en.Wedoany.com Reported - Greek peach processing company Agrophoenix has introduced two Tridis 240 cutters developed by FAM STUMABO to address challenges of low raw material utilization and inconsistent product quality in peach processing. Global demand for processed fruit continues to rise, with industry forecasts indicating an annual market growth rate of nearly 8% in the coming years, driven by increased consumption of ready-to-use products and industrial applications. For processors, maximizing raw material utilization, maintaining consistent product quality, and achieving high throughput have become strategic elements during the short, intensive production season.
Peach processing demands extremely high cutting precision due to the fruit's soft and delicate nature. Achieving uniform fruit pieces, reducing trimming losses, and minimizing juice loss are critical to ensuring final product quality and improving industrial yield. Greece is one of the world's largest exporters of canned peaches, and industry companies operate almost non-stop during the harvest season, with some running 24-hour shifts, leaving no room for raw material waste.
Founded in 2019 in the Macedonia region of northern Greece, Agrophoenix operates modern facilities in Imathia with two specialized plants producing canned peach halves, diced and sliced peaches, aseptic cut fruit, as well as purees and concentrates. The company supplies both industrial clients and retail channels, exporting to multiple international markets with increasingly stringent requirements for product uniformity, texture, and traceability. Agrophoenix representative Konstantinos Ineglis stated that the company's main challenge is achieving high-precision cutting while reducing trimming losses to maximize raw material utilization. He added that clients operate under strict international standards, making it essential to ensure clean cuts, minimize small fragments that become by-products, and reduce juice loss during cutting to preserve the fruit's natural sugars, thereby improving final product quality. In terms of capacity, each machine must process over 6 tons of peaches per hour.
According to Sven Boen, Senior Sales Manager for Europe at FAM STUMABO, the company is committed to solutions that balance quality, capacity, and operational efficiency. The Tridis 240 is designed for high-capacity continuous feeding, handling fruits up to 240 mm in any dimension, enabling different cutting forms such as dices, strips, and slices. Beyond peaches, this technology is also used for processing fruits like mangoes, apples, pears, and strawberries, as well as vegetables such as carrots, onions, potatoes, and beets.
Operational continuity during the peak production season is what Agrophoenix values most. FAM STUMABO, together with its Greek partner SIVVAS S.A., provides technical training, preventive inspections, and local spare parts supply, along with 24-hour technical support during the production season. Boen noted that in an industry reliant on an extremely short production season, the speed of local technical service is crucial, as any disruption can directly impact plant operations. Ineglis agreed, emphasizing that immediate response during the season, whether for spare parts or technical support, allows the company to operate more safely and minimize downtime.
Currently, the two cutters are operating at full capacity and have become a key component of the company's production process. Ineglis stated that the Tridis 240 has significantly improved product quality, with cutting precision and reduced trimming losses leading to higher raw material utilization. The high capacity and stable operation of the equipment have enhanced overall line efficiency. Looking ahead, Agrophoenix is already evaluating new investments to expand plant capacity, and this collaboration has been decisive in ensuring operational continuity in one of the most demanding sectors of the food industry.
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