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Frozen Fruits Market worth $ 3,769.45 Million by 2027 with CAGR of 5.2%
The increasing awareness of the nutritional value of frozen fruits, coupled with clean eating habits, has further revitalized the frozen fruits market.

According to The Insight Partners latest market study on “The global Frozen Fruits Market to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis – by Product Type (Citrus Fruit, Tropical Fruits, Berries, and Others); Application (Confectionery & Bakery, Jams & Preserves, Fruit-based Beverages, Dairy, and Others); Technique ( Freeze Drying and Individual Quick Freezing  ), and Geography,” the market was valued at US$ 2,528.46 million in 2019 and is projected to reach US$ 3,769.45 million by 2027; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period. The report highlights key factors driving the market growth and prominent players, along with their developments, in the market.

The frozen fruits market, by product type, is segmented into citrus fruits, tropical fruits, berries, and others. In 2019, the tropical fruits segment dominated the frozen fruits market. Many frozen tropical fruits such as mango, papaya, apple, litchi, banana, dragon fruit, plum, guava, and passion fruit are trending worldwide. In addition to freezing, the producers may also process these fruits by washing, peeling, grading, cutting, blanching, deactivating enzyme activity, etc., depending on the form preferred for the final product. Frozen tropical fruits are used in fruit cocktails, smoothies, ice cream, desserts, preservatives, pastries, yogurts, and drinks. A few tropical fruits primarily used in the processing of ethnic foods include frozen mangoes (chutney), frozen avocado (guacamole), and guavas (Ponche Navideño). Growing applications of tropical fruits in various products is expected to propel the market of this segment.

The global frozen fruits market is concentrated with a few well-established players such as Crop's Fruits NV, Dole Packaged Foods LLC., MireliteMirsa Co. Ltd., SunOpta Inc., Titan Frozen Fruits, Wawona Frozen Foods, Welch Foods, Inc., Greenyard, J.R. Simplot Company, and General Mills Inc.

Fruits picked at their peak ripeness are quickly frozen and packaged at liquid nitrogen temperature. The process provides increased shelf life to the fresh fruits. Like fresh fruits, frozen fruits are enriched with various antioxidants, minerals, and vitamins. However, the easy availability of frozen fruits, especially the seasonal ones, compared to fresh fruits has been fueling their demand in the world. The increasing awareness of the nutritional value of frozen fruits, coupled with clean eating habits, has further revitalized the frozen fruits market. Additionally, changes in consumption patterns and lifestyle have also been propelling the demand for frozen fruits. The use of frozen fruits in recipes shortens the time required for cooking, and ensures convenient cooking by eliminating tasks such as peeling, cutting, and washing.

The COVID-19 outbreak first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019, and since then, it has spread at a fast pace worldwide. As of November 2020, the US, Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa, Mexico, and the UK are a few of the worst-affected countries in terms confirmed cases and reported deaths. The COVID-19 outbreak has been affecting economies and industries in various countries due to imposition of lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Food & beverages is one of the major industries suffering serious disruptions such as supply chain breaks, technology events cancellations, and office shutdowns. The shutdown of various plants and factories in regions such as North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific is affecting the global supply chains and negatively impacting the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales. Moreover, the global travel bans are affecting the business collaborations and partnerships opportunities. The disruption of operations in the food & beverages industry further has been limiting the frozen fruits market growth in various countries.

 

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