The Peelmaster Mini from Tenrit Foodtec is a compact, standalone asparagus peeler designed for self-service use. It operates with a simple electrical connection and requires no dedicated staff. Its horizontal peeling system — intuitive and efficient — transforms what is usually a tedious task into a smooth and effortless experience.

The innovation lies in the combination of its compact design and its horizontal peeling mechanism, which offers the highest-quality and fastest peeling results, with no handling required other than inserting the asparagus into the machine. This makes it perfectly suited for self-service and accessible to all types of consumers. It can peel 1 kg of asparagus in 20 seconds: simply place the spears in the machine and collect them peeled.

It directly addresses the barriers identified in the CTIFL 2025 study “Asparagus: consumer perceptions and expectations”: lack of time, preparation complexity, and the need for convenience. It makes asparagus accessible to newcomers and gives greater visibility to this seasonal, local and popular vegetable at points of sale.

Tenrit peelers have been used for more than 25 years across Europe, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, where peeled asparagus is widespread. The Peelmaster Mini is a self-service innovation specifically designed for small spaces.

By removing one of the main obstacles to purchasing asparagus, it boosts consumption, enhances the value of producers’ harvests and appeals to a new generation of consumers.