Abstract: Devices and methods for mechanically removing portions of individual pieces of produce may include a conveyor configured to transport pieces of produce from an upstream end portion to a downstream end portion on a plurality of spaced, elongate teeth, and a blade assembly disposed at the downstream end portion of the conveyor. The blade assembly may include a cutting edge configured to pass generally parallel to the elongate teeth at a selected distance such that a desired portion of each piece of the retained produce is removed by the cutting edge. The disclosed devices and methods may be particularly well suited for removing the stem or cap portions of strawberries.