Creating a high-margin frozen pizza is an exercise in managing structural diversity; a single automated assembly line must seamlessly portion elastic mozzarella, dense proteins like pepperoni, and moisture-heavy vegetables like onions and peppers.
In an era dictated by rising raw material expenses, crippling labor shortages, and unforgiving energy costs, the cutting phase has emerged as a high-stakes control point where minor machinery deviations trigger compounding yield losses.
The global cheese market continues to expand, with industry estimates valuing it at USD98bn in 2025 and projecting it to reach USD154.4bn by 2034 reflecting sustained demand across retail, foodservice, and convenience applications.
Europe and the United States remain the largest and most mature markets, while countries such as China, Brazil, and India are driving new growth, supported by the rapid expansion of foodservice and changing consumption habits.
Mozzarella has become the most widely processed cheese type worldwide, driven by the global popularity of pizza and ready-to-eat formats, where consistent portioning and product performance are critical. At the same time, dairy processors are operating under increasing pressure. Rising raw material and energy costs, labor constraints, and market volatility are forcing producers to focus more than ever on operational efficiency and margin protection.
According to McKinsey & Company, technology is one of the primary levers identified by industry leaders to address these challenges and improve performance across the value chain. In this context, cutting performance becomes a critical control point in the process, where even small deviations can lead to measurable losses in yield and product quality.
A practical response to evolving cheese processing needs
In response to these evolving requirements, FAM STUMABO introduces Flexifam.2, a dicer designed to deliver consistent performance in demanding cheese processing environments, with a capacity of around 1,000 kg/h depending on the cut size.
The new model is an evolution of the industry-standard Flexifam 55, further refined to meet the needs of small- to medium-sized processors seeking a robust, easy-to-use solution that combines reliable cut quality with improved hygiene, simplified maintenance, and efficient operation in continuous production environments, supported by a 5.5 kW drive system.
‘Processors today are under pressure to do more with less — less waste, less downtime, fewer skilled operators, and less margin for error. What we see in the field is that cutting is often underestimated, yet it has a direct impact on profitability. With Flexifam.2, we wanted to offer a practical, accessible solution for small and medium processors who need reliable cut quality, easy sanitation, and low maintenance without complexity,’ explains Thijmen Put, Product Manager, FAM STUMABO.
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