GLOBAL CITRUS FRUIT PROCESSING INDUSTRY

Citrus flavours are becoming more popular in the food and beverage business. The most appealing and popular citrus tastes among consumers and manufacturers are lemon, orange, lime, and mandarin.

The Global Orange By-Products Market is expected to grow at a 3.0% CAGR over the next five years. Orange is a citrus fruit that is typically spherical and yellowish-orangeish in colour, and contains a substantial amount of citric acid. When the temperatures are a little cooler in November, December, and January, the demand for oranges is at its greatest. Orange juice is becoming more popular among consumers in several locations, including North America and Europe. Spain is a leading producer of citrus fruits, particularly oranges.

Sweet Orange Oil, commonly known as orange oil or orange essential oil, is a citrus essential oil with limonene as its primary constituent (up to 93 percent). It has various qualities that make it useful in aromatherapy and herbal medicine, including antibacterial, anti-acne, anti-inflammatory, and antidepressant. A key driver of the sweet orange oil market is the rise in demand for sweet orange oil in the food and beverage industries. Its varied characteristics, combined with the fact that it comes from a natural source, make it an ideal element for Ayurveda and homoeopathy. The market is also being propelled by the increasing usage of sweet orange oil in cosmetics for flavour, preservatives, and skin benefits. Sweet orange oil demand is being boosted by strong expansion in the food and beverage and cosmetics industries. Sweet orange oil is also used in the body care business for stress relief, massages, vapour therapy, aromatherapy, and other related procedures. The oil is also commonly used as a freshener in bath water, textile freshener, and floor cleaning, among other things.

Orange Concentrate Market

The ever-increasing demand for fruit juices in every corner of the world is the key factor driving the global expansion of orange concentrate products. Another cause for the market’s improvement is the growth of the food and beverage industry. Orange concentrate goods are three to seven times concentrated, resulting in a very small amount as compared to raw oranges. Although there is a broad demand for concentrate orange in the market, some factors such as consumer awareness of the negative effects of excessive fructose consumption, consumer awareness of the benefits of fresh orange over concentrated orange, and the concentrated orange market’s reliance on global orange production stymie the global orange concentrate market. End-use sectors such as candy, drinks, and baking are also relying on the orange concentrate market to some extent. As a result, the growth of the orange concentrate market is influenced by the expansion of these end-use industries.

ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES IN LEMON AND LIME INDUSTRY

Lemon is frequently employed in the beverage sector not only because of its pleasant flavour, but also because of the numerous health benefits it provides. The demand for natural ingredients and flavours has risen and fallen in response to changing consumer eating habits and dietary patterns. Authenticity and realness of products and flavours are becoming more important to today’s consumers than artificially manufactured ones. Pulp cells are an example of an exclusive product that is used to add more mouthfeel to a variety of food and beverage end-use goods. A lime is a sour, green citrus fruit high in vitamin C that is used to complement the flavours of foods and beverages. Lemons have a higher sugar, acid, and citric acid content, while limes have a slightly lower citric acid concentration. Lime juice is mostly consumed as a beverage in the form of limeade and is also used in a variety of cocktails. Lime is a popular ingredient in soft drinks, thus soft drink producers are focused on it. The demand for lime-based products in the market is increasing as customers become more aware of the health benefits of lime. Lime is high in vitamin C and antioxidants, which help enhance immunity, minimise heart disease, aid iron absorption, avoid kidney stones, improve digestion, fight infection, and aid weight reduction, all of which contribute to the market’s global expansion.

GLOBAL GRAPEFRUIT PRODUCTS INDUSTRY

The Grapefruit Market is growing at a rate of 3.8 percent each year. The global grapefruit market is predicted to develop due to the rising use of grapefruit in the production of nutraceuticals. The Rutaceae family includes grapefruit as one of its key members (citrus family). The dried grapefruit market is divided into segments based on the industries in which it is used, such as food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. Dried grapefruit is used in the culinary sector as a natural sweetener, flavour and taste enhancer, and topping for desserts, among other things. Dried grapefruit can also be eaten on its own or in combination with other foods. Dried grapefruit is utilised as an antioxidant and cleanser in the cosmetic industry, resulting in smooth and healthy skin. Cosmetic products containing dried grapefruit powder and dried grapefruit seed extracts are used topically to promote healthy skin and hair. Due to the numerous health benefits connected with grapefruit eating, dried grapefruit powder and juice are employed in pharmaceutical formulations in the pharmaceutical business.

The Global Grapefruit Oil Market is expected to grow at a rate of 4% per year. Grapefruit oil’s major features include regulating a healthy metabolism, improving general immunity, supporting bodily detoxification, and lowering blood pressure, making it one of the most sought after natural essential oils on the planet. Grapefruit oil also has a growing application base in food and related industries, aromatherapy, and perfumeries, indicating that the grapefruit oil industry has bright potential. The demand for grapefruit oil has already reached a tipping point, as the flavour of grapefruit has become increasingly popular among consumers around the world.

GLOBAL PINEAPPLE (ANANAS COMOSUS) INDUSTRY

The pineapple (Ananas comosus) is the most economically important plant in the Bromeliaceae family, with an edible fruit made up of coalesced berries that are popularly referred to as pineapples. Pineapple is farmed largely for its fruit, which is consumed fresh or in canned fruit and juice form. Only pineapple contains bromelain, a complex proteolytic enzyme used in medicines and as a meat tenderizer. A white, creamy, and lustrous fibre akin to silk can be found in the stems and leaves of the pineapple plant. Pineapple fibre has been turned into paper that is extremely thin, smooth, and pliable. The plant’s components are used to generate livestock feed such as silage and hay. Animal feed is manufactured from waste products such as shells, core materials, and centrifuged particles from juice production. Alcoholic beverages can also be made with juice.

TOP PLAYERS WORLDWIDE

• Bontoux S.A.S
• Chiquita Brands International Sàrl
• Citromax Flavors Inc. (Citromax S.A.C.I.)
• Citrus and Allied Essences Ltd
• Citrus Oleo
• Dole Food Company Inc.
• doTERRA International, LLC
• Eckes Granini Group
• Fischer S/A – Com. Ind. e Agricultura (Citrosuco Paulista SA)
• Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc.
• Golden Exotics Limited
• Hale Groves
• Hyatt Fruit Company
• IMG Citrus
• Lionel Hitchen Essential Oils Ltd
• Mountain Rose Herbs Inc.
• Symrise AG
• Young Living Essential Oils LC