Food Processing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

Food processing is the process of transforming raw ingredients into food. The process takes clean crops or animal products and uses them to produce long shelf life products that are highly marketable.

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.

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Food Processing Industry Research & Market Reports

  • Lupin

    ... of 5.0% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Animal Feed Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.3% CAGR and reach US$35.5 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Savory Ingredients

    ... at a CAGR of 5.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Powder Ingredients, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.4% CAGR and reach US$8.4 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Fillings and Toppings

    ... by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Syrups, Pastes & Variegates, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$7.0 ... Read More

  • Food Grade Glycerin

    ... by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Personal Care Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.5% CAGR and reach US$937.1 Million ... Read More

  • Flavor Enhancers

    ... at a CAGR of 5.6% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Powder Flavor Enhancers, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$11.3 Billion by the end ... Read More

  • Self-Cleaning Filters

    ... at a CAGR of 4.3% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Wastewater Treatment End-Use, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$3.7 Billion by the end ... Read More

  • Carrageenan

    ... of 4.8% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Thickening Agent Function, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.4% CAGR and reach US$546.5 Million by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Calcium Propionate

    ... at a CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Bakery Products Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.0% CAGR and reach US$205.4 Million by the end ... Read More

  • Food Acidulants

    ... at a CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Citric Acid, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.8% CAGR and reach US$5.5 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Sanitary Valves

    ... at a CAGR of 3.4% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Control Valves, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.9% CAGR and reach US$223.4 Million by the end of ... Read More

  • Vitamin Fortified and Mineral Enriched Food & Beverage

    ... Beverage estimated at US$80.6 Billion in the year 2023, is expected to reach US$123.0 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Foods Application, one of the segments analyzed ... Read More

  • Flavonoids

    ... of 3.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Isoflavones, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.0% CAGR and reach US$1.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More

  • Food Glazing Agents

    ... by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.7% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Conventional Food Glazing Agents, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.5% CAGR and reach US$4.1 ... Read More

  • Microencapsulation

    ... of 12.5% over the analysis period 2023-2030. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare Products Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 13.7% CAGR and reach US$13.2 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Food Grade Alcohol Market: Global Market Size, Forecast, Insights, Segmentation, and Competitive Landscape with Impact of COVID-19 & Russia-Ukraine War

    ... 4.6% during 2025-2034. This report on global food grade alcohol market report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. the report presents a clear picture of ... Read More

  • Global Starch Derivatives Market 2024-2028

    ... market provides a holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the ... Read More

  • Global Lutein Market 2024-2028

    ... holistic analysis, market size and forecast, trends, growth drivers, and challenges, as well as vendor analysis covering around 25 vendors. The report offers an up-to-date analysis regarding the current market scenario, the latest trends and ... Read More

  • The Plant Paradox

    ... the plant-based food and beverage trend globally, regionally, and across 25 individual markets. Learn how to navigate this evolving category, gaining understanding of shopper motivations, attitudes, and actions to connect more powerfully and more profitably. Read More

  • Global Vegan Burger Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... Vegan Burger is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 4826.8 million by 2030 with a CAGR of 8.1% during review period. The research report highlights the growth potential of the global Vegan Burger market. ... Read More

  • Ethyl Lactate Global Market Opportunities And Strategies To 2033

    ... Paints And Coatings; Pharmaceuticals; Cosmetics And Personal CareCovering: Corbion NV.; Merck KGaA; Hydrite Chemical; Godavari Biorefineries Ltd.; Yancheng Hongtai Biological Engineering. Ethyl Lactate Global MarketOpportunities And Strategies To 2033 from The Business Research Company provides ... Read More

  • Clean Labelled Food Additives Market: Global Market Size, Forecast, Insights, Segmentation, and Competitive Landscape with Impact of COVID-19 & Russia-Ukraine War

    ... of around 6.2% during 2025-2034. This report on global clean labelled food additives market report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a ... Read More

  • Global Vegetarian Casing (Vegan Casing) Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... market size is projected to grow from US$ million in 2023 to US$ million in 2030; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of % from 2024 to 2030. LP Information, Inc. (LPI) ' ... Read More

  • Vietnam Cassava Starch Export Research Report 2024-2033

    ... starch products can be applied in various industries, including food processing, beverages, confectionery, chemicals, paper, textiles, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, biodegradable materials, and adhesives. In food processing, native starch can be used in food formulations, while modified ... Read More

  • Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Alternatives: Plant-Based and Cell-Cultured Types, 3rd Edition

    ... diets and eating philosophies. Consumers who eat plant-based meat, poultry, or seafood products and those who are open to trying cultivated meat products are examined. The report analyzes trends including consumer usage of plant-based alternative ... Read More

  • Global Pork Processing Equipment Market Growth 2024-2030

    ... market size is projected to grow from US$ 161.4 million in 2023 to US$ 219.1 million in 2030; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.5% from 2024 to 2030. LP Information, Inc. ... Read More

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