Systems and methods of at least partially de-stemming produce are provided. A de-stemming apparatus can include a first roller pair having a first roller and a second roller with a first radial distance between them, and a second roller pair including a third roller and a fourth roller with a second radial distance between them. The second radial distance can be less than the first radial distance. The rollers can at least partially defining a longitudinal gap. At least one drive unit can drive opposite rollers of each roller pair to rotate in opposite directions to convey the produce through the longitudinal gap and apply a compression force to the produce between a pod and stem of the produce to at least partially separate the pod from other portions of the produce and the stem during conveyance through at least part of the longitudinal gap.
