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

  • Tortillas

    ... 3.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Tortilla Chips, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.8% CAGR and reach US$9.8 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More

  • Inulin

    ... 8.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Food & Beverage Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 8.1% CAGR and reach US$3.2 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Pea Proteins

    ... CAGR of 10.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Pea Protein Isolates, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 10.7% CAGR and reach US$1.8 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Self-Cleaning Filters

    ... CAGR of 4.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. 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 of the ... Read More

  • Microencapsulation

    ... 12.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Spray Technology, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 10.6% CAGR and reach US$10.2 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More

  • Non-Meat Ingredients

    ... CAGR of 4.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Flavoring Agents, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 3.7% CAGR and reach US$18.8 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Oryzenin

    ... 12.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Oryzenin Concentrates, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 14.0% CAGR and reach US$257.3 Million by the end of the analysis period. Growth ... Read More

  • Savory Ingredients

    ... CAGR of 5.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Monosodium Glutamate, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.2% CAGR and reach US$7.3 Billion by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Aseptic Processing

    ... CAGR of 3.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Vials & Ampoules Packaging, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 4.0% CAGR and reach US$51.3 Billion by the end of ... Read More

  • Calcium Propionate

    ... CAGR of 5.9% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Dry Calcium Propionate, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.7% CAGR and reach US$349.8 Million by the end of the ... Read More

  • Polyglycerol Esters

    ... CAGR of 6.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Personal Care Application, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.7% CAGR and reach US$5.1 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Potato Flakes

    ... CAGR of 6.1% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Conventional Potato Flakes, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.0% CAGR and reach US$8.9 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Egg Replacers

    ... CAGR of 5.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Dairy Proteins, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 6.4% CAGR and reach US$868.0 Million by the end of the analysis ... Read More

  • Fish Processing

    ... CAGR of 0.8% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Frozen Fish Processing, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 1.1% CAGR and reach US$95.9 Billion by the end of the ... Read More

  • Food Processing Machinery: Canada

    ... and seafood machinery; fruit, nut, and vegetable machinery; beverage production machinery; dairy and milk machinery; chocolate and confectionery machinery; other products such as mixing machinery, oil extraction equipment, and fermentation equipment; and parts and attachments. ... Read More

  • Food Processing Machinery: Mexico

    ... industrial baking machinery; chocolate and confectionery machinery; beverage production machinery; dairy and milk machinery; fruit, nut, and vegetable machinery; other products such as mixing machinery, oil extraction equipment, and fermentation equipment; and parts and attachments. ... Read More

  • Food Processing Machinery: Europe

    ... and seafood machinery; beverage production machinery; fruit, nut, and vegetable machinery; dairy and milk machinery; chocolate and confectionery machinery; other products such as mixing machinery, oil extraction equipment, and fermentation equipment; and parts and attachments. ... Read More

  • Food Processing Machinery: United States

    ... seafood machinery; dairy and milk machinery; beverage production machinery; chocolate and confectionery machinery; fruit, nut, and vegetable machinery; other food processing machinery such as mixing machinery, oil extraction equipment, and fermentation equipment; and parts and ... Read More

  • Global Food Processing Machinery

    ... meat, poultry, and seafood machinery; beverage production machinery; fruit, nut, and vegetable machinery; chocolate and confectionery machinery; dairy and milk machinery; other products such as mixing machinery, oil extraction equipment, and fermentation equipment; and parts ... Read More

  • Food Processing Machinery: China

    ... and seafood machinery; beverage production machinery; fruit, nut, and vegetable machinery; chocolate and confectionery machinery; dairy and milk machinery; other products such as mixing machinery, oil extraction equipment, and fermentation equipment; and parts and attachments. ... Read More

  • Food Automation Global Market Report 2025

    ... is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond. Reasons to Purchase Gain a truly global perspective with the ... Read More

  • Food And Beverage Industry Pumps Global Market Report 2025

    ... and beverage industry pumps market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond. Reasons to Purchase Gain ... Read More

  • Soybean Processing in the US - Industry Market Research Report

    ... input prices, namely soybean prices. Processors also encountered major disruptions during the pandemic. Most restaurants closed, slashing demand for processed soybean products. Overall, the industry ballooned at an expected CAGR of 5.7% to $54.3 billion. ... Read More

  • Fruit Pulp Market in India 2025-2029

    ... on the fruit pulp market in india 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 ... Read More

  • Global Cassava, Tapioca, and Sweet Potatoes Starch Competitive Landscape Professional Research Report 2025

    ... known for its high starch content. It is commonly used as a thickening agent and binder in the food industry due to its neutral taste and excellent texture-enhancing properties. Tapioca starch, on the other hand, ... Read More

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