Overview:

Changing consumer lifestyles have led to a shift in food patterns, thereby leading to amalgamation of global food preferences, tastes and habits. Consumer inclination towards processed and convenience foods is increasing across the globe. This is further leading towards changes in business of food products retailers, suppliers and manufacturers in terms of mitigating the growing demand especially for processed food products. Factors such as improved freezing technologies, retail distribution, changing demographic factors, and efficient cold chain logistics among others are fuelling the demand for frozen or processed food products among the consumers. Thus, demand for individual quick freezing (IQF) technology, which is maintenance and preservation of a particular product at a low temperature. IQF technology facilitated augmented shelf life of the product while retaining its flavor and taste.

Companies operating in the IQF fruits market are focused on developing enhanced technology for preserving food products as against other methods such as drying or canning. Nowadays, there is an increased inclination of consumers towards healthy food including high nutritional value and long shelf-life. All the aforementioned factors are leading towards increased consumption of IQF fruits, for instance, demand for berries in dairy food products is increasing significantly, which is expected to boost the overall IQF fruits market growth. Moreover, product launches coupled with their perfect positioning catering to the demand for frozen products among consumers especially in Asia Pacific is anticipated to contribute towards IQF fruits market growth. IQF fruits distribution network includes hotels, restaurants, as a blend in food industries and retail outlets, resulting in substantial demand for IQF fruits in the near future.

The global IQF Fruits market is segmented on the following bases:

• Fruit Type
  • Berries
    • Strawberry
    • Raspberry
    • Blueberry
    • Cranberry
  • Banana
  • Mango
  • Apple
  • Papaya
  • Pineapple
  • Kiwi
  • Others
• Distribution Channel
  • Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
  • General Merchandise Retailers
  • Online Stores
• Geography
  • North America
    • US
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • Rest of APAC
  • Latin America
  • Middle East and Africa

Key Players Identified for IQF Fruits Market Include but are Not Limited to:

Fruktana Ltd., SunOpta Inc, , AXUS International LLC, Breukers Schamp Foods, Alasko Foods, Inc., Rasanco Ltd., Nimeks Organics and Capricorn Food Products India Ltd.

This report offers:

• An overview of the global markets for IQF Fruits
• Market trends assessment for the period 2013-2023, with historical information for 2013 & 2014, and projections through 2023, with respective CAGRS during 2016-2023
• Qualitative assessment tools such as market drivers, challenges and future prospects for IQF Fruits
• Market competition scrutiny tools such as market share analysis, fractal map assessment, attractive investment proposition
• Focus on each level of market segmentation based on product approvals, launch, and current and anticipated market dynamics
• A general overview of the industry structure
• Company profiles highlighting key information about the major players operating in the IQF Fruitsmarket