Processed Food Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Companies in this industry manufacture machinery used to process and produce foods and beverages. Major companies include Barry-Wehmiller, Duravant, JBT Corporation, Paul Mueller, and SPX Flow (all based in the US), as well as Anko Food Machine (Taiwan), Bühler AG and Tetra Laval (Switzerland), ...

Following a sharp contraction in 2024, processed fruit and vegetables rebounded in 2025 as macroeconomic stabilisation and a deceleration in inflation improved household purchasing power and restored basket confidence. Shoppers re-engaged with mid-priced and premium convenience formats that help con ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat is seeing growth supported by new product development targeting the rising consumer demand for convenience. However, the affordability of fresh meat and seafood encourages many consumers to cook meals from scratch with these products rather than proce ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in the Netherlands advanced in current value during 2025 as higher input costs continued to filter through retail pricing, particularly for meat and selected seafood lines. Energy, logistics and labour remained elevated, while weather-related disrupti ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives in Bulgaria is posting modest value growth in 2025, supported by higher prices and rising demand for substitutes. While consumption of traditional processed meat is softening, plant-based innovation and cleaner formulations are broadening appeal. Bella Bulgar ...

Processed fruit and vegetables delivered one of the strongest performances within staple foods in 2025, supported by the continued shift in Dutch eating culture towards healthier and more convenient meals. Consumers increasingly replaced traditional breakfast and lunch options based on bread and spr ...

Retail sales of processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat in Azerbaijan are being supported by growing demand for convenient, ready-to-eat products and the expansion of modern retail channels, including supermarkets and e-commerce. Frozen processed red meat leads category growth, reflecting ...

After a very weak 2024, processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Argentina posted a strong nominal rebound in 2025, underpinned by a sharply lower inflation trajectory, an improving macro backdrop and a soft comparison base. Consumers that had downgraded to cheaper protein solutions durin ...

Processed fruit and vegetables is seeing demand undermined by the ready availability of fresh produce in Malaysia. Fresh fruit and vegetables are seen as more natural and healthier than processed alternatives, as well as being affordably priced. Cooking trends, particularly the rise of air fryers, h ...

Retail sales of processed fruit and vegetables in Azerbaijan are being driven by a growing demand for ready-to-use, time-saving options that suit busy urban lifestyles. Economic uncertainty and rising living costs are further encouraging consumers to cook at home, with processed fruit and vegetables ...

Rising prices stifled volume growth of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in 2025. The rising popularity of processed meats, such as ham, sausages, and bacon, is expected to support category growth in the years ahead. Healthier lifestyles will also shape the development of this categor ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat recorded slight value growth in 2025, driven primarily by price increases, while volume sales declined. Traditional processed meat, particularly chilled red meat, continued to struggle with its negative health and sustainability image, as Belgian cons ...

Chilled processed red meat remains popular in Costa Rica in 2025, with a variety of flavour options available in modern grocery retailers across the country to cater to diverse consumer preferences. However, as health consciousness grows, more higher-income consumers are increasing their fish consum ...

Demand for processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat in Bolivia is being impacted by price increases amid the country’s highest rate of inflation in 17 years. Rising logistics and raw material costs, particularly for imported seafood and chicken feed, have affected consumer purchasing power, ...

In 2025, value sales of processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat in Switzerland grew, driven by the combined influence of convenience and health-conscious consumer preferences. Chilled processed meat and frozen options performed well due to their practicality and longer shelf life, while me ...

Processed fruit and vegetables is benefiting from growing consumer awareness of the need to consume fruit and vegetables to maintain a healthy diet. Moreover, the fact that these products tend to be minimally processed means that they are more attractive to health conscious consumers than other proc ...

Overall, sales of processed fruit and vegetables have stagnated in 2025 which is in large part due to the perception that these products are less healthy than fresh produce. Nonetheless, there are still some positives with frozen fruit benefiting from its convenience, its lower price compared to fre ...

Staple foods sees strong and steady growth in retail volume and current value terms in Saudi Arabia in 2025. These products remain core components of regular meal times, although many households remain price-sensitive with this dictating their purchasing behaviour. The kingdom’s Saudisation policy c ...

Sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat continue to see strong growth in 2025. Products such as frozen processed poultry and shelf stable tuna remain key components of Saudi mealtimes, offering a good source of protein, convenience and affordability. Supermarkets and small local gr ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Singapore is projected to see good retail current value sales growth in 2025, albeit slower than in 2024. Meanwhile, retail volume sales growth is projected to remain modest. These performances expose the maturity of the category. Stability suggest ...

Over 2025, processed fruit and vegetables in Singapore is projected to see moderate growth in retail current value sales and a marginal rise in retail volume sales. The increase in retail value sales owes most to price adjustments and premiumisation, although innovation remains limited, rather than ...

Processed fruit and vegetables remain widely popular in Saudi Arabia with sales seeing solid growth in current value terms in 2025. Many households stockpile supplies of products such as shelf stable beans due to their versatility and long shelf life, while frozen processed fruit and vegetables are ...

Demand for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat continues to be supported by the important role of such products in the traditional Australian diet. However, consumption patterns are shifting, with a growing number of Australians looking to incorporate more plant-based foods into their d ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat has seen modest gains in current value terms in 2025. The category faces several challenges including rising input costs, increasing health concerns and changes in consumer lifestyle behaviours. In response, the leading players are having to innovate ...

Processed fruit and vegetables sees steady growth in value and volume terms in 2025, with slower price growth helping to kickstart a recovery in demand. Health and convenience are key sales drivers, with processed fruit and vegetables having a longer shelf life than fresh produce, with these product ...