Apple butter is made from fresh apples which are cooked along with apple cider, sweeteners and other spices until the apple breaks down into a thick consistency. The quality and taste of apple butter depends on the type of apple chosen to make it. Apples like braeburn or pink lady are mostly used as they are softer in texture and do not take long to cook. The market has witnessed notable growth owing to change in consumer preference to condiments in food and beverages which provide taste and better nutrient value.
MARKET SCOPE
The "Global Apple Butter Market Analysis to 2028" is a specialized and in-depth study of the food and beverages industry with a special focus on the global market trend analysis. The report aims to provide an overview of the apple butter market with detailed market segmentation by category, distribution channel and geography. The report provides key statistics on the market status of the leading apple butter market players and offers key trends and opportunities in the market.
MARKET SEGMENTATION
- Based on category, the global apple butter market is segmented into organic and conventional.
- Based on distribution channel, the global apple butter market is segmented into hypermarkets & supermarkets, convenience stores, online retail, and others.
MARKET DYNAMICS
Drivers:
- Change in consumer choice for traditional condiments is a major factor contributing to market growth as they are less processed and offer better nutrient value. People across the world are developing demand for dishes that have apple butter condiments.
- Increasing usage of processed foods due to hectic lifestyle is also a factor related to market growth.
Restraints:
- The chemical preservatives added to prevent spoilage of the product is hampering the growth of the market as they are not healthy for long consumption.
REGIONAL FRAMEWORK
The report provides a detailed overview of the industry including both qualitative and quantitative information. It provides an overview and forecast of the global market based on various segments. It also provides market size and forecast estimates from the year 2019 to 2028 with respect to five major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), the Middle East and Africa (MEA), and South and Central America. The apple butter market by each region is later sub-segmented by respective countries and segments. The report covers the analysis and forecast of 18 countries globally along with the current trend and opportunities prevailing in the region.
The report analyzes factors affecting the market from both demand and supply side and further evaluates market dynamics affecting the market during the forecast period i.e., drivers, restraints, opportunities, and future trend. The report also provides exhaustive PEST analysis for all five regions namely, North America, Europe, APAC, MEA, and South and Central America after evaluating political, economic, social and technological factors affecting the apple butter market in these regions.
IMPACT OF COVID-19 ON APPLE BUTTER MARKET
COVID-19 first began in Wuhan (China) during December 2019 and since then it has spread at a fast pace across the globe. The US, India, Brazil, Russia, France, the UK, Turkey, Italy, and Spain are some of the worst affected countries in terms confirmed cases and reported deaths. The COVID-19 has been affecting economies and industries in various countries due to lockdowns, travel bans, and business shutdowns. Shutdown of various plants and factories has affected the global supply chains and negatively impacted the manufacturing, delivery schedules, and sales of products in global market. Few companies have already announced possible delays in product deliveries and slump in future sales of their products. In addition to this, the global travel bans imposed by countries in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and North America are affecting the business collaborations and partnerships opportunities.
MARKET PLAYERS
The report covers key developments in the apple butter market as organic and inorganic growth strategies. Various companies are focusing on organic growth strategies such as product launches, product approvals and others such as patents and events. Inorganic growth strategies activities witnessed in the market were acquisitions, and partnership & collaborations. These activities have paved way for the expansion of business and customer base of market players. The market payers from apple butter market are anticipated to lucrative growth opportunities in the future with the rising demand for apple butter in the global market.
The report also includes the profiles of key companies along with their SWOT analysis and market strategies in the apple butter market. In addition, the report focuses on leading industry players with information such as company profiles, components, and services offered, financial information of the last 3 years, the key development in the past five years.
- Eden Foods, Inc.
- Knouse Foods Cooperative, Inc.
- SHILOH FARMS
- Walden Farms International
- White House Foods
- The J. M. Smucker Company
- Colorado Cherry Company
- Specialty Food Association, Inc.
- Kauffmans Fruit Farm
- Konkan Kitchen