Pomuni is a Belgian potato specialist with a rich family history dating back to 1928. What began as a fruit and vegetable trading business grew into a company that focuses entirely on potatoes. Today, Pomuni supplies fresh potatoes and frozen potato products under private label to retailers, wholesalers, and the foodservice industry. Quality, traceability, and continuity form the bedrock of their operations.

Reason and purpose

Within Pomuni's processing lines, a constant product flow is central. The supply of potatoes always brings foreign objects with it, such as clods and stones. These foreign parts can disrupt sorting, cause damage, or even bring the entire line to a standstill. Pomuni sought a solution that removes this contamination from the flow as early as possible, thereby bringing peace and control to the beginning of the line.

Solution

With the Divider Pro, featuring a working width of 2.5 metres. The machine is at the beginning of the line and removes clods, stones and extreme deviations directly from the product flow. This keeps the line clean, prevents disruptions and ensures the process runs stably.

Implementation

The Divider Pro is integrated into the existing range and operates directly in daily production. The machine aligns with the practices of an industrial processor, where capacity and reliability are essential. The controls are clear, allowing operators to quickly become familiar with its operation.

Result

Since the installation, the supply has been noticeably cleaner and quieter. The line is less burdened and disruptions from contamination rarely occur. The process runs more stably and remains better under control. Less manual intervention is required, allowing employees to focus on other tasks in the process. “The dirt is removed from the stream right at the beginning. That brings calm to the line and prevents problems further downstream in the process.”

Looking ahead

With the Divider Pro as the first step in the line, Pomuni lays a solid foundation for further optimisation. By removing contamination early, the process remains reliable and scalable, matching the company's growth and ambitions.