PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1997817
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1997817
Fruit and vegetable ingredients are derived from a variety of fruits and vegetables and are subsequently utilized in diverse food and beverage applications. These ingredients play a crucial role in the production of various food products, including soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, dairy items, snacks, and more. Tailored for food applications, they are designed to ensure optimal quality and stability concerning color, flavor, texture, and nutritional content.
The primary types of fruit and vegetable ingredients encompass concentrates, NFC (not-from-concentrate) juices, pastes and purees, as well as pieces and powders. Concentrated fruit and vegetable ingredients are employed to enhance the flavor, color, texture, and nutritional profile of the end products. Concentrates consist of potent and flavorful liquid concentrates that are easily pourable and have an extended shelf life after the removal of water from the fruit or vegetable juice. Nature provides both organic and conventional fruit and vegetable ingredients, categorized for use in bakery products, confectionery items, dairy products, ready-to-eat (RTE) products, soups and sauces, beverages, and various other applications. This diverse range of ingredients ensures versatility in meeting the specific requirements of different food and beverage formulations.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs are impacting the fruit and vegetable ingredients market by increasing costs of imported raw produce, concentrates, processing equipment, and packaging materials used across beverage and food applications. Manufacturers in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported tropical and specialty produce, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on ingredient exports. These tariffs are raising input costs and affecting formulation pricing. However, they are also encouraging local sourcing, regional ingredient processing, and diversification of supply chains.
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The fruit and vegetable ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $246.53 billion in 2025 to $263.11 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of processed food and beverage production, rising consumer demand for natural ingredients, expansion of beverage manufacturing facilities, improvements in ingredient extraction technologies, increased utilization of concentrates.
The fruit and vegetable ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $346.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional food ingredients, rising adoption of plant-based formulations, expansion of sustainable sourcing practices, growing use of ingredients in ready-to-eat foods, increasing innovation in ingredient preservation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of clean-label fruit and vegetable ingredients, rising demand for organic ingredients, expansion of nfc juice applications, growing adoption of powdered and concentrated formats, enhanced focus on color and flavor stability.
Rising demand for plant-based foods is expected to drive the growth of the fruit and vegetable ingredients market. Plant-based foods are primarily composed of whole or minimally processed plant parts, such as grains, nuts, seeds, fruits, and vegetables. Consumer behavior has shifted significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased preference for wholesome foods that support immunity and overall wellness. Incorporating fruit and vegetable ingredients, which offer diverse nutritional benefits, helps consumers meet this growing focus on health. Awareness of vegan diets is also rising, as more consumers rely on plant-based or processed vegan foods enriched with fruit and vegetable ingredients. For example, in June 2025, the Good Food Institute (GFI) Europe, a Belgium-based international NGO promoting sustainable and equitable food systems, reported that the French retail market for plant-based foods grew strongly in 2023, rising by 8.8% to reach $625 billion in 2024, reflecting a 20.5% increase compared to 2022. Therefore, increasing demand for plant-based foods is expected to support growth in the fruit and vegetable ingredients market.
Key companies in the fruit and vegetable ingredients market are focusing on launching vegetable proteins for pets to gain a competitive advantage. Vegetable proteins for pets are plant-derived protein sources added to pet food to provide essential amino acids and nutritional benefits. For instance, in June 2023, BENEO GmbH, a Belgium-based food company, introduced a new toolbox of high-quality, non-genetically modified (non-GMO) vegetable proteins for pet food, responding to rising demand for balanced and high-quality pet nutrition. These proteins, including Vital Wheat Gluten and rice protein, offer a sustainable alternative to animal protein, delivering a favorable amino acid profile and approximately 80% protein density. Such ingredients enhance the nutritional profile of pet foods, reflecting trends in human nutrition and evolving industry standards.
In July 2023, Dohler Group, a prominent food processing company based in Germany, successfully completed the acquisition of SVZ International B.V. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move is geared towards enhancing Dohler's portfolio by incorporating a broader range of natural red fruit and vegetable ingredients. Simultaneously, the acquisition is expected to bolster Dohler's global market presence, with a specific focus on expanding operations in the USA and Japan. SVZ International B.V., headquartered in Denmark, specializes in providing liquid fruit and vegetable ingredients tailored for the food and beverage industry.
Major companies operating in the fruit and vegetable ingredients market are AGRANA Beteiligungs AG, Archer Daniels Midland Company, Olam International Limited, Ingredion Incorporated, Cargill Incorporated, Dohler GmbH, Sensient Technologies Corporation, SunOpta Inc, Diana Food SAS, SVZ Industrial Fruit Vegetable Ingredients Inc, Kanegrade Ltd, FruitSmart Inc, Milne Fruit Products Inc, Tree Top Inc, Taura Natural Ingredients, Paradise Fruits Solutions GmbH, Van Drunen Farms, Kiril Mischeff Ltd, Tate And Lyle Plc, Welch Foods Inc, Kerry Group Plc
North America was the largest region in the fruit and vegetable ingredients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the fruit and vegetable ingredients 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 fruit and vegetable ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada
The fruit and vegetable ingredients market consists of sales of powders and NFC juices. 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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