Market Highlights
Growing urbanisation is primarily driving the growth of the global healthy smoothies industry, attributable to the increasing demand for nutritious beverages. Owing to their health benefits and their function as a choice for a breakfast drink, the growing prevalence of diseases such as cholesterol, hypertension, and diabetes has increased the intake of organic, organic smoothies and beverages. Good smoothies have therefore arisen as an ideal meal replacement option. Also, as well as providing good flavour, comfort, and portability, they are healthier than most snack items.
Healthy smoothies market Size is increasing with rising awareness about health drinks. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.2% During the Forecast Period.
Segmental Analysis
The market has been segmented into fresh and processed healthy smoothies, based on the form. In this category, refined organic smoothies are leading the industry. The processed healthy smoothies market is expected to grow considerably due to the higher shelf life over the forecast period. However, freshly made healthy smoothies are witnessing high consumer demand due to the lack of added preservatives and are expected to grow over the forecast period.
The demand for balanced smoothies is segmented into nuts, bananas, vegetables, and others based on beneficial ingredients. Of all the available foods, fruits and vegetables lead the market due to easy availability and rapid demand. However, the opportunity for seed-based nutritional drinks is anticipated to witness elevated demand owing to a broad range of health benefits, such as preserving good cholesterol and blood pressure levels and decreasing hypertension.
Regional Overview
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and the rest of the world (RoW) are segmented into the global healthy smoothies industry.
In the healthy smoothie industry, North America leads, led by the Asia Pacific region. Due to the busy lifestyle and declining health conditions in this country, the U.S. has a large intake of better smoothie ingredients. Consumers in the U.S. favour nutritious smoothies made from organic fruits because of parents' wellness issues for their children and the growing market for junk foods in the U.S.
Over the evaluation period, the Asia Pacific Region is perceived to be the fastest-growing region. Also, in countries such as India and China, growing health perception and busy lifestyle have shifted customers to convenient food, healthy growth is anticipated in the suited, healthy smoothies market in the Asia Pacific region. Also, a heavy emphasis on healthier organic smoothies and high-fibre balanced smoothies with additional health benefits over traditional healthier smoothies is expected to increase the global demand for healthy smoothies.
Competitive Dynamics
Some of the key players profiled in the global healthy smoothies market include Bolthouse Farms, Inc. (U.S.), Barfresh Food Group (U.S.), Innocent Drinks (U.K.), Smoothie King (U.S.), MTY Food Group (Canada), Crussh Juice Bars (Australia), Freshens (U.S.).