(Food-Beverage-News.Com, October 17, 2017 ) According to the report North America Fruit & Vegetable Processing Market, published by Market Data Forecast, the Market was worth USD 10.7 billion in 2016 and is estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 5.7%, to reach USD 14.2 billion by 2021. Food processing is the deliberate changes induced in the food before it is consumed by humans. Fruits and vegetables are processed to preserve freshness and the nutrients by drying or freezing them.
Enzymes play an important role in fruit and vegetable processing to enhance the product quality as well as increase shelf life of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables. Enzymes are also used in fruit and vegetable juice production as well as juice treatment. Fruit wine industries use pectinase enzymes in conjunction with cellulases for mash treatment to achieve liquefaction of fruit pulp.
Increasing focus of consumers on healthier lifestyles by taking nutrient food and drinks and increase in demand for processed fruit and vegetables due to increased prices of fresh fruits and vegetables are driving the market growth. Increase in production rates of enzymes due to the use of genetically modified microorganisms and increase in wine production using fruits are also driving the market. High R&D costs and various restrictions on packaging are inhibiting the market growth.
The North America Fruit & Vegetable Processing Enzymes Market is segmented on the basis of type, application, product type, form, source and region. On the basis of type of enzymes, the market is segmented into Amylase, Pectinase, Protease, Cellulase and other enzymes. Pectinase segment holds the largest market share in this segment as it is most commonly used enzyme in fruit juice industry. On the basis of application, the market is segmented into fruits and vegetables. On the basis of product types, the market is segmented into Juices, wines and ciders, pastes and purees and others. Based on form, the market is segmented into liquid and powder forms. Both forms are almost equally preferred in various industries. The source of enzymes is segmented into bacteria and fungi. Fungi such as yeast are widely used in various processing industry but genetically modified bacteria are used for certain enzyme production.
Based on region, North America is segmented into U.S.A and Canada. U.S.A leads the market in this region due to the increase in demand for the frozen fruits and vegetables. Also, America is the one of the largest importer of fruits and vegetables and hence processed or packed food is in demand. Presence of strong global companies is also responsible for the market growth in this region.
Some of the major companies in fruit and vegetable processing enzymes market are E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, Associated British Foods Plc, Novozymes A/S, Group Soufflet, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Biocatalysts, Amano Enzyme Inc., Sunson Industry Group and Advanced Enzymes.
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