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Fruit & Vegetable Processing in the UK Industry Data and Analysis

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Heydon Thomas
Analyst London, United Kingdom July 2025

The Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom has a market size of £8.8bn in 2026 with annual revenue growth of 3.7 %. Operators in the industry produce food products consisting mainly of fruit or vegetables. Additionally, companies are involved in the preserving of fruit, nuts or vegetables, as well as production of jams and pastes from nuts. The industry also produces perishable prepared foods, including packaged salads, peeled or cut vegetables and tofu.

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What's included in this industry analysis

IBISWorld's research coverage on the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom includes market sizing, forecasting, data and analysis. The most recent publication will be as current as of February 2026.

About this industry

What's this industry report about?

The Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom operates under the SIC industry code UK-C103. Operators in the industry produce food products consisting mainly of fruit or vegetables. Additionally, companies are involved in the preserving of fruit, nuts or vegetables, as well as production of jams and pastes from nuts. The industry also produces perishable prepared foods, including packaged salads, peeled or cut vegetables and tofu. Related terms covered in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom include high-pressure processing (hpp), flash freezing, blanching and pulping.

What's included in this industry?

Products and services covered in Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom include Prepared and Packaged Vegetables, Frozen Vegetables and Prepared, Packaged and Dried Fruit.

What companies are included in this industry?

Companies covered in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom include Nomad Foods Europe Ltd and Agrial.

Performance

What's included in the Performance chapter?

The Performance chapter covers detailed analysis, datasets, detailed current performance, sources of volatility and an outlook with forecasts for the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom.

Competitive Forces

What's included in the Competitive Forces chapter?

The Competitive Forces chapter covers the concentration, barriers to entry and supplier and buyer profiles in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and statistics on industry market share concentration, barriers to entry, substitute products and buyer & supplier power.

External Environment

What's included in the External Environment chapter?

The External Environment chapter covers Key Takeaways, External Drivers, Regulation & Policy and Assistance in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes data and statistics on factors impacting industry revenue such as economic indicators, regulation, policy and assistance programs.

Financial Benchmarks

What's included in the Financial Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Country Benchmarks

What's included in the Country Benchmarks chapter?

The Financial Benchmarks chapter covers Key Takeaways, Cost Structure, Financial Ratios, Valuation Multiples and Key Ratios in the Cafes and Coffee Shops industry in Australia. This includes financial data and statistics on industry performance including key cost inputs, profitability, key financial ratios and enterprise value multiples.

Questions answered in this chapter include what trends impact industry costs and how financial ratios have changed overtime.

Industry Data

What's included in the Industry Data chapter?

The Industry Data chapter includes 10 years of historical data with 5 years of forecast data covering statistics like revenue, industry value add, establishments, enterprises, employment and wages in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the market size of the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom in 2026?

The market size of the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom is £8.8bn in 2026.

How many businesses are there in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom in 2025?

There are 820 businesses in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom, which has grown at a CAGR of 3.2 % between 2020 and 2025.

Has the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom grown or declined over the past 5 years?

The market size of the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom has been growing at a CAGR of 1.9 % between 2020 and 2025.

What is the forecast growth of the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom over the next 5 years?

Over the next five years, the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom is expected to grow.

What are the biggest companies in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom?

The biggest companies operating in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom are Nomad Foods Europe Ltd and Agrial

What does the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom include?

Prepared and packaged vegetables and Frozen vegetables are part of the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom.

Which companies have the highest market share in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom?

The company holding the most market share in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom is Nomad Foods Europe Ltd.

How competitive is the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom?

The level of competition is high and decreasing in the Fruit & Vegetable Processing industry in the United Kingdom.

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