Global Plant Based Food Market Size By Product Type (Dairy Alternatives, Meat Substitutes), By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Sales Channels), By Geographic Scope And Forecast

Plant Based Food Market Size And Forecast

Plant Based Food Market size was valued at USD 9.1 Billion in 2022 and is projected to reach USD 20.8 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2023 to 2030.

The increased frequency of chronic lifestyle illnesses and sensitivity to animal protein is one of the primary reasons driving market expansion. Furthermore, the global acceptance of vegan eating habits is fuelling market expansion. With increased consumer knowledge of animal health and the prevention of animal cruelty in the food business, there is a global trend towards Plant Based Food items. As a result, the market is more optimistic. The Global Plant Based Food Market report provides a holistic evaluation of the market. The report offers a comprehensive analysis of key segments, trends, drivers, restraints, competitive landscape, and factors that are playing a substantial role in the market.

Global Plant Based Food Market Definition

Plant Based Food refers to foods and meals produced predominantly from plants, such as vegetables, fruits, grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and other botanical sources. These foods are made without the use of animal byproducts or substances. Plant Based diets emphasize Plant Based Foods while avoiding or limiting the use of animal-derived goods such as meat, dairy, eggs, and other animal-derived nutrients.

Plant Based diets have grown in popularity for a variety of reasons, including improved health, environmental issues, ethical concerns about animal cruelty, and long-term viability. Plant Based eaters frequently attempt to increase their consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and Plant Based proteins while limiting or eliminating animal products from their diet.

Plant Based Food options have grown dramatically in recent years, thanks to the development of novel Plant Based alternatives to traditional animal-based goods. Plant Based burgers, sausages, dairy-free milk, and vegan cheese are just a few examples of how the food industry has adapted to meet the increasing demand for Plant Based solutions. It is important to note that the word “Plant Based” can be used in a variety of settings and may have somewhat different connotations depending on the context. Overall, Plant Based Food refers to a variety of nutritional and sustainable solutions generated from plant sources.

Global Plant Based Food Market Overview

Consumers all over the world have become increasingly aware of the negative consequences of meat overconsumption thanks to various government measures in the form of awareness campaigns and publicity. Excessive meat eating causes a variety of health problems, including high cholesterol, blood sugar, obesity, and high blood pressure, which can lead to cardiac arrest. According to the Sudden Cardiac Arrest Foundation, there will be over 356,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests (OHCA) in the United States in 2020, with approximately 90% of these being deadly.

Consumers are increasingly turning to vegan goods, which are much healthier and more nutritious. Vegetarian diets provide various health benefits, including a decreased risk of obesity, a lower risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and a lower risk of type 2 diabetes. As a result, the Plant Based Food Market will expand throughout the forecast period.

Growing public awareness of animal abuse is expected to drive market expansion. In recent years, consumers have become more mindful of animal abuse. Every year, chickens on many industrial farms in the United States are forced to lay up to 30 times more eggs than they would normally. On the other side, many newborn calves are forcibly taken from their moms within 12 hours after birth in order for them to begin nursing.

With the industry attempting to capitalize on customers’ ethical views, the underlying challenge is the clarity of promises made by various market rivals. Recently, there has been extensive media discussion of the contamination of vegan products with animal origins. Plat-based goods require a solid regulatory framework to maintain customer confidence, or else the market’s growth would be hampered throughout the projection period.

Global Plant Based Food Market Segmentation Analysis

The Global Plant Based Food Market is Segmented on the Basis of Product Type, Distribution Channel, And Geography.

Plant Based Food Market, By Product Type

• Dairy Alternatives
• Meat Substitutes
• Others

Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Dairy Alternatives, Meat Substitutes, and Others. In 2022, the Dairy Alternatives sector will have the greatest proportion of the Plant Based Food Market. According to Medline Plus, over 30 million American individuals have some degree of lactose intolerance by the age of 20, which is a major reason driving the expansion of the dairy replacement food goods industry.

The ease of availability of other items, such as yogurt, ice cream, cheese, and its accompanying snacks, has lured customers’ attention away from vegetarians, widening the consumer base of this market. Manufacturers are also developing novel packaging options that are capturing the attention of customers. This will very certainly help to segment growth. Meat alternatives have gained popularity in recent years as customers’ awareness of animal cruelty has grown. The meat alternatives category is expected to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period.

Plant Based Food Market, By Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Specialty Stores
• Online Sales Channels
• Others

Based on the Distribution Channel, the market is segmented into Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Specialty Stores, Online Sales Channels, and Others. The Hypermarkets/Supermarkets category dominates the Plant Based Food Market. This is due to the broad variety of items that hypermarkets can make available to customers at the same time and location, making the purchasing experience more convenient for customers. Furthermore, people prefer to buy from stores because of the ease of access, product availability, and coupons and discounts.

However, with the internet increasingly permeating many suburban and rural locations in many nations, online sales channels are gaining popularity. Consumers may buy things from the comfort of their own homes, and millennials and Gen Z are more drawn to Internet shopping than to traditional methods. Many big retail companies, such as Walmart, have made considerable investments in online distribution channels throughout the world. Online sales channels are expected to grow at a faster rate throughout the forecast period.

Plant Based Food Market, By Geography

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Latin America
• Middle East and Africa

Based on Regional Analysis, the Plant Based Food Market is classified into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. North America led the Plant Based Food Market with a large proportion. This is due to causes such as rising worries about animal abuse in the food business and its harmful influence on the environment. Furthermore, the United States has a big population of lactose intolerant persons, which increases demand for alternative dairy products.

Cal-Maine Foods, Inc. reported a loss of more than USD 75 million in 2019 due to rising demand for Plant Based alternatives. However, Asia Pacific is expected to develop at a faster CAGR throughout the projection period due to increased consumer health consciousness.

Key Players

The “Global Plant Based Food Market” study report will provide valuable insight with an emphasis on the global market. The major players in the market are Kerry Group Plc, Glanbia plc., CytoSport, Inc., Now Health Group, Inc., Nutiva Inc., Danone SA, MusclePharm Corporation, The Simply Good Food Co, Iovate Health Sciences International Inc., The Nature’s Bounty Co., Reliance Vitamin Company, Inc., Herbalife Nutrition, Inc.

Our market analysis also entails a section solely dedicated to such major players wherein our analysts provide insight into the financial statements of all the major players, along with product benchmarking and SWOT analysis. The competitive landscape section also includes key development strategies, market share, and market ranking analysis of the players mentioned above globally.

Key Developments

• In 2019, Grill’d, an Australian restaurant business focused on burger innovation, created a Plant Based burger dubbed Beyond Burger in response to rising demand for Plant Based burgers.
• In April 2019, Linda McCartney Foods, a British food company, introduced meatless sausages composed of pea protein. In the same month, Veggie Grill, a restaurant company located in the United States that serves solely Plant Based dishes, announced plans to build 50 new locations around the country.

Ace Matrix Analysis

The Ace Matrix provided in the report would help to understand how the major key players involved in this industry are performing as we provide a ranking for these companies based on various factors such as service features & innovations, scalability, innovation of services, industry coverage, industry reach, and growth roadmap. Based on these factors, we rank the companies into four categories as Active, Cutting Edge, Emerging, and Innovators.

Market Attractiveness

The image of market attractiveness provided would further help to get information about the region that is majorly leading in the Global Plant Based Food Market. We cover the major impacting factors driving the industry growth in the given region.

Porter’s Five Forces

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