According to the latest market study released by Technavio, the global fresh food market size is projected to grow to USD 2.3928 billion tons by 2021, at a CAGR of more than 3% over the forecast period. Among these categories, fruit and vegetables were the largest category.
This research report titled ‘Global Fresh Food Market 2017-2021’ provides an in-depth analysis of the market in terms of revenue and emerging market trends. This market research report also includes up to date analysis and forecasts for various market segments and all geographical regions.
Fresh foods are raw products that haven’t undergone any thermal processing or freezing. They are free of preservatives and provide a number of health benefits, which is attractive to a lot of consumers. The promotion of healthy eating habits is driving the increased adoption of fresh foods into consumer’s daily lifestyles.
Fruits and vegetables
“Fruits and vegetables are by far the largest product segment in the fresh foods market, generating close to 60% of the overall revenue. The increasing trend towards vegetarianism is an important driver for the fresh fruits and vegetable market,” says Manjunath Reddy, a lead analyst at Technavio for food research.
The increasing demand for fresh fruits and vegetables have drawn the attention of global retailers to enter the market to cater to this demand. Also, consumers are realizing the benefits such as cancer prevention and control of cardiovascular diseases obtained by consuming fresh fruits and vegetables, which will boost market revenue.
source: businesswire.com
