Non-Meat Ingredients Market Report 2026

The non-meat ingredients market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $44.71 billion in 2025 to $47.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed meat production, increasing use of functional additives, rising consumer preference for improved meat texture, growth in frozen and ready-to-eat meat products, advancements in food ingredient formulation.

The non-meat ingredients market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $59.93 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for clean-label and natural ingredients, expansion of plant-based meat alternatives, growing focus on sodium and preservative reduction, rising investments in food ingredient innovation, increasing regulatory scrutiny on additives. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of plant-based functional ingredients, rising demand for clean-label meat formulations, growing adoption of modified starches and proteins, expansion of texture and moisture enhancement solutions, enhanced focus on shelf-life extension.

The increasing consumption of convenience foods is expected to drive the growth of the non-meat ingredients market in the coming years. Convenience foods are processed food products that require minimal preparation before consumption and include ready-to-eat items, packaged foods, and preserved products. Growing consumer preference for convenience foods is anticipated to boost the use of non-meat ingredients, as these ingredients enhance flavor, color, and various functional and textural properties of food products. For example, in September 2023, the Connected Dining: Ready-to-Eat Meals Are Eating Restaurants’ Lunch report published by PYMNTS, a US-based news and analysis company specializing in payments, retail, fintech, and the digital economy, indicated that 37% of 2,400 US consumers intended to choose ready-to-eat meals due to their affordability. As a result, the rising consumption of convenience foods is contributing to the expansion of the non-meat ingredients market.

Leading companies in the non-meat ingredients market are prioritizing the development of innovative solutions, such as advanced plant-based meat substitutes, to address the growing demand for healthy, sustainable, and convenient food options. Plant-based meat substitutes are specially designed ingredients that replicate the taste, texture, and nutritional characteristics of conventional meat while offering reduced environmental impact. These ingredients enhance sensory appeal, improve nutritional profiles, and support sustainable dietary choices. For instance, in March 2023, Kerry Group plc, an Ireland-based food and beverage taste and nutrition solutions provider, launched SucculencePB, a novel taste and juiciness technology for plant-based meat alternatives. SucculencePB is a patent-pending system engineered to recreate the juicy taste and mouthfeel of real meat, addressing the common issue of dryness often associated with cooked plant-based meat products.

In June 2024, Tate & Lyle PLC, a UK-based food and beverage ingredients company, acquired CP Kelco LLC for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Tate & Lyle seeks to strengthen its sweetening, mouthfeel, and fortification capabilities, expand technical expertise across food and beverage applications, accelerate innovation in texture and functional ingredients, and reinforce its global market presence. CP Kelco LLC is a US-based ingredients company specializing in carrageenan, citrus fiber, pectin, refined locust bean gum, and xanthan gum.

Major companies operating in the non-meat ingredients market are Associated British Foods plc, BASF SE, Kerry Group plc, The Dow Chemical Company, Essentia Protein Solutions Holdings, Advanced Food Systems Inc., Wiberg GmbH, DuPont de Nemours Inc., Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, Koninklijke DSM N.V., Ingredion Incorporated, Wenda Ingredients, Cargill Incorporated, Roquette Frères S.A., Emsland Group, Axiom Foods Inc., MGP Ingredients Inc., BENEO GmbH, Glanbia plc, Avebe U.A., A&B Ingredients Inc., Fiberstar Inc., Cosucra Groupe Warcoing SA, Tereos S.A., Burcon NutraScience Corporation, Nutriati Inc., Sotexpro SAS, Gold Coast Ingredients, Hydrosol GmbH & Co. KG, Südzucker AG.

North America was the largest region in the non-meat ingredients market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the non-meat ingredients market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the non-meat ingredients 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 non-meat ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The non-meat ingredients market consists of sales of soy protein, starch protein, milk protein, and extenders. 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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