Plant Based Food and Beverage Market Size
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| CAGR | 9.28 % |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | North America |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order |
Plant Based Food and Beverage Market Analysis
The plant-based food and beverages market is projected to register a CAGR of 9.28% during the next five years.
Consumers are more aware of their health nowadays, and vegan culture is growing more popular among consumers due to the various health benefits associated with it, such as lowering cholesterol, stabilizing blood sugar, reducing inflammation, and supporting the immune system, thereby increasing the demand for plant-based food and beverages across the globe. Additionally, companies from all sectors are making significant investments to acquire and develop new plant-based products. This is primarily due to the increasing demand for plant-based products. For instance, in June 2021, Nestle launched plant-based pea milk in its UK stores. The product is made from protein-packed yellow peas.
Thus, the growing preference for plant-based diets and the major meat processors and manufacturers announcing their intentions to join the competition with their line of meat alternatives present a massive opportunity for plant-based food and beverage consumption. This trend is expected to keep growing in the forecast period.
Plant Based Food and Beverage Market Trends
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Plant-Based Food & Beverages Market according to our research experts:
Growing Popularity of Vegan Culture
The emergence of the plant-based food and beverage market clearly demonstrates a shift in customers' demands from animal-based products to plant-based products. This incremental shift toward a plant-based diet is primarily influenced by ecological concerns, health consciousness, ethical or religious beliefs, and awareness about environmental issues and animal rights.
Furthermore, consumer awareness of allergies, hormones, and unethical animal husbandry practices utilized in the dairy industry has led to an increase in the popularity of veganism. Therefore, the demand for plant-based food and beverages is constantly increasing, mainly due to consumers' perception that these products are healthier and safer than conventional foods. Along with this, dairy alternatives hold wide scope for product development, pulling significant attention from manufacturers to contribute to the market. As a result, food companies are increasingly investing in catering to the appeal that novel flavors and taste profiles provide. For instance, in November 2022, Kraft Heinz launched plant-based cheese slices called NotCheese, which is the first product launched by the joint venture of Kraft Heinz and Chilean food tech firm NotCo and is expected to be rolled out across the United States in 2023.
Asia-Pacific Holds the Largest Share
Plant-based food and beverages are becoming increasingly popular in Asia-Pacific countries such as China, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan, and Australia. According to a recent study conducted by DuPont, over 75% of APAC consumers are willing to spend a similar price spent on meat for plant-based alternatives. Meanwhile, protein has been rated as an essential element by 83% of respondents behind consuming plant-based food and beverages.
Plant-based burgers, meats, and dairy-alternative beverages have been accepted well by Asians. Furthermore, consumers look forward to plant-based Asian cuisines and beverages with clean labels, as they value health and nutrition with convenience. Moreover, soy is currently the most widely consumed plant-based beverage in Asia, with China, Taiwan, Japan, and Thailand leading the growth of dairy-alternative beverages, which include almond milk, oat milk, hemp milk, pea milk, and rice milk.
Plant Based Food and Beverage Industry Overview
The market is highly competitive with the presence of small-scale and global companies such as Danone SA, The Hain Celestial Group Inc., Conagra Brands Inc., Nestle SA, Campbell Soup Company, and Blue Diamond Growers. These companies have been the front runners in terms of expansion of their production capacity and product launches to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based food and beverages around the world. Owing to the rapidly developing market, product innovation in terms of packaging, advertisement, and infusion of healthy ingredients is the major strategy adopted by companies.
Furthermore, companies such as Conagra Brands Inc., Unilever, and Danone SA, are also focusing on partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions to expand their market shares and product portfolios by leveraging on the expertise of the acquired companies.
Plant Based Food and Beverage Market Leaders
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Danone S.A
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Tofutti Brands, Inc
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Conagra Brands, Inc,
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Beyond Meat, Inc.
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Nestle SA
*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Plant Based Food and Beverage Market News
- May 2022: Danone launched the new Dairy & Plants Blend baby formula to meet parents' demand for feeding options suitable for vegetarian, flexitarian, and plant-based diets, while still meeting their baby's specific nutritional requirements.
- January 2022: A new biotech company, Gaia's Farming Co., launched its first two milk alternatives made with hemp and oats to cater to the growing vegan population.
- May 2021: Conagra Brands expanded its Gardein meat alternatives in Canada with the introduction of a new Suprême Plant-Based Burger.
Plant Based Food and Beverage Market Report - Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
- 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition
- 1.2 Scope of the Study
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
4. MARKET DYNAMICS
- 4.1 Market Drivers
- 4.2 Market Restraints
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4.3 Porter's Five Force Analysis
- 4.3.1 Threat of New Entrants
- 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers/Consumers
- 4.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products
- 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
5. MARKET SEGMENTATION
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5.1 Type
- 5.1.1 Plant-based Dairy
- 5.1.1.1 Yogurt
- 5.1.1.2 Cheese
- 5.1.1.3 Frozen Desserts and Ice-Cream
- 5.1.1.4 Other Plant-based Dairy
- 5.1.2 Meat Substitutes
- 5.1.2.1 Tofu
- 5.1.2.2 Tempeh
- 5.1.2.3 Textured Vegetable Protein
- 5.1.2.4 Other Meat Substitutes
- 5.1.3 Plant-based Nutrition/Snack Bars
- 5.1.4 Plant-based Bakery Products
- 5.1.5 Plant-based Beverages
- 5.1.5.1 Packaged Milk
- 5.1.5.2 Packaged Smoothies
- 5.1.5.3 Coffee
- 5.1.5.4 Tea
- 5.1.5.5 Other Plant-based Beverages
- 5.1.6 Other Food and Beverages
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5.2 Distribution Channel
- 5.2.1 On-Trade
- 5.2.2 Off-Trade
- 5.2.2.1 Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- 5.2.2.2 Convenience Stores
- 5.2.2.3 Online Stores
- 5.2.2.4 Other Off-trade Distribution Channels
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5.3 Geography
- 5.3.1 North America
- 5.3.1.1 United States
- 5.3.1.2 Canada
- 5.3.1.3 Mexico
- 5.3.1.4 Rest of North America
- 5.3.2 Europe
- 5.3.2.1 United Kingdom
- 5.3.2.2 Germany
- 5.3.2.3 Spain
- 5.3.2.4 France
- 5.3.2.5 Italy
- 5.3.2.6 Russia
- 5.3.2.7 Rest of Europe
- 5.3.3 Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.3.1 China
- 5.3.3.2 Japan
- 5.3.3.3 India
- 5.3.3.4 Australia
- 5.3.3.5 Rest of Asia-Pacific
- 5.3.4 South America
- 5.3.4.1 Brazil
- 5.3.4.2 Argentina
- 5.3.4.3 Rest of South America
- 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
- 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
- 5.3.5.2 South Africa
- 5.3.5.3 Rest of Middle East and Africa
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- 6.1 Most Adopted Strategies
- 6.2 Market Share Analysis
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6.3 Company Profiles
- 6.3.1 DANONE SA
- 6.3.2 Blue Diamond Growers
- 6.3.3 Campbell Soup Company
- 6.3.4 Nestle SA
- 6.3.5 Conagra Brands Inc.
- 6.3.6 Tofutti Brands Inc.
- 6.3.7 Beyond Meat Inc.
- 6.3.8 Vbites
- 6.3.9 The Hain Celestial Group Inc.
- 6.3.10 Eden Foods Inc.
- *List Not Exhaustive
7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS
8. DISCLAIMER
** Subject To AvailablityPlant Based Food and Beverage Industry Segmentation
Plant-based food and beverages are primarily products made from plants, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, and fruit sources, which provide nutrients including iron, magnesium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin E, and dietary fiber.
The global plant-based food and beverage market is segmented by type, distribution channel, and geography. The market is segmented by type into plant-based dairy, meat substitutes, plant-based nutrition/snack bars, plant-based bakery products, and plant-based beverages. Plant-based dairy has been segmented further into yogurt, cheese, frozen desserts and ice cream, and other plant-based dairy products. Also, meat substitutes have been segmented further into tofu, tempeh, textured vegetable protein, and other meat substitutes.
Moreover, plant-based beverages are further segmented into packaged milk, packaged smoothies, coffee, tea, and other plant-based beverages. By distribution channel, the plant-based food and beverages market is segmented into on-trade and off-trade channels, while off-trade is further segmented into hypermarkets/supermarkets, convenience stores, online stores, and other distribution channels. By geography, the report provides an analysis of emerging and established economies across the world, comprising North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East and Africa. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done on the basis of value (in USD million).
| Type | Plant-based Dairy | Yogurt |
| Cheese | ||
| Frozen Desserts and Ice-Cream | ||
| Other Plant-based Dairy | ||
| Type | Meat Substitutes | Tofu |
| Tempeh | ||
| Textured Vegetable Protein | ||
| Other Meat Substitutes | ||
| Type | Plant-based Nutrition/Snack Bars | |
| Plant-based Bakery Products | ||
| Plant-based Beverages | Packaged Milk | |
| Packaged Smoothies | ||
| Coffee | ||
| Tea | ||
| Other Plant-based Beverages | ||
| Other Food and Beverages | ||
| Distribution Channel | On-Trade | |
| Off-Trade | Supermarkets/Hypermarkets | |
| Convenience Stores | ||
| Online Stores | ||
| Other Off-trade Distribution Channels | ||
| Geography | North America | United States |
| Canada | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Rest of North America | ||
| Geography | Europe | United Kingdom |
| Germany | ||
| Spain | ||
| France | ||
| Italy | ||
| Russia | ||
| Rest of Europe | ||
| Geography | Asia-Pacific | China |
| Japan | ||
| India | ||
| Australia | ||
| Rest of Asia-Pacific | ||
| Geography | South America | Brazil |
| Argentina | ||
| Rest of South America | ||
| Geography | Middle East and Africa | Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | ||
| Rest of Middle East and Africa |
Plant Based Food and Beverage Market Research FAQs
What is the current Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market size?
The Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market is projected to register a CAGR of 9.28% during the forecast period (2024-2029)
Who are the key players in Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market?
Danone S.A , Tofutti Brands, Inc, Conagra Brands, Inc,, Beyond Meat, Inc. and Nestle SA are the major companies operating in the Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market.
Which is the fastest growing region in Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market?
Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2024-2029).
Which region has the biggest share in Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market?
In 2024, the North America accounts for the largest market share in Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market.
What years does this Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market cover?
The report covers the Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Plant-Based Food and Beverages Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
Plant Based Food and Beverage Industry Report
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