The innovative companies

Verbruggen - smart stacking for a better future (route 2 and 3)

From our roots in Flevoland to fields and factories across the globe — Verbruggen Palletizing Solutions is on a mission to make stacking smarter. We design and build high-tech palletizing machines that help companies stack their products faster, safer, and more efficiently.

What started over 30 years ago in Emmeloord has grown into an international success story. With offices in the USA, Thailand, and Argentina, and installations in over 45 countries, we bring Dutch innovation to the world’s supply chain, from potatoes and onions to boxes and bags. Innovation is at the core of everything we do.

Whether it’s helping customers automate their logistics ,developing smart(er) software or working on sustainability, we love solving complex challenges with simple, smart solutions. Curious to see how we turn chaos into perfectly stacked pallets? You’re more than welcome!

Omnivent – Storage Made Easy (route 2)

We provide all the technique you’ll need to store your crops in perfect conditions. Ventilation, cooling, boxes, humidification, CO2 refreshing and more. 24/7 controlled and monitored by OmniCuro. Do your crops need attention? Our system immediately notifies you! You are always aware of the current storage conditions. And have one less thing to worry about. You can also count on our expertise for storage support, training and maintenance. That’s how we work with you on the availability and quality of food!

Flikweert Vision (route 1)

Founded in the Netherlands, Flikweert Vision is not only transforming the agro-food sector but is about to make a global impact with their revolutionary machines. They have proven that AI-driven sorting technology not only optimizes processes but also fundamentally changes the way growers and packers work. Flikweert Vision’s solutions are now available worldwide, helping businesses work more efficiently, reduce food waste, and prepare for the future.

Flikweert Vision is the international market leader in optical sorting of potatoes and onions. With their agricultural background and years of experience, they develop practical and intelligent solutions that perfectly align with the current needs of the sector. By utilizing artificial intelligence and advanced camera technology, they automate and optimize the sorting process, resulting in more stable productivity and significant labor cost savings. Every day, the enthusiastic team works on the development and improvement of compact optical sorting machines for the agro-food sector. Their ambition is to be the world’s leading supplier of optical sorting technology for potatoes and onions.

Flikweert Vision has fundamentally changed the way growers and packers operate. Where traditional sorting relied heavily on manual labor, the company’s AI-driven sorting technology has ushered in a new era of efficiency and precision. The agro-food sector’s dependence on human labor has been greatly reduced. Their intelligent sorting systems deliver unmatched accuracy, consistency, and set a new industry standard.

MCR Machinery (route 2)

MCR Machinery has been a trusted specialist for years in washing and cutting vegetables and fruit – including potatoes. With smart, robust machines, we help growers, processors, and food producers handle their products quickly, hygienically, and efficiently.

From drum washers and Undine washing systems to advanced cutting units, our solutions combine craftsmanship with practical innovation. Less water consumption, less downtime, and above all: reliable technology that simply does what it’s supposed to do.

With attention to detail and a deep understanding of real-world operations, we build machines that contribute to a clean, safe, and smoothly running process – tailored to your product and production needs.

Vegniek (route 1)

Rooted in agriculture and driven by innovation, Vegniek designs and builds reliable, smart agricultural machinery. With practical experience and solid engineering, we create agricultural solutions for farmers all around the world. Based in Emmeloord – the potato capital of the world – we are highly specialized in developing machines designed for the specific needs of potato growers, like our DiscMaster haulm puller. Stricter regulations on chemical haulm destruction have created the need for reliable mechanical alternatives, that’s why developed the DiscMaster haulm puller. The DiscMaster offers a precise and effective way to remove potato haulm at the right moment, exactly when growth needs to stop.

Curious about other machines we develop? Join tour 1 or visit our stand (VD08) during Potato Europe.