Production of Apple Chips. Business Ideas for Startup in Apple Processing Industry.
The demand for healthy, natural, and tasty processed fruits is increasing with each passing day. The demand is not only for finished products but also for fruit-based snacks. A lot of fruits and vegetables based snacks are presently available in the market are processed by frying in cooking oil. One of the famous trends in apple consumption is the dried apple. Apples are one of the healthiest food and also fresh can be consumed as dried fruits or as an ingredient in fruit-based snacks. Production of crisp apple chips along with low fat and high fiber content are expected to be highly desirable by consumers. Apple chips are chips that are made up of Apple. When these apple chips are stale, it becomes drier and crispier.
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Growing Demand of Fruit Based Snacks
The manufacturers of the industry have been introducing new products by incorporating various forms of fruits, like freeze-dried pieces, pastes, powders, and juice drops, to meet the rising demand. These products are considered to be a good source of vitamins and minerals available in a ready to eat from for the consumers having a tight schedule. The freeze-dried form of the products has most of its natural and nutritional properties even after the processing. According to research, done on the positive effects of healthy snacks, versus an unhealthy snack it was proven that healthy snacks consisting of fruits and vegetables are correlated with better mental health. These healthy eating habits are beneficial for reducing depression, fatigue, and emotional distress.
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Why Is Apple Chips Market Growing?
The hypermarkets and supermarkets segment led the market of apple chips and accounted for more than 50.0% share of the worldwide revenue in the year 2019. Moreover, the availability of a big range of products and special discounts and offers are the main reason that are attracting consumers to purchase it from the distribution channel. Also, the improved services of these stores including home delivery and click and collected benefits have contributed to the growth of Apple chips.
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The retailer’s online segment is anticipated to grow at the fastest CAGR of 10.9 % from the year 2020 to 2027. The convenience of shopping and fast delivery options have also boosted the popularity of online retailers selling Apple chips. In the year 2019, approx. 49% of the consumers bought the food online. The growing usage of smartphones and improved logistics infrastructure has fueled the growth of this distribution channel around the world.
Market Overview of Fruit Snacks Business
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The market of fruit snacks, globally, was valued at USD 4.92 billion in the year 2019 and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 9.2 % from the year 2020 to the year 2027. The increasing demand for healthy food among health-conscious millennial consumers has been the key driver of the market. Consumers are opting for healthy treats to consume these fruit snacks between their meals, sometimes as their meal. Additionally, with the increasing preference for convenience food products due to the consumer’s busy lifestyle.
The sales of ready to eat healthy food are expected to increase remarkably in the next few years. The vegetable and fruit-based foods that give nutritional benefits without compromising the texture and taste are increasing traction among all age groups. Furthermore, the demand for the purchasing power of the consumers is allowing them to choose premium and exotic products. Hence, the demand for health benefits claims such as organic and non-GMO, along with exotic tropical flavors, has been rising over the years.
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Conclusion
The project report by NPCS “Apple Chips – Manufacturing Plant, Detailed Project Report, Profile, Business Plan, Industry Trends, Market Research, Survey, Manufacturing Process, Machinery, Raw Materials, Feasibility Study, Investment Opportunities, Cost And Revenue, Plant Economics” contains all the benefits of Apple chips business along with the present and future market growth.
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