Nothum Food Processing Systems will present a range of further processing equipment at the 2026 edition of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), taking place in Atlanta, Georgia from January 27–29. The company will exhibit as part of the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions Group, a platform bringing together multiple food processing technology brands under a single booth presence.

Headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, with an international office in the Netherlands, Nothum designs and manufactures equipment for pre-dusting, battering, breading and frying applications. At IPPE 2026, the company will focus on systems designed to support high-throughput further processing operations, including products relevant to the potato and snack processing sectors alongside poultry, seafood and alternative proteins.

Among the systems highlighted is the SuperFlex Homestyle Breading Machine, positioned as a multi-functional breading platform capable of operating in several configurations. According to the company, the system can process a wide range of dry ingredients, from fine flours to larger breadcrumbs and panko-style coatings. The SuperFlex can be configured as a flat belt, drum, triple flip or hand-toss application, allowing processors to adapt the machine to formed, whole-muscle or bone-in products without changing platforms. Nothum also points to automatic monitoring and control of breading volume to support consistent coating coverage and reduced ingredient waste.

Nothum will also introduce the BatterKing, described as a new all-in-one batter and tempura application system. The machine is designed to handle multiple batter styles while maintaining consistent viscosity and temperature through automated control. Vertical mixing paddles are used to blend batter while limiting shear, and the system supports both waterfall and top-submerge battering methods. The BatterKing includes a run-out mode intended to minimize batter waste during shutdowns or product changeovers.

Flatbed breading applications will be represented by the VersaCoat Flatbed Breading Machine. The system applies coatings ranging from fine flours to coarse crumbs using a low-charge breading approach. Nothum states that the design is intended to reduce downtime and speed up changeovers, addressing operational efficiency and safety concerns in continuous processing environments.

Frying technology will be showcased through the ProTherm Continuous Fryer. The fryer features a float tank design that operates with a relatively shallow oil volume compared with conventional systems. Nothum indicates that this configuration allows for lower oil usage and higher fresh oil turnover rates, supporting extended production runs while maintaining consistent product quality. The company also notes potential energy savings associated with the design, particularly when secondary filtration is employed.

At IPPE 2026, Nothum will exhibit within the Fortifi Food Processing Solutions booth, alongside other brands in the group’s portfolio. Fortifi Food Processing Solutions is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, and operates globally through a network of manufacturing and service operations. The platform brings together equipment and automation providers serving large-scale food processors across multiple protein and prepared food categories.

Nothum’s presence at IPPE reflects continued investment in further processing technologies aimed at improving yield, consistency and operational efficiency. While the company’s core markets include poultry and seafood, many of the systems on display are also applicable to potato-based products such as coated fries, formed potato snacks and other value-added applications where precise coating and frying control are critical.

IPPE 2026 will bring together equipment suppliers, processors and industry stakeholders from across the global protein and prepared food industries, providing a platform for technology launches, system demonstrations and technical exchange.