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

  • Flour Milling and Malt Manufacturing - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts

    ... of the industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the ... Read More

  • All Other Miscellaneous Food Manufacturing - 2024 U.S. Market Research Report with Updated Recession Risk Forecasts

    ... of the industry in the United States with over 100 data sets covering 2015-2028. This 63-page Kentley Insights report is packed with insightful data sets and forecasts to give you a comprehensive understanding of the ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Grape Must (Excluding Alcohol Duty) Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 using regression ... Read More

  • Growth Opportunities in the Food Processing and Packaging Equipment Sector, Global, 2024–2028

    ... and packaging equipment market. The application areas considered include beverages; fruits and vegetables; dairy; meat, fish, and poultry; bakery and confectionary; oils and fats; breakfast cereals, and snacks; and pet food. The equipment scope includes ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Mixtures Of Mono-, Di- And Tri-, Fatty Acid Esters Of Glycerol (Emulsifiers For Fats) Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... For Fats) Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report analyzies the market size, projected growth/decline and regional data for the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Parts For Centrifuges And Centrifugal Dryers Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 ... Read More

  • Opportunities in the Global Meat Substitutes Sector 2024

    ... The sector’s volumes reached 0.55 billion kg in 2023 and are forecast to register a CAGR of 3.3% over 2023-28. In 2023, soy-based was the largest category in terms of value and volume. Rising concerns ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Inulin Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Sulphites Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic models. Our forecasts project the product market size nationally and by regions for 2018 to 2029 using regression analysis in our modeling. and Perry/Hope is the ... Read More

  • 2024 Global: Cooking And Other Preparation Services (Concentration, Etc.) For The Preservation Of Fruit And Vegetables Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report

    ... And Vegetables Products-Manufacturing Forecast (2030) report analyzies the market size, projected growth/decline and regional data for the period 2019 through 2030. Perry/Hope Partners' reports provide the most accurate industry forecasts based on our proprietary economic ... Read More

  • Hydrocolloids Market: Industry Trends and Global Forecasts, Till 2035

    ... of additives extensively utilized across various sectors, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, oil drilling, and textiles. Their unique gelation properties make them valuable as gelling agents, thickening agents, emulsifiers, and stabilizers, particularly in the food industry. ... Read More

  • Food Additives Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

    ... billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 3.54% during the forecast period (2024-2029). Driven by their multifunctionality, food additives like sweeteners, organic acids, and hydrocolloids are witnessing a surge in demand. These additives play ... Read More

  • HPMC Market: Global Market Size, Forecast, Insights, and Competitive Landscape with Cumulative Impact of COVID-19 & Ukraine-Russia War

    ... report on global HPMC 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 the global HPMC market by segmenting ... Read More

  • Cassava Processing Market: Global Market Size, Forecast, Insights, and Competitive Landscape

    ... report provides holistic understanding of the market along with market sizing, forecast, drivers, challenges, and competitive landscape. The report presents a clear picture of the global cassava processing market by segmenting the market based on ... Read More

  • 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

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