The approaching completion of line no. 1 modernization and comprehensive facility renovation not only modernizes production, but primarily improves it in terms of quality, efficiency and ecology. This is a major step forward for all customers — especially those who expect the highest quality ready-to-eat potatoes for retail and food service.
Technology that Accelerates
MK Agro has specialized for years in the production of cooked potatoes for retail customers and food service/HoReCa operators. Now the company is focusing on modernity that translates into better quality and faster processes. The heart of the changes are two modern air-steam autoclaves of French production by LAGARDE brand and new Euro-Industry coolers. Thanks to them, the pasteurization process is shorter and more controlled, which allows obtaining a stable high-quality product — ideal for the retail market.
We don’t modernize to be more modern. We modernize to be better, faster, cleaner, more economical and with greater respect for raw materials, and above all, so that the production process is the same on every line. Sometimes removing one machine creates space for a completely new vision. And that’s exactly what happened with us.
In parallel, the control system was replaced: new electrical cabinets, complete wiring installation, automation, as well as physical infrastructure reconstruction — platforms, technological wastewater drainage outlets, new utility installations. All to make the line more compact, ergonomic and ready for future needs.
Ready-to-eat Potatoes for Retail Chains — Higher Quality, more Assortment, Fewer Losses
The new line was designed with retail customers in mind and gives us additional production capacity for this sector. It produces potatoes in brine and marinades, packaged in convenient 400–500 g packages. The line also handles cut potatoes: sliced, diced, quartered and wedges. Thanks to flow optimization and reduction of changeovers, MK Agro has significantly increased efficiency, which translates into faster deliveries for retail chains.
Moreover, the use of modern FINIS knife peeler allows reducing raw material losses even before optical sorting. This is real savings and environmentally friendly action.
Ecology is not an Add-On
At MK Agro, ecology is an element of strategy, not a marketing slogan. Example? Water used for washing potatoes is now reused — it goes to brushers and corundums, and finally along with pulp to the biogas plant.
This is a small change on a daily scale, but enormous on an annual scale. We reduce fresh water consumption and decrease the amount of impurities going to the treatment plant. This is what real ecology in industry looks like.
Implementation of a heat recovery system from blowdown and desalination of two boilers, with a capacity of almost 9 MW, is also underway, which is expected to reduce annual gas consumption by up to 20%!
Additionally, the new ammonia chiller increases cooling efficiency and supports processes in line no. 1 and no. 3.
Partners and the Future
Implementation of such a large project would not be possible without trusted partners from the automation, steel construction or technological installation industries. The result? A facility ready for production in a new version — faster, better, more economical.
You cannot be a leader in potato processing by standing still. That’s why we move forward — with courage and responsibility for every stage of the process.
Work Comfort and Modern Space
Modernization also covered the facilities — offices, changing rooms and canteens. Installations were replaced, air conditioning and new lighting were installed, and common areas were finished with materials that facilitate hygiene maintenance.
Efficiency starts with people’s comfort. We made sure that work is better — not only at the conveyor belt, but also at the desk.
