Food Processing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis
Food processing has been in existence since pre-historic days. Slaughtering, fermenting and preserving foods with salt were the common methods used until canning began. Modern food processing emerged in the late nineteenth century. Canning, freeze drying, artificial sweeteners and preservatives were introduced. In the twentieth century, convenience foods became popular. Frozen foods such as TV dinners became available in all supermarkets.
There are many benefits associated with food processing. The removal of toxins, preservation of perishable foods that are transported from long distances and the removal of pathogenic micro-organisms are just a few examples. Today’s supermarkets would not be feasible without modern food processing methods and military campaigns would be near impossible to execute.
Processed food eliminated the time consuming task of preparing and cooking unprocessed foods and increased free time especially for working people. Food processing can be helpful to people with different allergies who are unable to eat certain food elements.
The negatives associated with food processing include the destruction of certain vitamins as a result of the heating process. In the majority of foods that are processed, there is a loss of between 5%-20% of nutrient value. Additives are another drawback. The risks of additives will vary depending on the health issues of each individual. Salt would be harmful to those with high blood pressure and sugar as an additive would be damaging to a diabetic.
Examples of food processing industries and practices include the sugar industry, vegetable packing plants, meat packing plants, slaughterhouses, canneries and fish processing plants.
Food Processing Industry Research & Market Reports
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Global Sugar Alcohol Market - 2023-2030
... commonly obtained from sugars. They are white, water-soluble solids found in nature or manufactured from sugars. Sugar alcohol is made from sugars that have a carbon hydroxyl group. Sugar alcohols are primarily derived from fruits ... Read More
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Global Individual Quick Freezing Market - 2023-2030
... during the forecast period. Competitive rivalry intensifies with Europomella SpA, Freddy Baines n.v, and others operating in the market. IQF cheese is a variety of extruded cheeses that offers consumers several advantages. These forms are ... Read More
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Global Packaged Vegan Food Market - 2023-2030
... to exhibit a CAGR of 9.1% during the forecast period (2024-2031). The Packaged Vegan Food Market report analyzes the global market size, shares, recent trends, competitive intelligence, and future market outlook. Packaged vegan food products ... Read More
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2025 Used Commercial Food-Processing Machinery and Equipment Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... Middle East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of ... Read More
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2025 Food-Processing Machinery Parts Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of food-processing machinery parts. ... Read More
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2025 Food and Beverage Basic Materials Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of food ... Read More
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2025 New Commercial Food-Processing Machinery Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of new commercial ... Read More
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Grain and Oilseed Milling - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Tariffs Impact
... Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 balance sheet ... Read More
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2025 New Food-Processing Machinery and Equipment Wholesale Global Market Size & Growth Report with Updated Analysis & Forecasts
... East), 22 subregions, and 195 countries. Figures are from 2013 through 2024, with forecasts for 2025 and the next 5 years. The historical data utilizes in-depth survey results from companies with wholesale sales of new ... Read More
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Food Manufacturing - 2025 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Tariffs Impact
... is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the industry including historical and forecasted industry size, growth, product line breakdown, profitability, financial ratios, 31 balance sheet benchmarks, inventory ... Read More
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Starches and Starch Products in Mexico: ISIC 1532
... at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing ... Read More
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Guar Gum Powder Market Report by Grade (Food-Grade, Industrial-Grade, Pharmaceutical-Grade), Function (Thickening, Gelling, Binding, Friction Reducing, and Other Functions), End Use Industry (Oil Drilling, Food Industry, Paper and Textile, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
... 2025-2033. The rising prevalence of convenience and ready-to-eat (RTE) food items, increasing adoption in pharmaceuticals, and the growing usage of industrial-grade product variants represent some of the key factors driving the market. Guar gum powder ... Read More
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Corn Starch Market Report by Category (Native Starch, Modified Starch, Sweeteners), Application (Food & Beverages, Animal Feed, Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals, Textile, Paper & Corrugates, and Others), and Region 2025-2033
... The increasing product demand from food and beverage (F&B) sector, advancements in extraction and modification technologies, rising awareness of sustainable practices, rapid globalization and increasing trade activities, and widespread product utilization in the pharmaceutical industry ... Read More
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Flavonoids
... 3.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Isoflavones, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.9% CAGR and reach US$1.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in ... Read More
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Pectin
... 5.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Food & BeverageEnd-Use, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$904.0 Million by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Snack Pellets
... CAGR of 5.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Potato Snack Pellets, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.6% CAGR and reach US$1.2 Billion by the end of the ... Read More
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Individual Quick Freezing (IQF)
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Spiral Freezers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.4% CAGR and reach US$9.0 Billion by the ... Read More
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Sodium Alginate
... CAGR of 5.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Stabilizers Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.3% CAGR and reach US$137.4 Million by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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Ethoxyquin
... 4.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Ethxyquin-95 Oil, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.8% CAGR and reach US$152.4 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More
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Food Ingredients Sterilization
... at a CAGR of 3.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Heat Sterilization, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.1% CAGR and reach US$493.7 Million by the end of ... Read More
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Synthetic Antioxidants
... CAGR of 6.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Liquid Antioxidants, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$2.4 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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Automated Food Sorting Machines
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Belt Sorters, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.7% CAGR and reach US$1.2 Billion by the ... Read More
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Food Grade Iron Powders
... 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Iron Compounds, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.6% CAGR and reach US$4.9 Million by the ... Read More
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Nisin
... 4.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Dairy Products Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$291.0 Million by the end of the analysis period. ... Read More
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Plant Proteins
... CAGR of 5.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Soy Protein, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$13.1 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More
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