Processed Fruits And Vegetables Market

Processing of fruits & vegetables is vital for manufacturing products for direct intake as food ingredients. During the processing of fruits & vegetables, the key objective is to maintain the nutritive value, colour, texture, and flavour of these products. Processing helps in enhancing the shelf life of all perishable vegetables and fruits. Processing (canning, drying, freezing, and preparation of juices, jams, and jellies) has been found to increase the shelf life of fruits and vegetables.

Processing fruits and vegetables is done because of two main reasons:

The first reason is to preserve them for a longer duration, by slowing down the natural processes of decay caused by micro- organisms, enzymes in the food, or other factors such as heat, dampness and sunlight. And the second one is to change them into different foods, which are attractive and in demand with the consumers. The fruit & vegetable processing market has been largely driven by the growing demand for convenience foods in this fast paced world, the thriving food service industry, the growing presence of modern retail outlets, and rising awareness about the benefits of fruits & vegetables.

How today’s fast-paced lifestyle has given the Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market a major boost:

The Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market is primarily driven by numerous factors such as growing demand for processed foods with an increased shelf life, adoption of advanced processing methods, and rising disposable income among people in developing economies. Today, most people want to buy in bulk and store for consumption later, relying heavily on the fact that the goods bought at a time will retain their freshness over a long period of time. The rising demand for organically processed fruits and vegetables is another key factor that is enhancing the market growth. Moreover, the changing consumer dietary patterns due to the stimulus of vegan lifestyle, is expected to positively impact the processed fruits and vegetables market demand over the forecast period.

How Covid-19 changed the Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market:

The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has caused global lockdowns and has forced people to buy all of their necessary items online, which includes, buying their groceries online too. This has caused the online stores to thrive in terms of sales, and has given them a significant boost.

The segments that dominate the Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market:

The vegetables segment has dominated the global processed fruits & vegetables market, in terms of both, cost and volume. The increased health consciousness among the consumers, and the growing vegan population, is expected to drive the demand for the vegetables segment. North America has been observed to hold the largest share of the global fruit & vegetable processing market, in terms of value, owing to the mature fruit & vegetable processing industry and the presence of major companies.

In the Asia Pacific region, India is projected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period. The changing lifestyles and preferences, increasing awareness regarding the benefits of processed fruits & vegetables, the growing health-conscious population, higher disposable incomes, and growth of the middle-class population are some of the factors driving the growth of the fruit & vegetable processing market in India. India has a varied agricultural climate, relatively inexpensive labour, all of which is expected to support the growth of this industry.

The Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market will be segmented as follows:  

By Product Type

• Fresh
• Fresh cut
• Canned
• Frozen
• Dried and Dehydrated
• Convenience

By Equipment

• Pre processing
• Peeling/Inspection/Slicing
• Washing & dewatering
• Fillers
• Packaging & handling
• Seasoning systems
• Others (Control & information systems, metal detectors, fryer & oven systems, homogenisers)

By Operation

• Automatic
• Semi-automatic

By Region

• North America 
  • United States
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • Australia
  • Rest of APAC
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Rest of MEA