Prepared Meal Delivery Market Report 2026

The prepared meal delivery market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $17.49 billion in 2025 to $20.45 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization rates, growth in dual-income households, rising demand for convenience foods, expansion of digital ordering platforms, availability of centralized meal preparation facilities.

The prepared meal delivery market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer preference for healthy diets, expansion of personalized nutrition offerings, rising use of data analytics in meal planning, growing investments in automated food preparation, increasing demand for eco-friendly packaging. Major trends in the forecast period include growing popularity of subscription-based meal services, rising demand for ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook meals, expansion of online food delivery platforms, increased focus on healthy and customized meal options, adoption of sustainable packaging solutions.

The increasing preference for junk foods is expected to drive the growth of the Prepared Meal Delivery market in the coming years. Junk foods are items high in calories, sugar, salt, and unhealthy fats but low in essential nutrients, offering minimal nutritional value while contributing to health issues when consumed regularly. This trend is fueled by busy lifestyles and time constraints, as modern consumers juggle demanding work schedules and personal commitments, making quick meal options more attractive than time-consuming home cooking. The growing preference for junk foods boosts demand for prepared meal delivery services, as consumers look for convenient solutions that remove the need for meal planning and preparation while providing immediate access to ready-to-eat meals delivered directly to their locations. For example, in 2024, according to Aviko, a Netherlands-based food company, the UK fast food industry grew from 20.61 billion in 2022 to 22.04 billion in 2023. The proportion of UK consumers dining in fast-food restaurants rose to 45% in 2023. Thus, the rising preference for junk foods is fueling the expansion of the prepared meal delivery market.

Major players in the prepared meal delivery market are launching home-cooked meal services to meet the increasing demand for convenient, high-quality, and nutritious meal options. By offering home-cooked meals, these companies can attract customers who desire the comfort of homemade food without the hassle of preparing it themselves. For example, in February 2023, Zomato, a restaurant aggregator based in India, unveiled Zomato Everyday, a service dedicated to delivering affordable, home-cooked meals prepared by actual home chefs. This initiative is designed to provide customers with the warmth of home-cooked meals delivered swiftly to their doorsteps, marking a shift from Zomato's earlier focus on instant meal deliveries.

In September 2023, Wonder Group, a US-based meal delivery company, acquired Blue Apron for $103 million. This acquisition positions Blue Apron as a foundational element to enhance Wonder's online delivery service. The objective is to expedite strategic standing, generate immediate synergies, and importantly, improve customer satisfaction by broadening access and enhancing the overall delivery experience of Wonder's offerings. Blue Apron, known for providing meal kits with fresh ingredients, will play a crucial role in advancing Wonder Group's capabilities in the competitive meal delivery landscape.

Major companies operating in the prepared meal delivery market are HelloFresh SE, Home Chef, Marley Spoon Inc., Dinnerly, FreshDirect LLC, Hungryroot Inc., Green Chef Corporation, Sun Basket Inc., Blue Apron Holdings Inc., CookUnity Inc., Trifecta Nutrition Inc., Daily Harvest Inc., Freshly Inc., Snap Kitchen Holdings LLC, Purple Carrot Inc., Gobble Inc., Factor 75 LLC, Diet-To-Go Inc., Fresh n' Lean LLC, PlateJoy Inc., RealEats America Inc., 1 Potato, Splendid Spoon Inc., PeachDish LLC.

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

The prepared meal delivery market includes revenues earned by entities by reducing food and packaging wastage while saving time and money. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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