Freeze-Dried Fruits and Vegetables Market Report 2026

The freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $41.74 billion in 2025 to $44.77 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in packaged food consumption, rising demand for lightweight food ingredients, expansion of emergency and convenience food markets, increased use in breakfast cereals, availability of freeze-drying infrastructure.

The freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $61.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for healthy snack options, rising focus on minimally processed foods, expansion of baby food and pet food applications, growing investments in advanced dehydration technologies, increasing demand from online retail channels. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for long-shelf-life food ingredients, rising adoption of freeze-drying technology, growing use in health and snack products, expansion of clean-label ingredient applications, enhanced nutrient retention focus.

The growing demand for health-oriented food products is expected to propel the growth of the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market going forward. Health-oriented food products are those that provide the energy and nutritional support required for overall well-being and proper body function. Fruits and vegetables, which are widely recognized as health-oriented foods, are increasingly freeze-dried to extend shelf life while preserving maximum nutritional value in a convenient and lightweight form. For instance, in February 2025, according to Statistics Canada, a Canada-based government statistics agency, the farm-gate value of fruits and vegetables in Canada increased by 2.5% in 2024 to approximately CAD 3 billion (USD 2.13 billion), with vegetable sales rising by 5.5%. Therefore, the rising demand for health-oriented food products is driving the growth of the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market.

Major companies operating in the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market are launching innovative offerings, such as non-GMO products, to maintain their competitive position. Freeze-dried non-GMO fruits undergo a preservation process that helps retain most of their nutrients, flavor, and texture while meeting consumer demand for clean-label and naturally sourced products. For example, in March 2024, Brothers All Natural, a US-based freeze-dried fruit company, introduced its Infused Fruit Crisps at the Natural Products Expo West. These products consist of freeze-dried Fuji apples infused with raspberry, blueberry, and strawberry juices. Each pack contains 100% fruit with no additives or preservatives and delivers the equivalent of two cups of fresh fruit for only 90 calories. Additionally, the products are non-GMO, kosher, and free from common allergens.

In July 2024, Thrive Freeze Dry, a US-based producer of freeze-dried fruits, vegetables, herbs, proteins, candies, pet treats, probiotics, enzymes, and prepared meals, acquired Paradiesfrucht GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Thrive aims to strengthen its manufacturing capabilities, expand its footprint in Europe, and diversify its freeze-dried product portfolio, including offerings for pet food and treats. Paradiesfrucht GmbH is a Germany-based company specializing in the production of freeze-dried fruits, fruit preparations, yogurts, drops, powders, and granulates.

Major companies operating in the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market are Van Drunen Farms, Mercer Foods LLC, OFD Foods LLC, European Freeze Dry Ltd., Chaucer Foods Ltd., Saraf Foods Ltd., Harmony House Inc., Mother Earth Products, BCFoods Inc., Freeze-Dry Foods GmbH, Crispy Green Inc., Wise Foods Inc., Harvest Food Products Co. Inc., Flex Food Limited, Fujian Lixing Foods Co. Ltd., Paradise Fruits Solutions GmbH, Asahi Group Foods Ltd., Seawind Foods Ltd., Nestlé Health Science, Mevive International Food Ingredients.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market in 2025 and is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The freeze-dried fruits and vegetables market consists of sales of freeze-dried apples, pineapples, kiwis, sweet corn, and carrots. 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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