Processed Food Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Consumers in Turkey are increasingly relying on processed vegetables and potatoes as affordable products they can stock up on in a difficult economic climate. Discounters and supermarkets have expanded private label lines to keep pace with demand, with hard discounter BIM Birlesik Magazacilik AS tak ...

Value sales of processed fruit and vegetables rose in 2025 as Norwegian consumers increasingly sought convenient, nutritious and climate-conscious meal solutions. Growth was supported by the expanding role of frozen formats, which offered consistent quality and year-round availability at a time when ...

Convenience shaped demand patterns in 2025, with consumers buying more packaged processed options presented as an affordable solution. There was a shift towards buying smaller packs to save time, money and food waste. Alternatives to meat is a dynamic category where brands are rapidly developing and ...

The processed fruit and vegetables category in Portugal recorded solid value growth in 2025, supported by inflationary pressures, moderate volume gains, and the enduring appeal of convenient and affordable food staples. Although production costs – especially for energy, packaging and raw materials – ...

Sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat witnessed an improvement over 2025, with consumers drawn to the convenience of such staples. Rising health consciousness and sustainability concerns are driving change with local players responding to increasing consumer demand for meat and s ...

Current value growth for processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Uruguay in 2025 looks set to be up substantially on 2024, and it is projected to be the most dynamic of the five main staple foods categories in retail volume growth terms. It has been a major beneficiary of the sustained r ...

Retail sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat in Lithuania are driven primarily by chilled and frozen products that align with rising consumer preferences for fresher, higher-quality and easy-to-prepare meals. An unusually cool summer depressed seasonal barbecue favourites - sausa ...

Processed fruit and vegetables in Indonesia achieved stable single-digit growth in 2025, primarily driven by younger, urban consumers prioritising convenience and cost-efficiency in home cooking. Products like pre-cut fruits and shelf stable beans, offering affordability, nutrition, and ease of prep ...

Demand for processed fruit and vegetables in Lithuania is constrained by ongoing saturation and strong competition from fresh and frozen alternatives. Seasonal factors, such as cold summer temperatures, have also affected key products like processed beetroot, a staple ingredient in the traditional c ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives in Indonesia experienced robust double-digit value growth in 2025, despite broader economic challenges. This resilience was primarily driven by consumer demand for convenience and affordability, with ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook options, particularly chille ...

Latvia’s processed meat, seafood, and alternatives market is shaped by increasing health awareness and rising demand for minimally processed options, and convenient ready-to-cook options. A colder-than-usual summer weakened barbecue-related meat sales. Processed meat and seafood will remain essentia ...

In 2025, processed meat, seafood, and alternatives to meat recorded value growth in Greece, driven primarily by rising consumer demand for meat and seafood substitutes and frozen products. Shifts in eating habits, with more omnivores reducing meat consumption, coincided with strong interest in conve ...

High food inflation tightens profit margins. Frozen processed seafood gains most value share, due to its healthy positioning as a good source of protein and omega-3. Local companies continue to have a large foothold. Over the forecast period, there will be increasing awareness around the negative he ...

Current value growth for processed fruit and vegetables in Israel in 2025 looks set to be moderately slower than in 2024, as pricing pressures – though still trending upward – have eased somewhat thanks to a more stable inflationary environment. The same factors have had a broadly positive impact on ...

Processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat reported weaker sales performance in 2025. With household budgets under pressure, consumers were thrifty in their purchasing behaviour. The rising population of vegans and vegetarians is driving sales of meat and seafood substitutes. Euromonitor Inter ...

Staple food registers stable growth in 2025, supported by continuing population growth. However, price sensitivity remains high, and players adapt by offering larger product sizes that sell at a lower price per unit. Small local grocers continue to dominate distribution, though modern grocery retail ...

In 2025, processed fruit and vegetables in Kazakhstan continued to grow, driven by demand for convenient products. Consumers increasingly favoured natural, organic, minimally processed, and nutrient-rich options. Euromonitor International's Processed Fruit and Vegetables in Kazakhstan report offers ...

In the United Arab Emirates, processed fruit and vegetables is recording rising retail value sales in 2025 as convenience-focused consumers increasingly opt for frozen and canned formats that offer minimal preparation, long shelf life and reduced food waste. Frozen processed fruit and vegetables is ...

Value sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat increased in Hungary in 2025, primarily driven by price inflation. However, overall volume sales declined due to health concerns, an ageing population, and a shift toward flexitarian diets. Consumers are increasingly opting for portion- ...

Processed meat remains popular in Serbia, thanks to its convenience, longer shelf life, and affordability compared with fresh products, meeting the needs of busy urban consumers. At the same time, chilled processed seafood is increasingly appreciated for its ease of preparation and high nutritional ...

In 2025, the processed meat, seafood and alternatives category in New Zealand continued to evolve amid shifting consumer priorities, economic pressures and expanding expectations around nutrition, convenience and sustainability. Rising living costs encouraged households to seek accessible protein so ...

Shelf stable beans continue to be very popular and sustain sales of processed fruit and vegetables overall. Supermarkets lead distribution, but hypermarkets and discounters making gains. Over the forecast period, frozen offering should gain value share, due to their healthier positioning. Euromonito ...

In 2025, processed meat, seafood, alternatives to meat in Ireland saw significant value growth. This was largely driven by consumer demand for convenient, protein-rich, and familiar-flavored products. Chilled meat and seafood substitutes, especially plant-based options, were key contributors to grow ...

The processed meat, seafood, and alternatives market saw steady growth in 2025, driven by rising demand for convenient, ready-to-eat foods. Health-conscious consumers increasingly sought high-protein, and low-fat options. Grocery retailers dominated distribution, while online sales continued to expa ...

In 2025, value sales of processed meat, seafood and alternatives to meat declined due to rising costs, health concerns, and increased awareness of sustainability. However, convenience and innovative product launches remained significant trends. Meat and seafood substitutes experienced notable growth ...