Blast Chillers Market Poised to Witness High Growth Owing to Rising Focus on Food Safety

 

Blast Chillers Market

Blast chillers, also known as shock freeze machines, are appliances used to quickly cool or freeze food items that have been cooked. Blast chillers allow rapid and accurate chilling of cooked or cooked/hot foods quickly to temperatures that inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. This rapid chilling process helps restaurants, cafes, caterers and foodservice distributors maintain food quality as well as meet critical food safety regulations. Blast chillers help in preserving the look, texture, flavor and nutritional value of foods even after rapid chilling. They extend the shelf life of cooked foods by preventing bacterial growth in the food's temperature danger zone — between 4°C and 60°C. With increasing focus on food safety, hygiene and quality across the foodservice industry, demand for blast chillers has been rising significantly.

The Global blast chillers market is estimated to be valued at US$ 2.24 Bn in 2024 and is expected to exhibit a CAGR of 15% over the forecast period 2024 to 2031.

Key Takeaways

Key players operating in the Blast Chillers Market Size are Locus Robotics, ABB Limited, Honeywell International Inc., Fanuc Corporation, Geek+ Inc., TGW Logistics Group GMBH, Omron Adept Technologies, Swisslog Holding AG (KUKA AG), Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (Aethon Incorporation), Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Yaskawa Motoman), InVia Robotics Inc., Fetch Robotics Inc., Syrius Robotics, Grey Orange Pte Ltd, Hangzhou Hikrobot Technology Co. Ltd and Toshiba Corporation.

The blast chillers market is expected to witness significant growth opportunities due to rising investments in automation by food retailers and QSR chains. Automated blast chillers help reduce labor costs and improve productivity. Furthermore, growing demand for finished and packaged meals among working populations is also augmenting market opportunities.

The global expansion of major quick-service restaurants, fast food chains, international hotel brands will also drive the demand for commercial blast chillers across international markets. North American and European markets are expected to continue dominating demand, while Asia Pacific will witness fastest growth owing to rising foodservice spending.

Market Drivers
Strict food safety regulations - Stringent regulations regarding food safety and hygiene across key countries is a major factor propelling the demand for blast chillers. Rapid chilling helps reduce risk of foodborne illnesses.

Growing foodservice industry - Growth in foodservice channels like hotels, restaurants and catering businesses globally is driving the need for efficient food handling and preservation equipment like blast chillers.

Market Restraints
High initial costs - Commercial blast chillers have relatively high installation and purchase costs which can be a barrier for smaller foodservice operators.

Requirement of space - Blast chillers need adequate space for installation and operation which certain small businesses may not have. This can limit their adoption.

Segment Analysis
The blast chillers market can be segmented based on type and application. Based on type, the market is segmented into upright, roll-in, and pass-through chillers. Among these, upright chillers dominate the market and are expected to continue their dominance over the forecast period. Upright chillers are preferred more as they are compact in size and can be easily placed even in small commercial kitchen spaces.

Based on application, the market is segmented into hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, caterers, bakeries, and others. The restaurants segment dominates the market currently. With the growth in foodservice industry world over, especially quick service and fast casual restaurants, demand for blast chillers in restaurants is expected to rise substantially over the next decade. Blast chillers help restaurants quickly chill cooked food and maintain its quality when stored for future use or delivery. This ability of blast chillers helps restaurants optimize their kitchen operations and address increased consumer demand.

Global Analysis
The North American region currently dominates the global blast chillers market due to strong foodservice industry in the US and Canada. Rise in number of quick service restaurants, fast casual restaurants and proliferation of food trucks in the region have spurred demand for commercial kitchen equipment like blast chillers. The Asia Pacific region is expected to witness fastest growth during the forecast period. This can be attributed to growing middle class population, increasing food safety concerns, and proliferation of international food chains in countries like India, China, Japan and Southeast Asian nations. Besides, rapid urbanization and industrialization in developing Asian countries are strengthening their foodservice sectors thereby boosting installation of commercial refrigeration equipment like blast chillers.

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