What Tummers Food Processing Solutions does

Tummers Food Processing Solutions, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Hoogerheide, Netherlands, designs and manufactures industrial machines and complete turnkey process lines for the potato and tuber processing industry. Its product portfolio comprises five core process lines (washing, peeling, cutting, flake production, and french fry) supported by more than twenty individual machines — drum dryers, steam peelers, blanchers, sorters, cutters, conveyors, and pumps — engineered and assembled in-house. Key proprietary technologies include the patented E²E (Emission-to-Energy) SteamClosure system for capturing drum dryer emissions, the Dual-Zone Blancher (patent pending), the Fin Aligner water-cutting alignment system, the ZicZac Brusher dry deskinning system, and the Autotrax drum dryer scraper. The Tummers Steam Peeler (TSP) claims up to 20% lower steam consumption versus comparable machines. In 2024–2025, Tummers launched Tummers Connect, a digital monitoring platform enhanced by AI-powered camera-based solutions developed with PolySense, and entered a digital transformation partnership with Siemens Nederland. Tummers serves industrial food processors across 50+ countries (300+ customers), including leading multinational producers such as Lamb-Weston/Meijer and regional processors; a refurbished equipment channel targets agricultural SMEs. The firm also operates subsidiaries Tummers Simon Dryers Technology and Tummers Metal Solutions, plus Tummers USA Inc. (established November 2024) and the Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd. joint venture (June 2024).

Tummers makes money through four revenue streams: (1) direct sale of industrial machines and complete turnkey process lines to enterprise food processors (the dominant stream); (2) recurring spare parts and service revenue via the 24/7 Tummers Support Group, including commissioning, training, and automation support; (3) sale of refurbished machines at lower price points to agricultural SMEs; and (4) project-based turnkey delivery of engineered potato processing lines, including installation and commissioning at customer sites. Pricing is quote-based, not publicly disclosed, with values scaling to capacity (e.g., drum dryers at 450–1,100 kg/hour), level of customization, and configuration. Distribution is direct enterprise field sales supported by sales and service offices in China, Russia, USA, England, and India, plus exclusive partner networks worldwide. In December 2025, Van der Giessen was integrated into the Tummers Group, and in June 2026, an Investindustrial-affiliated industrial group combined Tummers with Kiremko, Idaho Steel, and Reyco under the new Foodera Technologies brand, targeting approximately €400 million in combined annual revenues.

Name

Tummers Food Processing Solutions

Legal name

Tummers Food Processing Solutions

Website

https://tummers.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tummers Food Processing Solutions designs and manufactures turnkey industrial machines and process lines for potato and tuber processing. Founded 1976 in the Netherlands, it serves 300+ industrial food processors across 50+ countries, with patented equipment and a growing digital and AI-enabled platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hoogerheide

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Industrial food processing equipment sales: Sale of individual machines (e.g., steam peelers, blanchers, drum dryers, conveyors, sorting machines) and complete turnkey process lines for potato and tuber processing. Machines are sold directly to industrial food processors worldwide.
2. Spare parts and service: 24/7 Tummers Support Group provides maintenance, repair services, and spare parts advice to minimize machine downtime. Service continues post-delivery including commissioning supervision, staff training, and automation support.
3. Refurbished machines: Sale of pre-owned machines that have been thoroughly inspected and refurbished by experienced engineers. Sourced mainly from trade-ins by large agricultural and industrial companies. Targeted at agricultural SMEs seeking lower-cost alternatives to new equipment.
4. Turnkey process line projects: Complete design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of potato processing lines delivered working 'from A to Z' at the customer's location. Includes staff training and ongoing support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Tummers Food Processing Solutions manufactures industrial machines and complete turnkey process lines for the potato and tuber processing industry. Its portfolio spans five core process lines (washing, peeling, cutting, flake, and french fry) supported by an extensive range of individual machines such as steam peelers, blanchers, drum dryers, sorters, and conveyors. The company also provides 24/7 service support, refurbished machines, and the Tummers Connect digital monitoring platform.

Product overview

Tummers Food Processing Solutions is a Dutch market leader (established 1976) providing complete potato and tuber processing solutions. The product portfolio consists of five core process lines — Washing Line, Peeling Line, Cutting Line, Flake Line, and French Fry Line — supported by an extensive range of individual machines (blanchers, drum dryers, steam peelers, sorters, cutters, conveyors, pumps, and specialized systems) and services (Tummers Support Group 24/7 service, refurbished machines, and turnkey delivery). Key proprietary innovations include the E2E (Emission-to-Energy) series: the E2E SteamClosure (patented hermetically sealed drum dryer enclosure), E2E-Condenser (steam peeler emission condensation), and Dual-Zone Blancher, all designed to capture and reuse process energy. The company has also launched Tummers Connect, a digital monitoring platform enhanced by an AI-powered camera solution from PolySense. Tummers operates as part of the Tummers Group alongside Tummers Simon Dryers Technology and Tummers Metal Solutions, and as of mid-2026 became part of Foodera Technologies alongside Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco Systems, and Van der Giessen.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Washing Line (Waslijn) Complete potato washing line covering destoning, washing, separation of floating matter, and drying steps, using equipment including destoner/washer, drum washer, clay bath, brine separator, pintle belt, floating parts remover, dry soil remover, and roller dryer. For industrial potato processors.
• Peeling Line (Schillijn) Complete potato peeling line covering supply, steam peeling, dry brushing, and after-washing steps, using equipment including delta roller spreader, Tummers steam peeler, ZicZac brusher, horizontal brusher, washing screw conveyor, after-washer, de-watering drum, and E2E condenser. For industrial potato processors.
• Cutting Line (Snijlijn) High-precision potato cutting line with sorting, water/mechanical cutting, de-watering, sliver sorting, and water recycling. Includes continuous sorter, AGF pump, Fin aligner, cutting blocks, switchbox, sliver sorter, de-watering conveyor belt, balance tank, and sieve bend. For industrial potato processors.
• Flake Line (Vlokkenlijn) Turnkey potato flake production line centered around the Drum Dryer, covering cleaning/peeling/cutting, cooking/mashing, drum drying, and milling/packaging. Includes cooler, cooker, blancher, E2E SteamClosure, mill sifter, bag filling machine, ricer, lobe pump, inspection belt, storage dosing hopper, powder mill, powder mill unit, flake storage bunker, Autotrax, drum dryer, and additives station. For industrial potato flake producers.
• French Fry Line (Frietlijn) Complete french fry production line covering preparation, steam peeling, inspection, water/mechanical cutting, blanching, pre-drying, multi-zone pre-frying, de-fatting, freezing, and packaging. For industrial french fry producers.
• Blancher (Single-Zone and Dual-Zone) Modular blanching machine available in single-zone and dual-zone (patent-pending) configurations. Dual-zone combines screw and belt blancher features with a virtual wall design enabling independent temperature and water quality zones for higher energy efficiency and reduced water usage.
• Drum Dryer (Drumdroger) Central drying machine for potato flake production. Applies thin layers of mash onto a heated cylinder to evaporate moisture, forming a potato sheet that is broken into flakes by a PreMillSifter. Capacity: 450-1100 kg per hour. Compatible with E2E SteamClosure for emission-free operation.
• E2E SteamClosure Patented hermetically sealed enclosure placed over drum dryers to capture and redirect released steam to the E2E FlowCondenser, where it is converted into reusable hot water (85-95°C). Makes potato flake production completely free of steam and odor emissions. Developed jointly with Solutherm.
• E2E-Condenser Fourth-generation emission-to-energy condenser that redirects and condenses steam peeler emissions for reuse as hot water (up to 95°C, capacity 450-1150 liters). Compatible with any steam peeling line. Payback period of 1-4 years. Developed jointly with Solutherm.
• Tummers Steam Peeler (TSP) Steam peeler offering up to 20% lower steam consumption than comparable machines. Vessel designed for pressures up to 20 Barg with high rotational speed and high-speed exhaust system. Available in right and left-handed executions. Capacity: 8.5-28 tonnes per hour.
• Delta Roller Spreader Product spreading machine with triangular rollers for gentle transport and even distribution across the width of sorting machines. Prevents foreign objects from jamming, minimizes product damage, and feeds products to optical sorters. Equipped with SKF Foodline bearings. Width: 900-2300mm.
• Fin Aligner Patented system that centers and aligns potatoes before cutting. Maximizes cutting length and minimizes waste (slivers and nubbins). Incorporable into any Tummers water-cutting system.
• ZicZac Brusher Patented vertical dry deskinning system that conveys potatoes through zigzag-arranged roller brushes after steam peeling. Uses minimal water and achieves minimal peel loss.
• Autotrax Patented system for optimal drying of mash into potato flakes on drum dryer application rollers. Scrapes off excess mash efficiently. Among the most commonly used systems worldwide for this purpose.
• Destoner/Washer Combined destoning and washing machine for potatoes and tubers, designed for 24/7 industrial use. Optionally separates floating parts. Washing intensity adjustable. Capacity: 15-180 tonnes per hour.
• Continuous Sorter Industrial stainless steel sorter for custom sorting of potatoes and tubers. Directly adjustable during production. Also suitable for removing small stones, dirt, and undersized products. Capacity: 10-60 tonnes per hour.
• Powder Mill Machine that reduces potato flakes to powder by forcing them through sieve perforations (standard 1.5mm). Capacity: up to 2000 kg per hour. ATEX certified.
• Tummers Support Group Dedicated 24/7 service department offering maintenance, repair services, and spare parts advice to minimize machine downtime. Provides commissioning supervision, staff training, and automation support.
• Refurbished Machines Pre-owned machines that have been thoroughly inspected and refurbished by experienced engineers. Offered at relatively low cost for agricultural SMEs as a sustainable alternative to new equipment.
• Turnkey Process Line Delivery Complete process line delivery from A to Z at customer location, including engineering, manufacturing, commissioning, and staff training in operation and maintenance by Tummers professionals.
• Tummers Connect Digital Platform Digital monitoring, control, and optimization platform for potato processing operations. Supported by AI-powered camera-based solutions from the PolySense partnership. Enables customers to track performance data and improve efficiency in real time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Steam consumption reduced by up to 20% with Tummers Steam Peeler (TSP) compared to comparable machines
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration1 record

AI capability4 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Foodera TechnologiesflagshipOthers · 23 June 2026The new global brand identity uniting Kiremko, Idaho Steel, Reyco Systems, Tummers Group, and Van der Giessen under one shared vision for the future of food processing. Foodera Technologies combines specialist engineering knowledge, established product brands, and integrated processing technologies to support food producers worldwide.
• CallenscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025Partnership for emission-free potato processing, combining Tummers' processing technology with Callens' expertise to deliver zero-emission solutions for the potato processing industry.
• PolySensecoreTechnology or Integration · 2 September 2025Strategic partnership to launch AI-powered, camera-based solutions for potato processing. First application implemented on Tummers' Delta Roller Spreader, collecting and analyzing real-time product data to improve efficiency, minimize waste, and maximize flexibility in downstream processing. AI module also supports development of Tummers Connect digital platform.
• GP Adrie van der PoelminorOthers · 19 November 2024Tummers Group Partner of GP Adrie van der Poel 2026, a professional cycling event in the Netherlands.
• Siemens NederlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2024Strategic partnership with Siemens Nederland for innovative digital transformation of Tummers Food Processing Solutions operations and products.
• Kiron Food Processing TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 June 2024Joint venture Tummers Kiron India Pvt. Ltd. announced during Inter FoodTech, expanding Tummers' presence and capabilities in the Indian market for food processing technology.
• Raymond van BarneveldminorOthers · 1 March 2024Partnership with darts legend Raymond van Barneveld for 2024, as a brand ambassador relationship.
• Bingoal Casino Chevalmeire Cycling TeamminorOthers · 1 January 2021Tummers Food Processing Solutions logo featured on the uniform of the Belgian women's cycling team starting January 2021.
• Van der GiessencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 December 2019Van der Giessen became part of Tummers Group (December 2025 officially, announced November 2025). Van der Giessen specializes in design, production and installation of conveyor and pump systems, platforms and piping systems, bringing expertise in equipment erection, installation, on-site services, commissioning and operational support.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Kiremko: Dutch manufacturer of french fry and potato processing equipment, now a sister company within Foodera Technologies. Directly comparable product portfolio (peelers, cutters, fryers, complete process lines) and customer base in the same potato processing vertical.
• Idaho Steel Products: US-based food processing equipment manufacturer specializing in french fry and formed potato processing lines, now part of Foodera Technologies. Highly comparable in product scope (washers, peelers, cutters, blanchers, fryers) and end markets.
• Reyco Systems: US manufacturer of food processing equipment for the french fry industry, now part of Foodera Technologies. Overlapping product portfolio with Tummers (peelers, cutters, optical sorters) serving the same multinational customer base.
• Van der Giessen: Dutch designer of conveyor and pump systems, platforms, and piping for food processing — now integrated into the Tummers Group. Direct equipment and installation overlap with Tummers' process line delivery model.

Broad incumbents

• GEA Group: Large global engineering group with a broad food processing and packaging equipment portfolio. Competes with Tummers in potato and food processing machinery, but operates as a multi-segment, multi-product industrial conglomerate.
• JBT Corporation: US-listed provider of food processing and air transport equipment, with a sizeable food tech segment covering protein, dairy, and prepared foods. Overlaps with Tummers in industrial food processing equipment and turnkey line delivery.
• Marel: Iceland-based global leader in food processing equipment, primarily for protein, fish, and dairy. Adjacent in industrial food machinery but does not specialize in the potato/tuber vertical where Tummers is concentrated.
• Tetra Pak: Global food processing and packaging giant, part of Tetra Laval. Touches potato processing customers with broader processing and packaging solutions; competes in adjacent food equipment categories though not specialized in potato flake lines.
• Heat and Control: US/Australian manufacturer of food processing and packaging equipment for snacks, french fries, and other prepared foods. Overlaps with Tummers in french fry and potato processing lines but with a broader snack food focus.

Emerging players

• Urschel Laboratories: US-based specialist in industrial food cutting, slicing, and dicing equipment with global reach. Direct overlap with Tummers' cutting line equipment (slice cutters, water-cutting systems) for fruits, vegetables, and tubers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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