Global Commercial Blast Chillers Market 2016-2020

Global commercial blast chillers market forecast

According to the commercial blast chillers market insights, this market is anticipated to grow at a steady rate and will post a CAGR of close to 5% during the forecast period. The increasing demand for high product shelf life will surge the growth prospects of the global commercial blast chillers market. The process of blast chilling increases the shelf life of food products by maintaining and preserving the quality food item. If the food items are not preserved well, they lose their original characteristics after a particular time due to bacterial growth. Blast chillers are also used to preserve the food products from bacterial growth and extend their shelf life. Bread and desserts, meat, seafood, dairy products, beverages, and fruits and vegetables are some of the food items that can be preserved using blast chillers by improving the shelf life of these products. Food items such as lamb, pork, beef, chicken, processed meats, and cooked meat dishes can be maintained in blast chillers for a duration of 2-12 months. Seafood items can be stored for 2-10 months, whereas fruits and vegetables can be stored for 8-12 months in blast chillers. Restaurants, bakery outlets, and ice cream parlors highly depend on blast chillers to prepare larger quantities of dishes and semi-processed food in advance.

In terms of geography, North America accounted for the maximum market share during 2015 and will continue to dominate the market during the forecast period. In 2015, the US had a huge number of meat and poultry slaughtering and processing plants, which increased the demand for blast chillers. During the forecast period, one of the key drivers for the commercial blast chillers market growth in the region will be the increasing number of food service establishments with commercial kitchen equipment installed.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

Major vendors in the market are categorized as champions, market pillars, innovators, and emerging players. The vendors focus on differentiating their products on the basis of cost, efficiency, load capacity, and shelf capacity. Manufacturers also focus on the efficiency of blast chilling by improving their product offerings. In addition, vendors are also manufacturing commercial blast chillers with advanced features to compete against their competitors.

Key vendors in this market are 

• Alto-Shaam
• IRINOX
• Master-Bilt Products
• Traulsen
• Williams Refrigeration

Other prominent vendors in the market include Able Products, American Panel, Beverage-Air, Friginox, Nor-Lake, Precision Refrigeration, and Victory Refrigeration.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the commercial blast chillers market

• Roll-in and roll-thru commercial blast chillers
• Reach-in commercial blast chillers
• Undercounter commercial blast chillers

Roll-in and roll-thru commercial blast chillers segment accounted for the maximum market share during 2015 and will continue to dominate the market during the forecast period. Roll-in and roll-thru commercial blast chillers are used in bakery shops, confectionery shops, ice cream parlors, and catering units since they are better suited for large quantities of food. Roll-in and roll-thru blast chillers are used as stand-alone units or incorporated into a large walk-in layout. It ensures the that the refrigeration process is unbroken and the time spent on manual handling and re-loading is kept to an absolute minimum.

Segmentation by end user and analysis of the commercial blast chillers market

• Restaurants
• Hotels
• Catering companies

During 2015, the restaurant segment dominated the global commercial blast chillers market due to an increase in the number of food service establishments such as bakery outlets, confectionery shops, and ice cream parlors. The market will continue to dominate and grow during the forecast period because the restaurant operators are encouraged to pre-cook large volumes of food and stock them in blast chillers to reduce night shifts and overtime hours.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
• What are the key factors driving the global commercial blast chillers market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global commercial blast chillers market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global commercial blast chillers market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global commercial blast chillers market?
• What are the trending factors influencing the market shares of the APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW?
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global commercial blast chillers market?

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