United States Frozen Food Market Introduction and Overview
According to SPER Market Research, the United States Frozen Food Market is estimated to reach USD 105.09 billion by 2033 with a CAGR 4.99%.
The report includes an in-depth analysis of the United States Frozen Food Market, including market size and trends, product mix, distribution channels, and supplier analysis. Frozen food is food that has been frozen and kept in a container so that it can be eaten by people or other animals. Freeze-concentrated particles in frozen food contain crystalline ice. The amount of ice present depends on the temperature and the solutes' capacity to lower the melting point of ice. By changing the glass transition temperature of partially freeze-concentrated solute matrices and possibly creating links within the ice network, the amount of ice in frozen meals also affects mechanical properties.
- A new platform for stuffed chicken nibbles on Kroger Banners was introduced by the frozen food brand Real Good Foods in February 2022. By working together, the firm and Kroger will increase distribution in a different freezer category throughout all US Kroger Banners.
Market Opportunities and Challenges
Opportunities: Growing Consumer Knowledge of Online Retailing Will Support Sector Development. Online shopping has grown significantly in the last several years. Rising technology developments and the subsequent introduction of new e-commerce platforms and service providers are blamed for this explosive expansion. The internet's growing ubiquity and the quick development of smartphones have led to a significant boom in the e-commerce sector. The online shopping business is also anticipated to increase rapidly throughout the forecast period due to the growing rules and support from government authorities in this regard.
Challenges: Growing Customer Preference for Fresh and Natural Foods Will Limit Industry Growth. The main disadvantage in this sector is that some consumers view packaged foods—including frozen goods—as a poorer option than fresh meals. Consumers have a misconception that delicacies that are kept for longer than a year lose their nutritional value. IFIC (International Food Information Council) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) debunked these beliefs, though. Natural and fresh products might be just as wonderful when they're frozen. Nonetheless, because they care more about the product's freshness, consumers in the lower-income category typically favor fresh food.
Market Competitive Landscape
The Frozen Food Market in United States is highly consolidated. Some of the market key players are Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Bellisio Foods, Cargill, Incorporated, ConAgra Foods, Inc., General Mills, Inc., Kraft Heinz Company, McCain Foods, Nestlé S.A., Nomad Foods Ltd., Wawona Frozen Foods, Others.
Scope of the Report:
| Report Metric | Details |
| Market size available for years | 2020-2033 |
| Base year considered | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2033 |
| Segments covered | By Product Type, By Distribution Channel
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| Regions covered | Eastern, Western, Northern, Southern
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| Companies Covered | Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Bellisio Foods, Cargill, Incorporated, ConAgra Foods, Inc., General Mills, Inc., Kraft Heinz Company, McCain Foods, Nestlé S.A., Nomad Foods Ltd., Wawona Frozen Foods, Others
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COVID-19 Impact on United States Frozen Food Market
The COVID-19 pandemic had a profound effect on the frozen food industry in the United States, leading to significant changes in consumer behaviour and supply chain dynamics. Because of the extended shelf life, ease, and perceived safety of frozen goods, people resorted to them more frequently during the widespread lockdowns and social distancing measures that were implemented. Disruptions to the supply chain resulted from this spike in demand, including personnel shortages at processing facilities and logistical difficulties with distribution and transportation. Consequently, a few producers of frozen foods saw brief pauses or disruptions in their production.
Key Target Audience:
- Retail Chains and Supermarkets
- Food Service Providers
- Convenience Stores
- Online Retailers
- Food Distributors
- Institutional Buyers (e.g., schools, hospitals, restaurants)
- Health-Conscious Consumers
- Busy Professionals
Our in-depth analysis of the United States Frozen Food Market includes the following segments:
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By Product Type: |
Frozen Fruit and Vegetable
Frozen Meat and Seafood
Frozen Ready Meals
Frozen Snack
Others
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By Distribution Channel: |
Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
Convenience Stores
Online Retail Stores
Other
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By Region: |
Eastern
Western
Northern
Southern
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Key Topics Covered in the Report:
- United States Frozen Food Market Size (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Overview of United States Frozen Food Market
- Segmentation of United States Frozen Food Market By Product Type (Frozen Fruit and Vegetable, Frozen Meat and Seafood, Frozen Ready Meals, Frozen Snack, Others)
- Segmentation of United States Frozen Food Market By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores, Other)
- Expansion Analysis of United States Frozen Food Market
- Problems and Obstacles in United States Frozen Food Market
- Competitive Landscape in the United States Frozen Food Market
- Impact of COVID-19 and Demonetization on United States Frozen Food Market
- Details on Current Investment in United States Frozen Food Market
- Competitive Analysis of United States Frozen Food Market
- Prominent Players in the United States Frozen Food Market
- SWOT Analysis of United States Frozen Food Market
- United States Frozen Food Market Future Outlook and Projections (FY’2024-FY’2033)
- Recommendations from Analyst
1. Introduction
1.1. Scope of the report
1.2. Market segment analysis
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research data source
2.1.1. Secondary Data
2.1.2. Primary Data
2.1.3. SPER’s internal database
2.1.4. Premium insight from KOL’s
2.2. Market size estimation
2.2.1. Top-down and Bottom-up approach
2.3. Data triangulation
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Driver, Restraint, Opportunity and Challenges analysis
4.1.1. Drivers
4.1.2. Restraints
4.1.3. Opportunities
4.1.4. Challenges
4.2. COVID-19 Impacts of the United States Frozen Food Market
5. Market variable and outlook
5.1. SWOT Analysis
5.1.1. Strengths
5.1.2. Weaknesses
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.4. Threats
5.2. PESTEL Analysis
5.2.1. Political Landscape
5.2.2. Economic Landscape
5.2.3. Social Landscape
5.2.4. Technological Landscape
5.2.5. Environmental Landscape
5.2.6. Legal Landscape
5.3. PORTER’s Five Forces
5.3.1. Bargaining power of suppliers
5.3.2. Bargaining power of buyers
5.3.3. Threat of Substitute
5.3.4. Threat of new entrant
5.3.5. Competitive rivalry
5.4. Heat Map Analysis
6. Competitive Landscape
6.1. United States Frozen Food Market Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type
6.2. Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnerships, Product Launch, and Collaboration in United States Frozen Food Market
7. United States Frozen Food Market, By Product Type (USD Million) 2020-2033
7.1. United States Frozen Food Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2020-2026
7.2. United States Frozen Food Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Product Type, 2027-2033
7.3. Frozen Fruit and Vegetable
7.4. Frozen Meat and Seafood
7.5. Frozen Ready Meals
7.6. Frozen Snack
7.7. Others
8. United States Frozen Food Market, By Distribution Channel (USD Million) 2020-2033
8.1. United States Frozen Food Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2020-2026
8.2. United States Frozen Food Market Size, Share and Forecast, By Distribution Channel, 2027-2033
8.3. Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
8.4. Convenience Stores
8.5. Online Retail Stores
8.6. Other
9. United States Frozen Food Market Forecast, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
9.1. United States Frozen Food Market Size and Market Share
10. United States Frozen Food Market, By Region, 2020-2033 (USD Million)
10.1. United States Frozen Food Market Size and Market Share By Region (2020-2026)
10.2. United States Frozen Food Market Size and Market Share By Region (2027-2033)
10.3. Eastern
10.4. Western
10.5. Northern
10.6. Southern
11. Company Profile
11.1. Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
11.1.1. Company details
11.1.2. Financial outlook
11.1.3. Product summary
11.1.4. Recent developments
11.2. Bellisio Foods
11.2.1. Company details
11.2.2. Financial outlook
11.2.3. Product summary
11.2.4. Recent developments
11.3. Cargill, Incorporated
11.3.1. Company details
11.3.2. Financial outlook
11.3.3. Product summary
11.3.4. Recent developments
11.4. ConAgra Foods, Inc.
11.4.1. Company details
11.4.2. Financial outlook
11.4.3. Product summary
11.4.4. Recent developments
11.5. General Mills, Inc.
11.5.1. Company details
11.5.2. Financial outlook
11.5.3. Product summary
11.5.4. Recent developments
11.6. Kraft Heinz Company
11.6.1. Company details
11.6.2. Financial outlook
11.6.3. Product summary
11.6.4. Recent developments
11.7. McCain Foods
11.7.1. Company details
11.7.2. Financial outlook
11.7.3. Product summary
11.7.4. Recent developments
11.8. Nestlé S.A.
11.8.1. Company details
11.8.2. Financial outlook
11.8.3. Product summary
11.8.4. Recent developments
11.9. Nomad Foods Ltd.
11.9.1. Company details
11.9.2. Financial outlook
11.9.3. Product summary
11.9.4. Recent developments
11.10. Wawona Frozen Foods
11.10.1. Company details
11.10.2. Financial outlook
11.10.3. Product summary
11.10.4. Recent developments
11.11. Others
12. Conclusion
13. Reference Links
14. List of Abbreviations
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