Meeting the Fresh Challenge: How FAM STUMABO’s Trio of Machines Is Transforming Vegetable Processing

In the fresh-cut vegetable industry, rising labor costs, short lead times, and growing demand for variety are putting increased pressure on processors to deliver more with less. For companies slicing, dicing, or shredding fruit and vegetables at scale, the challenge is clear: how to maintain consistency and product appeal while keeping operations fast and lean.

FAM STUMABO offers a smart answer that is already proving its worth in fresh-cut operations around the world. Dorphy, Centris 315, and Flexis make a powerful trio ideally suited for this segment. They help processors speed up production and increase throughput, simplify size and produce changeovers, and deliver a clean, consistent cut across a wide variety of vegetables and fruits.

Paul Krechel of FAM STUMABO explains: 

"This trio was engineered with real-world production challenges in mind. Our customers need flexible, low-footprint machines that do more with no compromise on the quality of the cut. With Dorphy, Centris 315, and Flexis they get faster changeovers, consistent product quality, and less waste. This directly benefits a company’s bottom line."

The cutting edge of versatility

The trio of compact and efficient machines forms a complementary suite that enables processors to handle a wide range of produce with precision and speed. Together, they bring unmatched versatility to the cutting floor.

• Dorphy™ excels at dicing and julienne cutting, making it perfect for firm produce like apples, carrots, and peppers used in fruit salads, vegetable mixes, or meal kits.

• Centris™ 315 steps in where speed and consistency are key, slicing and shredding both round and elongated vegetables – from cabbage and beets to zucchini – with clean, uniform results.

• Flexis brings finesse to delicate ingredients, delivering crisp, precise cuts of leafy greens and herbs such as romaine, basil, and spring onion, without bruising or compromising shelf life.

Whether operating as standalone machines or integrated into a full processing line, the trio supports everything from agile, small-batch production to high-throughput environments. Tool changeovers are quick, cleaning is simple, and cut quality remains consistently high, resulting in longer product shelf life, improved texture, and a final product that’s visually appealing and retail-ready.

A leading fresh produce distributor in the USA states:

"The FAM STUMABO machines have improved the efficiency of our operation and the quality of the product we are offering our customers. We can simply and quickly change the cutting tools to cut a large array of vegetables into different cut sizes."

Meeting market demands

In today’s market, being fast isn’t enough. Fresh-cut vegetable products must look appealing, maintain their texture, and have a long shelf life, especially in grab-and-go, foodservice, and retail meal kits. This means processors can’t afford bruised edges, uneven cuts, or batch inconsistency.

FAM STUMABO’s high-precision blades and clean-cut technology reduce product damage, preserve freshness and lower trim waste while speeding up production.

A spokesperson from HAK Fresh, a fresh produce company in the Netherlands, explains:

"To create flavorful meal solutions with vegetables as the key ingredient, it is important that our products have an appetizing look because customers do not only want a pretty color palette but also perfectly cut strips and dice. Together with FAM STUMABO, we join forces to improve this continuously."

Engineered for ROI and cut quality

Vegetable processors share similar challenges: inconsistent manual labor, rising production demands, and the need to adapt to seasonal or regional product lines. This is where FAM STUMABO’s trio becomes a true strategic advantage.

Speed and adaptability are essential. With FAM STUMABO’s Dorphy, Centris 315 and Flexis, processors don’t have to compromise between throughput and presentation, or between operational costs and quality.

Paul Krechel concludes:

"The fresh vegetable segment is under pressure to do everything faster but with more finesse. That’s where we come in. With FAM STUMABO’s trio of machines, they can dice, slice, strip cut, and shred faster and more profitably – staying competitive in a segment where every detail matters."

About FAM STUMABO

FAM STUMABO engineers and develops industrial cutting machines as well as the manufacturing of precision knives for the food industry. We provide customers with the solutions they need for the cutting, slicing, and dicing of fruit, vegetables & nuts, cheese, meat & poultry, fish, petfood, potato chips and French fries.

Over the past 60 years, we have established long-lasting partnerships in cooperation with highly reliable, influential companies, customers, and leaders in the industrial food processing market. We are present on all continents, with customer experience centers, spare parts and services.

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