Binders and Scaffolders for Meat and Meat Substitutes Market Report 2026

The binders and scaffolders for meat and meat substitutes market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $4.21 billion in 2025 to $4.43 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing demand for processed meat alternatives, expansion of vegetarian and vegan diets, rising utilization of soy and protein ingredients, advancements in food texturization methods, increased research in meat analog development.

The binders and scaffolders for meat and meat substitutes market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.46 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing commercialization of cultured meat products, rising investments in alternative protein technologies, growing demand for clean-label meat substitutes, expansion of precision fermentation applications, increasing focus on scalable food structuring solutions. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of plant-based binding solutions, rising development of cultured meat scaffolding materials, growing use of protein-based functional ingredients, expansion of 3d-printed food structuring technologies, enhanced focus on texture and mouthfeel optimization.

Consumers’ increasing shift toward flexitarian and vegan lifestyles is expected to drive the growth of the binders and scaffolders for the meat and meat substitutes market in the coming years. A flexitarian diet is defined as an eating pattern that is primarily plant-based while allowing meat and other animal products in limited amounts. This approach offers several health advantages, including supporting a healthier lifestyle. For instance, in March 2023, according to the World Animal Foundation, a US-based digital platform advocating for animal rights, around 4% of the U.S. population, or approximately 13.4 million people, identified as vegan in 2023. However, plant protein data suggests that more than 6% of U.S. consumers, representing over 15.5 million individuals, follow a vegan lifestyle. As a result, the growing adoption of flexitarian and vegan diets is contributing to the expansion of the binders and scaffolders for the meat and meat substitutes market.

Technological advancements are significantly influencing the meat and meat substitutes market. Technological advancement refers to the discovery of knowledge that enhances technology and provides improved products to consumers. One innovative approach is cellular-based agriculture, a technique that enables the production of meat and other agricultural products from cells in a fermenter or bioreactor, rather than from farm animals. This method offers several benefits, including reduced environmental impact, a safer and purer product, and a more reliable supply. For instance, in August 2023, Loryma, a Germany-based food ingredient manufacturer, introduced LoryTex, a product specifically designed to mimic the texture and bite of meat in plant-based offerings. Primarily derived from wheat protein, it serves as a key ingredient for manufacturers creating a variety of meat alternatives, including plant-based burgers, sausages, and other substitutes. This innovative solution enables food developers to achieve the desired mouthfeel, structure, and juiciness typical of traditional meat products, thereby facilitating the production of high-quality alternatives that resonate with the growing consumer interest in plant-based diets. With its versatility, LoryTex supports the creation of authentic plant-based foods, allowing brands to attract health-conscious and environmentally aware consumers.

In October 2023, ICL Food Specialties, a US-based supplier of functional food ingredients and hydrocolloid solutions, entered into a partnership with Plantible Foods to develop clean-label binding solutions for plant-based meat and seafood products. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to create natural and sustainable binders that replace conventionally chemically modified ingredients, while improving texture, stability, and mouthfeel in alternative protein formulations. This partnership underscores the increasing emphasis within the binders and scaffolders market on clean-label, plant-based, and sustainable ingredient innovation. Plantible Foods is a US-based company specializing in the development of plant-derived protein ingredients.

Major companies operating in the binders and scaffolders for meat and meat substitutes market are Aleph Farms Ltd., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Avebe Inc., Danone SA, DuPont Inc., Gelita AG, Ingredion Incorporated, Kerry Group, Matrix Meats Inc., Memphis Meats, Mosa Meat, Nexira SAS, Roquette Freres, SeaWith Co. Ltd., Wiberg GmbH, Cargill Inc., Ashland Global Holdings Inc., CP Kelco, Tate & Lyle plc, Corbion N.V., Fiberstar Inc., Kalsec Inc., Lallemand Inc., Naturex SA, Palsgaard A/S, Proliant Meat Ingredients Inc., Puratos Group, Red Arrow International LLC, Riken Vitamin Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the binders and scaffolders for meat and meat substitutes market in 2025. The regions covered in the binders and scaffolders for meat and meat substitutes market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the binders and scaffolders for meat and meat substitutes market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The binders and scaffolders market consists of sales of soybean products, vegetarian sausages, spread, oatmeal. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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