Processed Food Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Processed fruit and vegetables register healthy value and volume growth in 2025. Shelf stable fruit remains popular, though frozen processed potatoes register the highest value growth. Increasing range, including from discounters supports value sales. Over the forecast period, there will be increasi ...

Volume sales are down in 2025. After stockpiling behaviour in 2024, due to electricity outages, demand returns to more normal levels. Over the forecast period, chilled and frozen options will see most innovation. Rising demand for convenience-driven formats suitable for busy lifestyles and the incre ...

It is a positive picture for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in 2025, with a growing economy and population growth boosting sales. Modern grocery retailers are also driving growth, by expanding ranges, including imported brands, as well as introducing more premium offerings. There i ...

In 2025, value sales of processed meat, seafood, and meat alternatives in the Czech Republic increased, primarily driven by higher prices amid reduced imports from Slovakia and stabilising household economics, while volume growth remained modest. Grilling and barbeque products gained mainstream popu ...

2025 was marked by stable consumption, higher average prices, and continued modernisation of production, helping the category achieve steady value growth despite inflationary pressures. While traditional processed meat continues to dominate sales, the rapid rise of plant-based and hybrid options, wh ...

Retail sales of processed meat, seafood, and alternatives in Pakistan are being driven by urbanisation, busier lifestyles, and growing demand for convenient, ready-to-cook meal solutions. Products such as nuggets, burger patties, sausages, and marinated fillets are increasingly popular among working ...

In 2025, processed fruit and vegetable saw value growth driven by premiumisation, convenience, and rising prices. Frozen processed fruit and vegetables, especially potatoes, led growth due to innovation, versatility, and convenience. Private label expanded as price-sensitive consumers sought value, ...

In 2025, value sales of processed meat, seafood and meat alternatives witnessed slight growth whilst volumes were stagnant. Chilled products remained the preferred option for Italian consumers and showed higher growth rates than frozen and shelf-stable options. This trend is based on the perceived h ...

Value sales of staple foods in Croatia rose in 2025, supported mainly by stable consumer demand and residual price effects, while volume sales remained broadly flat. Inflationary pressure persisted, but was moderated by temporary price controls and consumer boycotts, which discouraged further price ...

In 2025, retail value sales of processed fruit and vegetables maintained stable growth. The strong tradition of eating preserved vegetables and packaged legumes in Italy supports sales, whilst modern packaging is enhancing appeal. The shift towards flexitarian diets is driving sales of legumes which ...

In the context of persistent budget consciousness amid cost-of-living pressures, affordability has been a key influence on consumer behaviour in staple foods in Germany in 2025. This has supported the continued strength of the discounter channel and increasing interest in private label products. At ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat has seen budget conscious German consumers increasingly turn to discounters and private label products, with poultry-based products also benefiting from the shift towards lower-cost options. Meat and seafood substitutes, meanwhile, has seen rising dem ...

Processed fruit and vegetables demonstrated resilience in 2025 by balancing affordability with growing awareness of nutritional and origin-based quality. The category’s health and wellness direction in 2025 was shaped by trust in domestic produce, minimal processing, and natural composition, with gr ...

Processed fruit and vegetables is seeing sales supported by the demand for convenience amongst busy modern consumers. Shelf stable and frozen products are quick and easy to incorporate into meals, as well as reducing the need for shopping frequency because of their long shelf lives. Moreover, many p ...

In 2025, value growth of staple foods in the Czech Republic was mainly driven by rising prices, despite a slight decline in sales volumes. Consumers increasingly relied on promotions and discounts. Health-conscious trends boosted the demand for high-protein, fibre-rich, whole grain, and clean label ...

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), ...

Retail sales of processed fruits and vegetables in Pakistan are being fuelled by increasing demand for convenience and time-saving meal solutions. Urban consumers, including dual-income households, young professionals, and small families, are turning to ready-to-use products such as frozen peas, mix ...

Value sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat grew in Denmark in 2025, driven by convenience, everyday relevance, and taste innovation, with frozen seafood and ready-to-eat products particularly appealing to families. Alternatives to meat and seafood, especially tofu and derivative ...

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 ...

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 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 ...