Dried Blueberries Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Dried Blueberries Market is segmented By Form (Slices & Granulates, Powder, Whole Dried Fruits, Others), By Product Type (Infused Dried, Freeze Dried, Air Dried, Microwave Dried, Others), By End-User (Bakery Products, Confectionaries, Dairy Products, Dietary Supplements, Beverages, Cereal & Snack Bars, Food Service Providers, Others), and By Region (North America, Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031 

Dried Blueberries Market Overview

The Global Dried Blueberries Market report analyzes the global market size, shares, recent trends, competitive intelligence, and future market outlook. Dried blueberries are a popular ingredient in various food products, such as bakery products, snacks, and cereals, owing to their nutritional value and flavor. The market is driven by increasing consumer demand for healthy and convenient food products, in the American region, where dried blueberries are widely used in the food industry. Key players in the Dried Blueberries Market include Bergin Fruit and Nut Company, Royal Nut Company, Kiantama Oy, and other prominent players operating in the market.

Dried blueberries are chewy, sweet, and wonderfully delicious. They work very well when baking with thick batters, like muffins or scones, and are the perfect addition to trail or nuts mix, which can be served at a party as a snack. In addition, they also bring an intense sweetness and fun texture to grainy and green salads, which help balance the tangy flavor of vinegar-based dressings. Moreover, dried blueberries pack a nutritional punch, are low in sodium & calories, offer 127 calories per one-quarter cup, and contain no cholesterol. In addition, these fruits contain nutrients that are essential for our health, and can enjoy these sweet treats by making smoothies by blending dried blueberries and a banana with milk choice or adding blueberries to hot oatmeal.

Furthermore, dried blueberries offer significant benefits that are essential for a healthy body, such as having a good source of fiber, vitamins & minerals, maintaining healthy blood sugar levels, the brain gets a boost, lowering the risk of heart disease, reducing the ill effects of a high-fat diet, strengthen the immune system, get to load up on phytonutrients.

Dried Blueberries Market Summary

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Dried Blueberries Market Dynamics

The increasing awareness of people towards the health benefits of dried blueberries is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. Moreover, consuming dried blueberries helps improve vision, aids in clearing arteries, enhances memory, strengthens blood vessels, reverses age-related physical and mental declines, reduces or alleviates urinary tract infections, and helps to manage body weight. In addition, blueberries are one of the richest sources of antioxidant phytonutrients found in any fruit category. The characteristics mentioned above are expected to boost the dried blueberry market growth. According to WHO, globally, approximately 17.8 million deaths occur due to cardiovascular diseases. In addition, dried blueberries help lower the risk of heart attack, or decrease cardiovascular diseases is expected to be the key driver to boost the market growth.

Furthermore, the rapidly increasing urban population, industrial sector, globalization, and rising need for more nutrient-rich and natural ingredient food products are expected to drive market growth during the forecast period. This results in rising demand for dried blueberries for various applications such as an ingredient in cereal & snack bars, dietary supplements, and others. In addition, the rising snacking trend and growing demand for the convenient snacking option led to the growing market for dried blueberries.

However, the high price of dried blueberries and the limited supply of blueberries in specific countries hinder the market growth during the forecast period.

Dried Blueberries Market Segment Analysis

By form, the market is segmented into slices & granulates, powder, whole dried fruits, and others. By product type, the market is segmented into freeze-dried, air-dried, microwave-dried, infused-dried, and others. By end-user, the market is segmented into bakery products, confectioneries, dairy products, dietary supplements, beverages, cereal & snack bars, food service providers, and others.

Blueberries have antioxidant properties that help to decrease the risk of heart attacks. The agricultural research service of USDA reported that eating blueberries may decrease the risk of a heart attack in women by 33%. Antioxidants may help to control free radical damage that is involved in the early stages of artery-clogging atherosclerosis. Moreover, dried blueberries are a rich source of anthocyanins, which are efficient phytochemicals that give berries their blue color. Apart from this, anthocyanins help fight free radicals. Clinical and epidemiological studies have demonstrated an association between anthocyanins and improved cardiovascular health, as indicated by a study published in 2017 on functional food and superfood. The study examined the health benefits of anthocyanin compounds' antioxidant potential in berries to discover alternative treatments for chronic diseases.

Furthermore, air-dried blueberries are dried with hot air to a moisture level of around 11-15% moisture. It takes about 6.4 lb/kg of blueberry to yield one. This is usually a nice chew that is used in breakfast cereals and snacks. Moreover, infused dried blueberries are dipped in a soda extract to soften the skin and then are tanked in a fruit juice or syrup concentrate solution. The liquid is uniquely engineered to be heavier than the inner moisture of the blueberry and also fit the microscopic pores. The liquid will penetrate the interior through osmosis and drive the water from the blueberry.  In hours after the product is infused, the shelf-life becomes stable, and the wet product is then air-dried to between 15-20% moisture. In addition, this is the most common dried blueberry product.  It is essential to note that this is a primary product and not a by-product of squeezing blueberries for juice.

Dried Blueberries Market Geographical Share

North America holds the largest market share for dried blueberries. It is expected to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period due to the rising awareness among consumers related to the health advantages associated with the consumption of dried blueberries. Moreover, the growing demand for dietary supplements is propelling the demand for dried blueberries in this region. The consumption of dried blueberries has increased globally; the rise in consumption is due to its role in boosting health and longevity. In addition, both table dates and raisins have a supply value of over USD 3 million each. The United States supplies the most dried fruit and claims 17% of the global market for dried fruit production.

The demand for dried blueberries across the Asia Pacific region is expected to surge during the forecast period due to the increasing population and rise in the health consciousness among consumers. Developing countries like India and China use gooseberries and dried raisins in food preparation for ceremonial purposes. Thus, the region is expected to have a significant share until the year 2025.

Dried Blueberries Market Companies and Competitive Landscape

The dried blueberry market is fragmented with the presence of regional and global players. The competitive contour lies with the increase in the regional company and growing investment in upstream applications. Oregon Berry Packing, Inc., Royal Nut Company, Shoreline Fruit LLC, True Blue Farms, Del Monte Foods Inc., CAL SAN Enterprises Ltd., Karen’s Naturals, Graceland Fruit, Inc., Kiantama Oy, Meduri Farms, Inc. are the major player in the blueberries market. The major players adopt several growth strategies such as product launches, acquisitions, and collaborations, contributing to growing the dried blueberries market globally.

Shoreline Fruit LLC

The plump and delicious berries are perfect for cereal, recipes, or healthy snacks. With an all-natural taste and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, the company-dried blueberries make "getting the blues" a good thing. Moreover, the company product offers significant features such as:

• Gluten-Free
• Preservative Free
• GMO-Free
• Reclosable Pouch
• Kosher Certification: Star-K
• Storage Recommendations: Store in a cool, dry place for maximum freshness. Refrigerate after opening

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