The freeze-dried food market - France

Freeze-drying is a process for preserving substances, in particular food and pharmaceutical products, involving rapid freezing and almost complete dehydration of the product concerned. shydration of the product concerned, which is then preserved under vacuum at room temperature and regains its original qualities and properties simply by adding water. It is therefore a food preservation technology that reduces the product's moisture load while retaining its original structure and maximum nutrients. Freeze-dried foods are the best dehydrated foods available, thanks to their superior texture compared with other drying technologies, and the nutritional quality retained after rehydration. Markets, both worldwide and in France, have been dynamic and growing in recent years. The global market is forecast to grow at an annual rate of 8.5% between 2024 and 2032. The dynamics of demand and its sustainability over time can be explained by the continued presence of certain groups of individuals on the market, such as outdoor sports enthusiasts (walking, hiking...), the space sector or the emergence of survivalists, who make up a large group of individuals seeking food autonomy.