At this year's "National Potato Starch Summit Forum," Hu Dong, a leading expert in potato starch equipment technology and chairman of Tidecom  Group, stated: "The all-in, all-out clean production of potatoes has become an unstoppable trend in industrial development. Artificial intelligence technology, in particular, has further empowered processing techniques and equipment with advanced technological capabilities."

The concept and technology of "all-in, all-out" clean potato production originated in Europe and are now gaining significant momentum in China. Hu Dong pointed out that the so-called "all-in, all-out" approach involves using potatoes as the raw material and leveraging a series of advanced processing steps to achieve comprehensive utilization of the resource. The process begins with washing and crushing the potatoes, followed by the extraction of components such as starch and protein. Meanwhile, by-products like potato residue and wastewater are further processed into products including dietary fiber, fermented feed, and concentrated liquid fertilizer. Throughout the entire process, no waste is discharged, enabling full resource utilization and maximizing economic value.

The process begins with advanced extraction and refining techniques to obtain high-purity, superior-quality starch, meeting the demand for premium starch across various sectors such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. Next, nutrient-rich process water from potato processing is used to extract feed-grade protein, which is abundant in essential amino acids. This protein serves as a supplemental feed additive for young livestock, enhancing nutrient absorption, promoting growth, and increasing farming profitability.

Following that, potato residue fiber with excellent water-holding, oil-binding, and swelling properties is recovered. It can be used as a functional food ingredient in the production of various weight-management foods aimed at improving intestinal function and supporting human health.

Subsequently, the large quantity of potato pulp generated during processing is fermented to produce a feed material rich in probiotics and enzymes. This product enhances digestive efficiency and immunity in livestock and poultry, thereby reducing the need for antibiotics.

Finally, the diluted cell liquid from starch processing is concentrated through high-efficiency, energy-saving evaporation. The resulting concentrate is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other nutritional elements, as well as organic matter. As an organic fertilizer, it helps improve soil structure, enhance fertility, and support crop growth.

 

Today, Tidecom's all-in, all-out potato processing technology delivers value in three key dimensions:

First, Economic Value. By enabling the production of multiple products, it diversifies the company’s revenue streams and enhances overall profitability. The integrated production system not only yields refined starch but also generates feed-grade protein, dietary fiber, fermented feed, and concentrated liquid fertilizer—providing a reliable foundation for sustained economic growth.

Second, Ecological Value. It achieves efficient and comprehensive resource utilization, fulfills clean production objectives, and completely eliminates waste discharge. This resolves persistent environmental challenges within the industry and aligns fully with green development principles.

Third, Social Value. The transformation of by-products into high-value products supplies quality inputs for farming and aquaculture sectors. This not only drives technological advancement in starch processing but also enhances material supply for agricultural and breeding industries, while creating additional employment opportunities and stimulating local economic prosperity.

Mr. Hu Dong stated that Tidecom Group's "all-in, all-out processing technology" is built upon advanced European processing techniques, continuously optimized through localized adaptation and engineered with equipment manufactured to European standards. This approach ensures the production system achieves the highest cost-effectiveness. Examples include its fully enclosed and modular structure, which features a compact layout and significantly reduces equipment installation time; a stable and reliable control system that can be customized to meet client needs, ranging from manual to fully automated operation; and the adoption of state-of-the-art 3D design systems, which provide customers with detailed documentation for smoother and time-efficient installation.

 

Industry experts emphasize that the "all-in, all-out clean processing technology" represents the future development direction of the sector, characterized by four major trends:
Firstly, Diversification. The industry is shifting from single potato starch production toward the integrated development of multiple products, fully unlocking the potential value of potatoes and enhancing resource utilization.
Secondly, Premiumization. Growing market demand for high-quality and functional potato starch and related products is driving the industry toward higher value-added segments, with increased emphasis on product quality and functional innovation.
Thirdly, Greening. Stricter environmental regulations are pushing the industry to prioritize clean production and circular economy practices, minimizing ecological impact and achieving sustainable development.
Lastly, Smartization. With technological advancement, intelligent production equipment and management systems are being widely adopted, boosting production efficiency and ensuring consistent product quality.

The global trend is mighty and unstoppable. Much like information technology and artificial intelligence, the "all-in, all-out clean processing technology for potatoes" has become an irresistible force shaping the present and future of the potato industry. Those who embrace it are destined to lead the wave of innovation and progress.