As per our analysis report, the Europe Dehydrated Food Market is expected to reach USD 9.8 billion by 2029 from USD 8.15 billion in 2024, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.76% during the forecast period.
Dehydration is a process by which moisture is expelled from food. Ejecting the water content of food makes it smaller and lighter, extending its shelf life. This process is ideal for protecting regular leafy foods. Dehydrated foods offer a high dietary advantage, simple storage properties, and low-value accessibility, which stimulates the demand for dehydrated foods worldwide.
The increasing demand for food products with a longer shelf life, combined with the growing demand for non-seasonal products and the growing demand from food manufacturers for the preservation of food products that can be used as an ingredient for prolonged periods of time are fueling the demand for dehydrated products food store. In addition, the increased demand for prepared food due to the demand for prepared food has further stimulated Europe Dehydrated Food growth. The evolution of the retail landscape and product innovations, in terms of packaging, format and flavors, have contributed greatly to the growth of the studied Europe Dehydrated Food. The ease of processing heat sensitive food products, such as fruits and vegetables, which provide consumers with a long shelf life, without hindering their original properties, is the main driving force in the Europe for freeze-dried food. Furthermore, consumers are attracted to these products because foods prepared with lyophilized technology are easy to store, handle and have a short preparation time. The Europe Dehydrated Food has great potential for specific food products, such as ready meals and other food products prepared by lyophilization. This offers an additional opportunity to develop products in different flavors at a lower cost, in order to increase the long-term consumer base. However, factors such as the high cost of maintaining different dehydration machines, as well as the lower availability and knowledge of other advanced technologies, such as freeze drying and vacuum drying, limit the growth of the market. International brands operating in the UK, such as Camilk, Arla and Nestlé, also offer innovative products, which are slowly gaining ground in the country.
Among the type segments, meat products are anticipated to account for the major market share, followed by dairy products.
All techniques such as drum drying, freeze drying, spray drying, and vacuum drying are used to reduce the moisture content of food, preventing spoilage of decomposing microorganisms and slowing down enzyme reactions.
By nature, the market is divided into conventional and organic. Based on the end-user, the market covers food product manufacturers, foodservice & retail, and household.
The Europe Dehydrated Food market has been classified on by geography into Italy, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, and the rest of Europe. Changes in traditional food models in the UK are driving demand for ready meals and snacks to go. This has fuelled the growth of the market in the country. Fruits, vegetables and dairy products together represent the majority of the Europe Dehydrated Food market. Demand for spray-dried ingredients for fruits, vegetables, and dairy products such as avocados, berries, mangoes, apples, milk, etc. It is high in the UK because they are an important part of preparing local cuisine and staples such as baked goods such as cakes and pies. Additionally, freeze-dried foods are expensive, however, and consumers opt for these products because they are worth the price, in terms of shelf life, nutritional content, product varieties, and weight. De Pont De Nemours & Company had the largest share of the dehydrated food market in terms of sales and revenue in 2023.
Key payers in the Europe dehydrated food market are Freeze-dry Foods, Lyo Food Sp. Zoo, Arla Foods Ingredients Group PS, and European Freeze Dry.
Frequently Asked Questions
A wide variety of foods can be dehydrated, including fruits, vegetables, meats, seafood, grains, and legumes. Dehydrated foods can be consumed as standalone snacks or ingredients in recipes and meals.
Dehydrated foods are popular in Europe due to their convenience, long shelf life, lightweight and compact nature, and retention of nutrients and flavor. They are favored for outdoor activities like hiking and camping, as well as for emergency food supplies.
Factors driving growth include increasing demand for convenient and portable food options, rising interest in natural and minimally processed foods, expanding applications in foodservice and catering industries, and growing awareness of food preservation techniques.
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