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Insort and Qcify are joining forces as strategic partners in food sorting and inspection, reinforcing their shared vision of driving technological innovation and automation in food processing through advanced vision solutions.

Interview of Armin Stadler over ESG which stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance. It defines sustainable business practices through resource efficiency, social responsibility, and transparent leadership—crucial for long-term success and trust.

We are pleased to announce that Insort has been nominated for the prestigious Houskapreis 2025 in the category “Research & Development in SMEs”

Darren Murphy’s 15-years’ experience in the global nut market has prepared him well to help new customers retain higher yields and save money.

“It is easier for snack processors to use AI today in areas where they couldn’t do it 12 months ago,” says Eamonn Cullen, our global category manager. “Obviously snack producers are not data scientists, they’re not machine learning experts. So what’s really changed? It’s the availability of pre-trained AI services, easy access to foundation models, increase in cloud-based storage capabilities and data silos which ensure data is isolated and secured.”

Markus Schlagbauer, CEO of Insort GmbH and a renowned specialist in product safety and hygiene, will be presenting at the EHEDG special course in Klosterneuburg on December 10th. His session, titled “Hyperspectral Imaging and Artificial Intelligence for Foreign Body Detection,” is scheduled from 10:30 to 11:30 am.

The Japanese Tabata group, specialized in processing and trading of high-quality nuts, recognized the benefits of Insort technology early on and purchased a Sherlock Air back in 2016.
Since then, the machine has performed with outstanding success, particularly in shell sorting, chemical defect sorting (bitter almonds) and minimizing oversorting.
The CIT® technology boosted their pistachio business by 60% and significantly improved product quality.​

It can pay to be different. Chemical Imaging Technology, which improves identification accuracy, and focusing on identifying good products instead of bad or non-conforming ones, gives food processor manufacturer Insort several advantages over the rest of the pack.

We’ll be at PackExpo International in Chicago, USA, from November 3–6, 2024. As the one of the largest Potato Processing Trade Show in the world, this event is a must-attend global gathering for professionals in the packaging and processing industry.​

Artificial Intelligence is here. It is not just a buzzword. Companies are working with it every day to improve their business. If we look at what has changed in the past 12-24 months, we see two major changes accelerating the adoption of AI in potato processing – the increase in data storage capacity and the access to tools.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Judith Lammer as our new Head of R&D. ​

We are delighted to announce that Nicolas Stein has joined our team in the role of Global Sales Director. With his extensive experience in sales, Nicolas brings valuable expertise and fresh impetus for our future.

We are thrilled to announce that Insort has been granted a patent for an innovative “Device for Removing Defective Products from a Product Stream.” This groundbreaking technology marks another milestone in our ongoing pursuit of continuous innovation and the highest quality in food processing.

Nordic financial investor Alder, focused on investing in technology companies that drive sustainable solutions, joins us, Insort, the expert in high-tech imaging solutions for the food industry, as an investor. Alder’s stated goal is to specifically promote the growth and strategic development of sustainable companies.

As of 1 January 2024, Dr. Markus Schlagbauer has taken the helm as the new CEO, while the previous CEO and founder Matthias Jeindl will take on new strategic tasks.

Nordic financial investor Alder, focused on investing in technology companies that drive sustainable solutions, joins us, Insort, the expert in high-tech imaging solutions for the food industry, as an investor. Alder’s stated goal is to specifically promote the growth and strategic development of sustainable companies.