Edible nuts are dried fruits consumed worldwide and are an important source of nutrients such as fiber, potassium, vitamin A, iron, and Vitamin K. Edible nuts include almonds, cashew nuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachios, chestnuts, and Brazil nuts. Edible nuts are used across various food &beverage applications such as desserts, bakery, snacks, etc.
Market Dynamics
Increasing production capacities of the edible nuts by major producers through mergers and acquisitions are expected to be a major trend in the market growth. For instance, in October 2020, Olam International has expanded its capacity in almond ingredients with the $54 million acquisition of Californian almond processor Hughson Nut Inc. (HNI). HNI’s processing capabilities allow it to offer a “fully integrated solution” across the almond value chain from the US, including processed whole nuts and value-added ingredients.
Wide applications of edible nuts across food & beverage is expected to propel the market growth. These nuts can be processed and used us spreads, toppings, dairy inclusions, confectionery fillings, salad dressings, and bakery fillings. Moreover, they are also used in the preparation of infant’s formula. Hence, multiple usages of edible nuts are projected to foster market growth over the forecast timeframe.
Lack of consumption of edible nuts across developing regions of rural areas due to lack of awareness as well as the high cost of the nuts is expected to restrict the market growth of edible nuts.
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