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Processing strawberries involves a series of steps and techniques aimed at transforming fresh strawberries into diverse products, extending their shelf life, preserving their quality, or preparing them for various applications. These steps may include receiving, grading, sorting, slicing, applying heat or freezing, and reprocessing previously processed strawberries into retail-packed frozen varieties.
Key types of processed strawberry products include dried strawberries, strawberry tarts, freeze-dried strawberries, canned strawberries, strawberry jam, strawberry puree, and others. Dried strawberries, for instance, are dehydrated versions of fresh strawberries, retaining their flavor and nutritional content in a shelf-stable form. These processed strawberry products find applications across various sectors such as online sales, offline retail, food service, and food processing industries. They are distributed through multiple channels, including supermarkets, specialty stores, convenience stores, and online retail platforms.
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The processing strawberry market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $95.02 billion in 2024 to $105.27 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the growth in awareness of health benefits, increased popularity of organic and locally sourced strawberries, focus on sustainable farming practices, growth in demand for fresh strawberries, and increased shelf space for fresh produce.
The processing strawberry market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $156.76 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for processed strawberry products, increasing indoor and vertical farming, growing demand for organic strawberries, and the expanding food industry. Major trends in the forecast period include precision farming, automation in harvesting, drone technology, data analytics, packaging and preservation technologies, irrigation systems, greenhouse cultivation, and pest control methods.
The growth of the processing strawberry market is expected to be propelled by the increasing demand for processed foods. Processed foods encompass food items that have undergone alterations from their natural state through methods like cooking, freezing, canning, or packaging. This rising demand is fueled by factors such as convenience, evolving lifestyles, and urbanization. Processing strawberries is crucial for creating a diverse range of processed food products that offer convenience, versatility, and enhanced flavor to consumers, while also supporting the sustainability and profitability of the strawberry industry. For example, data from October 2023 by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) highlights a significant milestone in the export value of processed food and beverage products, reaching an all-time high of $54.3 billion in 2022, marking a 14.1% increase from the previous year and constituting 34.7% of the production value, thereby driving the growth of the processing strawberry market.
Leading companies in the processed strawberry market are increasingly adopting sustainable farming practices, such as vertical farming, to overcome challenges like limited agricultural land, water shortages, and environmental impacts. Vertical farming involves growing crops in stacked layers, which helps minimize land use and enhances resource efficiency. For example, in June 2024, Oishii, a US-based indoor vertical strawberry farming company, opened Amatelas Farm, a 237,500-square-foot vertical strawberry facility. This state-of-the-art farm employs nearly 50 AI-driven robots to optimize growing conditions and relies primarily on energy from a 50-acre solar field. It produces 20 times more strawberries than traditional farms, using 95% less water and completely eliminating the need for pesticides. With year-round production, the farm ensures a steady supply, irrespective of external climate factors, while addressing sustainability and supply chain concerns.
In February 2024, Driscoll's, a leading US-based provider of fresh strawberries and berries, made a strategic acquisition of Costa Group for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enhances Driscoll's position in the global fresh produce market and expands its production and grower network. Costa Group, an Australia-based horticultural company, is involved in the production and processing of strawberries, aligning with Driscoll's strategic focus on strengthening its presence and capabilities in the processing strawberry market.
Major companies operating in the processing strawberry market report are J.R. Simplot Company; Dole plc; Greenyard NV; Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.; Ardo; Keelings; Hortifrut S.A.; T&G Global Limited; Wish Farms Inc.; Goknur Gida; Driscoll's Inc.; Mirak Group; Red Sun Farms; Rainier Fruit Company; Scenic Fruit Company; California Giant Berry Farms; Sun Belle Inc.; Albaugh LLC; Red Blossom Strawberry Nursery; Bobalu Berries; Well Pict Berries Inc.; Fresgarrido
North America was the largest region in the processing Strawberry market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the processing strawberry market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the processing strawberry market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The processing strawberry market consists of sales of washing and cleaning machines, sorting machines, hulling machines, slicing or dicing machines, pulping or pureeing machines, packaging machineries, storage and refrigeration systems, and quality control devices. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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