Freeze Dried Food Market Growth Analysis | 2023-2028

Market Highlights

The Freeze Dried Food Market was estimated at US$ 37.17 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2023-2028 to reach US$ 57.85 billion in 2028.

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What is Freeze Dried Food

Freeze-dried food is a preservation method that involves removing moisture from food products to extend their shelf life while retaining most of their original flavor, texture, and nutritional value. This process begins by freezing the food, followed by placing it in a vacuum chamber, where the frozen water content is sublimated—converted directly from ice to vapor—without passing through a liquid phase.

The result is lightweight, shelf-stable food with a long storage life. Freeze-dried foods are commonly used in camping, emergency preparedness, and space travel due to their low weight and long shelf life. To consume freeze-dried food, you usually need to rehydrate it by adding water, restoring it to a state similar to its fresh form. This preservation technique is renowned for preserving the quality and taste of various foods, including fruits, vegetables, meats, and even entire meals.

Market Drivers

The growing food-processing sector and increase in demand for ready-to-eat food products among consumers across the globe, the ease of processing heat-sensitive food products, and growing interest and participation of consumers in outdoor sports and expedition activities are the major factors driving the growth of the market during the forecast period.

Segments Analysis

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By Product Type

The freeze dried food market is segmented as freeze-dried fruit, freeze-dried vegetables, freeze-dried beverages, freeze-dried dairy products, freeze-dried meat & seafood, prepared foods, and pet food. Pet food is estimated to be the largest product type in the market which includes meat, fish, and other vegetables. These freeze-dried food products such as meat for pets have longer shelf life and more nutrition as compared to regular freeze-dried food and can be stored for a longer duration without any fear of expiry.

Regional Analysis

In terms of regions, Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing region in the market owing to the growing consumption of processed food and shifting preferences toward ready-to-eat food products because of the busy lifestyles of consumers during the forecast period. China is one of the major countries with lucrative growth opportunities and growing interest of consumers for healthy and innovative products, providing a great platform for foreign retail manufacturers to expand their business in the country, fueling the regional market growth during the forecast period. Europe and North America are also expected to offer substantial growth opportunities over the forecast period.

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Key Players

Some of the key players in the freeze-dried food market are-

• Ajinomoto Co. Inc.
• Asahi Group Holdings Ltd.
• European Freeze Dry
• Harmony House Foods Inc.
• Kerry Group Plc
• Lyofood Sp. z o.o.
• Mercer Foods LLC
• Nestle SA
• Nuts.com
• The Kraft Heinz Co.

Research Methodology

This report offers high-quality insights and is the outcome of a detailed research methodology comprising extensive secondary research, rigorous primary interviews with industry stakeholders, and validation and triangulation with Stratview Research’s internal database and statistical tools. More than 1,000 authenticated secondary sources, such as company annual reports, fact books, press releases, journals, investor presentations, white papers, patents, and articles have been leveraged to gather the data. We conducted more than 10 detailed primary interviews with the market players across the value chain in all four regions and with industry experts to obtain both qualitative and quantitative insights.

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