Frozen Food Industry Index

Frozen Vegetables, Fruits and Plant-Based

Frozen produce and plant-based companies shaping convenience and nutrition

Frozen Produce & Plant-Based

This category brings together companies active in frozen vegetables, frozen fruits, plant-based foods and prepared produce solutions. It includes processors of IQF vegetables, fruit pieces, berries, mixes, smoothie ingredients, plant-based meals, meat alternatives and ingredients used by retail, foodservice and industrial customers.

Frozen produce is one of the most important parts of the frozen food market because it combines convenience, nutrition, long shelf life and reduced waste. The segment is shaped by agricultural sourcing, harvest timing, processing speed, freezing quality, food safety and the ability to deliver consistent specifications throughout the year. Plant-based frozen products add another layer of product development, combining ingredient functionality with changing consumer expectations.

This category is relevant for buyers and partners looking for frozen vegetable processors, fruit suppliers, plant-based manufacturers, private-label producers and ingredient companies supporting frozen food innovation.

50 companies

Greenyard BelgiumBelgium

Global fruit and vegetable group

A major European benchmark in frozen produce, with real strength in scale, private label and retailer execution.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Nomad Foods United KingdomUnited Kingdom

European frozen foods leader

A leading European frozen-food group that keeps vegetables visible inside a strong branded retail system.

icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Dole plc IrelandIreland

Global produce company

A produce heavyweight that gives frozen fruit and vegetables added sourcing credibility.

icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

McCain Foods CanadaCanada

Global frozen foods producer

A major frozen-food operator whose manufacturing and category expertise extend beyond potatoes.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon PotatoPotato
icon QSRQSR
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Nichirei Foods JapanJapan

Frozen foods company

One of the major names in frozen food, with strong relevance in vegetable-based convenience.

icon ExportExport
icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Alasko Foods CanadaCanada

IQF fruit and vegetable supplier

A broad IQF supplier with strong utility across retail, foodservice and private label.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon IngredientsIngredients
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Conagra Brands United StatesUnited States

Branded packaged foods group

A major branded force in frozen vegetables through one of North America’s most important retail platforms.

icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon SoftwareSoftware
icon VegetablesVegetables

Orogel ItalyItaly

Frozen vegetable cooperative

A leading Italian frozen-vegetable company combining agricultural roots with strong execution.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Amy's Kitchen United StatesUnited States

Natural and organic frozen foods company

A long-standing reference point for organic and vegetarian frozen meals.

icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Nestlé SwitzerlandSwitzerland

Global food company

A global food group whose scale helps normalize plant-based frozen products in mainstream retail.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

PlantPlus Foods BrazilBrazil

Plant-based foods company

A globally minded plant-based company with serious industrial backing and freezer relevance.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Vivera NetherlandsNetherlands

Plant-based foods company

One of Europe’s important scaled plant-based food companies, with strong freezer relevance.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Ardo BelgiumBelgium

Frozen produce specialist

One of Europe’s clearest frozen-produce specialists, with deep agricultural roots and strong category depth.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

bofrost* GermanyGermany

Direct-to-consumer frozen foods company

A major frozen-delivery operator with direct insight into household demand for vegetables, fruit and plant-based meals.

icon E-commerceE-commerce
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Bonduelle FranceFrance

Plant-rich food group

A major branded vegetable player that keeps frozen tied to broader plant-based eating habits.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Crop's BelgiumBelgium

Frozen foods specialist

A specialist frozen-food operator with strong flexibility across fruit, vegetables and customer-specific programs.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Polarica SwedenSweden

Berry and fruit ingredients company

A specialist berry and fruit ingredients company with strong origin-driven credibility.

icon BakeryBakery
icon Dairy & dessertDairy & dessert
icon FruitFruit
icon IngredientsIngredients
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon VegetablesVegetables

Virto Group SpainSpain

Integrated frozen vegetable producer

A substantial deep-frozen vegetable player with strong private-label, foodservice and plant-forward relevance.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Wawona Frozen Foods United StatesUnited States

Frozen fruit grower-processor

A specialist fruit grower-processor with strong credibility in premium frozen fruit.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon ProcessingProcessing
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

FRoSTA GermanyGermany

Branded frozen foods company

An important branded voice in frozen vegetables and plant-led freezer meals.

icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

LIVEKINDLY Collective United StatesUnited States

Plant-based food group

A scaled plant-based group that reflects the category’s move toward broader portfolio platforms.

icon ExportExport
icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Willamette Valley Fruit Company United StatesUnited States

Fruit processor and ingredient supplier

An important frozen-fruit partner for ingredient-heavy channels such as bakery and dairy.

icon BakeryBakery
icon Dairy & dessertDairy & dessert
icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Acai Roots United StatesUnited States

Superfruit brand

A specialist superfruit company with solid relevance in smoothie and bowl occasions.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Daiya Foods CanadaCanada

Plant-based foods company

A well-known plant-based brand with strong relevance in frozen pizza and convenience.

icon Dairy & dessertDairy & dessert
icon FruitFruit
icon PizzaPizza
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Dirafrost BelgiumBelgium

Frozen fruit solutions specialist

A focused frozen-fruit company with real application depth across dairy, bakery, beverage and foodservice.

icon BakeryBakery
icon Dairy & dessertDairy & dessert
icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Dr. Praeger's United StatesUnited States

Plant-based frozen foods specialist

A recognizable specialist in vegetable-led, better-for-you frozen foods.

icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Eureden FranceFrance

Agrifood cooperative group

A serious cooperative-backed processor with strong foundations in frozen vegetables.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon ProcessingProcessing
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

FRDP FranceFrance

Organic frozen produce specialist

A specialist organic frozen-produce company with genuine category credibility.

icon FruitFruit
icon IngredientsIngredients
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Hortino PolandPoland

Fruit and vegetable processor

A practical fruit and vegetable processor with solid regional and export relevance in frozen produce.

icon ExportExport
icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Mirelite Mirsa HungaryHungary

Deep-frozen foods producer

A meaningful regional deep-frozen operator with lasting relevance in fruit and vegetables.

icon ExportExport
icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Nature's Touch CanadaCanada

Frozen fruits and vegetables supplier

A high-profile frozen-fruit and vegetable company with strong innovation energy and private-brand capability.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Sambazon United StatesUnited States

Açaí and superfruit company

A defining name in frozen açaí and superfruit, with strong retail and foodservice relevance.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Scenic Fruit Company United StatesUnited States

Fruit processor and supplier

A focused frozen-fruit supplier with strong ingredient and application relevance.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon IngredientsIngredients
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon ProcessingProcessing
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Ajinomoto Frozen Foods JapanJapan

Frozen foods manufacturer

A notable frozen-food manufacturer with useful plant-forward and convenience credibility.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

B&G Foods United StatesUnited States

Packaged foods company

A relevant value-oriented player in everyday frozen vegetable consumption.

icon EquipmentEquipment
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Daily Harvest United StatesUnited States

Plant-based frozen meal company

A modern frozen meal platform that helped reposition plant-led freezer food around convenience and wellness.

icon E-commerceE-commerce
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Gelagri FranceFrance

Frozen vegetables and prepared foods producer

A cooperative-backed processor with real credibility in frozen vegetables and plant-led convenience.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Hain Celestial United StatesUnited States

Natural and organic foods company

A useful bridge between natural-food positioning and mainstream frozen plant-based demand.

icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Heura Foods SpainSpain

Plant-based food technology company

A fast-growing European plant-based company with real momentum in convenience formats.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Kellanova United StatesUnited States

Packaged foods company

A large retail player whose brand power supports mainstream plant-based freezer presence.

icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Maple Leaf Foods CanadaCanada

Consumer packaged foods company

A large packaged-food company bringing operational discipline to frozen plant-based formats.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon MeatMeat
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Oerlemans Foods NetherlandsNetherlands

Frozen fruit and vegetable producer

A dependable European operator with broad frozen-produce capability across retail and foodservice.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Pitaya Foods United StatesUnited States

Frozen superfruit brand

A visible frozen-superfruit brand that helped modernize the category’s retail appeal.

icon E-commerceE-commerce
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Quorn Foods United KingdomUnited Kingdom

Alternative protein company

One of the defining names in Europe’s frozen plant-based category.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon MeatMeat
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Simplot United StatesUnited States

Agribusiness and food company

An agricultural and food-processing powerhouse with meaningful relevance in frozen plant categories.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon IngredientsIngredients
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon ProcessingProcessing
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Stahlbush Island Farms United StatesUnited States

Farm-based frozen produce company

A farm-led frozen-produce company that combines provenance with serious freezer execution.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Strong Roots IrelandIreland

Plant-based frozen food brand

A modern plant-based freezer brand that keeps vegetables central to the proposition.

icon Frozen foodFrozen food
icon FruitFruit
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Ready mealsReady meals
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

SunOpta CanadaCanada

Plant-based foods and ingredient company

A relevant link between frozen fruit, plant-based ingredients and health-led applications.

icon FruitFruit
icon IngredientsIngredients
icon ManufacturingManufacturing
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon Private labelPrivate label
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

The Vegetarian Butcher NetherlandsNetherlands

Plant-based protein brand

A high-visibility plant-based brand with growing relevance in frozen and foodservice channels.

icon FoodserviceFoodservice
icon FruitFruit
icon MeatMeat
icon Plant-basedPlant-based
icon QSRQSR
icon RetailRetail
icon VegetablesVegetables

Why this category matters

Frozen potato is a scale-driven category where raw material quality, frying performance, logistics discipline and channel-specific formats can decide market relevance.

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