AGRISTO, a global leader in potato products, aims to produce 1.3 million tons annually by 2030 while maintaining sustainability and efficiency and, to support this ambition, the company has partnered with Polysense, a pioneer in AI and machine vision for the food industry.
Polysense’s technology is redefining quality control in potato processing, as well as fruit and vegetable, and bakery production.
Traditional quality checks in Agristo’s complex production lines were time-consuming, error-prone, and generated unnecessary waste. With more than fifty semi-finished products running on a single line, detecting defects, anomalies, peel residue, and ensuring precise product dimensions posed a constant challenge. Manual inspections simply couldn’t keep up, and with the ongoing war for talent, finding and retaining skilled operators added even more pressure. Polysense addressed these challenges with artificial intelligence and multi-layer food quality inspections, providing real-time insights that reduce waste, ensure consistency, and support Agristo in meeting production goals while scaling efficiently.
Chief Global Expansion, Innovation and Sustainability at Agristo, Kristof Wallays, has described the technology as ‘a true game changer’ and said the company is enabling Agristo to realise an ecological and economic impact.
Polysense introduced Qualify, an advanced AI-powered vision system that monitors production lines in real time. It instantly detects deviations, measures product dimensions with high precision across multi-layer environments, and delivers actionable insights through an intuitive interface directly integrated into existing IT/OT workflows. With Qualify, operators can respond immediately, optimize processes, and minimize waste before it impacts production, ensuring consistent quality and efficiency throughout the line.
The impact has been substantial. Real-time monitoring accelerates decision-making, ensures consistent product quality, and minimizes material losses. Agristo now achieves predictable output by controlling input variability caused by weather and seasonal changes, translating directly into lower costs and higher profitability. Automating routine checks also boosts scalability, allowing the company to launch new products without compromising efficiency or quality, while maintaining operational excellence across complex production lines.
CEO at Polysense, Yarne De Munc, said: “Food manufacturers are literally throwing away their profit margins. Polysense helps them regain control over variability and get the most out of their process.”
These results demonstrate the transformative power of technology in modern food production. By helping Agristo achieve ambitious production goals while maximizing efficiency and minimizing environmental impact, Polysense proves that AI and machine vision have evolved from futuristic concepts into essential tools driving smarter, greener, and more profitable operations.
CIO at Agristo, Mathieu Jacobs, said: “Polysense is our strategic partner in advancing our production capabilities through innovative, long-term solutions. Their unique combination of technical expertise, agility, and comprehensive skills makes them our go-to partner for AI and data-driven production optimisation.”
By adopting Polysense technology, Agristo isn’t just optimising potato production but establishing new standards for innovation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth in food manufacturing. The results prove that waste reduction, operational efficiency, and profitability are no longer competing priorities, but achievable, measurable outcomes delivered through strategic technology partnerships.
About Polysense
Polysense, a Belgian technology firm, specialises in-line quality control and smart process parameter optimization for the food industry, integrating AI and hardware systems. Its solutions help manufacturers reduce waste and boost production efficiency.
