ShareFrozen food production in the US
Industry revenue has grown at an annualized rate of 2.6% to USD 28.4 billion over the period 2009- 013
Following an information received from ReportLinker, industry revenue has grown at an annualized rate of 2.6% to USD 28.4 billion over the five years to 2013.
The US frozen food production industry is moderately concentrated, with the top four players - ConAgra, H.J. Heinz Company, Nestle, The Schwan Food Company - estimated to account for 45.7% of industry revenue in 2013.
Although the top four firms control a significant proportion of revenue, only about 11.7% of firms employ more than 500 workers. In comparison, about 45.5% of enterprises employ fewer than 20 workers, but they control only a small proportion of revenue.
This industry includes 523 businesses and employs 90,464 people with firms that produce frozen food products, such as frozen fruits, vegetables and juices; frozen entrees and side dishes (excluding seafood); frozen whipped toppings; and frozen waffles, pancakes and French toast. These products are then distributed to outlets such as grocery wholesalers, retail food stores and the hospitality industry.
The US frozen food production industry is moderately concentrated, with the top four players - ConAgra, H.J. Heinz Company, Nestle, The Schwan Food Company - estimated to account for 45.7% of industry revenue in 2013.
Although the top four firms control a significant proportion of revenue, only about 11.7% of firms employ more than 500 workers. In comparison, about 45.5% of enterprises employ fewer than 20 workers, but they control only a small proportion of revenue.
This industry includes 523 businesses and employs 90,464 people with firms that produce frozen food products, such as frozen fruits, vegetables and juices; frozen entrees and side dishes (excluding seafood); frozen whipped toppings; and frozen waffles, pancakes and French toast. These products are then distributed to outlets such as grocery wholesalers, retail food stores and the hospitality industry.