We're expecting the global fresh food market to really take off between 2022 and 2027! Experts are predicting a strong climb, with a CAGR of 4.23%, potentially hitting a whopping USD3922 billion by 2027. This growth is fueled by a growing population, a stronger global economy, and people simply having more money to spend. Food, of course, plays a huge role in our health, nutrition, and how productive we are. "Fresh food" basically means it hasn't been preserved through methods like canning, freezing, or smoking. Fresh fruits and vegetables are especially popular because they're so good for you! More and more, people understand the importance of eating well, and that's driving up the demand for healthy snacks, especially fresh fruits and veggies, and for foods that are cleaner and more natural.
Lots of folks in North America and Europe are choosing clean and natural products these days. Why? Well, for many, it's because they think organically grown fruits and vegetables taste better and are healthier! When it comes to fresh food, quality matters, so people tend to stick with companies they trust. To make eating healthy even easier, you'll see companies offering chopped fresh fruits and vegetables. Plus, people are increasingly happy to pay a little extra for things like organically produced or locally grown options. All of this is really helping the market grow. And, companies in the fresh food market are getting creative! They're using new packaging, innovative branding, and cool marketing to win over more customers, which is boosting the whole fresh food market worldwide.
Additionally, fruit snacks in "single-serve packaging" are expected to observe great demand in the forecast period. Healthy snacking is growing more popular, with "grab and go" becoming the norm. Furthermore, it is projected that the plant-based diet movement will continue to rise, which will be especially important for meat substitute products.
Rising Online Sales Boosting the Market Growth
Life's a whirlwind, especially for millennials and families juggling kids, which often leaves little time for cooking and grocery shopping. That's where the magic of online grocery shopping comes in! It lets busy folks snag fresh goodies and everything else they need without even stepping foot in a store. Plus, the rise of online deliveries means food and beverage businesses can now reach customers all over the world. And for those who love fresh produce, online grocers like Grofers and BigBasket in India are making things even easier, providing a virtual marketplace where you can order online and get it delivered right to your doorstep – talk about convenience!
Changes in Dietary Preferences Aiding the Market Growth
Lately, it feels like we're hearing more and more about things like diabetes and obesity, right? Because of that, people are really starting to think about their health. They're trying to make changes in their lives to avoid getting sick. You know what that means? More people are going to want fresh food! In fact, over 60% of people buying groceries are actively looking for ways to boost their health and wellness. They're drawn to places that help them choose healthy foods and manage their health issues. All of this is expected to really push the demand for fresh food worldwide in the years to come.
Rising Health Consciousness Among Consumers Fueling the Market Growth
The growing awareness of heart- and weight-related health issues, particularly among teenagers and young people, has increased the consumption of fresh food products. The rising percentage of millennials and generation Z are becoming health-conscious and gravitating toward better eating options. Moreover, consumers are increasingly seeing a link between what they eat, how they feel, and their health requirements. Consumers are focusing more on exotic or high-quality fruits and vegetables when shopping. Products having specialized health benefits, such as berries, avocados, mangoes, pomegranates, papayas, and sweet potatoes, have grown in popularity, particularly in northern and western Europe.
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Market Segmentation
The global fresh food market is segmented based on type, distribution channel, region, and competitional landscape. On the basis of type, the market is further fragmented into meat, vegetables, fruits, fish, and other seafood. Based on distribution channel, the market is segmented into open market, supermarkets/hypermarkets, departmental store, online and others (grocery retailers, independence store, etc.) The market analysis also studies the regional segmentation to devise regional market segmentation, divided among North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa.

Company Profiles
JBS S.A., Sysco Corporation, Tyson Foods, Inc., Greenyard NV, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., Dole Food Company, Inc., Sanderson Farms, Inc., D’Arrigo Bros Co., Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc., etc. are among the major market players in the global platform that lead the market growth of the global fresh food market.
Attribute | Details |
Market Size Value in 2021 | USD3077.43 Billion |
Revenue Forecast in 2027 | USD3922.70 Billion |
Growth Rate | 4.23% |
Base Year | 2021 |
Historical Years | 2017 – 2021 |
Estimated Year | 2022 |
Forecast Period | 2023 – 2027 |
Quantitative Units | Revenue in USD Billion and CAGR for 2017-2021 and 2022-2027 |
Report Coverage | Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
Segments Covered | · Category· Type· Distribution Channel· Region· Company |
Regional Scope | North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and Middle East & Africa |
Country Scope | United States; Canada; Mexico; Russia; Germany; France; United Kingdom; Italy; China; India; Japan; Indonesia; Vietnam; Brazil; Argentina; Colombia; South Africa; Saudi Arabia; UAE |
Key Companies Profiled | JBS S.A., Sysco Corporation, Tyson Foods, Inc., Greenyard NV, Fresh Del Monte Produce Inc., Cargill Meat Solutions Corp., Dole Food Company, Inc., Sanderson Farms, Inc., D’Arrigo Bros Co., Itoham Yonekyu Holdings Inc., etc. |
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Report Scope
In this report, global fresh food market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below
- Fresh Food Market, By Product Type
- Meat
- Vegetables
- Fruits
- Fish
- Other Seafood
- Fresh Food Market, By Distribution Channel
- Open Market
- Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
- Departmental Store
- Online
- Others
- Fresh Food Market, By Region
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Europe
- Russia
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- South Africa