U.S. Frozen Fruits Market - Industry Analysis, Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Forecast 2031 - By Product, Technology, Grade, Application, End-user, Country: (U.S.)

Description

The U.S. frozen fruits market is set to experience substantial growth, projected to increase from USD 4.44 billion in 2024 to USD 5.80 billion by 2031, at a CAGR of 3.90%. As modern lifestyles become more fast-paced and the demand for year-round fruit availability grows, frozen fruits have emerged as a convenient solution for both consumers and businesses. This press release explores the emerging trends and key drivers contributing to the expansion of the U.S. frozen fruits market, while also shedding light on the challenges and opportunities within the sector.

Key Trends Driving the U.S. Frozen Fruits Market

"Growing Popularity of Clean-label & Non-GMO Products"

As health and safety concerns shape consumer preferences, the demand for transparency in food ingredients is on the rise. Clean-label products, which ensure that foods are free from synthetic additives and preservatives, have become increasingly popular. In response, frozen fruit manufacturers are seeking clean-label and non-GMO certifications to align with consumer demand for healthier, more transparent food choices. This shift has played a vital role in the steady growth of the frozen fruits market, as more shoppers actively seek out non-GMO labeled products.

"Frozen Fruit Producers Benefiting from Seasonal Fresh Fruit Shortages"

One of the primary factors driving frozen fruit consumption in the U.S. is the limited availability of fresh fruits during certain times of the year. This creates a consistent demand for frozen alternatives that offer comparable nutritional value and can be used in a wide array of dishes. Manufacturers are capitalizing on this by ramping up production and implementing advanced freezing technologies that preserve the natural taste and nutrients of the fruit. These innovations help prevent spoilage and extend shelf life, making frozen fruits a popular choice for both households and the food service industry.

"Increased Preference for Organic Food Products"

The growing consumer preference for organic food is also impacting the frozen fruits market. More people are seeking chemical-free, organically produced options, prompting manufacturers to adopt organic farming practices. This aligns with the increasing demand for natural products and the government's focus on promoting sustainable agricultural methods. As organic frozen fruits gain momentum, producers are obtaining international organic certifications to meet the rising demand for healthier alternatives.

Challenges Facing the Frozen Fruits Market

"Consumer Preference for Fresh and Preservative-free Foods"

Despite the growth in the frozen fruits sector, many U.S. consumers still have a strong preference for fresh fruits. Fresh produce is widely perceived as the healthier option, and its easy availability in local markets and supermarkets continues to drive sales. This preference for preservative-free, locally sourced fresh fruits poses a challenge to the frozen fruit industry. Additionally, government dietary guidelines that emphasize the importance of fresh fruit consumption may slow down the growth of frozen fruit sales.

Category Insights: Popular Frozen Fruit Varieties in the U.S.

"Rising Demand for Strawberries, Raspberries, and Blueberries as Snacks"

Berries-particularly strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries-are among the most popular frozen fruits in the U.S., especially as snacks. Their versatility in smoothies and other healthy snacks has made them favorites among millennials and Gen Z consumers. Additionally, these fruits are frequently used in business-to-business products, further increasing their demand.

"Frozen Fruit Pulp and Puree Gaining Traction in Desserts and Bakery Items"

Frozen fruits are not only sold as whole fruits or slices but also in pulp and puree forms, which are widely used in desserts, smoothies, and baked goods. This format is appreciated for its convenience and ability to be incorporated into various recipes, which has boosted sales in the business-to-business sector. As more consumers seek innovative and convenient food options, the demand for frozen fruit pulp and puree continues to rise.

This expansion of the U.S. frozen fruits market presents both opportunities and challenges, as manufacturers innovate to meet consumer preferences for healthier, organic, and convenient food options while addressing the ongoing demand for fresh produce.

Competitive Analysis

Alasko
Anacapa Foods, LLC.
Cargill Incorporate
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
Del Mar Food Products Corp,
FGM FROZEN FOODS, LLC
Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc.
General Mills (Cascadian Farm Organic)
Goya Foods, Inc.
J.R. Simplot Company
Jasper wyman & son
Milne MicroDried
Nature's Touch.
Oregon Potato Company
Scenic Fruit Company
SFI LLC.
SunOpta Inc.
Titan Frozen Fruit.
Wawona
YAAX International, Inc

U.S. Frozen Fruits Industry Segmentation

By Nature:

Organic
Conventional

By Type:

Tropical Fruits
- oBananas
- oMangoes
- oPineapples
- oPapayas
- oGuavas
Berries & Grapes
- oStrawberries
- oBlueberries
- oRaspberries
- oGrapes
Citrus Fruits
- oOranges
- oLemons
Pome Fruits
- oApples
- oPears
Stone Fruits
- oCherries
- oPeaches
- oPlums
- oApricots
Blends

By Form:

Whole Fruits
Slices & Dices
Pulp & Puree

By End Use:

Food Processing Industry
- oBakery
- oConfectionary
- oDairy and Frozen Desserts
- oBeverages
Foodservice Industry

By Distribution Channel:

Business to Business
Business to Consumer
- oHypermarkets/Supermarkets
- oSpecialty Stores
- oConvenience Stores
- oOnline Retail

1. Executive Summary

1.1. U.S. Frozen Fruits Market Snapshot
1.2. Future Projections
1.3. Key Market Trends
1.4. Regional Snapshot, by Value and Volume, 2024
1.5. Analyst Recommendations

2. Market Overview

2.1. Market Definitions and Segmentations
2.2. Market Dynamics
- 2.2.1. Drivers
- 2.2.2. Restraints
- 2.2.3. Market Opportunities
2.3. Value Chain Analysis
2.4. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
2.5. COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 2.5.1. Supply
- 2.5.2. Demand
2.6. Impact of Ukraine-Russia Conflict
2.7. Economic Overview
- 2.7.1. World Economic Projections
2.8. PESTLE Analysis

3. Price Analysis, 2019 - 2023

3.1. Average Price Analysis, by Book Type, US$ Per Tons, 2019 - 2023
3.2. Prominent Factor Frozen Fruits Prices Average Price Analysis, by Region, US$ Per Tons, 2019 - 2023

4. U.S. Frozen Fruits Market Outlook, By Nature, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons), 2019 - 2031

4.1.1. Key Highlights
- 4.1.1.1. Organic
- 4.1.1.2. Conventional

4.2. U.S. Frozen Fruits Market Outlook, By Type, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons), 2019 - 2031
- 4.2.1. Key Highlights
  - 4.2.1.1. Tropical Fruits
    - 4.2.1.1.1. Bananas
    - 4.2.1.1.2. Mangoes
    - 4.2.1.1.3. Pineapples
    - 4.2.1.1.4. Papayas
    - 4.2.1.1.5. Guavas
  - 4.2.1.2. Berries & Grapes
    - 4.2.1.2.1. Strawberries
    - 4.2.1.2.2. Blueberries
    - 4.2.1.2.3. Raspberries
    - 4.2.1.2.4. Grapes
  - 4.2.1.3. Citrus Fruits
    - 4.2.1.3.1. Oranges
    - 4.2.1.3.2. Lemons
  - 4.2.1.4. Pome Fruits
    - 4.2.1.4.1. Apples
    - 4.2.1.4.2. Pears
  - 4.2.1.5. Stone Fruits
    - 4.2.1.5.1. Cherries
    - 4.2.1.5.2. Peaches
    - 4.2.1.5.3. Plums
    - 4.2.1.5.4. Apricots
  - 4.2.1.6. Blends
4.3. U.S. Frozen Fruits Market Outlook, By Form, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons), 2019 - 2031
- 4.3.1. Key Highlights
  - 4.3.1.1. Whole Fruits
  - 4.3.1.2. Slices & Dices
  - 4.3.1.3. Pulp & Puree
4.4. U.S. Frozen Fruits Market Outlook, By Distribution Channel, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons), 2019 - 2031
- 4.4.1. Key Highlights
  - 4.4.1.1. Business to Business
  - 4.4.1.2. Business to Consumer
    - 4.4.1.2.1. Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
    - 4.4.1.2.2. Specialty Stores
    - 4.4.1.2.3. Convenience Stores
    - 4.4.1.2.4. Online Retail
4.5. U.S. Frozen Fruits Market Outlook, By End User, Value (US$ Bn) and Volume (Tons), 2019 - 2031
- 4.5.1. Key Highlights
  - 4.5.1.1. Food Processing Industry
    - 4.5.1.1.1. Bakery
    - 4.5.1.1.2. Confectionary
    - 4.5.1.1.3. Dairy and Frozen Desserts
    - 4.5.1.1.4. Beverages
  - 4.5.1.2. Foodservice Industry
- 4.5.2. Market Attractiveness Analysis

5. Competitive Landscape

5.1. By Distribution Channel vs By Form Heatmap
5.2. Company Market Share Analysis, 2024
5.3. Competitive Dashboard
5.4. Company Profiles
- 5.4.1. Alasko
  - 5.4.1.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.1.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.1.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.1.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.2. Anacapa Foods, LLC.
  - 5.4.2.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.2.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.2.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.2.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.3. Cargill Incorporate
  - 5.4.3.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.3.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.3.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.3.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.4. Dole Packaged Foods, LLC
  - 5.4.4.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.4.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.4.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.4.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.5. Del Mar Food Products Corp,
  - 5.4.5.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.5.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.5.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.5.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.6. FGM FROZEN FOODS, LLC
  - 5.4.6.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.6.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.6.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.6.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.7. Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc.
  - 5.4.7.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.7.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.7.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.7.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.8. General Mills (Cascadian Farm Organic)
  - 5.4.8.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.8.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.8.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.8.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.9. Goya Foods, Inc.
  - 5.4.9.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.9.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.9.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.9.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.10. J.R. Simplot Company
  - 5.4.10.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.10.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.10.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.10.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.11. Jasper wyman & son
  - 5.4.11.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.11.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.11.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.11.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.12. Milne MicroDried
  - 5.4.12.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.12.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.12.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.12.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.13. Nature's Touch.
  - 5.4.13.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.13.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.13.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.13.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.14. Oregon Potato Company
  - 5.4.14.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.14.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.14.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.14.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.15. Scenic Fruit Company
  - 5.4.15.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.15.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.15.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.15.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.16. SFI LLC.
  - 5.4.16.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.16.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.16.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.16.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.17. SunOpta Inc.
  - 5.4.17.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.17.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.17.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.17.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.18. Titan Frozen Fruit.
  - 5.4.18.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.18.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.18.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.18.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.19. Wawona
  - 5.4.19.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.19.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.19.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.19.4. Business Strategies and Development
- 5.4.20. YAAX International, Inc
  - 5.4.20.1. Company Overview
  - 5.4.20.2. Product Portfolio
  - 5.4.20.3. Financial Overview
  - 5.4.20.4. Business Strategies and Development

6. Appendix

6.1. Research Methodology
6.2. Report Assumptions
6.3. Acronyms and Abbreviations