Canned and Ambient Food Market Report 2025

This Canned and Ambient Food market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.

The canned and ambient food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $245.64 billion in 2024 to $261.82 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to long shelf life, food preservation technology, convenience and portability, military and emergency supplies, global food distribution.

The canned and ambient food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $335.07 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to health and nutritional benefits, sustainability and eco-friendly packaging, diverse food options, digital marketing and e-commerce, functional and convenience foods. Major trends in the forecast period include plant-based and vegan options, global and ethnic flavors, clean label products, single-serve and portion control, ready-to-eat and microwaveable meals.

Food and beverage companies are expected to benefit from falling crop prices due to overcapacity in many countries around the world. This oversupply of crops is likely to lead to lower raw material costs for these companies. For example, in November 2022, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in India announced a bailout package of Rs 7000 crore for farmers in the sugar production sector. The package aimed to establish a minimum selling price for refined sugar at Rs 29 per kilogram, as prices had dropped to Rs 23-24 per kilogram due to overproduction. Additionally, the plan involved creating a buffer stock of 3 million tonnes of sugar for one year. As a result, overproduction of specific crops is expected to contribute to higher profit margins for food and beverage companies. These higher profit margins can be realized if ambient food manufacturing companies enhance their productivity and continue to drive the market forward.

The growing focus on food security is expected to drive the growth of the canned and ambient food market in the future. Food security refers to the practices and conditions that ensure food is safe for consumption, free from contamination, and does not pose a health risk. It plays a crucial role in enhancing consumer confidence, maintaining product quality, and reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses, which in turn can boost the frozen food market. For example, in October 2023, the National Farmers' Union (NFU), a UK-based organization, cited Defra statistics for 2022, showing that the UK is 60% self-sufficient in overall food production. Additionally, in July 2024, the United States Department of Agriculture reported that 86.5% of U.S. households, or 114.6 million, were considered food secure in 2023. As a result, the increasing food security is contributing to the growth of the canned and ambient food market.

Certain canned and ambient food manufacturers are responding to shifting consumer preferences for pesticide-free organic fruits and vegetables. To align with these changing tastes, they are incorporating organic fruits and vegetables into their product offerings. Organic canned fruits and vegetables are cultivated with minimal pesticide and fertilizer usage, making them a safer and healthier choice compared to conventionally grown counterparts. Notable companies specializing in the production of organic canned food products include Simpletruth, Native Forest, and Naturz Organics. These manufacturers are catering to consumers seeking organic and pesticide-free options in the canned and ambient food market.

Leading companies in the canned and ambient food market are introducing innovative infusion products to enhance their market profitability. A case in point is Del Monte Foods Inc., a US-based food company, which launched two novel products in April 2022 known as Del Monte Gut Love and Boost Me Fruit Infusions. These products are fruit cup snacks infused with natural ingredients and made from real fruits. The Boost Me variant, featuring mangoes and pineapples, incorporates green coffee extract, antioxidants, and mango and dragon fruit flavors. On the other hand, the Gut Love version offers pineapples in pineapple ginger-flavored juice, fortified with antioxidants and natural elements like turmeric and ginger. Both variants are designed to offer consumers a delicious and convenient snack option while on the go. This innovation contributes to the diversification and expansion of product offerings in the canned and ambient food market.

Major companies operating in the canned and ambient food market include Nestle S.A., Abbott Laboratories, The Campbell Soup Company, Unilever PLC, The Kraft Heinz Company, Del Monte Pacific Limited, Bonduelle Group, Seneca Foods Corporation, La Doria S.p.A., Associated British Foods plc., The Agropur diary Co-operative, Ayam Brand, B&G Foods Inc., Baxters Food Group Limited, Blair's Sauces and Snacks, Casa Sanchez Foods, Century Pacific Food Inc., Charles Chips, Conagra Brands Inc., Cott Corporation, Dole Food Company, Elmer's Fine Foods Inc., General Mills Inc., Golden Flake, The Calvo Group, Hain Celestial Group, J & J Snack Foods Corporation, JBS S.A., Kellogg's Co., Mike-sell's potato chip company, Premier Foods Group Limited, Thai Union Group PCL.

Canned foods are those that are processed and sealed in airtight containers to extend their shelf life through a food preservation method. The canning process includes cooking the food to eliminate harmful bacteria and then sealing it in a container to prevent recontamination. Ambient food, also known as shelf-stable food, refers to any food products that can be stored safely at room temperature without requiring refrigeration.

The primary categories of canned and ambient foods include fruit and vegetable canning, specialty canning, and dried and dehydrated food. The canning process serves as a reliable preservation technique for fruits and vegetables, allowing them to be stored on the shelf for an extended period when done correctly. These canned and ambient foods find applications in various sectors, including food, snacks, intermediate products, and condiments. They are distributed through multiple channels, including supermarkets/hypermarkets, convenience stores, e-commerce, and other distribution channels.

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Western Europe was the largest region in the canned and ambient food market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the canned and ambient food market. The regions covered in the canned and ambient food market report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the canned and ambient food market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.

The canned and ambient food market consists of sales of canned, pickled, and dried vegetables, fruits, and specialty foods such as canned juices, canned baby foods, canned soups (except seafood), canned dry beans, canned tomato-based sauces, such as catsup, salsa, chili sauce, spaghetti sauce, barbeque sauce, and tomato paste, pickles and relishes, jams and jellies, dried soup mixes and bouillon, sauerkraut, and other canned and ambient food. 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.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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