The portable nature of french fries makes them an ideal street food and snacking option. From beachside vendors serving seasoned fries to food festivals celebrating diverse fry preparations, the snackability of french fries contributes to their popularity in various street food settings. Street vendors often showcase creative and diverse ways of presenting french fries. Whether served in paper cones, cups, or innovative containers, the visual appeal of these portable fries adds to the overall experience. Vendors may also experiment with unique seasoning blends or toppings to cater to varied tastes.
Moreover, french fries are no longer confined to the traditional thin-cut shape. Innovations include crinkle-cut, waffle-cut, and spiral-cut fries, offering consumers a variety of textures and shapes. These specialty cuts enhance visual appeal and contribute to a unique eating experience. For instance, the crinkle-cut design increases the surface area of the fries, resulting in more edges that can become crispy during the frying process. This unique texture sets crinkle-cut fries apart from their straight-cut counterparts. The waffle shape not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also offers a different mouthfeel. Each fry’s grid-like structure creates pockets and ridges, allowing for increased crispiness and a substantial surface area for toppings and seasonings.
The EU has a vibrant and diverse food service industry, including restaurants, cafes, fast-food chains, and other dining establishments. The growth of this sector is influenced by factors such as urbanization, changing consumer lifestyles, and a preference for dining out. The EU countries have embraced the fast-food culture, and french fries are a staple side dish in many fast-food and casual dining establishments. The convenience and popularity of fast food contribute significantly to the demand for french fries. As per Eurostat, the accommodation and food services sector recorded a value-added of €146.4 billion in the EU in 2020. Thus, Europe’s growing food service and food and beverage sectors will boost the demand for french fries in the upcoming years.
The Germany market dominated the Europe French Fries Market, By Country in 2022, and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $1156.9 Million by 2030. The UK market is experiencing a CAGR of 3.4% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would exhibit a CAGR of 5.2% during (2023 - 2030).
Based on End-use, the market is segmented into Food Service, and Retail. Based on Product, the market is segmented into Frozen, and Fresh. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- McCain Foods Limited
- J.R. Simplot Company
- Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
- Aviko Rixona B.V. (Royal Cosun)
- Farm Frites International B.V.
- LUXFRIES NV
- General Mills, Inc.
- Alexia Foods, Inc. (Conagra Brands, Inc.)
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- Himalaya Food International Ltd.
Market Report Segmentation
By End-use (Volume, Hundred Tonnes, USD Billion, 2019-2030)- Food Service
- Retail
- Frozen
- Fresh
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
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Companies Mentioned
- McCain Foods Limited
- J.R. Simplot Company
- Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.
- Aviko Rixona B.V. (Royal Cosun)
- Farm Frites International B.V.
- LUXFRIES NV
- General Mills, Inc.
- Alexia Foods, Inc. (Conagra Brands, Inc.)
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- Himalaya Food International Ltd.
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