The global food service market size was worth $3,486.58 billion in 2024 is projected to grow from $4,027.61 billion in 2025 to $6,810.86 billion by 2032

The global fast food market size reached USD 902.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,298.5 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 4.09% during 2025-2033. The increasing consumer preference for RTE food products, rising number of commercial establishments, and the growing adoption of fast food like frozen ready meals in the food service industry are some of the major factors propelling the market.

Report Attribute	Key Statistics
Base Year	2024
Forecast Years	2025-2033
Historical Years	2019-2024
Market Size in 2024	USD 902.1 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033	USD 1,298.5 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033	4.09%

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global fast food market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country levels from 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on product type and end user.

In 2024 in the U.S., traditional grocery shares held the highest market share for fresh foods. Traditional grocery stores held **** percent of the market share, compared to mass and supercenter stores with only about ** percent of the market share.

The United States Pet Food Market report segments the industry into Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets), Pets (Cats, Dogs, Other Pets), and Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Other Channels). Get five years of historical data alongside five-year market forecasts.

In 2025, the leading grocery stores in the United States held close to two thirds of the total industry market share. Walmart held the top position with **** percent, followed by Kroger at just under **** percent. Kroger Co. As one of the leading supermarket chains, Kroger has been become a favorite among consumers. Founded by Bernard Kroger in 1883, the company opened its first store in Cincinnati, Ohio and now operates more than ***** grocery retail stores in the United States. Grocery shopping behavior Among the diverse options for food acquisition, supermarkets and superstores are the preferred for consumers. Even though online grocery shopping is on the rise, it is still not up to par with warehouse clubs or discount stores. When it comes to frequency, grocery shopping trips have decreased since the early 2000s, perhaps to adapt to economic pressures like inflation, which has drastically changed the way consumers shop.

The Dog Food Market report segments the industry into Pet Food Product (Food, Pet Nutraceuticals/Supplements, Pet Treats, Pet Veterinary Diets), Distribution Channel (Convenience Stores, Online Channel, Specialty Stores, Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Other Channels), and Region (Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America). Get five years of historical data and five-year forecasts.

The convenience food market is set to reach a valuation of USD 679.7 million level by the year 2025, with the demand for these products growing at 7.2% every year.

Attributes	Description
Estimated Global Convenience Food Business Size (2025E)	USD 679.7 million
Projected Global Convenience Food Business Value (2035F)	USD 1.36 billion
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	7.2%

Semi-Annual Market Update

Particular	Value CAGR
H1 (2024 to 2034)	7.0%
H2 (2024 to 2034)	7.5%
H1 (2025 to 2035)	7.4%
H2 (2025 to 2035)	7.8%

Country-wise Insights

Countries	Value (2035)
China	7.5%
The USA	6.9%
Japan	5%
Germany	5.5%
The UK	5.6%

Segment-wise Analysis

Segment	Value Share (2025)
Frozen Foods	35%

Segment	Value Share (2025)
Supermarkets and Hypermarkets ( Distribution Channels)	40%

Competitive Outlook

Company Name	Estimated Share (%)
Nestlé S.A.	10-14%
Mondelez International Inc.	8-12%
Kraft Foods Group Inc.	7-11%
Grupo Bimbo	6-10%
McCain Foods Limited	5-9%
Other Companies (combined)	40-50%

From 2025 to 2035 the Diabetic Food Market to reach a value of USD 12996 Million by 2025 and is projected to reach a value of USD 28846.5 Million by 2035, reflecting a compound annual growth rate of 8.3% over the assessment period 2025 to 2035.

Attributes	Description
Estimated Industry Size (2025E)	USD 12996 Million
Projected Industry Value (2035F)	USD 28846.5 Million
Value-based CAGR (2025 to 2035)	6.3%

Country wise Insights

Countries	CAGR 2025 to 2035
USA	5.0%
Germany	6.0%
India	7.4%

Category-wise Insights

Segment	Value Share (2025)
Milk (Ingredient type)	28%

Segment	Value Share (2025)
Supermarkets (distribution Channel)	32%

U.S. Packaged Food Market size was valued at USD 1030.08 billion in 2021 and is poised to grow from USD 1030.9 billion in 2022 to USD 1431.37 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.8% in the forecast period (2023-2030).

The global frozen food market has a moderately concentrated structure with the participation of the big multinationals, though regional players and contemporary brands have played the largest share. Among the top multinational companies, the total market accounted for 55% share with Nestlé, Conagra Brands, General Mills, Unilever, and Tyson Foods.

Global Market Share 2025	Industry Share (%)
Top Multinationals (Nestlé, Conagra Brands, General Mills, Unilever, Tyson Foods)	55%
Regional Leaders (McCain Foods, Nomad Foods, Frosta AG, Greenyard, Ajinomoto)	25%
Startups & Niche Brands (Amy’s Kitchen, Strong Roots, Dr. Praeger’s)	12%
Private Labels (Tesco, Walmart, Aldi, Carrefour, Lidl)	8%

Tier-Wise Company Classification, 2025

By Tier Type	Tier 1
Market Share (%)	50%
Example of Key Players	Nestlé, Conagra, Unilever, Tyson Foods, General Mills

By Tier Type	Tier 2
Market Share (%)	30%
Example of Key Players	McCain Foods, Nomad Foods, Frosta AG, Greenyard, Ajinomoto

By Tier Type	Tier 3
Market Share (%)	20%
Example of Key Players	Amy’s Kitchen, Strong Roots, private label brands, smaller regional players

The global grain-free pet food sector is estimated to be worth USD 49.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach a value of USD 80.5 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 6.4% over the assessment period of 2024 to 2034

Attributes	Description
Estimated Global Grain-free Pet Food Size (2024E)	USD 49.1 billion
Projected Global Grain-free Pet Food Value (2034F)	USD 80.5 billion
Value-based CAGR (2024 to 2034)	6.4%

Semi-Annual Update

Particular	Value CAGR
H1	5.2% (2023 to 2033)
H2	5.7% (2023 to 2033)
H1	6.2% (2024 to 2034)
H2	6.4% (2024 to 2034)

Country-wise Insights

Countries	CAGR 2024 to 2034
United States	4.6%
Germany	3.4%
Japan	5.1%
China	6.2%
India	7.3%

Category-Wise Insights

Segment	Conventional (Nature)
Value Share (2024)	66.4%

Segment	Dry (Form)
Value Share (2024)	58.8%

This statistic shows the fast food market share in the United States in 2015. Yum! Brands Inc. accounted for 10.8 percent of the U.S. fast food industry.

U.S. fast food industry - additional information

McDonald’s held, by far, the largest market share of the fast food industry in the United States in 2015. Its closest competitor was Yum! Brands - owner of popular chains Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut and WingStreet. The leading five brands account for over 40 percent of the entire U.S. fast food industry, which, in 2014, generated over 198.9 billion U.S. dollars in revenue. This revenue was forecasted to rise above 223 billion dollars in 2020.

As well as leading the U.S. fast food industry, McDonald’s was also the most valuable fast food brand worldwide in 2016. With a brand value of more than 88 billion U.S. dollars, the company was worth more than double its closest competitor, Starbucks. McDonald’s worldwide revenue reached 24.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2016, with over 8.25 billion of this being accumulated in the U.S.

Fast food is clearly popular with U.S. consumers. In a November 2016 survey, 44 percent of Americans admitted to eating in quick service restaurants at least once a week. The popularity of fast food is perhaps unsurprising, considering that children aged between two and 11 years watch hundreds of fast food ads annually. Once again, McDonald’s topped the list, with two- to five-year-olds watching an average of 207.7 of McDonald’s ads, and six- to 11-year-olds watching 253.6 ads that year.

The global gluten-free food market is expected to reach a valuation of US$ 5,870 million in 2024. The overall demand for gluten-free foods is slated to grow at 7% CAGR between 2024 and 2034, surpassing a valuation of US$ 11,587 million by 2034.

Report Attribute	Details
Global Gluten-free Food Market Size (2024)	US$ 5,870 million
Market Anticipated Forecast Value (2034)	US$ 11,587 million
Market Projected Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7% CAGR

Global Gluten-free Food Market Historical Analysis (2019 to 2023) Vs Forecast Outlook (2024 to 2034)

Attributes	Details
Gluten-free Food Market Value (2019)	US$ 3,564 million
Market Historical Growth Rate (CAGR 2019 to 2023)	6.54% CAGR

Country-wise Insights

Regional Market Comparison	CAGR (2024 to 2034)
United States	5.2%
Germany	6.6%
Japan	6.4%
India	8.4%
China	7.1%

Category-wise Insights

Attributes	Details
Top Product Type or Segment	Gluten-Free Ready Meals
Total Market Share in 2024	54.3%

Attributes	Details
Top Distribution Channel Segment	Sales via Convenience Stores
Total Market Share in 2024	31.2%

Gluten-free Food Market Report Scope

Attribute	Details
Estimated Market Size (2024)	US$ 5,870 million
Projected Market Size (2034)	US$ 11,587 million
Anticipated Growth Rate (2024 to 2034)	7%
Forecast Period	2024 to 2034
Historical Data Available for	2019 to 2023
Market Analysis	US$ million or billion for Value and Units for Volume
Key Regions Covered	North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East & Africa (MEA), East Asia, South Asia and Oceania
Key Countries Covered	United States, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Germany, Spain, Italy, France, United Kingdom, Russia, China, India, Australia & New Zealand, GCC Countries, and South Africa
Key Segments Covered	By Product Type, By Form, By Source, and By Region
Key Companies Profiled	The Kraft Heinz Company Kellogg’s Company General Mills The Hain Celestial Group Inc ConAgra Brands Inc Hero AG Barilla G.E.R Fratelli S.P.A Freedom Foods Group Limited Raisio PLC Enjoy Life Foods
Report Coverage	Market Forecast, Company Share Analysis, Competition Intelligence, DROT Analysis, Market Dynamics and Challenges, and Strategic Growth Initiatives
Customization & Pricing	Available upon Request

Organic Baby Food Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the organic baby food market size reached a value of USD 7.9 billion in 2024, reflecting a robust demand for healthier and safer nutritional options for infants and toddlers worldwide. The market is projected to expand at a CAGR of 10.2% from 2025 to 2033, with the global market forecasted to reach USD 20.7 billion by 2033. This growth is primarily driven by increasing parental awareness about the benefits of organic nutrition, rising disposable incomes, and a growing preference for chemical-free and non-GMO baby food products. As per the latest research, the organic baby food sector is experiencing significant traction due to its alignment with the broader clean-label and health-conscious consumer trends.

A key growth factor for the organic baby food market is the heightened awareness among parents regarding the potential health risks associated with conventional baby foods that may contain pesticides, artificial additives, and genetically modified ingredients. The modern parent is increasingly educated about the long-term impacts of early childhood nutrition, which has led to a marked shift towards organic alternatives. This trend is reinforced by a surge in educational campaigns, both from governmental agencies and private organizations, highlighting the importance of organic food for infants. The demand is further bolstered by the proliferation of social media and digital platforms, where parents share experiences and advocate for organic baby food, thereby amplifying the market’s growth trajectory.

Another significant driver is the expansion of product portfolios by leading manufacturers, who are introducing a diverse range of organic baby food items to cater to various dietary needs and preferences. Companies are investing heavily in research and development to create innovative formulations that combine taste, nutrition, and safety. The inclusion of superfoods, probiotics, and allergen-free ingredients in organic baby food products is gaining popularity, attracting health-conscious parents who seek comprehensive nutrition for their children. Additionally, the convenience factor associated with ready-to-eat and easy-to-prepare organic baby foods is appealing to busy urban parents, further propelling market expansion.

The organic baby food market is also benefiting from favorable regulatory frameworks and certifications that assure product quality and safety. Stringent guidelines set by organic certification bodies such as USDA Organic, EU Organic, and others have instilled greater confidence among consumers. This regulatory support, coupled with increasing investments in supply chain transparency and traceability, has enhanced the credibility of organic baby food products. As a result, retailers and e-commerce platforms are dedicating more shelf space and promotional efforts to organic baby food brands, making these products more accessible to a wider audience and fueling market growth.

From a regional perspective, North America and Europe continue to dominate the organic baby food market, owing to higher consumer awareness, advanced retail infrastructure, and supportive government policies. However, the Asia Pacific region is emerging as the fastest-growing market, driven by rising urbanization, increasing birth rates, and a growing middle-class population with a preference for premium and organic products. Countries like China, India, and Japan are witnessing a surge in demand for organic baby food, supported by evolving dietary habits and greater acceptance of Western parenting practices. This regional dynamism is expected to reshape the global competitive landscape in the coming years.

Product Type Analysis

The organic baby food market is segmented by product type into infant milk formula, prepared baby food, dried baby food, and others. Infant milk formula holds a substantial share due to its critical role in infant nutrition, especially for working mothers and parents who are unab

The US Food Spread Market Report is Segmented by Product Type (Honey, Chocolate-Based Spreads, Fruit-Based Spreads, Nuts and Seeds-Based Spreads, and More), Nature (Conventional and Organic), Packaging Type (Jars, Tubs, Sachets/Pouches and Others), Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores and Others). The Market Forecasts are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Dive into Market Research Intellect's Food Market Report, valued at USD 8.76 trillion in 2024, and forecast to reach USD 12.54 trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2026 to 2033.

The global fresh food market size was valued at USD 3350.60 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.40% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 5153.80 Billion by 2034.

The global Functional Food Market growth is expected to register a CAGR of 9 %. Find out the latest trends and insights on the Functional Food Market. Our analysis provides valuable information on the market size, key players, and growth opportunities.

The global plant-based food market is valued at USD 14,225.3 million in 2025 and is poised to reach USD 44,181.9 million by 2035, reflecting a CAGR of 12%. The market is experiencing rapid and sustained growth due to a combination of health, environmental, ethical, and technological factors that are reshaping consumer preferences and food industry strategies.

Metric	Value
Industry Size (2025E)	USD 14,225.3 million
Industry Value (2035F)	USD 44,181.9 million
CAGR (2025 to 2035)	12%

Country-Wise Outlook

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
USA	12.6%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
UK	11.4%

Region	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
European Union	12.0%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
Japan	10.8%

Country	CAGR (2025 to 2035)
South Korea	12.2%

Snack Food Market size was valued at USD 568.69 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 906.41 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6% from 2024 to 2031.

Key Market Drivers: Increasing Urbanization and Busy Lifestyles: The rising pace of urbanization is increasing the demand for portable snack options. According to the United Nations, 68% of the global population is expected to reside in cities by 2050, up from 55% in 2018. This tendency is contributing to busier lifestyles and an increased demand for quick, portable eating options. Expansion of E-commerce and Direct-To-Consumer Channels: The rise of online e-commerce is transforming snack food distribution. According to the United States Census Bureau, e-commerce sales made up 14.0% of total retail sales in 2020, up from 11.0% in 2019. This movement opens up new options for snack food businesses to reach out to customers directly. Growing Health Consciousness: Consumers are increasingly looking for healthier snack options. The International Food Information Council's 2020 Food & Health Survey discovered that 43% of Americans always or frequently look for healthy food options when shopping, up from 38% in 2019. This trend is fueling innovation in the better-for-you food category.