Mediterranean Fruits

Mediterranean Fruits Processing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.1% from 2017, to reach USD 346.05 billion by 2022.

The demand for processed fruits & vegetables is projected to grow, owing to factors such as an increase in disposable incomes, the growing middle-class population, as well as the introduction of technologically advanced products and benefits such as long shelf life offered by processed fruits & vegetables. The demand for fruit & vegetable processing equipment is also growing remarkably due to the growth of the processed fruits & vegetables market.

Processors are actively opting for automated and integrated equipment to focus on a broader field of processed fruit & vegetable applications and the growing demand for processed products with better health benefits. Therefore, the fruit & vegetable processing equipment market is projected to grow significantly during the forecast period.

The fresh segment will represent the fastest growth in the Processed Fruits & Vegetables market.
In terms of both value and volume, the fresh segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2017 and 2022. Increase in consumer expenditure on value-added fruits & vegetables, growth in consumer health awareness, and rise in aging population have also contributed to the increase in demand for fresh produce.

Growth in awareness about healthy lifestyles among the consumers of developed nations are also driving the growth of the fresh segment. For these reasons, the demand for fresh fruits in the Processed Fruits & Vegetables market is projected to witness significant growth in the coming years.

CFT Group has developed premium extraction and enzymatic deactivation systems for fruits and vegetables which have completely changed the old production standards. The need to drastically reduce the pesticides in the final product, to maintain the organoleptic and colour properties, as well as the possibility to obtain a high final thickness, has led the Group to invest constantly in its R&D Department.