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Processed Fruit and Vegetables in New Zealand

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  • 25 Pages
  • November 2025
  • Region: New Zealand
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 3511484
In 2025, New Zealand’s processed fruit and vegetables category was shaped by a pronounced move toward shelf stable and frozen formats as households adapted to ongoing economic uncertainty, fluctuating fresh produce prices and persistent climate-related disruptions.

This report offers in-depth knowledge of the market at a national level, providing local insight and understanding unavailable elsewhere. In addition to the latest retail sales data 2020-2025, it identifies the leading companies, brands and retail outlets, and assesses the key trends and demographic shifts behind consumer demand and sales growth. How key trends such as health and wellness, sustainability and recovery from the pandemic are currently shaping the market along with prospects for the next five years, clearly indicating how the market is expected to change.

Product coverage: Frozen Processed Fruit and Vegetables, Shelf Stable Fruit and Vegetables.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

  • Get a detailed picture of the Processed Fruit and Vegetables market;
  • Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
  • Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
  • Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

Table of Contents

KEY DATA FINDINGS
2025 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Affordability pressures and climate volatility drive a shift toward long-life and frozen formats
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Households turn to processed formats as climate pressures and cost-conscious behaviour reshape purchasing patterns
  • Frozen fruit and vegetables gain traction as consumers embrace convenience, nutrition and reduced food waste
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Consumers prioritise affordability and consistency as long-term drivers of processed produce uptake
  • Frozen formats strengthen their position as health, convenience and technology-enhanced nutrition drive adoption
  • Health and wellness priorities reinforce demand for nutrient-dense, minimally processed frozen produce
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Heinz Wattie strengthens category leadership through innovation and sustainability-focused production
  • Private label gains momentum as Foodstuffs expands its influence in a value-conscious market
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain the core channel as private label expansion and price consciousness shape purchasing behaviour
  • Online distribution grows gradually as supermarket-led digital services expand accessibility
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 2 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 3 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 4 Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 5 Sales of Frozen Processed Vegetables by Type: % Value Breakdown 2020-2025
  • Table 6 NBO Company Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 7 LBN Brand Shares of Processed Fruit and Vegetables: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 8 Distribution of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Processed Fruit and Vegetables by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMERSTAPLE FOODS IN NEW ZEALAND
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Economic pressures, shifting dietary priorities and evolving retail strategies shape performance in 2025
KEY DATA FINDINGS
INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
  • Health, naturalness and sustainability reshape expectations of everyday staples
  • Retailers expand curated free-from and plant-forward assortments to support conscious shopping
  • Reassessment of plant-based credentials shifts focus from hype to authenticity and quality
WHAT’S NEXT?
  • Steady growth outlook supported by economic recovery, home-cooking habits and value-seeking behaviour
  • Innovation will centre on wellness, functionality and credible sustainability
  • Private label expansion and evolving retail strategies will reshape competition and channel dynamics
COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
  • Goodman Fielder reinforces leadership through portfolio breadth, health positioning and brand revitalisation
  • Foodstuffs capitalises on private label strength and value positioning amid cost-of-living pressures
CHANNELS
  • Supermarkets remain dominant but face mounting scrutiny and pressure for structural reform
  • E-commerce grows gradually as retailers refine delivery models and consumers weigh cost versus convenience
MARKET DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2020-2025
  • Table 14 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2020-2025
  • Table 15 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 16 Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2021-2025
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Staple Foods: % Value 2022-2025
  • Table 19 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 20 Distribution of Staple Foods by Format: % Value 2020-2025
  • Table 21 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Volume 2025-2030
  • Table 22 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: Value 2025-2030
  • Table 23 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
  • Table 24 Forecast Sales of Staple Foods by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
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