Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Carbon Neutral Food Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
The market size of the carbon neutral food industry has seen substantial growth in the recent years. The market, valued at $86.2 billion in 2024, is projected to escalate to $94.02 billion in 2025, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.1%.
The global market size for carbon neutral food is projected to reach $133.94 billion in 2029, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%.
Download the Free Sample Now:The key drivers in the carbon neutral food market are:
• Rising consumer demand for environmentally responsible food production
• Greater social awareness of the environmental, social, and health impacts of traditional food systems
• Increasing acknowledgment among producers of the need to reduce carbon emissions and promote biodiversity
• Adoption of renewable energy, regenerative agriculture, and carbon offset programs by food producers.
The carbon neutral foodmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Vegetables And Fruits, Meat And Poultry, Dairy Foods, Other Types
2) By Carbon Footprint: Carbon Neutral, Carbon Negative, Low-Carbon
3) By Target Consumer: Environmentalists, Health-Conscious Consumers, Vegan And Vegetarian Consumers
4) By Application: Food Manufacturing, Retail, Distribution
The key trends in the carbon neutral food market are:
• Companies are increasingly focusing on the development of technologically advanced, sustainable and ethical alternatives to traditional products.
• Plant-based meats are becoming a popular innovation in the marketplace, designed to emulate the taste, texture, and nutritional value of traditional animal meats.
• There is a trend towards consuming products that are environmentally friendly, promote animal welfare, and have lower cholesterol and saturated fats.
• An increasing focus on reducing meat consumption is becoming evident due to health benefits, environmental considerations, and cost management.
Major players in the carbon neutral food market are:
• Kroger
• Mars Incorporated
• Sodexo
• Charoen Pokphand Foods PCL
• Conagra Brands Inc.
• Maple Leaf Foods Inc.
• Yorkshire Tea
• Quorn Foods
• Gerber
• Leon Restaurants Ltd.
• LightLife Foods Inc.
• Bread Alone
• Alter Eco
• Planet FWD
• Puffin Produce
• Future Farm
• Alara Wholefoods Ltd.
• Neutral Foods Inc.
• Organic Tap
• vEEF
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