The scope of study involves understanding the factors responsible for the growth of the dried blueberry market along with estimates and forecast of the revenue and market share analysis and alsspots the significant dried blueberries market players and their key developments.
The global dried blueberries market was valued at US$ 4,173.1 million in 2019 and is projected treach US$ 7,024.0 million by 2027; it is expected tgrow at a CAGR of 6.8% during the forecast period. Blueberries are one of the most popular fruit in the world. With multiple application areas, blueberries are offered as fresh or processed fruit, juice, or dried or infused berries. Blueberries are used in different food products such as jellies, jams, and snack foods, additive tbreakfast cereals. Most commonly available types of blueberries are highbush and lowbush blueberries. Blueberries are rich with fiber, nutrients, antioxidants, vitamin C, Vitamin K, and manganese, among others. The high antioxidant content helps reduce DNA damage and act as anti-aging and cancer. The food manufacturers are turning their focus on dried blueberry products due tthe growing awareness regarding their nutritional benefits, leading tan increase in their demand across the world. Rising health awareness among the general population is driving the consumption of natural origin products with natural ingredients. More players in bakery goods and confectionaries are using dried blueberries as an ingredient. Tcater tthe market demand for dried blueberries, producers are expanding the plantation areas and berry processing facilities.
Based on product type, the dried blueberry market is segmented intfreeze dried, sun dried, infused dried, and others. In 2019, the infused dried segment dominated the dried blueberries market. The infused dried fruits can be infused with fruit juice or sugar solution. Infusion drying involves osmosis process. It involves the natural processes of membrane diffusion. Tequalize the concentration, the cell membrane of the fruits diffuses the material. In a couple of hours, the product is infused and shelf stable. The wet product is then air dried t15–20% moisture content. In the infusion drying process, the original taste, shape, and color of fresh fruits is preserved, which is difficult with other processes. Strong fruity taste of dried infused fruits make them ideal for direct consumption as well as for the use in muesli and yogurt. The liquid enters the interior through osmosis and takes out the water from the blueberries. Nowadays, consumers are more inclined toward healthy eating habits, including the products with natural properties with high nutritional content. The blueberries infused with apple juice are available in the market tmeet the increasing demand of such health-conscious consumers, and many key players are developing fruit juices with infused dried fruits. These products are healthy tconsume as they contain nadded sugars, with the presence of only fructose in the composition.
Geographically, the global dried blueberries market is segmented intfive regions—North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), Middle East & Africa (MEA), and South America. North America held the largest share of the global dried blueberry market in 2019, followed by Europe and Asia Pacific. North America homes some of the major players such as CAL SAN Enterprises Ltd.; Karen’s Naturals; and Graceland Fruit, Inc.
The report includes the segmentation of the global dried blueberry market as follows:
By Product Type
- Freeze Dried
- Sun Dried
- Infused Dried
- Others
By Nature
By End Use
- Bakery Products
- Confectionaries
- Dairy Products
- Beverages
- Cereal & Snack Bars
- Others
By Distribution Channel
- Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
- Convenience Stores
- Online
Others
By Geography
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- UK
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific (APAC)
- Australia
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Rest of APAC
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Rest of MEA
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of South America
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