Clean Label Ingredients Market Report 2025

This Clean Label Ingredients 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 clean label ingredients market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $50.26 billion in 2024 to $56.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to consumer demand for transparency, regulatory changes and labeling standards, the rise of natural and organic products, social media and information accessibility, and the clean eating movement.

The clean label ingredients market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $83.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to continued demand for transparency, global expansion of clean label concept, health-conscious aging population, plant-based and alternative proteins, sustainability and ethical sourcing. Major trends in the forecast period include innovation in clean label technologies, plant-based and natural ingredients, transparency and traceability, free-from-claims, and clean processing technologies.

The growing consumer preference for organic food is anticipated to boost the clean-label ingredients market. Organic food encompasses agricultural products that are cultivated and processed without synthetic fertilizers or pesticides. These foods typically contain more beneficial components, such as antioxidants, compared to conventionally grown options. As consumers become increasingly health-conscious, the demand for organic food continues to rise. For example, in June 2022, the Organic Trade Association, a U.S.-based industry group, reported that organic food sales in the United States surpassed $60 billion for the first time, reaching a record $67.6 billion. This marked a 4% increase in sales value, nearly double the growth rate of 2021, when sales amounted to $61.7 billion. Thus, the heightened awareness of organic food among consumers is expected to propel the growth of the clean-label ingredients market.

The increasing incidence of food fraud globally is expected to drive the growth of the clean-label ingredients market. Food fraud involves the intentional deception or misrepresentation of food products for financial gain, including practices such as adulteration, substitution, or mislabeling to enhance profits or mislead consumers. As awareness of such deceptive practices grows among consumers, there is an increasing demand for transparent and trustworthy food products. Clean-label ingredients, which are characterized by simplicity, recognizability, and minimal processing, cater to this demand. Factors such as health and wellness trends, regulatory compliance, brand differentiation, traceability, and the rising availability of clean-label options further support the market's expansion. For instance, in May 2024, SGS DIGICOMPLY, a Switzerland-based AI-driven platform focused on real-time food safety monitoring, reported 5,475 food fraud incidents in 2023, up from 4,881 incidents in 2022. Consequently, the rise in food fraud incidents is fueling the growth of the clean-label ingredients market.

Key players in the clean-label ingredients sector are innovating by developing new clean label dietary fibers, responding to the market's demands. For instance, in July 2022, Ingredion Incorporated introduced citrus-based dietary fibers, Fibertex CF 502 and Fibertex CF 102, aimed at meeting the escalating need for clean labels while supporting health and wellness trends. These fibers, derived from unused side-streams, offer over 90% dietary fiber content, replacing ingredients like fats and starches in various applications. Positioned as a pioneering solution, these fibers enhance nutritional profiles, aid sustainability efforts, and elevate sensory experiences.

Leading companies in the clean-label ingredients arena are actively creating novel clean-label antimicrobial ingredients to maintain their market presence. Clean label antimicrobial ingredients inhibit pathogen growth in food products without compromising taste or functionality. For instance, in June 2023, Florida Food Products LLC unveiled VegStable Secure, an innovative clean label antimicrobial designed to safeguard foods from pathogens like Listeria monocytogenes. This plant-based solution extends shelf life while ensuring food safety, aligning with consumer demands for recognizable, trusted ingredients. VegStable Secure addresses the industry's shift towards cleaner labels and natural alternatives, offering a USDA-approved option for various food applications.

In May 2022, BENEO GmbH, a Germany-based food production company, acquired Meatless B.V. for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, BENEO to diversify its portfolio and provide clients with a diverse range of plant-based solutions that act as texturizers for meat and fish substitutes. Meatless B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of textured plant-based ingredients.

Clean-label ingredients serve as plant-based, natural additives utilized in food products, characterized by fewer ingredients and an absence of synthetic chemicals or preservatives.

The primary categories of clean-label ingredients encompass natural colorants, natural flavorings, fruit and vegetable-based additives, starches and sweeteners, flours, malts, natural preservatives, fermentation components, shortenings, and emulsifiers. Natural colorants specifically aim to enhance the visual appeal of food items without resorting to artificial coloring. These colorants exist in both dry and liquid forms and find application across a wide spectrum including dry-form products, cereals, snacks, bakery items, beverages, processed foods, dairy products, frozen desserts, and various other culinary applications.

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Major companies operating in the clean label ingredients market include Cargill Incorporated, Koninklijke DSM N.V., DuPont de Nemours Inc., Archer Daniels Midland Company, Kerry Group Public Limited Company, Tate and Lyle Public Limited Company, Ingredion Incorporated, Chr. Hansen A/S, Corbion N.V., Sensient Technologies Corporation, Brisan Group, Groupe Limagrain, Frutarom Industries Ltd., Givaudan SA, Nestle SA, Dohler GmbH, Takasago International Corporation, Mane SA, Synthite Industries, PureCircle Limited, International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Julong High-tech, Symrise AG, Firmenich International SA, GLG Life Tech Corp., Shandong Sanyuan Biotechnology, DDW The Colour House, Chenguang Biotech Group, Yunnan Rainbow Biotech Co. Ltd., Huabao International Holdings Limited.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the clean label ingredient market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the clean label ingredient market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the clean label ingredients market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the clean label ingredients market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The clean-label ingredient market consists of sales of bio preservatives, plant-based ingredients, gluten-free enzymes, natural hydrocolloids, natural food stabilizers, natural antioxidants, and rice starch. 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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