The Global Air-dried Food Market size is expected to reach $147.7 billion by 2026, rising at a market growth of 9.8% CAGR during the forecast period. Air drying is a process of removing the dampness content of a number of food items in order to increase their shelf life and minimize bacterial decay. Ventilation drying is based on the postulate of dehydration in which the liquid component is separated by means of heated air. Various procedures, such as microwave drying, hot air drying, double-degree air drying, and others, are used in this process.
The drying procedure is a very ancient method for food preservation but it continues to be a very important industrial process of treatment for diversified food products rather than being abandoned at present.

Many advancements and advances in technology have resulted in improved drying processes, more energy-efficient, and better preservation of organoleptic and nutritional qualities. The applicability of the procedure to a wide variety of products, with different characteristics, gives this operation a prominent position in the food processing industries.

Growing health consciousness, changing habits, and the willingness to pay higher rates for quality products are projected to expand the scope of the market. In addition, easy access to a range of packaging materials and emerging technology has broadened the growth potential for the air-dried food industry globally. The development of advanced packaging materials, including paper packets, stand-up pouches, and wood packaging, has had a positive impact on market growth.
Prominent manufacturers have adopted advanced packaging methods to protect products from external elements, such as moisture, temperature, and microorganisms, which may cause contamination. Packaging also helps improve the durability of the product and prevents damage caused by transport. Dehydrated nutritional products are therefore expected to gain momentum in the near future due to the development of the packaging industry.

Based on Form, the market is segmented into Powder & Granules, Pieces and Flakes. Based on Product, the market is segmented into Coffee Beans, Fruits & Vegetables, Meat and Herbs. Based on Application, the market is segmented into Commercial and Household. Based on Regions, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East & Africa.
The market research report covers the analysis of key stake holders of the market. Key companies profiled in the report include Nestle S.A., Dehydrates, Inc., Saraf Foods Pvt. Ltd., Barrifine A/S, BCFoods, Inc., DMH Ingredients, Inc, Freeze-Dry Foods, Ltd., B-B Products Pty. Ltd., Howenia Enterprise Co., Ltd., and Royal Ridge Fruit & Cold Storage LLC

Scope of the Study
Market Segmentation:

By Form

  • Powder & Granules
  • Pieces and
  • Flakes

By Product

  • Coffee Beans
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Meat and
  • Herbs


By Application

  • Commercial
  • Household


By Geography

  • North America
  • ·US
  • ·Canada
  • ·Mexico
  • ·Rest of North America
  • Europe
  • ·Germany
  • ·UK
  • ·France
  • ·Russia
  • ·Spain
  • ·Italy
  • ·Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • ·China
  • ·Japan
  • ·India
  • ·South Korea
  • ·Singapore
  • ·Malaysia
  • ·Rest of Asia Pacific
  • LAMEA
  • ·Brazil
  • ·Argentina
  • ·UAE
  • ·Saudi Arabia
  • ·South Africa
  • ·Nigeria
  • ·Rest of LAMEA


Companies Profiled

  • Nestle S.A.
  • Dehydrates, Inc.
  • Saraf Foods Pvt. Ltd.
  • Barrifine A/S
  • BCFoods, Inc.
  • DMH Ingredients, Inc
  • Freeze-Dry Foods, Ltd.
  • B-B Products Pty. Ltd.
  • Howenia Enterprise Co., Ltd.
  • Royal Ridge Fruit & Cold Storage LLC