Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing

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IBISWorld Industry Report
Global Fruit & Vegetables

Processing
Global Fruit & Vegetables Processing
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Industry Definition ......................................... 2

Main Activities ............................................... 2
Similar Industries .......................................... 2
Additional Resources ................................... 3
Key Success Factors .................................... 19

Cost Structure Benchmarks.......................... 20
Basis of Competition ..................................... 22
Barriers to Entry ............................................ 23
Industry Globalization .................................... 24
Industry Performance ................................. 4
Major Companies ......................................... 25
Executive Summary ..................................... 4

Key External Drivers ..................................... 4
Current Performance .................................... 5
Industry Outlook ............................................ 7
Industry Life Cycle ........................................ 9
Kraft Heinz Company .................................... 25

Other Players ................................................ 26
About This Industry..................................... 2
Products & Markets ..................................... 10

Supply Chain................................................. 10
Products & Services ..................................... 11
Demand Determinants ................................. 13
Major Markets ............................................... 13
International Trade........................................ 14
Business Locations....................................... 16
Competitive Landscape ............................. 19
Operating Conditions .................................. 28

Capital Intensity ............................................. 28
Technology & Systems ................................. 28
Revenue Volatility .......................................... 29
Regulation & Policy ....................................... 29
Industry Assistance ....................................... 32
Key Statistics ................................................. 35

Industry Data ................................................. 35
Annual Change.............................................. 36
Key Ratios ..................................................... 36
Jargon ............................................................ 37
Market Share Concentration......................... 19
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About This Industry

Industry Definition
Operators in this industry process fresh fruit and vegetables into canned, bottled, preserved, frozen, dried
(except sun-dried) or otherwise processed or preserved food products for human consumption. The
industry also blends salt, sugar, preservatives and other ingredients with fruits and vegetables to make
consumer food products. This industry does not include producers of wine (IBISWorld report C1123-GL)
or vegetable cooking oils.
Main Activities
The primary activities of this industry are:
Baby food, canned or bottled, production (except milk based)
Canned dry bean production
Canned fruit and vegetables
Canned tomato-based sauce production
Dehydrated or evaporated fruit production (except sun-dried)
Dried soup mix and bouillon production
Frozen fruit and vegetable production
Fruit and vegetable salad production
Fruit pulp, puree, spread and jam production
Pickle, chutney or relish production
The major products and services in this industry are:
Frozen fruit and vegetables
Juices, precut vegetables and ready-made salads
Dried and dehydrated food
Similar Industries
C1119-GL - Other Global Food Product Manufacturing
Companies in this industry manufacture a variety of food products, some of which use processed fruit and
vegetables as an input in their production.
C1123-GL - Global Wine Manufacturing
Companies in this industry manufacture wine, which is also produced through the processing of fruit,
usually grapes.
C1124-GL - Global Soft Drink & Bottled Water Manufacturing
Companies in this industry primarily engaged in one or more of the following: manufacturing soft drinks;
manufacturing ice; and purifying and bottling water.
F4512-GL - Global Convenience Store Chains
Generally known as supermarkets and grocery stores, companies in this industry resell processed fruit and
vegetable products produced by industry operators.
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Additional Resources
For additional information on this industry:
comtrade.un.org
UN Comtrade database
www.fao.org
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
ec.europa.eu/eurostat
European Commission Eurostat
April 2016
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Industry Performance
Executive Summary
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry has experienced consistent demand over the five
years to 2016, as economies of every size continue to consume processed fruits and vegetable products and
consumer spending increases. Demand has grown particularly faster in developing economies as industrial
growth has translated into greater urbanization, higher per capita incomes and expansion in the size of the
middle class. As the global middle class has grown, it has demanded larger quantities of higher quality and
more-diverse food. Increased consumption of fruits and vegetables can be attributed to more households
becoming health centered. While competition from fresh produce poses a threat, demand for industry
staples such as juice and tomato-based products continues to grow across the global market. Consequently,
industry operators have increased their output to meet this growth in global demand. As a result,
IBISWorld expects the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry to grow at an annualized rate of
2.0% over the five years to 2016. In 2016, industry revenue is forecast to grow 1.5% to $274.0 billion.
Industry revenue is expected to expand at an annualized rate of 3.0% over the five years to 2021, reaching
$317.1 billion. Industry demand is expected to increase as producers focus on nutritious ingredients and
less invasive processing techniques in order to keep products as organic as possible. In addition, while the
bulk of fruit and vegetable processing is currently done in North America and Europe, industry production
is expected to steadily shift to other parts of the globe, particularly China. While China currently produces
about half of the world's vegetables and one-third of the world's fruit (by tonnage), the majority of this
output is unprocessed. As Chinese consumers increase their demand for industry products, Chinese fruit
and vegetable processing is expected to expand. This trend is expected to continue across the emerging
economies.
Key External Drivers

The key sensitivities affecting the performance of the Global Fruit & Vegetables Processing industry
include:
Global consumer spending
Some types of processed fruit and vegetables, as well as juices, are considered discretionary purchases. As a
result, an increase in consumer spending typically increases spending on such items. Global consumer
spending is expected to increase in 2016, representing a potential opportunity for the industry.
Global damage caused by natural disasters
Natural disasters, such as floods, earthquakes and hurricanes, can cause substantial damage to the global
economy. Natural disasters negatively affect the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry by
reducing crop yields (i.e. cutting input supplies), disrupting supply routes and damaging industry
production capacity. The global damage caused by natural disasters is expected to increase in 2016.
Global per capita income
As global per capita income increases, consumers are able to purchase m ore high-quality foods. For
example, consumers with high incomes are able to purchase more expensive processed vegetable and fruit
products, such as imported preserved vegetables that are not grown in one's home country. As a result,
growth in global per capita income tends to increase demand for industry products. Global per capita
income is expected to increase in 2016.
Global population
Processed fruit and vegetable products are staple food products throughout much of the world, and are
becoming increasing popular with the increase of the global urban population, which has less access to
fresh fruits and vegetables than rural populations. As a result, demand for industry products tends to
increase in line with growth in the world population. The Global population is expected to grow in 2016.
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World price of sugar

Sugar is a primary input for the manufacturing of many processed fruit and vegetable products. The world
price of sugar can have major implications in the profit margins for operators that need to keep input costs
down. The world price of sugar is expected to rise in 2016, posing a potential threat to the industry.
Current Performance
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry includes all businesses that alter fresh fruit or
vegetables to create a higher, valued-added food product for human consumption. Industry products
include canned fruits and vegetables, fruit and vegetable juices, soups, sauces and dehydrated fruits and
vegetables. This industry does not include producers of nonfood fruit and vegetable products, nor does it
include vegetable cooking oils or wine (discussed in IBISWorld report C1123-GL).
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry has grown steadily over the past five years, as
expansion of the world population (particularly growth in the world's urban population) and growth in
global per capita income have spurred growth in global demand for food. In addition, the rising global
health trend has increased consumer demand for higher-quality and more diverse fruit and vegetable
products. Simultaneously, improvements in logistics and production processes have enabled the industry's
larger multinational companies to increase their production and more efficiently distribute their products
over geographically disparate markets. At the same time, while industry production is still concentrated in
North America and Europe, where advanced fruit and vegetable processing has deep roots, the processed
fruit and vegetable infrastructure has been expanding in the developing world to meet its population's
growing demand for industry products. Still, while China is the industry's leading exporter, nearly half of
all processed fruit and vegetable products that are traded are sourced from Europe. IBISWorld expects
industry revenue to grow at an annualized rate of 2.0% to $274.0 billion over the five years to 2016. This
includes an increase of 1.5% in 2016 alone.
Demand from developed economies
Differences in food consumption patterns between developed and developing countries have had an effect
on the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry's performance in different parts of the world. In
developed economies and many developing economies, consumption of processed fruit and vegetable
products has long been the staple of a balanced diet. Consumption patterns vary between developed
economies based on levels of commercialization in cities and cultural differences, but in general, processed
fruit and vegetable consumption is much higher on a per capita basis in the developed world than it is in
the under-developed world. Slowly, due primarily to rising health consciousness and inexpensive products
with lower fruit and vegetable content, demand for industry products is increasing from underdeveloped
markets with consumers who desire nutritious products but require lower prices. However, perceptions
that fresh fruit and vegetables are healthier than their processed counterparts, such as canned vegetables,
have encouraged other consumers to replace their consumption of industry products with fresh fruits and
vegetables. Overall, demand for industry products in the developed world has remained relatively
consistent over the past five years, given the diversity of products offerings.
Demand from the developing world
Demand for processed fruits and vegetables has grown strongly in the developing world over the past five
years, due to increasing industrialization and greater participation in world commerce. In poverty stricken
countries, people tend to consume a lesser amount of processed foods due to the relatively high retail
prices of these products. The fruits and vegetables that consumers do eat are also much more likely to be
fresh and locally sourced, as these products tend to be less expensive than processed products, which are
usually imported. However, strong industrial growth in the developing world, particularly in China and
South East Asia, has had significant effects on food consumption patterns. As the developing world's
population has become more urbanized and incomes have risen, consumers are increasingly demanding
premium branded products and greater diversity in their diets. This has led to an increase in demand for
processed fruit and vegetable products as the developing world's population has increased its consumption
of industry products and the ratio of processed to unprocessed food consumption has risen. Therefore, the
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majority of demand growth for industry products has come from the developing world over the past five
years.
Global production
The size and level of technological complexity of fruit and vegetable processing establishments varies
greatly, from very small fruit dryers to large, technologically advanced vegetable canning plants. Industry
participants that operate on a global scale must have the capable machinery to keep up with the necessary
speed and capacity to fulfill demand. IBISWorld expects operators in Europe and Asia to produce over
70.0% of global exports of processed fruit and vegetable in 2016. China is the world's leading exporter of
processed fruit and vegetables, with the United States and European countries filling the next five
positions.
The developing world produces the majority of the world's fresh fruit and vegetables. According to data
sourced from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, China produces about half of
the world's vegetables and one-third of the world's fruits. Although many of the leading fresh produceproducing countries are also leading manufacturers in this industry, many operators will import fresh
produce from a separate country to manufacture new processed foods. Therefore, given the growing
demand for industry products in the developing world, more industry output is being manufactured in the
developed world and exported to developing and under-developed economies that may have provided the
initial fresh produce. As a result of increased commerce, industry trade is estimated to increase at an
annualized rate of 2.1% over the five years to 2016 to $59.7 billion. Production in developing nations is also
growing to meet domestic demand, often fueled by growing population. As a result, the number of industry
enterprises and workers are forecast to grow at annualized rates of 2.5% and 2.0%, respectively, over the
five years to 2016 to 27,195 companies and 1.4 million workers. In addition, industry profit margins have
expanded over the past five years as global operations have become more technologically advanced, and
large corporations have become more efficient.
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Industry Outlook
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry is expected to grow at an accelerated pace over the
five years to 2021. Domestic demand for industry products is expected to grow particularly strong in
developing economies such as China and India. Conversely, demand in developed economies such as the
United States is expected to decline at a marginal rate as consumers increasingly replace their
consumption of processed fruits and vegetables with fresh produce. Increased production in the developing
world is expected to lead to an expansion in the number of industry enterprises and employees, which are
forecast to grow at annualized rates of 2.7% and 2.5%, to 31,072 total companies and 1.6 million total
workers over the five years to 2021. However, production in developed economies is not expected to slow;
rather, industry operators in North America, Europe and Oceania are expected to develop an increasing
share of their production to export markets. As a result, trade in processed fruit and vegetable products is
expected to grow at an annualized rate of 3.3% over the five years to 2021 to $70.1 billion. Overall, industry
revenue is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 3.0% to $317.1 billion over the five years to 2021.
North American demand
The consumption of industry products in North America, the largest market for processed fruit and
vegetable products, is forecast to decline slightly due to the influence of consumer health consciousness. A
growing number of consumers are expected to replace their consumption of industry products with fresh
fruits and vegetables with the intention of improving their diet. While this is expected to decrease demand
for frozen and canned fruits and vegetables, other product segments are anticipated to become more
popular. For instance, as North Americans' free time is increasingly restricted and the frequency of sitdown meals decreases, demand for convenient, ready-to-eat meal options is expected to increase. This is
expected to increase demand for certain industry products, such as prepackaged salads and dried fruit
snacks. Given that these products carry high individual product profit margins, profit margins for those
industry operators that serve the North American market are expected to increase. However, decreasing
consumption for canned and frozen fruits and vegetables is expected to lower industry revenue derived
from sales to consumers in this region.
European demand
Demand for processed fruit and vegetable products in Europe, the industry's second largest market after
North America, is expected to remain relatively stable over the five years to 2021. European per capita
consumption of processed fruits and vegetables is currently lower than North American consumption,
leaving little room to further decline. While Europeans consume more fruits and vegetables per capita than
North Americans do, a larger portion of this consumption is fresh, not processed. Demand from fruit and
vegetable processing in the UK is expected to decline in 2016.
North Asian (East Asian), South East Asian and Indian and Central Asian demand
The majority of global growth in demand for processed fruit and vegetable products is expected to come
from Asia, in particular from China and, to a lesser extent, India. Economic growth in much of North Asia,
South East Asia and the Indian subcontinent is expected to drive increased urbanization rates and expand
the size of the Asian middle class, which will demand greater quantities of processed food, including
industry products. Increased demand for industry products is expected to be partially satisfied by imports
from Europe and North America. However, the production of industry products is also expected to increase
in Asia, particularly among regional companies that tend to provide niche products that appeal to local
tastes.
South American and African demand
Demand for processed fruits and vegetables, already relatively high, is expected to grow strongly in South
America. Much of this growth is expected to come from Brazil, by far the continent's largest consumer
market and leading industry exporter. South America's processed fruit and vegetable product
manufacturing is already high by global standards, with a considerable share of production focused on the
North American export market. As demand for processed fruits and vegetables increases in the developing
world, South American industry exports are expected to be directed further abroad, expanding the
continent's share of global production.
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While fruit and vegetable processing infrastructure is sparse in Africa, the continent, which is home to over
1.1 billion people, represents an enormous future market for the Global Fruit and Vegetable Processing
industry. As the African middle class grows, particularly in wealthy and politically stable countries such as
South Africa, Botswana and Ghana, demand for industry products from this continent is expected to grow.
While much of this growth in demand is forecast to be met by imports, the continent's production of
industry products meant for domestic consumption is expected to grow as well.
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Industry Life Cycle

This industry is in the mature stage of its life cycle.
Life Cycle Stage
This industry faces strong competition from substitute foods, such as fresh fruit and vegetables
Technological change is relatively minimal and focused on improving processing efficiency
Industry product categories are well-defined, with relatively minimal product innovation
Demand for processed and preserved fruit and vegetables is increasing in line with growth in the global
middle class
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry is in the mature stage of its life cycle. Industry Value
Added (IVA), a measure of an industry's contribution to the overall global economy, is expected to grow at
an annualized rate of 2.7% over the ten years to 2021. In comparison, global GDP is expected to expand at
an annualized rate of 2.7% over the same period of time. This rate of IVA growth relative to that of GDP
indicates an industry in the mature stage of its life cycle.
Fruit and vegetable processing came into existence during the European industrialization of the 19th
century as a means of extending the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables, enabling them to be transported far
distances and consumed year-round. Demand for processed fruits and vegetables across the world has
subsequently grown substantially as the global population has become more urbanized (and therefore with
lesser access to fresh fruits and vegetables), and has become wealthier, therefore demanding more food,
more diverse types of food and higher-quality food. As a result, demand for industry products is steadily
increasing as the world becomes more urbanized, richer and more globally integrated. However, industry
product staples, although highly diverse, have remained relatively unchanged in their form for decades,
and are becoming widely accepted by the global population.
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Products & Markets

Supply Chain
Key Buying Industries
C1119-GL - Other Global Food Product Manufacturing
Operators in this industry purchase processed fruits and vegetables for use as inputs in the production of
other food products.
F4512-GL - Global Convenience Store Chains
Operators in this industry purchase processed fruit and vegetables for resale to consumers.
F4513-GL - Global Supermarkets
While supermarkets purchase the bulk of the products they resell from wholesalers, some, especially
major retailers with significant purchasing power, purchase processed fruits and vegetables directly from
manufacturers.
G4611-GL - Global Hotels & Resorts
Hotels and resorts purchase industry products for use in the preparation of meals for their customers.
G4621-GL - Global Fast Food Restaurants
Fast food restaurants purchase processed fruits and vegetables for use in the preparation of food products
sold to their customers. Some large fruit and vegetable processors have pre-existing arrangements with
fast food outlets.
Key Selling Industries
A0119-GL - Other Global Agriculture
Industry operators purchase fruits and vegetables for use as inputs in the production of industry products.
C1115-GL - Global Sugar Manufacturing
Industry operators purchase sugar for use as an input in the production of some industry products, such as
fruit juice.
C1512-GL - Global Cardboard Box & Container Manufacturing
Industry operators use cardboard boxes and containers to package processed fruits and vegetables for
transport to retailers.
C1951-GL - Global Plastic Product & Packaging Manufacturing
Industry operators purchase plastic bottles and wrappings for the packaging of some industry products,
such as jams and jellies.
C2111-GL - Global Glass and Glass Products Manufacturing
Industry operators purchase glass bottles and jars for use in the packaging of some industry products,
such as pickled vegetables.
C2321-GL - Global Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing
Industry operators purchase and use aluminum cans for use in the packaging of some industry products.
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Products & Services

40.0%
10.0%
36.0%
Juices, precut vegetables and ready-made salads 14.0%

The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry's most important products are canned fruits and
vegetables, sales of which are expected to generate about 40.0% of industry revenue in 2016. In addition to
canned fruits and vegetables, the canned fruit and vegetables product segment also includes pickled and
brined fruits and vegetables, canned jams and jellies, canned tomato-based sauces (such as ketchup, salsa,
tomato paste, and chili, spaghetti and barbeque sauces), pickles, relishes and sauerkraut. While sales of
canned fruits and vegetables have increased in absolute terms over the past five years, this segment's share
of overall industry revenue has declined slightly over the past five years primarily due to decreased demand
from North American consumers. While demand for canned fruits and vegetables has been increasing in
growing developing economies, North American consumers, are increasingly opting to purchase fresh
fruits and vegetables at the expense of industry products due to the perceived health benefits of consuming
fresh produce. While North Americans continue to consume a large quantity of canned fruits and
vegetables (higher proportionally than Europeans), per capita consumption has been in decline over the
past five years.
Sales of frozen fruit and vegetables represent the Global Fruit and Vegetables industry's second most
important source of revenue, accounting for an estimated 36.0% of revenue. Within this segment, frozen
potatoes, the popularity of which is growing across the world, account for the most important specific
product type. Other popular frozen vegetables are peas, carrots, beans and vegetable mixes for stir-fries. In
the developed nations of the OECD, consumers have become more health consciousness and increasingly
time-poor, which has driven demand in these countries for frozen fruit and vegetable products. In the
developing world, the expansion of middle-classes have led to increased durable good ownership rates.
This includes expanded freezer ownership, which are necessary for storing frozen fruits and vegetables. As
a result, economic growth and rising incomes have led to expanding demand for products within this
segment from the developing world. As a result of this widespread increase in global demand for products
within this segment, this product segment has expanded as a share of overall industry revenue over the
past five years.
The dried and dehydrated food product segment includes dried (including freeze-dried) and dehydrated
fruits, vegetables, soup mixes and bouillon. Due to their ease and low cost of production, dried fruits and
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vegetables are produced and sold for relatively low -prices across all parts of the world. For example, dried
dates, figs and grapes (raisins) are popular over wide geographic areas. However, due to their low -cost,
products within this segment have long been widely accessible to much of the world population. As a
result, global consumption of products within this segment have increased only marginally as global
incomes have risen. Consequently, this product segment's share of overall industry revenue has declined
over the past five years.
Juices, precut vegetables and ready-made salads
Within this product segment, fruit and vegetable juices represent by far the most important single product
type. Fruit and vegetable juices are popular all over the world, and their consumption is increasing as
disposable incomes grow in the developing world and as consumers replace soda consumption with juice
consumption in the developed world. Other industry products in this product segment include precut
vegetables, fruit cups and ready-made salads. An overarching theme for these products is that they are
packaged for convenient, fast consumption and are therefore relatively expensive. Consumption of these
products is therefore low in the developing world due the high prices that these products carry. However,
rising health-consciousness and the increasing value of time in developed economies is expanding demand
for these products from OECD country consumers. As a result, this product segment's share of overall
industry revenue has grown over the past five years.
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Demand Determinants
Demand for the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry's products is primarily dependent on
urbanization, per capita income levels and consumer preferences. While urbanization rates vary widely
from country to country, the world urban population is growing as people increasingly move from rural,
farming areas to cities and towns. Urban populations, which are located further away from farming
communities, consume much higher quantities of processed foods (including processed fruits and
vegetables) than rural populations do. As a result, growth in the global urban population increases demand
for industry products. In addition, as incomes grow, consumers demand larger quantities of more diverse
and higher quality food. In the developing world, this usually translates into an increase in processed fruits
and vegetable consumption relative to less expensive, locally-sourced food. Conversely, in the developed
world, this often encourages consumers to increase their consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables (which
are often more expensive) relative to processed industry products. However, growth in consumer incomes
in the developed world also increases demand for ready-made salads, fruit cups and other more expensive,
convenient food items. As a result, in sum, higher global per capita income increases demand for industry
products. Finally, consumer preferences can substantially affect industry demand, with consumers'
preference for fruits in vegetables (processed and unprocessed), processed fruits and vegetables relative to
unprocessed fruits and vegetables, and preferences for specific industry products all affecting industry
demand.
Major Markets
Grocery wholesalers and supermarkets
53.2%
Food service industries and food processors
20.0%
Other food manufacturers
15.7%
Other stores
11.1%
Grocery wholesalers and supermarkets

Over half of the industry's revenue (53.2%) is derived from sales to grocery wholesalers, supermarkets and
convenience stores. Grocery wholesalers represent the biggest market within this market segment as,
except in the case of some large industry operators, wholesaling usually represents the most cost-efficient
means of delivering industry products to downstream retailers. However, in many developed countries,
improved logistics and increased supermarket purchasing power has enabled many manufacturers to
bypass wholesalers and sell directly to downstream supermarkets and convenience stores. In much of the
developing world, rising consumer income and growth in the size of the urban population has led to an
expansion in the number of consumers that use supermarkets as their primary source of food products.
However, due to the decline in the use of food wholesalers in many developed economies, this market
segment has declined as a share of industry revenue over the past five years.
Foodservice industry
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Sales of industry products to foodservice industries, including restaurants, bars, hotels, motels, casinos and
catering companies, account for over one quarter of industry revenue. Growth in global per capita
disposable income enables urban consumers to increase the frequency that they visit foodservice
establishments and the amount of money that they spend each visit. In addition, increased tourism
expands global spending at foodservice industries as consumers cook much less frequently while traveling
than while at home. This market has grown as a share of industry revenue over the past five years due to
growth in aggregate global consumer spending at restaurants and other foodservice establishments.
Other food manufacturers
Other food manufacturers, including other frozen food, bakery product and pet food producers, buy
processed vegetable and fruit products from industry operators for use as inputs in their manufacturing
processes. Demand from this market is primarily dependent on global per capita disposable income and
consumer spending on food products, which have both increased over the past five years. As a result, this
market has grown as a share of industry revenue over the past five years.
Other stores
Processed and preserved fruit and vegetable products are also sold to other retail outlets including mass
merchandisers, convenience stores, warehouse club stores and grocery warehouses. Additionally, discount
stores represent an important channel in parts of Western Europe, especially Scandinav ia. Overall, this
segment has grown as a share of overall industry revenue over the past five years.
International Trade
Exports in this industry are high and increasing.
Imports in this industry are medium and increasing.
Increasing consumer wealth in developing countries has led to increased demand for food, including fruits
and vegetables. However, in most cases, food processing infrastructure in these countries is not developed
enough to satisfy domestic demand. At the same time, consumer food preferences in developed economies
is changing due to globalization, with demand in OECD countries for foods not produced domestically
increasing as a consequence. As a result, international trade in food products, including fruits and
vegetables has increased over the past five years. According to World Bank figures, about 37.0% of the fruit
and vegetables that are traded internationally (by value) are processed products, which is largely due to the
non-perishable nature of processed produce relative to fresh produce. Fresh produce is also traded, yet
doing so is more costly to transport because costlier measures have to be taken to reduce the likelihood of
spoilage. While improvements in refrigerated transportation have facilitated increased international trade
in fresh produce, IBISWorld expects that trade in fresh produce is limited to countries with a betterdeveloped cold supply chain and transport infrastructure. The value of the international trade in processed
fruit and vegetable products is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 2.1% over the five years to 2016 to
$59.7 billion.
Certain processed fruit and vegetables are more likely to be produced in certain countries depending on
soil composition, weather conditions and regional fruit and vegetable preferences. For example, large
quantities of canned peaches are exported from Greece, China and Chile due to the large quantity of peach
production in these countries. Tinned pears, however, are more often exported from South Africa, China,
or Spain. Frozen potato products are most intensively exported from the Netherlands and Canada, while
large quantities of canned tomatoes originate from Italy and Spain.
The largest exporting countries of preparations of fruit and vegetables are China, the United States, the
Netherlands, Belgium and Italy. Due to the relatively small size of its domestic Fruit and Vegetable
Processing industry, Japan imports a large percentage of the processed fruits and vegetables that it
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consumes. The United States, Germany, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, France, and Belgium rank
among the largest importers of fruit and vegetable juices, while France, the United States, Germany, Japan
and the United Kingdom are the largest importers of frozen vegetables. China represents the country with
the highest rate of industry product import growth as the country's growing urban middle class has rapidly
demanded higher quantities of processed fruit and vegetable products.
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Business Locations
Region
Europe
4 2 .3
North Asia
2 0.1
North America
1 1.5
South America
9.0
South East Asia
7 .2
India & Central Asia
4 .7
Africa & Middle East
3 .2
Oceania
2 .0
The production of processed fruits and vegetables occurs in all regions of the globe. In particular, low -tech
fruit and vegetable processors, such as fruit driers, exist in almost every country in the world. However,
high-tech, large-scale fruit and vegetable processing operations are concentrated primarily in Europe and
Asia. These continents dominate the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry primarily due to the
fact that industry operations have been established in these areas for a very long time, enabling time for the
development of major companies and advanced fruit and vegetable processing technology. However, as
demand for industry products increases across the world and middle-income economies become more
advanced, production is slowly shifting to other parts of the globe.
In general, the level of fruit and vegetable processing activity within a region depends on a number of
factors. Fruit and vegetable processing operations are most often established in regions with high demand
for industry products. For example, there are few fruit and vegetable processing operations in areas where
subsistence agriculture is widespread, while there is usually little frozen food production in areas in which
most people do not own freezers. In addition, industry operators are usually located in areas with ample
and inexpensive access to fruit, vegetable and packaging material inputs, as well as areas with low wage
and other operating costs.
Europe
Europe represents the global region that produces the largest share of industry products, at an estimated
42.3% of the global total. Fruit and vegetables have long been mass-produced to feed this region's dense
and highly urbanized population. The region is also home to a number of medium -sized fruit and vegetable
processors, including France's Bonduelle. Fruit and vegetable processing is done in high quantities across
the continent, but a relatively higher concentration of industry operations occurs in the continent's largest
economies, including Germany, Russia, Italy, France and the United Kingdom. Overall however, Europe's
share of global production has been in decline as other regions, notably North Asia, increase their share of
global production. This is partially due to stagnant continent demand for industry products, as well as the
gradual weakening of the Common Agricultural Policy of the European Union, a subsidization of the bloc's
agricultural sector that helps provide fruit and vegetable processors with inexpensive inputs.
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North Asia (East Asia)

North Asia represents the region with the second highest level of processed fruit and vegetable production,
and is the region that has experienced the most growth over the past five years. The majority of this growth
has come from China, which, according to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations,
produces about half of the world's fresh vegetables and one third of the world's fresh fruit. As China has
grown economically, its population has become richer and more urbanized. The burgeoning Chinese,
urban middle class is increasingly demanding more food products of higher quality, including processed
fruits and vegetables. Domestic production of industry products has increased over the past five years to
meet this growth in domestic demand.
North America
North America is the third largest manufacturer of processed fruits and vegetables, with the United States
playing by far the most important role in industry production. In the U nited States, over half of fresh fruit
and vegetables are processed. The major fruit and vegetable processing region is in the Far West, with a
large portion of industry establishments, followed by the Great Lakes. In the United States, California is
the most dominant state, as processors are close to freshly grown fruits and vegetables. Mexico also
provides an abundant supply of fruit and vegetables, with a high proportion that are processed. Due to
increasing consumer demand and advances in technology, Canada has continued to increase its production
volume.
North America also houses the headquarters of some of the most profitable processed and preserved fruit
and vegetable companies in the world: Coca-Cola (United States), Campbell Soup Company (United
States), H.J. Heinz Company (United States), McCain (Canada), Kraft (United States), and Simplot (United
States). The North Americans are also the largest per capita consumers of processed and preserved fruit
and vegetables in the world.
South America (including Central America and the Caribbean) and South East Asia
South America is the fourth largest manufacturer of processed fruits and vegetables, and is estimated to
account for 9.0% of global production. Given its large consumer base and substantial production of fresh
fruits and vegetables, Brazil is by far the largest processed fruit and vegetable manufacturer on the
continent. Also of note is Chile, which is one of the largest producers of concentrated juices in the
Americas.
South East Asia is the fifth largest producer of processed and preserved fruit and vegetables, accounting for
an estimated 7.2% of global production. The Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia are the largest producers,
accounting for over half of fresh fruit and vegetables. Common processed vegetables include, chili peppers
pickled in vinegar, drinks made from ginger and tofu (bean curd).
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India and Central Asia, Africa and the Middle East and Oceania
While India is one of the world's largest producers of fresh fruit and vegetables, the Fruit and Vegetables
Processing is relatively undeveloped in this country. However, industry production in India has been
slowly increasing as the country's growing middle class demands more food and of higher quality. Pakistan
and Bangladesh also have large consumer bases that are slowly demanding more processed fruit and
vegetables, some of which is being produced domestically. In contrast, the former Soviet republics of
Central Asia, and in particular Kazakhstan, have relatively highly developed domestic fruit and vegetable
processing industries, yet these countries' small populations has limited domestic demand for industry
products. In contrast, Afghanistan, Nepal and Bhutan all have very small fruit and vegetable processing
operations.
With about 20.0% of the world population, Africa and the Middle East represents a region with a very large
potential consumer base for industry products. However, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa, the majority
of fruit and vegetable consumption is that of fresh produce, not processed goods. As the middle class grows
in this region, consumer demand for industry products is expected to increase, spurring an impetus for
increased regional manufacturing of industry products. In contrast, Oceania is home to less than 1.0% of
the world population, but is estimated to manufacture about 2.0% of the world production of processed
fruits and vegetables. This is primarily due to the fact that the region's dominant economies, Australia and
New Zealand, are highly developed. Within Australia, fruit and vegetable processing and preservation
occurs in all states, with Victoria and New South Wales containing the highest number of industry
establishments.
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Competitive Landscape
Market Share Concentration
Industry concentration is low.
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry has a low level of market share concentration, with
the industry's four largest companies estimated to control less than 13.4% of the global market for
processed fruits and vegetables. In individual countries or regions, large companies are often able to satisfy
a large share of demand for processed fruit and vegetables. For example, Campbell Soup Company controls
about 10.0% of the US market for industry products. However, given the wide variety of products this
industry produces, regional differences in specific fruit and vegetable input production and dissimilar fruit
and vegetable product preferences country-by-country, it is difficult for a single player to control a large
share of the global market for processed fruits and vegetables. A notable exception to this trend is Kraft
Heinz's large role in the global ketchup market, which has been possible to the relatively high demand for
ketchup across the globe. While industry market share concentration is low, it is growing slowly as
increased global trade is enabling the industry's larger companies to expand into underdeveloped markets
with relatively untapped consumer bases.
Key Success Factors

The key success factors in the Global Fruit & Vegetables Processing industry are:
Access to high quality inputs
Consumers are sensitive to the quality and taste of the industry products they purchase. Therefore,
purchasing agricultural inputs from healthy yields is crucial ensure maximized end-product quality,
increasing demand for a company's products.
Attractive product presentation
Given the relative homogeneity of industry products within each industry product segment, successful
advertising and product presentation can positively distinguishes a company's product from others, which
can increase company sales.
Economies of scale
Companies that produce a high volume of output benefit from lower operating costs due to economies of
scale. This grants these companies a competitive advantage by allowing them to sell their products at lower
prices.
Ability to pass on cost increases
The industry's most successful companies must be able to establish well-known brands. In doing so, these
companies are more able to pass on cost increases when input prices rise due to brand loyalty.
Supply contracts in place for key inputs
The prices of fruit and vegetable inputs are incredibly volatile due to factors such as adverse weather
conditions and insect infestations. To negate this, long-term fixed-price supply contracts with farmers and
distributors are crucial.
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Cost Structure Benchmarks
Purchases
64 .4%
Wages
1 0.8%
Depreciation
2 .8%
Rent & Utilities
2 .5%
Marketing
0.8%
Other
1 2 .6%
Profit
6.1%
Profit
Profit, or earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), is estimated to account for 6.1% of industry revenue in
2016, up from an estimated 5.8% in 2011. The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry is relatively
profitable with moderate value added to its products. Despite increasing purchases costs, industry profit
margins have increased over the past five years as industry operators have invested more in capital
equipment, which has reduced the industry's labor requirements (lowering industry wages costs as a share
of industry revenue) and increased industry production efficiency.
Purchases
Purchases represent the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry's largest cost. The most
important industry purchases costs are fresh fruit and vegetables inputs as well as packaging materials,
such as aluminum cans, glass jars, cardboard boxes and plastic containers and wrapping. Industry
operators use a huge variety of fruits and vegetables as inputs in their operations, the prices of which vary
greatly depending on geographic location. For example, most fruits and vegetables are generally very
expensive in Japan due to the country's wealth and lack of significant domestic fruit and vegetable
production. In addition, individual fruit and vegetable prices vary greatly over time within geographic
regions due to crop failures and seasonality (as most fruits and vegetables are only grown during certain
parts of the year). As a result, industry purchases costs as a whole can fluctuate substantially even on a dayto-day basis. However, when looking at annual global total fruit and vegetable price averages, prices have
been on the rise over the past five years. Global economic growth has spurred the expansion of the global
middle class, which increasingly demands a more varied food supply, including higher quantities of
processed fruits and vegetables. In addition, the use of corn, soybeans and other vegetables for biofuel
production has diverted vegetable yields from the food production chain, decreasing global supply, and
consequently increasing global prices. Global economic growth, especially the development of the Chinese
economy, has also increased global demand for metals and other raw materials, increasing the price of this
industry's packaging material inputs. As a result, in sum, industry purchases costs have grown over the
past five years as a share of industry revenue.
Wages
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Wages are expected to account for 10.8% of industry revenue in 2016. Traditionally, vegetable and fruit
processing was a highly labor intensive process. Still today, many industry activities, such as the
production of jam and the drying of fruits and vegetables, is largely done by hand in many parts of the
world. Conversely however, canning, bottling, freezing and many other industry activities are largely done
by machines and require little labor to carry out. In addition, the automation of industry activities has been
growing over the past five years as fruit and vegetable processors have increased capital investments in
their production facilities. These capital investments have led to increased automation of industry
production, which has decreased the industry's need for labor. As a result, industry wages costs have fallen
as a share of industry revenue over the five years to 2016.
Other
Other costs that significantly affect the industry include capital investments, rent, utilities, advertising,
administrative fees, distribution costs, legal fees and research and development expenditures. Capital
investments have increased as a share of industry revenue over the past five years as industry operators
have increasingly moved to increase the production capacities of their facilities. Conversely, rent and
utilities costs, while increasing in absolute terms, have fallen as a share of industry revenue over the five
years to 2016 because industry revenue has grown at a relatively faster rate. Industry marketing
expenditures, while accounting for a small share of industry revenue, have grown over the past five years as
the industry's larger players have attempted to expand their brands' recognition to new consumer markets.
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Basis of Competition
Competition is medium and increasing
Internal Competition
Industry competition is reasonably high, with smaller regional companies and the industry's larger
multinational corporations competing for market share across a plethora of regional markets. Industry
competition has increased over the past five years, with more aggressive promotional activity taking place
to attain sales increases. Competition for supply contracts with large wholesalers and supermarkets is
particularly intense given that these downstream buyers are the most important link to mass consumer
markets.
Given the variety of inexpensive generic branded products, price is a chief source of competition among
processors. Price is particularly important for processors of generic products and those supplying fruit
concentrate to downstream food industries. For processors of premium products, such as gourmet pickles,
and those with established, well-known brands, product prices have a less important role in industry
competition. Instead, these industry operators compete based on product taste, quality and brand
recognition. In addition, many processors are taking advantage of growing consumer concerns about
health in developed countries by introducing products with reduced sugar and sa lt. Similarly, some
processors are using the nutritional benefits of their products as a marketing platform for gaining market
share, For example, marketing the health benefits of fruit cups and prepackaged salads for consumption in
school cafeterias. Finally, larger industry operators are increasing the range of products that they produce
to appeal to niche consumer markets and increase their brand exposure.
External Competition
The Global Fruit and Vegetable Processing industry is confronted with external competition from
producers and distributors of fresh fruits and vegetables. In general, consumers and restaurants tend to
prefer fresh fruits and vegetables to their processed alternatives due to the perception that fresh produce is
relatively better tasting and are healthier (processed fruits and vegetables often contain preservatives or
added salt or sugar). However, processed fruits and vegetables have a competitive advantage over fresh
alternatives as they have a much longer shelf-life, which enables processed products to be transported to
more disparate markets and enables consumers to plan their fruit and vegetable consumption over a longer
period of time. However, genetically modified fruits and vegetables, which are very prevalent in North
America but illegal in Europe, have increased the shelf-life of fresh fruit and vegetables, reducing the
competitive advantage that processed fruits and vegetables have over their fresh equivalents in some
markets.
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Barriers to Entry
Barriers to entry are low and steady.
Barriers to Entry checklist
Level/Impact
Industry Competition
Industry Concentration
Life Cycle Stage
Capital Intensity
Technology Change
Regulation and Policy
Industry Assistance
Medium
Low
Mature
Medium
Low
Medium
Medium
SOURCE: IBISWORLD
Barriers to entry into the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry are low and depend on the scale
of production a potential entrant pursues. Entry into this industry is relatively straightforward since the
technology needed for production is readily available and specialist processors can operate on a relatively
small scale in the manufacturing of some products. Initial capital costs can represent a relatively high
barrier to entry depending on the kind of industry product a potential entrant is attempting to
manufacture. These costs can include the construction or purchase of a processing facility, warehouse,
plant and equipment. Such costs are particularly high for canning operations, which are characteristically
capital intensive.
Branding is important to those industry operators that wish to market their products to a large consumer
base. Established industry operators regularly invest heavily in advertising campaigns to solidify brand
loyalty and market new products, which can make it difficult for new entrants without enough funding to
advertise to convince consumers to purchase their products. Branding is, however, less important for
companies that produce generic products or processed fruit and vegetable ingredients used as inputs by
downstream food manufacturers.
Large, established industry operators also have a competitive advantage over new entrants in that they are
able produce more efficiently due to the benefits of economies of scale. This enables larger companies to
charge downstream markets lower prices for their products, which can sap demand for new entrants'
output. In addition, even if new entrants are able to produce very efficiently and charge low prices, they
may still have difficulties establishing contracts with downstream buyers, which can be another barrier to
entry.
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Industry Globalization
The level of globalization is high and increasing.
The Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry is highly globalized, with international trade and
foreign multinational companies both playing a large role in industry operations. Industry globalization
has also risen over the past five years as international trade in both processed fruits and vegetables for
consumption and fresh fruits and vegetables for use as inputs in industry production increased. The share
of industry revenue attributable to international trade has also increased from an estimated 21.7% in 2011
to an expected 21.8% in 2016. This has occurred as producers took advantage of price differentials between
countries, basing production in low-cost regions and selling output in higher value markets. The extent to
which producers engage in such practices is, however, constrained by transportation costs.
All of the major players in this industry operate across a number of geographical regions. For example,
Campbell Soup Company employs over 20,000 workers across its global operations, which are located in
North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Comparably, Kraft Heinz, which is a new pro
forma corporation resulting from the merger of Kraft Foods Group and H.J. Heinz Corporation sells its
products in more than 190 countries and territories.
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Major Companies
Major Player
Kraft Heinz Com pany
Other
Market
Share
9 .1% (2016)
9 0.9% (2016)
Kraft Heinz Company

Market Share: 9.1%
In the second quarter of 2015, Kraft Foods Group Inc. merged with H.J. Heinz Company and was renamed
Kraft Heinz Company. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, the company employs 42,000 full-time workers
in over 190 countries. As the fifth largest food and beverage producer in the world, Kraft Henz
manufactures products including, condimets and sauces, cheese and dairy, meals, meats, refreshment
beverages, coffee, and other grocery products. The company is known for iconic brands within the Global
Fruit and Vegetable Processing Industry, including Heinz(ketchup), Chef Francisco (frozen soups),
Plasmon (baby food, Europe), Wyler's (bouillon and soups), Ore-Ida (frozen potatoes and potato
products), HP (sauces), Amoy (Asian sauces), Classico (pasta sauce) and Orlando (tomato products,
Europe).
In fiscal 2011, Kraft Heinz acquired Quero, a Brazilian producer of ketchup, canned vegetables, seasonings
and sweets. This acquisition enabled Kraft Heinz to expand its market share in the South American and
Latin American regions. That same year, Heinz expanded into the Chinese food-manufacturing sector by
acquiring Foodstar, a Chinese soy and bean curd manufacturing. In February 2013, Berkshire Hathaway
Inc. and 3G Capital Management purchased Heinz for $28.8 billion in cash (the largest deal in the food
sector's history) before merging the company with Kraft Foods to form the Kraft Heinz Company in 2015.
Financial performance
One of the major drivers of performance over the past five years has been rapid growth in developing
markets across China, Russia, India, Indonesia and South America. These markets have accounted for
30.0% of revenue growth in recent years and are expected to continue growing over the five years to 2021.
This reflects the positive demand for industry products as a result of population and income growth in
developing countries, which are expected to be major drivers of overall industry performance. The
importance of developing markets was illustrated in 2011, when Kraft Heinz expanded into the Chinese
food-manufacturing sector by acquiring Foodstar, a Chinese soy and bean curd manufacturer.
Kraft Heinz's strong performance over the past five years can also be attributed to the company's focus on
social trends that are driving industry growth, such as rising health consciousness. In 2010, Heinz
announced the reduction of salt in its ketchup recipe for the first time in 40 years. The incorporation of
strategies such as these has helped Kraft Heinz to maintain high demand in developed markets by
positioning its products as nutritious and convenient meal options. Over the five years to 2016, Kraft
Heinz's revenue is expected to grow at an annualized rate of 2.3% to $24.9 billion. Although revenue slid in
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2015, the company is investing in restructuring and productivity initiatives as a part of its ongoing cost
reduction efforts, as well as enduring costs related to the recent merger.
Kraft Heinz (industry-relevant revenue) - financial performance*

Year
Revenue
$ million
Growth
% change
Operating Profit
$ million
Growth
% change
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
22154.9
22644.5
24704.3
24753.7
23328.3
24851.9
N/C
2.2
9.1
0.2
-5.8
6.5
2937.6
2784.9
3096.8
1889.0
2242.3
1904.2
N/C
-5.2
11.2
-39.0
18.7
-15.1
SOURCE: ANNUAL REPORT
NOTE: *ESTIMATES
Other Players
McCain Foods Ltd.
Estimated market share: 1.8%
Founded in 1957 and headquartered in New Brunswick, Canada, McCain Foods is world's largest French
fry manufacturer, producing about one-third of the French fries consumed across the world. McCain
employs over 19,000 workers in its production sites located in Canada, the United Kingdom, the United
States, the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Poland, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, Mexico and South
Africa. McCain's products are exported to more than 160 countries across the world. While the company is
primarily engaged in the production of frozen potato products, McCain also makes green vegetables,
desserts, pizzas, juices and beverages, oven meals and entrees.
Over the past decade, McCain's global food operations have continued to expand in the United States,
Canada, Taiwan, China, Mexico and South America. McCain is a private company that does not regularly
release its financial information. However, IBISWorld expects the company to generate about $4.9 billion
in industry-specific revenue in 2016.
Campbell Soup Company
Founded in 1869 and headquartered in Camden, NJ, Campbell Soup Company (Campbell) is a large
multinational producer of soups, pasta sauces, crackers, biscuits, confectionary products, prepared meals
and other food products. The company employs over 20,000 workers across its global operations and sells
its various products in over 120 countries worldwide. Campbell generated $8.3 billion in global revenue in
fiscal 2014 (year-end July) through its five reportable segments: US Simple Meals, Global Baking and
Snacking, International Simple Meals and Beverages, US Beverages and Bolthouse and Foodservice.
Campbell operates within the Global Fruit and Vegetables Processing industry through the following brand
names: Campbell's (soups), Prego (pasta sauces), Pace (Mexican sauces), Stockpot (foodservice soups), V8
and V8 Splash (vegetable and fruit juices), Erasco (soups, Germany), Heisse Tasse (soups, Germany),
Lesieur (sauces, France), Royco (soups, Belgium and France). Campbell's industry-specific revenue is
forecast to amount to about $4.0 billion in fiscal 2016.
J.R. Simplot Company
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Founded by John Richard Simplot in 1929 and headquartered in Boise, ID, J.R. Simplot (Simplot) is one of
the largest privately held agribusiness companies in the country. The company is involved in a variety of
business activities, such as fertilizer manufacturing, crop growth advising, biotechnology research and
animal feed manufacturing. Simplot is also a major food manufacturer with its food product range
including fruit and vegetables, under the Roastworks and Simplot Classic Labels, and frozen French fries.
Today, the principle activities of Simplot include the processing, manufacturing and marketing of a range
of frozen, canned and baked foods. The company is perhaps most famous for being one of McDonald's
primary French fry suppliers, a role the company has played since 1967. Simplot also supplies French fries
to Burger King, KFC and Wendy's and harvests and processes a wide range of other vegetables, including
corn, beans, peas, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, onions and tomatoes.
While production is focused on the United States, Simplot also has major operations in Canada, Mexico,
Australia, New Zealand and China. Of particular relevance to this industry are the company's potato and
vegetable processing operations in the United States; the manufacturing and selling of frozen, canned and
baked products in Australia; and potato processing operations in Canada and China. Simplot has smaller
operations and distribution facilities across the rest of the world. Simplot sells a variety of products in
Europe, including appetizers, frozen tropical fruit, avocado products and tortillas. In Korea, the company
specializes in the introduction of western products to the national foodservice industry. In Central America
the company sells potato products, frozen vegetables, avocado products and other frozen garnishes and
appetizers. The company is expected to generate about $3.0 billion in industry-specific revenue in fiscal
2016.
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Operating Conditions
Capital Intensity
The level of capital intensity is medium.
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N/A
The Global Fruit and Vegetable Processing industry has a moderate, yet increasing, level of capital
intensity. Basic fruit and vegetable processing techniques, such as fruit drying and jam production, require
little to no capital expenditure. As a result, vegetable and fruit processing is a business activity with a low
level of capital intensity throughout much of the world. For every $1.00 spent on wages an operator is
estimated to spend $0.26 on capital. However, in wealthier parts of the world, such as N orth America and
Europe, fruit and vegetable processing has become highly mechanized, with machines involved in most of
the canning, packaging and sorting of industry products. In addition, growing capital investment in the
fruit and vegetable industries of the developing world is increasing the overall capital intensity of the
industry. Presently, high-speed production lines have dramatically increased production throughput in
many countries, allowing for increased production of higher quality processed fruits and vegetables
without requiring corresponding increases in employment.
Industry capital intensity also varies significantly depending on the industry product being manufactured.
Canning and bottling tend to employ large quantities of capital equipm ent, while drying and pickling are
relatively more labor intensive. In addition, rising global disposable incomes over the past five years has
increased demand for higher quality products and more diverse product offerings. For example, consumers
are increasingly demanding relatively new products such as prepackaged salads, packaged apple slices and
other products that are convenient to eat. Companies that wish to produce a greater variety of products of
higher quality and at a higher rate of output have had to increase their capital expenditures to do so. As a
result, while the level of capital investment required to produce industry products varies depending on the
product, capital intensity has increased overall as the plethora of industry products has increased.
Technology & Systems

The level of technology change is low.
Fruit and vegetables are processed in a variety of different ways depending on what fruits and vegetables
are being used and the end product desired. The technology used to process fruits and vegetables, with the
exception of some more complex processes such as canning or chemical preservation, are relatively simple
and have not changed significantly over time. For example, drying, freezing and pickling of fruits and
vegetables are relatively simple processes. However, there have been some significant innovations in the
packaging of industry products, such as the development and proliferation of microwave-proof plastic.
Some other technological and processing advances are also affecting industry operations. For example,
Kraft Foods Group Inc. is now using EFS Network, Inc.'s electronic supply chain network. The EFS
electronic order management system reduces distribution costs and enhances the trading relationships
between foodservice distributors and suppliers. Participation in EFS, and other related logistics services,
reduces the costs associated with ordering goods and managing supply chain transactions by replacing
manual, error-prone processes with more efficient and accurate electronic processing. Another example of
industry technology development is the increasing prevalence of countercurrent extraction, a juicing
method developed in the mid-1990. This process increases yields by up to 60.0% over conventional
processing. In addition, the treatment reduces acidity and bitterness, thus producing a superior tasting
product. In general, while the development of new technology is relatively slow for the Global Fruit and
Vegetable Processing industry, the industry is becoming more technologically advanced as countries with
only basic fruit and vegetable processing infrastructure increasingly invest in the development of more
advance fruit and vegetable processing plants.
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Revenue Volatility
Industry revenue volatility is low.
Fruit and vegetable availability can be affected by consumer demand for fresh fruit and vegetables, land
and technology use by upstream fruit and vegetable growers and demand for fruits and vegetables from
other industries, such as demand for corn from ethanol fuel manufacturers. Most significantly, crop
failures can lead to massive decreases in the supply of a particular fruit or vegetable, which can lead to
dramatic purchases costs increases for those companies that process the fruit or vegetable that has been
effected. Barring a simultaneous decrease in demand for this fruit or vegetable however, industry operators
are often able to protect any decline in their profit margins due to the increase in purchases costs by
charging higher prices to consumers. However, those industry operators that are unable to secure a supply
of inputs are unavoidably confronted with a drop in sales, which in sum affects the global industry as a
whole. For major crops, such as potatoes and corn, which are grown all over the world, supply shocks can
be limited to certain geographical areas, and therefore are less likely to significantly affect industry revenue
as a whole. Crop failures of fruits and vegetables that are more restricted in their geographical growing
locations, such as oranges, are more likely to have a strong effect on industry revenue. Finally, consumer
demand for processed fruits and vegetables, which can be affected by such factors as per capita income
levels and consumer preferences, can also impact industry revenue year-over-year. Overall, this industry
experiences a low level of revenue volatility.
Regulation & Policy

The level of regulation is medium and the trend is increasing.
Fruit and Vegetable processors must adhere to various food and health regulations. These are aimed at
maintaining high levels of food hygiene and safeguarding the community against health scares associated
with poor food safety. In recent years, much attention has been given to food labeling as one means of
protecting consumers. Details of labeling requirements are described.
Europe
The European Union is constantly reviewing regulations for the industry to keep up with the changing
marketplace and international trade demand. One of the key bodies for food safety is the European Food
Safety Authority (EFSA), which was established in 2002 after the outbreak of several food crises during the
prior decade. The EFSA works to uphold consumer protection as well as the integrity of the EU food supply
through objective scientific advice and risk assessment for EU legislation, EU authorities and member
states. Topics covered by the ESFA include food and feed safety, nutrition, animal welfare and health, plant
protection and health.
The EU food safety framework incorporates safe food as well as welfare and health for plants and animals.
In conjunction with the farm to fork program, the program tracks the movement of food from production
to manufacturing and across EU borders for both EU production and imports. Overall, EU food regulations
on food safety standards are complex and focused on quality control, process verification, labeling and
traceability. These regulations have influenced other countries to adopt stringent regulations of the same
level.
After two years of discussion, regulations for processed fruit and vegetables were adopted in 1996. Fruits
and vegetables produced for consumers have to meet the quality parameters according to requirements
given in European Council Regulation, which surrounds the principle of product quality and safety. In
2005, the European Commission adopted a proposal for new regulations for organic production and
labeling, which will make the use of the EU logo or wording obligatory for all organic food products sold in
the European Union. The aim of this is to make it clearer for consumers to identify organic products. These
regulations came into force in 2009.
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In 2007, the European Union reached an agreement to bring the fruit and vegetable sector into closer line
with the rest of the reformed Common Agriculture Policy. The reforms will improve competitiveness and
market orientation, while reducing income fluctuations and promote consumption. EU regulations also
cover food contamination and environmental safety in the production of food. There are regulations to
track the use of forbidden chemical substances in farming or processing, genetically modified organisms
and food packaging. The European Union also tries to contain environmental pollution for water or air,
and exposure to radioactivity.
Australia
The Australia New Zealand Joint Food Standards Code places labeling requirements on industry players.
Under the Code, manufacturers are required to provide information on the percentage share of ingredients
used as well as the nutritional value of the food product. These requirements have been widely criticized
for placing significant costs on the industry. In the past few years, consumer groups have intensified their
calls for more detailed nutritional information on a wider range of food labels. Opponents of this move
claim that it is not the role of food regulators to educate consumers about food nutrition. They argue that
issues of nutrition and diet are better addressed by health departments through public inform ation
initiatives.
Since December 2001, all food manufacturers (including fruit and vegetable processors) have also been
required to take reasonable steps to establish whether their raw ingredients contain any genetically
modified food. Final food products must be labeled so to provide consumers with adequate information.
This move by State Health Ministers was aimed at addressing perceived health and safety issues in the
community.
Similarly, processors are required by legislation to correctly declare the country from which produce has
been sourced. In the past, processors have experienced difficulty in complying with these Country of Origin
Labeling requirements. In November 1998, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission found
that Golden Circle Limited had misled consumers by incorrectly labeling a product as Australian grown.
Although not industry-specific, regulations relating to employment and the environment are important
considerations for fruit and vegetable processors. Like other manufacturers, fruit and vegetable processors
must comply with various laws governing wages and employee rights. Equally important is compliance
with Occupational Health and Safety regulations to minimize workplace injuries and avoid stiff penalties
and fines. Fruit and vegetable processors also need to be aware of environmental regulations set out by the
Federal and State governments. Generally, these regulations relate to odors, water usage, wastewater
generation and the treatment of waste arising from processing.
Finally, failure to comply with any regulations, laws and other rules governing fruit and vegetable
processing can subject industry players to civil remedies, administrative penalties, injunctive relief and
possible recalls of products. It can also result in much negative publicity that can damage the reputation
and public image of producers. Given this; non-compliance can potentially have a material effect on the
earnings and competitive position of companies operating in this industry. It is worth noting that industry
sources believe that laws and regulations on food production are becoming more stringent, resulting in
increasing compliance costs for Australian fruit and vegetable processors.
United States
EPA and state governments enforce environmental issues pertaining to the industry, where the US
Department of Agriculture (USDA) enforces health issues, which has a greater effect than environmental
regulations on the way business is done in the industry. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
preside over food safety regulations that are likely to impact on fruit and vegetable processors. In late
2010, the US Congress boosted the regulatory powers of the FDA to increase safety inspections, instig ate
food recalls and check the records of food producers and processors to minimize the risk of food-related
diseases. The Food Safety Modernization Act aims to minimize the high percentage of the population prone
to food borne illnesses each year and subjects imported food to the same level of scrutiny as locally
produced food.
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The Nutrition Labeling and Education Act, which amended the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act
(FD&C), requires most foods to bear nutrition labeling and requires labels that bear nutrient content
claims and certain health messages to comply with specific requirements. It is the responsibility of the
manufacturers to remain current with the legal requirements for food labeling. The FDA has also instituted
the Food Ingredient Safety Program that governs and evaluates claims about ingredients, nutritional
content and other such claims made by food producers.
The United States and its consumers are demanding more stringent rules about food labeling, advertising,
packaging and other nutritional claims made by manufacturers. Failure to abide by them can seriously
impair a producer's credibility, result in expensive product recalls, and be liable to civil or criminal
penalties. Pending enforcement of new FDA regulations has created new opportunities for food
manufacturers to differentiate themselves from the competition. Those that can respond proactively rather
than reactively to safety requirements can eclipse the competition in terms of efficiency, quality and brand
integrity.
Various federal environmental regulations and statutes, such as the Federal Water Pollution Control Act or
the Clean Water Act (CWA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Pollution Prevention Act (PPA), and Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), have changed the way processing facilities handle their products
and dispose of their waste. The CWA's increasingly stringent regulations for discharging wastewater are
becoming important regulatory drivers for the industry. RCRA regulations typically apply only to solid
waste disposal issues.
Most federal and state regulations and statutes are typically met with resistance from private industry.
Conversely, the federal pollution prevention principles and the subsequent development of clean
technologies have been viewed as ways to offer cost savings and sometimes even improve product quality,
while simultaneously improving public relations for companies and industries that aggressively pursue
their implementation. Pollution prevention has proved to be an effective means of reducing compliance
and treatment costs for fruit and vegetable processing manufacturers.
Pollution prevention and clean technologies are meant to focus on a multimedia (i.e., air, water, and land)
approach to reducing waste. Solid waste and wastewater discharges tend to dominate activity for
implementing pollution prevention advances. Unless located in a remote area, most food processing
facilities pretreat and discharge wastewater directly to a publicly owned treatment works. When a facility
discharges to the environment, they are required to have a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) permit as mandated in the CWA.
The EPA is looking for several ways to promote voluntary pollution prevention. The PPA lacks the
regulatory powers needed to force companies to implement pollution prevention practices into their
production processes. Agencies are exploring ways to write more flexible permits to enable companies to
make process changes without having to resubmit a lengthy permit modification. Environmental agencies
are encouraging pollution prevention by doing such things as reducing the cost of a permit or extending
the compliance schedules for companies that are proactive in pollution prevention practices.
Through the US Department of Agriculture's Agriculture Marketing Service, the majority of canned
vegetables are graded according to quality. The USDA also provides an inspection service for processed
vegetables, which certifies the quality based on their US grade standards. Processed vegeta bles are
inspected during preparation, processing and packaging. This method in return helps determine the value
of the product.
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Industry Assistance
The level of industry assistance is medium and the trend of industry assistance is increasing
Key Tariffs
Goods
Low Rate* High Rate*
Per cent/kilogram - US
0.0
16.0
Cents/kilogram - US
0.0
10.6
Fruit Juice - Australia
0.0
5.0
Processed Fruit and Vegetables - Australia 0.0
5.0
*PERCENTAGE OF VALUE UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED
Tariffs imposed on processed fruit and vegetable products imported are varied throughout the world.
Generally, industry protection is very high, which has the effect of reducing the total level of imports.
However imports were still relatively strong because of greater competitiveness from overseas sources and
improved domestic demand conditions in the United States and parts of Europe. Industry protection also
misallocates resources toward this industry, in favor of more productive uses of land, labor and capital.
Europe
EU tariffs on processed fruits and vegetables vary significantly depending on the country of origin and the
produce in question. Below are three examples for processed tomatoes, homogenized mixed vegetables and
jams and jellies.
Jams and jellies from the United States and Brazil attract an ad valorem tariff of 24.0%, in addition to
4.20 per 100 kilograms of produce. From Mexico and India, the same products attract an ad valorem
tariff of 20.4% in addition to 4.20 per 100 kilograms of produce. The same products from Zimbabwe or
Jordan attract no tariff.
In the case of homogenized mixed vegetables, EU countries will apply an ad valorem tariff of 17.6% for
imports from the United States, Mexico and Brazil, while imports from India will be at a concessional rate
of 14.1%. Again, the same product imported from Zimbabwe or Jordan will be free of tariff. Processed
tomatoes imported into the European Union from the United States, Mexico, Brazil or India will attract an
ad valorem tariff of 14.4%, while imports from Jordan and Zimbabwe will be tariff free.
United States
US tariffs vary greatly but have a general rate applied to most countries (those not covered by free trade
agreements). The main free trade agreements of the United States are the North American Free Trade
Agreement and the Central American Free Trade Agreement. The United States also gives preferential
treatment to many less developed countries.
Tariffs imposed on processed fruit and vegetable products imported into the United States are varied and
complex. Preserved fruits and vegetables attract tariffs ranging from 1.5 cents per kilogram to 14 cents per
kilogram, depending on the type of produce imported. Frozen fruit and vegetables can carry tariffs between
3.2% of the product's value per kilogram to 14.9 cents per kilogram. Jams, jellies and other similar pastes
have tariffs ranging between 1.3 cents per kilogram and 14 cents per kilogram. Juices made from fruits or
vegetables also have imposed import tariffs, ranging between 0.14 cents per kilogram and 7.9 cents per
kilogram.
The American Frozen Food Institute (AFFI) offers various assistance programs to producers of frozen food
products in the United States. The AFFI is the national trade association representing the frozen food
supply chain, including manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and packagers. Its assistance measures
include research and development, technical advice, public and trade relations.
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The National Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Association (NFRA) represents the interests of the frozen and
refrigerated foods industries, including manufacturers, distributors, retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and
sales agents. The NFRA works in close association with the AFFI and offers assistance to producers
relating to marketing, promotion, research and development, and communicating category strengths and
new product innovations.
Asia
Japan's tariffs on canned peaches are 8.0%, while frozen peaches are 7.0%. Korea's tariffs on grapefruit
juice are 30.0%, while tariffs on sweet corn are set at 15.0%. The Philippines has continued to reduce its
tariffs, with canned peaches and canned fruit mixtures now at 35.0%, and sweet corn at 45.0%.
The Frozen Food Manufacturing industry in China is protected by import tariffs and export rebates.
Generally, the import tariff of frozen foods varies from 10.5% to 80.0%, and the export rebate is 5.0%. In
June 2009, the Ministry of Finance and State Administration of Taxation increased the export rebate of
cooked and stuffed foods to 15.0%.
In recent years, the Chinese government has increased assistance and protection to the agricultural sector,
increasing agricultural incomes, adjusting the agriculture structure, promoting the rural economy, and
developing industrialized operations for agriculture. Additionally, the Chinese government selects leading
agricultural enterprises to assist their development and promote the development of agricultural produ ct
processing industries. The Chinese government supplies direct subsidies to frozen food manufacturers and
sales companies to encourage the local industrialized operations of agriculture and exports of frozen foods.
In 2009, the Chinese government issued a restructuring and revitalization plan on light industry. The
planning period is from 2009 to 2011. According to the plan, local governments are encouraged to actively
adopt measures, including offering discounts for circulating fund loans, to assist enterprises store
agricultural products, including frozen foods, which is helpful to ease product sales pressures. In addition,
there will be increasing financial support to frozen food manufacturers.
Import tariff rates for canned and bottled foods vary w ith different products. Tariff rebates for mostfavored-nations (MFNs) range from 5.0% to 19.0%, while tariff rebates for others countries are between
80.0% and 90.0%. The export rebate rate for canned food is 13.0%.
Import tariffs on juice products protect domestic juice manufacturers from competing imports to a certain
extent. Generally, the import duty rate for fruit juices is 90.0% and for vegetable juices is 80.0%, which are
very high, while the import VAT rate is 17.0%. For most favored nations, the import duty rates are much
lower, the lowest of which is 7.5%. Conversely, the current export rebate rate for juice is 15.0%, an increase
from 13.0% prior to June 1, 2009, to stimulate repressed exports.
Australia
Historically, the industry has been protected from foreign competition by tariffs and Australia's
geographical position. Today, the industry receives limited protection. The level of protection has been
reduced considerably over the past decade as respective Australian governments have pursued free trade
policies. General tariffs on citrus concentrate, for example, fell from 15.0% in the late 1980s to 5.0% by
1996. From time to time, the Federal Government also imposed countervailing duties on imported
products from Eastern Europe. Presently, many of the industry's natural protections have also disappeared
as advances in transportation reduced costs for importers.
Fruit and vegetable processes currently have access to the range of assistance measures available to
industry in general and to food processors in particular. Industry players are also eligible to participate in
government programs offered to the broader Food Manufacturing Sector. The industry benefits from
efforts by the Australian Government to improve access to export markets through trade agreements. To
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this end, the government participates in various bodies such as the World Trade Organization and is a
signatory to various bi-lateral trade agreements. Australia is currently a signatory to free-trade agreements
with the United States and New Zealand. In addition to public funding, fruit and vegetable processors also
benefit from the activities of various industry bodies and associations.
The federal government also runs assistance programs to boost productivity and innov ation within
Australia's food sector. For example in 2009 the federal government established a four year Regional Food
Producers Innovation and Productivity Program which provides finding grants between AU$50,000 and
AU$2.0 million to food and seafood businesses for projects including the design and implementation of
new technologies, production processes and techniques; the adoption of overseas food production or
processing technologies and the innovative redesign of existing production lines to boost productivity and
efficiency.
There are also key industry associations such as Horticultural Australia Limited that indirectly assist
processors through their research efforts focusing on fruit and vegetable production. The association's
primary function is to manage government-funded research and development projects aimed at lifting the
competitiveness of local fresh produce. Meanwhile, broader-based associations such as the Australian
Industry Group can provide support, networking opportunities, and lobbying efforts on behalf of paidmembers.
At a state level, industry participants can receive funding under assistance programs targeting the general
Manufacturing sector. Commonly, state governments run a range of export programs for encouraging
manufacturers to develop markets abroad. For example, the Victorian Government operates export
programs such as the Targeted Trade and Investment Mission, the Grow Your Business program, Export
Networks and Global Export Engagement Program. These programs offer funding and support for export
initiatives in form of grants, research and intelligence, marketing, assistance in the development of
relationships as well as general business advice. Government funding has also played a critical role in
helping upstream fruit growers and processors gain better access to export markets.
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Key Statistics
Industry Data
Establishments
Enterprises
(Units)
(Units)
Employment
(Units)
Exports
($m)
Imports
($m)
Wages
($m)
Global per
capita
income
($)
Revenue
($m)
IVA
($m)
2007
234,237.1
49,173.0
26,325
22,182
1,351,128
52,701.4
52,701.4
31,605.2
10,079.0
2008
2009
250,739.6
244,751.8
52,457.3
48,497.1
27,573
27,931
23,235
23,585
1,369,428
1,300,904
56,771.3
53,790.2
56,771.3
53,790.2
32,147.4
29,651.2
10,455.0
10,361.0
2010
2011
249,734.3
248,085.3
49,887.1
48,372.7
28,408
28,772
23,767
24,059
1,288,623
1,288,411
53,943.9
53,722.1
53,943.9
53,722.1
28,410.0
27,781.6
10,819.0
11,285.0
2012
255,905.5
51,178.0
29,634
24,746
1,323,909
55,470.8
55,470.8
28,146.6
11,831.0
2013
2014
2015
258,635.5
265,332.6
269,962.0
54,166.2
51,634.9
53,599.6
30,182
31,134
31,777
25,181
25,941
26,476
1,338,760
1,379,650
1,399,881
57,438.2
56,315.5
57,577.8
57,438.2
56,315.5
57,577.8
28,044.0
28,551.0
29,033.1
12,411.0
13,070.0
13,758.0
2016
274,033.6
53,882.5
32,643
27,195
1,423,570
59,720.1
59,720.1
29,567.4
14,196.0
2017
2018
2019
282,528.7
291,287.0
300,608.2
55,840.8
57,730.9
59,376.7
33,484
34,588
35,506
27,881
28,782
29,530
1,458,219
1,499,080
1,537,761
62,122.2
64,125.2
65,885.0
62,122.2
64,125.2
65,885.0
30,418.1
31,382.9
32,332.0
15,127.0
15,854.0
16,253.0
2020
309,025.3
61,703.2
36,565
30,407
1,578,259
67,962.5
67,962.5
33,284.8
16,658.0
2021
317,059.9
63,010.5
37,373
31,072
1,611,221
70,128.8
70,128.8
34,100.5
17,203.0
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Annual Change
Establishments
Enterprises
(%)
(%)
Employment
(%)
Exports
(%)
Imports
(%)
Wages
(%)
Global per
capita
income
(%)
Revenue
(%)
IVA
(%)
2008
2009
7.0
-2.4
6.7
-7.5
4.7
1.3
4.7
1.5
1.4
-5.0
7.7
-5.3
7.7
-5.3
1.7
-7.8
3.7
-0.9
2010
2011
2012
2013
2.0
-0.7
3.2
1.1
2.9
-3.0
5.8
5.8
1.7
1.3
3.0
1.8
0.8
1.2
2.9
1.8
-0.9
0.0
2.8
1.1
0.3
-0.4
3.3
3.5
0.3
-0.4
3.3
3.5
-4.2
-2.2
1.3
-0.4
4.4
4.3
4.8
4.9
2014
2015
2.6
1.7
-4.7
3.8
3.2
2.1
3.0
2.1
3.1
1.5
-2.0
2.2
-2.0
2.2
1.8
1.7
5.3
5.3
2016
2017
1.5
3.1
0.5
3.6
2.7
2.6
2.7
2.5
1.7
2.4
3.7
4.0
3.7
4.0
1.8
2.9
3.2
6.6
2018
2019
3.1
3.2
3.4
2.9
3.3
2.7
3.2
2.6
2.8
2.6
3.2
2.7
3.2
2.7
3.2
3.0
4.8
2.5
2020
2021
2.8
2.6
3.9
2.1
3.0
2.2
3.0
2.2
2.6
2.1
3.2
3.2
3.2
3.2
2.9
2.5
2.5
3.3
Key Ratios
IVA/revenue
(%)
Imports/
demand
(%)
Exports/
revenue
(%)
Revenue per
employee
($'000)
Wages/
revenue
(%)
Employees
per est.
Average
wage
($)
2007
21.0
22.5
22.5
173.4
13.5
51
23,391.8
2008
2009
2010
2011
20.9
19.8
20.0
19.5
22.6
22.0
21.6
21.7
22.6
22.0
21.6
21.7
183.1
188.1
193.8
192.6
12.8
12.1
11.4
11.2
50
47
45
45
23,475.1
22,792.8
22,046.8
21,562.7
2012
2013
20.0
20.9
21.7
22.2
21.7
22.2
193.3
193.2
11.0
10.8
45
44
21,260.1
20,947.7
2014
2015
19.5
19.9
21.2
21.3
21.2
21.3
192.3
192.9
10.8
10.8
44
44
20,694.4
20,739.7
2016
2017
19.7
19.8
21.8
22.0
21.8
22.0
192.5
193.8
10.8
10.8
44
44
20,769.9
20,859.8
2018
2019
2020
19.8
19.8
20.0
22.0
21.9
22.0
22.0
21.9
22.0
194.3
195.5
195.8
10.8
10.8
10.8
43
43
43
20,934.8
21,025.4
21,089.6
2021
19.9
22.1
22.1
196.8
10.8
43
21,164.4
Figures are inflation-adjusted 2016 dollars
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A NUMBER IN A TABLE INDICATES AN IBISWORLD ESTIMATE AND
REFERENCES TO DOLLARS ARE TO US DOLLARS.
Jargon
COMMON AGRICULTURAL POLICY (CAP)The European Union's controversial system of agricultural
subsidies. It has undergone numerous alterations since its implementation in 1962.
SUBSISTENCE AGRICULTURE A form of farming where people produce food and fibers for their own
consumption rather than on a commercial basis.
VALUE ADDED Total value added comprises the labor cost, and any other processing and packaging
functions adding value to the fruit of vegetable product.
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IBISWorld Industry Report

Global Fruit & Vegetables

Industry Definition ......................................... 2

Key Success Factors .................................... 19

Industry Performance ................................. 4

Major Companies ......................................... 25

Executive Summary ..................................... 4

Kraft Heinz Company .................................... 25

About This Industry..................................... 2

Products & Markets ..................................... 10

Competitive Landscape ............................. 19

Operating Conditions .................................. 28

Key Statistics ................................................. 35

Market Share Concentration......................... 19

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About This Industry

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Key External Drivers

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World price of sugar

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Industry Life Cycle

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Products & Markets

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Products & Services

Dried and dehydrated food

Frozen fruit and vegetables

Juices, precut vegetables and ready-made salads 14.0%

Canned fruit and vegetables

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Food service industries and food processors

Other food manufacturers

Grocery wholesalers and supermarkets

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South East Asia

India & Central Asia

Africa & Middle East

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North Asia (East Asia)

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Key Success Factors

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Cost Structure Benchmarks

Rent & Utilities