Industrial Food Processor Global Market Report 2024

The global industrial food processor market has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $62.96 billion in 2023 to $66.95 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for processed foods, globalization of food supply, consumer demand for convenience, increased food production, growing demand for frozen food products.

The global industrial food processor market is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $82.9 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for organic food, increasing demand for bakery products, growing demand for meat processing, rising demand for healthy and functional foods, demand for food packaging solutions, demand for food exports. Major trends in the forecast period include smart kitchen integration, plant-based food processing, sustainable packaging solutions, digital transformation, clean label processing,.

The industrial food processor market is anticipated to experience growth in response to the rising demand for processed food products. Processed food encompasses agricultural products that have undergone various modifications, such as heating, pasteurization, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, and drying, altering their original form. Convenience foods, a subset of processed foods, are tailored for quick and easy preparation, aligning with the modern demand for efficiency and convenience. Industrial food processors play a crucial role in rapidly and conveniently slicing, dicing, shredding, blending, and pureeing a wide range of foods to produce various processed items, including convenience foods. For example, according to Food and Drinks Malaysia by SIAL Group, a Malaysian-based food and beverage exhibition, the convenience food sector in Malaysia witnessed a 3.0% increase in volume in 2023, with an expected volume of 7,829.2 kg by 2027. Additionally, the revenue generated from convenience food in Malaysia reached $31.84 billion in 2022, projected to grow by 5.49% between 2022 and 2027. Consequently, the growing demand for processed food products is a driving force behind the expansion of the industrial food processor market.

The industrial food processor market is poised for growth, primarily due to the rising demand for meat and poultry products. Industrial food processors play a crucial role in the meat and poultry processing sector, facilitating tasks like grinding and blending meat and poultry items, such as ground beef, sausages, and chicken nuggets. These processors excel at handling substantial quantities of meat and poultry, resulting in enhanced productivity and efficiency within processing plants. For example, data from July 2021 provided by the Food and Agricultural Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations based in Canada, suggests that the global meat supply is anticipated to expand significantly, reaching 374 million metric tons by 2030. Furthermore, there is an expected 14% increase in the global consumption of meat proteins by 2030 compared to the levels recorded in 2020. As a result, the escalating demand for meat and poultry is a major driver behind the growth of the industrial food processor market.

The growth of the industrial food processor market is anticipated to be curtailed by the escalating cost of production. This increase in production costs stems from the upward trend in energy and labor expenses, which has a direct impact on the profitability of food processing companies and constrains their ability to make investments in new technologies and improvements. For example, data from September 2023 provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a US government agency, highlights the median annual wage for workers in food processing equipment, which was $35,430 in May 2021 and rose to $36,190 in May 2022. Consequently, the persistent increase in production costs is impeding the growth of the industrial food processor market.

Major players in the industrial food processor market are increasingly emphasizing the incorporation of double interlock mechanisms in their products to enhance profitability. This safety feature ensures that the food processor will only function when both the bowl and lid are securely locked. For instance, in April 2023, Hobart Corporation, a US-based provider of commercial grocery and food service equipment, introduced the FP300i floor model to its continuous-feed food processor range. This robust machine can process up to 88 pounds of goods per minute and includes a double interlock mechanism for operator safety, preventing operation when the pusher plate is open or disengaged, along with a no-volt release for power outage protection.

In November 2022, Bettcher Industries Inc., a US-based manufacturer of cutting tools utilized in food processing operations and industrial settings, completed the acquisition of Frontmatec Inc. for an undisclosed sum. This strategic move positions Bettcher to make substantial investments in innovation, bolstering its support for clients' worldwide initiatives aimed at enhancing productivity, automating processes, and ensuring worker safety. Frontmatec Inc., headquartered in Denmark, specializes in the production of automatic industrial food processors tailored for the processing of lamb, beef, and pork meat.

Major players in the industrial food processor market are Tetra Pak International S.A., GEA Group AG, Alfa Laval AB, Krones AG, Middleby Corporation, Bucher Industries AG, Bühler Holding AG, JBT Corporation, Marel hf, SPX Flow Inc., Tomra Systems ASA, Duravant LLC, Hosokawa Micron International Inc., Heat and Control Inc., Baader Gmbh & Company KG, Schenck Process Holding GmbH, RHEON Automatic Machinery Co. Ltd., Urschel Laboratories Inc., Key Technology Inc., Pacific Food Machinery Ltd., Ishida Co. Ltd., Wenger Manufacturing Inc., Satake Corporation, ProXES GmbH, Risco S.p.A., Anko Food Machine Co. Ltd., Cretel, Food Machinery Australasia Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial food processor market in 2023. The regions covered in industrial food processor report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the industrial food processor market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Industrial food processors can be categorized into several primary types, including cutting and chopping, mixing, chilling and freezing, grinding, baking, frying, and ovens. Cutting and chopping involve the process of dividing or severing objects, often accomplished using sharp implements such as knives or axes. These machines operate in automatic and semi-automatic modes and find application in diverse areas, such as dairy processing, meat and poultry processing, beverage production, bakery operations, and fruit and vegetable processing, among others.

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The industrial food processor market consists of sales of commercial food blenders, batch bowl processors, combination processors, vertical cutter mixers and industrial food mixers. 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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