Worldwide Refrigerated Snacks Industry to 2028 - New Product Launches Presents Opportunities

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DUBLIN, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The "Refrigerated Snacks Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis by Type and Distribution Channel" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

The refrigerated snacks market was valued at US$ 52,042.62 Million in 2021 and is projected to reach US$ 73,768.51 Million by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2021 to 2028. Refrigerated snacks are defined as those forms of snacks that require refrigeration to keep their food quality intact and expand their shelf life. Such types of snacks are prepared and kept under certain temperature conditions to preserve their overall authenticity and provide convenience in food consumption to the final consumers. The refrigerated form of snacks are cheese-based snacking, yogurt snacks, snack bars, specialty desserts, dips, and spread, among others. With the shift in consumer lifestyle, along with change in working demographics, and growing preference toward natural and fresh food, the demand for refrigerated snacks is set to rise, mostly among millennials.

Based on type, the global refrigerated snacks market is segmented into baked goods & confectionery, fruits and vegetables, yogurt, meat snacks, sandwiches & savory snacks, and others. The fruit and vegetable segment is one of the lucrative segment and is dominating the refrigerated snacks market in 2021. Fruits and vegetables are enriched with the vitamins and antioxidants that savvy shoppers nowadays are looking for. When choosing a snack, around 60% of consumers look for additional health benefits above and beyond simple nutrition. They look for snacks that contain vitamins and minerals. Also, the millennials are willing to pay a bit more for convenient or refrigerated snacks like ready-to-eat fresh fruits and vegetables. The fruit snack is usually a sweet confectionery. Fruit snacks are quite a similar item to gummy candies. The main content found in fruits snack is sugar, particularly refined sugar obtained from concentrated white grape juice as well as apple juice. Some fruit snacks contain more sugar than gummy candies, and they regularly have less protein. Fruit snacks are gaining popularity due to their convenience, candy-like taste, and the positioned the product gained as being healthier compared to candy.

Geographically, the refrigerated snacks market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific (APAC), South America (SAM), and Middle East & Africa (MEA). In 2020, Europe contributed to the largest share of the market. Fresh snacks, those that require refrigeration, have become an essential aspect of this new way of eating because freshness exudes a sense of healthfulness that shelf-stable snacks often do not. Besides, recent advancements in refrigeration methods and techniques ensure that the products do not lose their nutrient value. Increasing consumer awareness about protein-rich food, rise in demand for convenience foods, and growing popularity of the refrigerated snacks are the major factors bolstering the growth of the refrigerated snacks market in the Europe.

The COVID-19 outbreak disrupted the refrigerated snacks market as there was a slowdown in the production of raw material, restrictions on supply chain and trade movements, decrease in construction demand, and decline in new projects. However, since the economies are planning to revive their operations, the demand for refrigerated snacks is presumed to rise in the coming months. In addition, most people are now working from home, and this change in lifestyle has further inspired families to buy food products online and store for a longer time. People are looking for sustainable refrigerated snacks for healthy snacking option; this is further giving an opportunity to the market players to recover their loss and to grow business through online platforms. According to the report published in the American Journal of Agriculture Economics in November 2020, the demand for fresh fruit & vegetables, grains, and frozen foods increased the most during the pandemic, which benefited small farms over agribusinesses.

This increased sales by 5.7% and the number of customers by 4.9%. The variety of food products are sold on the e-commerce platform with an increased ratio, which suggests the concentration of sales on niche products could rise as more consumers are drawn to online platforms. However, despite the difficulties faced by food shoppers during the COVID-19 pandemic, including food stockouts, limited public transportation, and reduced hours mainly at supermarkets & grocery stores, most of the shoppers in developed countries such as the US have maintained adequate access to food (according to the US Food and Drug Administration 2020). Also, food processing companies are taking extra precautions to diminish person-to-person contact. Some of the safety measures followed by the companies include limiting direct contact with truck drivers & visitors, strengthening and communicating proper hygiene practices, and conducting complete sanitations and eliminating personnel contact during shift changes. With all these factors, it can be presumed that in post-pandemic times, the demand for refrigerated snacks is further expected to rise.

Mondelez International, Inc.; Nestle, S.A.; General Mills Inc.; The Kraft Heinz Company; Ohi Bar; Pepsico; Conagra Brands, Inc; Mars Incorporated; Danone S.A.; and Hormel Foods Corporation are among the well-established players operating in the global refrigerated snacks market.

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Key Topics Covered:

1. Introduction

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology
3.1 Scope of the Study
3.2 Research Methodology

4. Refrigerated Snacks Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 PEST Analysis
4.2.1 North America
4.2.2 Europe
4.2.3 APAC
4.2.4 MEA
4.2.5 SAM
4.3 Expert Opinion

5. Refrigerated Snacks Market - Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Increasing Consumer Awareness Towards Protein-Rich Food
5.1.2 Rise in Demand for Convenience Foods
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Food Safety and Quality Issues Associated with Refrigerated Snack
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 New Product Launches
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Growing Demand for Fresh Snacks and Plant-Based Refrigerated Snacks
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

6. Refrigerated Snacks - Global Market Analysis
6.1 Refrigerated Snacks Market Overview
6.2 Refrigerated Snacks Market -Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
6.3 Market Positioning - Global Market Players

7. Global Refrigerated Snacks Market Analysis - By Type
7.1 Overview
7.2 Global Refrigerated Snacks Market Breakdown, by Type, 2020 & 2028
7.3 Baked Goods and Confectionery
7.3.1 Overview
7.3.2 Baked Goods and Confectionery: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.3.3 Baked Goods and Confectionery: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.4 Fruits and Vegetables
7.4.1 Overview
7.4.2 Fruits and Vegetables: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.4.3 Fruits and Vegetables: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.5 Yogurt
7.5.1 Overview
7.5.2 Yogurt: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.5.3 Yogurt: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.6 Meat Snacks
7.6.1 Overview
7.6.2 Meat Snacks: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.6.3 Meat Snacks: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.7 Sandwiches and Savory Snacks
7.7.1 Overview
7.7.2 Sandwiches and Savory Snacks: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.7.3 Sandwiches and Savory Snacks: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.8 Others
7.8.1 Overview
7.8.2 Others: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
7.8.3 Others: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

8. Global Refrigerated Snacks Market Analysis - By Distribution Channel
8.1 Overview
8.2 Global Refrigerated Snacks Market Breakdown, by Distribution Channel, 2020 & 2028
8.3 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
8.3.1 Overview
8.3.2 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.3.3 Supermarkets and Hypermarkets: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.4 Convenience Store
8.4.1 Overview
8.4.2 Convenience Store: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.4.3 Convenience Store: Global Refrigerated Snacks Market, Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.5 Online Retail
8.5.1 Overview
8.5.2 Online Retail: Refrigerated Snacks Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)
8.6 Others
8.6.1 Overview
8.6.2 Others: Refrigerated Snacks Market - Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

9. Refrigerated Snacks Market - Geographic Analysis

10. Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Global Refrigerated Snacks Market
10.1 Impact of COVID-19 on Refrigerated Snacks Market
10.2 North America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.1 Europe: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.2 Asia Pacific : Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.3 Middle East and Africa: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic
10.4 South and Central America: Impact Assessment of COVID-19 Pandemic

11. Industry Landscape
11.1 Mergers & acquisition
11.2 Product Launch
11.3 Company News

12. Company Profiles
12.1 Mondelez International, Inc
12.1.1 Key Facts
12.1.2 Business Description
12.1.3 Products and Services
12.1.4 Financial Overview
12.1.5 SWOT Analysis
12.1.6 Key Developments
12.2 Nestle S.A
12.2.1 Key Facts
12.2.2 Business Description
12.2.3 Products and Services
12.2.4 Financial Overview
12.2.5 SWOT Analysis
12.2.6 Key Developments
12.3 General Mills, Inc.
12.3.1 Key Facts
12.3.2 Business Description
12.3.3 Products and Services
12.3.4 Financial Overview
12.3.5 SWOT Analysis
12.3.6 Key Developments
12.4 The Kraft Heinz Company
12.4.1 Key Facts
12.4.2 Business Description
12.4.3 Products and Services
12.4.4 Financial Overview
12.4.5 SWOT Analysis
12.4.6 Key Developments
12.5 OHi Bars
12.5.1 Key Facts
12.5.2 Business Description
12.5.3 Products and Services
12.5.4 Financial Overview
12.5.5 SWOT Analysis
12.5.6 Key Developments
12.6 PepsiCo
12.6.1 Key Facts
12.6.2 Business Description
12.6.3 Products and Services
12.6.4 Financial Overview
12.6.5 SWOT Analysis
12.6.6 Key Developments
12.7 ConAgra Brands, Inc.
12.7.1 Key Facts
12.7.2 Business Description
12.7.3 Products and Services
12.7.4 Financial Overview
12.7.5 SWOT Analysis
12.7.6 Key Developments
12.8 Mars Incorporated
12.8.1 Key Facts
12.8.2 Business Description
12.8.3 Products and Services
12.8.4 Financial Overview
12.8.5 SWOT Analysis
12.8.6 Key Developments
12.9 Danone S.A.
12.9.1 Key Facts
12.9.2 Business Description
12.9.3 Products and Services
12.9.4 Financial Overview
12.9.5 SWOT Analysis
12.9.6 Key Developments
12.10 Hormel Foods Corporation
12.10.1 Key Facts
12.10.2 Business Description
12.10.3 Products and Services
12.10.4 Financial Overview
12.10.5 SWOT Analysis
12.10.6 Key Developments

13. Appendix