are doing everything possible to offer our visitors a highly informative and exciting trade fair.

Live - Innovations and KRONEN classics operating live and with product

Peppers are colourful, healthy and versatile. Their use ranges from fresh ingredients in fresh-cut products to convenience foods or sausage fillings and in a wide variety of frozen products. Many diverse demands are made on processing due to the extensive uses and the varying quality of peppers as raw material depending on the season and cultivation method (greenhouse or outdoors).

"Kronen is introducing a large capacity fruit, vegetable and leafy greens processing and advanced drying system line this year, the K850.

The system, which will be demoed at Anuga Foodtec in Cologne, Germany, in April, will feature the established K650 and new K850 large centrifuges. The drying systems are designed to process large quantities of cut lettuce, fruit and vegetables. For example, the system can process up to 1,000 kilograms of baby lettuce per hour."

Two Food Start-ups use KRONEN machines to process vegetables in the production of Kimchi and other vegetable products:

Time saving and easily prepared products (also vegetarian and vegan) for a healthy diet are currently in huge demand. Kimchi which is fermented seasoned vegetables, thus preserved, contains nutritious ingredients and adds flavour to a variety of dishes. Two German Start-up companies are serving the market with Kimchi and other vegetable products and beverages and since 2021 have increased production capacity due to the installation of KRONEN machines.

For several years now, the popularity of avocados has been growing worldwide - as have demand and production volumes.

In addition to the famous guacamole, the specialty that originated in Mexico, avocados are now often used as a sandwich topping or ingredient in salads. And because you eat with your eyes first, the production of visually appealing product pieces is required for everything that is not processed as a dip.

"The washing process is one of the most important areas for ensuring maximum hygiene in food processing.

Kronen’s GEWA 4000V RT made specifically for processors that need to process whole or halved products using cleaning agents. With specially developed technical functions, it guarantees an efficient and simultaneously thorough washing process. A second GEWA 4000V RT has been completed and delivered within just a few months."