Manufacture of fruit and vegetable juice

NACE code 10.32 covers the manufacture of fruit and vegetable juices, an essential industry that plays a vital role in the broader food and beverage sector. This industry is responsible for transforming raw agricultural produce into a range of convenient, shelf-stable juice products that are widely consumed globally. As consumer demand for healthy, natural beverages continues to grow, the fruit and vegetable juice industry has become an increasingly important part of the overall economy.

The production of fruit and vegetable juices typically involves several key steps. First, the raw produce is thoroughly washed and inspected. It is then crushed, pressed, or otherwise extracted to obtain the raw juice. Depending on the specific product, the juice may then be pasteurized, clarified, and sometimes concentrated to extend its shelf life. Packaging, whether in bottles, cans, or cartons, is the final stage before the juice is ready for distribution and sale.

The primary inputs for the fruit and vegetable juice industry are the raw agricultural commodities themselves, such as apples, oranges, tomatoes, and a wide variety of other fruits and vegetables. Additionally, this industry relies on processing equipment like crushers, presses, and pasteurization units, as well as packaging materials like bottles, cans, and cartons. Energy, water, and labor are also crucial inputs for juice manufacturing.

The main outputs of the fruit and vegetable juice industry are the various juice products themselves, which are then consumed by households 10.86 Manufacture of homogenized food preparations and dietetic food or used as ingredients by other food and beverage manufacturers 10.89 Manufacture of other food products n.e.c.. The industry also generates byproducts like pomace, which can be used for animal feed or further processing.