2025 U.S. Industry Statistics & Market Forecast - Fruit and Vegetable Canning

Published: September 2025

Industry Insights

Major trends affect the Fruit and Vegetable Canning industry include:

1. Increasing consumer preference for organic and non-GMO products
2. Rising demand for convenience foods
3. Growth in vegan and vegetarian diets
4. Impact of climate change on crop yields
5. Advancements in packaging technology
6. Global trade tensions affecting import/export dynamics
7. Shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly practices
8. Health and wellness trends influencing product formulations
9. Technological advancements in food processing
10. Fluctuating raw material prices due to economic factors

U.S. Geographic Distribution: Revenue Statistics by State

Market Size by State ($ millions) indicates how the industry's competition is distributed throughout the country. State-level information can identify areas with higher and lower industry market share than average.

Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial metrics provide a snapshot view of a benchmark "average" company. Key business metrics show revenue and operating costs. The data collected covers both public and private companies.

	Industry Average	Percent of Sales (Industry Benchmark)
Total Revenue	Order at top of page
Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Pension, profit sharing plans, stock, annuity
Repairs
Rent paid on business property
Charitable Contributions
Depletion
Domestic production activities deduction
Advertising
Compensation of officers
Salaries and wages
Employee benefit programs
Taxes and Licenses
Bad Debts
Depreciation
Amortization
Other Operating Expenses
Total Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Taxes)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit Net Income

Source: AnythingResearch Analysis of U.S. federal statistics

Compensation & Salary Surveys for Employees

Compensation statistics provides an accurate assessment of industry-specific jobs and national salary averages. This information can be used to identify which positions are most common, and high, low, and average annual wages.

Title	Percent of Workforce	Bottom Quartile	Average (Median) Salary	Upper Quartile
Management Occupations	4%	Order at top of page
Chief Executives	0%
General and Operations Managers	1%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations	7%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	9%
Other Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations	8%
Industrial Machinery Installation, Repair, and Maintenance Workers	6%
Industrial Machinery Mechanics	5%
Production Occupations	50%
Food Processing Workers	19%
Miscellaneous Food Processing Workers	19%
Food Batchmakers	13%
Other Production Occupations	24%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	15%
Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders	15%
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations	18%
Material Moving Workers	16%
Laborers and Material Movers	11%
Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand	5%

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics

Fruit and Vegetable Canning Competitor Landscape & Key Companies [PREMIUM]

The most influential companies in the Fruit and Vegetable Canning industry and adjacent industries either have large market share or are developing new business models and methods that could disrupt the status quo. We look at leading and emerging companies in the Fruit and Vegetable Canning industry and adjacent sectors:

Market Leaders: Direct Competitors Companies with the largest market share, focused in this industry	Market leaders: Diversified Competitors Largest companies that have diversified operations in this and other industries
Innovators: Direct Competitors Innovative, Emerging, and Disruptive Companies that may influence the future direction of the industry.	Innovators: Diversified Competitors Innovators and Disruptors in adjacent industries that may also affect the Fruit and Vegetable Canning industry.

Latest Industry News

• The $1 Canned Vegetable This Famous Chef Always Has in Her Pantry (Yes, Even in Summer) - My grandpa, who had a wee farm in North Carolina, was a prolific summertime canner. He sort of had to be; my grandma had three sets of twins (basically Irish sextuplets!) and two more kids prior to that. This meant their fridge and cupboards were always a veritable library of gem-toned jars of tomatoes, pickled okra, and plump lima beans. (07/06/2025)
• 8 Canned Vegetables You Should Avoid & 8 That Are Surprisingly Good - Canned veggie truths revealed: which are lifesavers, which are mushy disasters—and what to stock for real nutrition. (07/04/2025)
• Del Monte, 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection - Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers (07/02/2025)
• Del Monte files for bankruptcy as its canned fruit and vegetable sales slide - PBS - Del Monte Foods is filing for bankruptcy protection. The 139-year-old company is best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, which have seen sales slide as consumers seek healthier and ... (07/02/2025)
• Major canned fruit and vegetable giant files for bankruptcy - The nearly 140-year-old company, Del Monte Foods, which is best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, has filed for bankruptcy. On Tuesday, July 1, the company announced in a report that it ... (07/02/2025)
• Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection - Yahoo Finance - Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or ... (07/02/2025)
• Del Monte, the 139-year-old canned fruits and vegetables company, seeks bankruptcy protection - Financial Post - Del Monte Foods, the 139-year-old company best known for its canned fruits and vegetables, is filing for bankruptcy protection as U.S. consumers increasingly bypass its products for healthier or cheaper options. “After a thorough evaluation of all available options, we determined a court ... (07/02/2025)
• Tomato: fruit or vegetable? - Tomatoes are one of the most beloved and versatile foods in world cuisine. We find it in salads, on pizza, in pasta, and even in gourmet sauces. But have you ever wondered if the tomato is really a vegetable? (05/23/2025)
• ‘Love in a jar’: Marin resident to teach fruit canning class - Novato resident Marinda Freeman, the former executive director of Martha Stewart Catering and a cooking class instructor in New York in the 1980s, brings her cuisine and teaching skills to the (05/23/2025)
• Here’s Why You Should Be Rinsing Canned Vegetables and Beans! - Buzz60’s Lenneia Batiste has more on why you should always rinse off your canned vegetables and beans before eating them! (05/23/2025)