Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market Size – By Type, By Product, By Processing Equipment, Forecast, 2025 – 2034

Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market Size

The global processed fruits and vegetables market was valued at USD 377.3 billion in 2024, with expectations to reach USD 698.6 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 6.3%.
 

Processed fruits and vegetables refers to fruits and vegetables that underwent some form of canning, drying, freezing, or minimal processing for the sake of preserving the foods for a longer period. This market is developing due to the shift in the preference of the consumers towards more convenient, nutritious, and superlative food products.
 

As people become more urbanized, there is a greater demand for simplistic and convenience cuisine, and this phenomenon is one of the leading aspects supporting the growth of the processed fruits and vegetables market. Fruits and vegetables that are instantly consumable or can be easily cooked are now preferred. The rise in processing methods, such as vacuum frying and high-pressure processing (HPP) also bolster this trend. Unlike other methods, these approaches preserve the natural taste, texture, and nutrients while extending shelf life, and address the most concerning issue regarding processed foods – nutrition.
 

In addition, the growth of the cold supply chain logistics is also pertinent for improving quality of frozen and refrigerated processed fruits and vegetables. Better temperature-controlled storage and transport infrastructure reduces post-harvest losses and preserves product freshness, which is useful for the global supply chain.
 

In 2024, the United States exported 2.1 million metric tons of processed vegetables, according to the USDA Foreign Agricultural Service.
 

Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market Trends

• Increasing demand for plant-based and functional ingredients-

According to National Institute of Health, factors such as general health consciousness, sustainability, ethical consideration of animal farming, cultural practice, and even religion are some of the reasons that have contributed to the adoption of a plant-based diet. This shift has led marketers to upgrade their processed fruit and vegetable products by adding functional additives such as probiotics, dietary fibers, and plant-based proteins.
 

There is increasing demand for antioxidant rich protein foods derived from vegetables, juices, and dried fruits. The market is changing by developing products that not only meet the nutrition gaps, but also the consumers’ needs for minimally processed, healthy food, and nutritionally dense, clean label offerings.
 

• Increased environmentally friendly and sustainable packaging-

The processed fruits and vegetable industry is increasing in revenue and is also cultivating a demand for sustainable packaging because of increased concern to the environment. Many companies are already setting sustainability targets by using plant-based packaging, compostable films, and reducing plastic waste in attempts to meet strict environmental compliance.

Most governments today have emission reduction policies which makes for stronger competition within the food processing industry and overall sustainability. As a result, there has been an increase in brands that aim to achieve environmental sustainability and create new innovative products to fulfill the needs of quality conscious environment friendly consumers.
 

• Increase in direct-to-customer sales and online retail-

The proliferation of e-commerce has concentrated the majority of processed fruits and vegetables sales into online sales. Advanced cold chain logistics in conjunction with a B2C model enables wider ranging specialty and organic processed products to be sold.
 

Brands are now able to cater their offerings to specific customers who are increasingly using subscription models and online grocery shopping. As a result, this has also lowered the barrier of entry for smaller niche diet catering brands.
 

• Rising popularity of exotic and superfruit-based products-

There is an increasing search for exotic superfoods among consumers, leading to an increased popularity of acai, goji berries, and dragon fruit. The escalating popularity of superfruit smoothies, nutrient-dense fruit bars, and freeze-dried superfruit snacks is resulting in a higher demand for superfruit puree and other exotic fruit puree.
 

Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market Analysis

The processed fruit and vegetable market by type is segmented into fruit and vegetable. Fruit accounted for 41.9% of the market share in 2024
 

• The market of fruit products is driven by increasing consumption of health smoothies and fruit snacks and other high-value-added beverages. Furthermore, with increasingly more people trying to consume healthy food products, the demand for fruits and vegetables has grown as a result of the trend towards plant food diets. Furthermore, processed fruits satisfy the demands of today's consumers easily with easy access and a longer shelf life.
   
• According to the USDA, in 2024 the United States' processed fruit export was over USD 1.58 billion. The fruits segment is said to grow as increasingly more people learn about fruits, their vitamins, and dietary fibers and antioxidants. This has created a self-care and health trend which pushes innovation further as new tastes are created for industrial use. Self-appealing processed fruits, when blended with other vitamins, become sellable. Their multifarious and convenient nature helps to fuel the anticipated global popularity of processed fruits.
   

The processed fruits and vegetables market is segmented into fresh, fresh-cut, canned, frozen and drying and dehydration. Drying and dehydration made up 44.6% of the market in 2024.
 

• Dehydration and drying are the method of eliminating water from fresh vegetables and fruits. Not only is this method increasing the shelf life of dried fruits and vegetables, but it also reduces their weight and volume. This is convenient for storage and transportation as well as cost-effective. Owing to these advantages, dehydrated and dried fruits and vegetables are in great demand in retail, food se services and other segments of the processed food industry.
   
• But preserving the sensory properties and nutritional content of the product during dehydration and drying can be a significant challenge. Heat-sensitive vitamins like vitamin C may be lost during dehydration and drying, and some products may lose texture and flavor as well. To overcome this challenge, new technologies like freeze-drying and vacuum drying are used to preserve the nutritional as well as the sensorial quality of fruits and vegetables.
   
• As per the USDA, between January to October of the year 2020, the value of exports of canned, frozen, and dried/dehydrated juices was USD 2.9 billion. This was decreased from the previous year by 12%. There was also an increase in the value of imports that was raised by 4% to USD 4.1 billion.
   

The processed fruits and vegetables market by processing equipment is segmented into pre-processing, processing, washing, filling, seasoning and packaging. Processing accounted for 30.7% of the market share in 2024.
 

• This stage involves turning fresh fruits and vegetables into purees, juices, frozen items, and dried fruits. The kind of machinery utilized during this stage is crucial as it affects the quality, consistency, and nutrition of the produce to be in line with customer demands and industry standards.
   
• The most important drivers of growth in the convenience foods sector has also been the rapid growth of the equipment processing sector. Manufacturers are focusing more on new investments on advanced machinery like high pressure processing (HPP) systems which are essential for maintaining or extending the shelf life of products without degrading quality. The shift towards clean label products that contain less preservatives also drives the adoption of newer processing technologies that enable the production of fresh-like processed fruits and vegetables. All these trends greatly affect the market for processed fruits and vegetables.
   

The processed fruits and vegetables market is dominated by North America, where U.S. accounting for USD 98.4 billion in 2024.
 

• The profusion of the processed food industry in the U.S. is primarily due to a rise in the population demanding healthier shelf-stable foods. Furthermore, expansion of the market has been driven by the preference towards clean label organic non-GMO products. As more consumers look towards effortless meal preparation in the form of snacks, the demand - and subsequently the market - for fruit purees, dried fruits, and fruit based snacks is on the rise. Moreover, the progress in the processing technology has resulted in prolonged shelf life and better nutrition retention which has driven the market further.
   
• In addition, there is a change because of the policies aimed at the sustainability and green policy in the U.S. For example, federal regulations mandate the use of natural and organic ingredients in food and hygiene products which pushes the market towards more ethically sourced materials. This has also increased the use of processed fruits and vegetables in the cosmetic and packaging industries. Increasing health, wellness and green concerns are pushing the U.S market to a new phase where the demand for sustainable health aiding processed foods is on the rise.
   

Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market Share

In the processed fruits and vegetables industry, Dole Food Company, Conagra Brands, and Nestlé S.A. are established leaders with a relatively high market share. Being the market leader in the processed fruit industry, Dole Food Company has a wide product line with canned, frozen, and dried fruits. Nestlé S.A. has a robust base in the food and beverage industry with a consistently growing focus on organic and clean label product. This shift assists Nestlé in maintaining its market share, especially with the growing trend of customers needing more plant-based food. The firm also invests in R&D on its processed foods to make them healthier.
 

Conagra Brand's growth of its market share has been driven by the diversification of the firm in frozen and canned vegetable products and convenience of plant-based foods. The firm has also been able to provide effective competition with low prices and robust distribution networks.
 

Archer Daniels Midland Company and Ardo NV are also growing stronger by embracing sustainable practices and modern processing technologies. These firms remain in the game by investing in research, forming partnerships, and conducting sustainable supply chain activities. In an effort to consolidate its market position, these firms respond to prevailing trends such as organic and green products so as to achieve sustainable growth.
 

Processed Fruits and Vegetables Market Companies

Some of the eminent market participants operating in the processed fruits and vegetables industry include:

• Agrana
• Albertsons Companies
• Archer Daniels Midland Company
• Ardo NV
• B&G Foods
• Conagra Foods
• Dole Food Company
• Greencore Group Plc
• Kraft Heinz Company
• Nestle
• SVZ International
• Sysco Corporation
   
• In January 2024, NRGene Technologies Ltd. introduced Supree, a FoodTech subsidiary creating new self-drying varieties of fruits and vegetables.
   
• In March 2023, Dole Packaged Foods declared its intention to speed up its path to a 'purpose-driven, nutrition and wellness company.' Along the way, the U.S.-based fruit and vegetable company will introduce 11 new products in 2023.
   
• In August 2022, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC introduced Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark, a smoothie blended with a new combination of nutrient-dense ingredients aimed at driving brain and cognitive health.
   

Processed Fruits and Vegetables Industry News

• In January 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration set maximum levels of lead in infant foods, including jarred fruits, vegetables, yogurts, and cereals.
   
• In March 2024, Mother Dairy invested INR 750 crore to establish two new dairy and fruit and vegetable processing plants to meet growing consumer demand. Additionally, the company allocated INR100 crore to expand capacities at its existing processing facilities.
   
• In May 2024, The minimally processed foods market continued to evolve the shelf life of fruits and vegetables. Oil-based nanoemulsions and MAP technology for microbial safety were identified by researchers, and sensors, smart packaging, and modified atmosphere techniques surfaced in the preservation of fresh-cut products.
   
• In February 2018, India diverted its export focus from fresh horticulture produce to processed fruits and vegetables to meet more stringent import requirements. Export of fresh vegetables reduced by 15%, but export of processed vegetables rose by 3.9% during the period April-December 2017.
   

The processed fruits and vegetables market research report includes an in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates and forecast in terms of revenue in USD Billion from 2021–2034 for the following segments:

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Market, By Type

• Fruits
• Vegetable

Market, By Product

• Fresh
• Fresh-cut
• Canned
• Frozen
• Drying & dehydration

Market, By Processing Equipment

• Pre-processing
• Processing
• Washing
• Filling
• Seasoning
• Packaging

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America 
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe 
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Spain
  • Italy
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific 
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America 
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
• Middle East and Africa 
  • Saudi Arabia
  • South Africa
  • UAE