Insight by Abdul Wasay, Chief Operating Officer at The Business Research Company
In response to fluctuating tariffs and geopolitical trade developments, the Food Contract Manufacturing Market Outlook 2025 analyses how businesses are adapting through supply chain diversification and strategic sourcing.
How Will the Food Contract Manufacturing Market Grow Between 2024 and 2025?
The food contract manufacturing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $168.54 billion in 2024 to $184.33 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for cost efficiency, focus on core competencies, market expansion and geographic reach, seasonal demand fluctuations, regulatory compliance and quality assurance, flexibility in production capacities.
How Much Will the Food Contract Manufacturing Market Be Worth in 2029?
The Food Contract Manufacturing Global Market is forecasted to reach a market size of $308.65 billion in 2029. The market is also projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.8% by 2029.
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Which Food Contract Manufacturing Market Drivers Are Linked to Revenue Growth?
The key drivers in the food contract manufacturing market are:
• Rising consumer demand for plant-based and organic food products
• Growing consumer emphasis on health, sustainability, and ethical food choices
• Expansion of food brand offerings to include vegan, organic, and clean-label options
• Role of contract manufacturers in offering specialized production capabilities for niche markets
Which Segments Are Expected to Grow in the Food Contract Manufacturing Market?
The food contract manufacturingmarket covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Services: Manufacturing Services, Packaging Services, Research And Development Services
2) By Manufacturing Process: Dry Blending, Spray Drying, Extrusion
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What Are The Key Trends Impacting Growth In The Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market?
The key trends in the food contract manufacturing market are:
• New product innovations are a key trend driving the food contract manufacturing market forward.
• Major companies are focusing on creating innovative products to expand their market presence.
• The introduction of modern facilities equipped with advanced technologies is an emerging trend.
• There is an increase in services that provide on-demand contract manufacturing, thereby increasing speed to market.
Who Are the Key Competitors in the Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market?
Major players in the food contract manufacturing market are:
• Christy Friedgram Industry
• Hearthside Food Solutions LLC
• Haco AG
• Nikken Foods Co. Ltd.
• The C.F. Sauer Company
• Tree Top Inc.
• Nu-World Foods Inc.
• SK Food Group Inc.
• De Banketgroep B.V.
• The Eli’s Cheesecake Co. LLC
• Pacmoore Products Inc.
• The Fremont Company LLC
• Action Pak Inc.
• Van Law Food Products Inc.
• The Sausage Maker Inc.
• Fibro Foods LLP
• Thrive Foods LLC
• SternMaid America LLC
• ETA Lumis Foods Ltd.
• Samma Service S.r.l.
• Hindustan Foods Limited
• Cremica Agro Foods Ltd.
• Helander Company Inc.
• The French’s Food Company LLC
Where Is the Food Contract Manufacturing Market Growing Fastest Between 2025 and 2029?
North America was the largest region in the food contract manufacturing market in 2024
