The global individually-quick frozen (IQF) fruits market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% during the forecast period, according to analysis by Persistence Market Research, New York.

Agriculture Capital, Portland, Ore., invested in Firestone Pacific Foods, a frozen fruit processor.

Jensen Meat, Otay Mesa, Calif., introduced the company's first single-serving hamburger patty under its new Jensen Solos brand.

FPS Food Process Solutions (FPS), Canada, opened its new manufacturing and support center in Zhongshan, China.

Emergent Cold, Dallas, Texas, announced plans for a strategic investment in Piura, Perú.

Here’s a peek at some of the recent developments in freezing and chilling equipment.

The global frozen food market valued at $219.87 billion in 2018, and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.14% during the forecast period, reaching $282.50 billion by 2023, according to research presented by MarketsandMarkets, New York.

Hangana Seafood, Namibia, South Africa, is netting the benefits of crust freezing thanks to a contact freezer from Starfrost, UK.

The global individual quick-freezing (IQF) market was valued at $14.77 billion in 2016, and is projected to reach $20.82 billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 5.9% during the forecast period, according to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, New York.

The global IQF (individually-quick frozen) fruits market is projected to register a CAGR of 5% by 2028, according to “IQF Fruits Market: Global Industry Analysis 2013-2017 and Forecast 2018-2028,” a study produced by Persistence Market Research (PMR), New York.