Belgium-based cutting machine manufacturer Fam Stumabo says vegetable processors are facing an environment of mounting costs and growing consumer demands for value-added produce options.
“The fresh vegetable segment is under pressure to do everything faster but with more finesse,” says Paul Krechel of Fam Stumabo. The company offers its Dorphy, Centris 315 and Flexis machines as solutions.
“This trio was engineered with real-world production challenges in mind,” Krechel continues. “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 company calls the trio compact and efficient, as well as a complementary suite that can handle a wide range of produce: Dorphy is specifically good at dicing and julienne cutting, especially of firm produce like apples, carrots and peppers; Centris 315 focuses on speed and consistency for uniform shredding; and Flexis focuses on precision and delicacy, well suited to leafy greens and herbs.
“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,” says a spokesperson from HAK Fresh, a fresh produce company in the Netherlands.
