Food Robotics Market Report 2025

The food robotics market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $2.56 billion in 2024 to $2.87 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rise in demand for functional and fortified foods, focus on texture and mouth feel enhancement, consumer trend towards healthier food options, rise in demand for processed and packaged foods, globalization of food supply chains.

The food robotics market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $4.54 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to focus on clean label and natural ingredients, market expansion in developing economies, demand for customizable and scalable equipment, focus on waste reduction and process efficiency, increased demand for baby food and nutritional supplements. Major trends in the forecast period include rise in demand for customization and flexibility, trend towards sustainable materials and design, adoption of clean-in-place (CIP) systems, market emphasis on durability and longevity, focus on noise reduction and user comfort.

The increasing consumption of processed food is playing a significant role in the growth of the food robotics market. Processed food refers to items that undergo treatment or changes during preparation to enhance preservation. Food robots are utilized in food processing to automate various tasks and ensure the sanitation of processing facilities, thereby meeting health and safety regulations. For example, data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a government agency in the U.S., reveals that the estimated export value of processed food products from the U.S. reached $36.61 billion in 2023, up from $34.19 billion in 2021. Consequently, the rising demand for processed food is expected to drive the food robotics market in the future.

The expanding food service industry is anticipated to drive the growth of the food robotics market in the future. This industry includes businesses and establishments involved in the preparation, distribution, and sale of food and beverages to consumers. Food robotics are utilized in this sector to improve operational efficiency, lower labor costs, and maintain consistency in food preparation, addressing the demands for speed, precision, and hygiene in contemporary dining environments. For example, an article by the National Restaurant Association, a U.S.-based trade association, indicates that the food service industry is projected to reach $1 trillion in sales in 2024, compared to 2023. Thus, the growth of the food service industry is significantly contributing to the expansion of the food robotics market.

A prominent trend gaining traction in the food robotics market is product innovation. Leading companies in this market are concentrating on devising novel ways to incorporate robotics into food production, aiming to meet strict sanitation regulations and enhance productivity. For example, in July 2023, Chef Robotics, a U.S.-based company specializing in flexible robotics and machine learning solutions for the food industry, introduced an AI-enabled Robotic Solution. Diverging from traditional depositors, Chef mimics the adaptability of human pick-and-place motions. Leveraging AI, Chef Systems can identify optimal picking points within a pan of food and container locations. With interchangeable utensils and AI capabilities, Chef achieves human-such as flexibility, excelling in picking various 'scoopable' ingredients, maintaining consistency, accommodating different portion sizes, precise component placement, adaptability to diverse tray types, and compatibility with nearly all conveyors. In essence, Chef offers a system equivalent to human capabilities.

Major players in the food robotics market are embracing a strategic partnership approach for utilizing sidewalk delivery robots in food deliveries. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits and success. For instance, in December 2022, Uber Eats, a U.S.-based online food ordering and delivery platform, collaborated with Cartken, a U.S.-based robotics company, to reduce traffic congestion, enhance local merchants' delivery capacity, and offer fast, convenient, and emission-free deliveries. Cartken's AI-powered sidewalk delivery robots are designed for neighborhood food and grocery delivery, campus meal delivery, and curbside pickup.

In March 2024, Hanwha Foodtech, a South Korea-based online company focused on food processing and technology, acquired Stellar Pizza for an undisclosed sum. Hanwha Foodtech plans to utilize advanced robotics and automation to transform the pizza-making process, improve operational efficiency, and lower labor costs. Stellar Pizza, a technology-driven company based in the U.S., specializes in automated pizza production through the use of robotic systems.

Major companies operating in the food robotics market include Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Midea Group, Denso Corporation, ABB Group, Flexicell Inc., Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd., Rockwell Automation Inc., OMRON Corporation, Swisslog Holding AG, Fanuc Corporation, Yasakawa Electric Corporation, KUKA AG, Nachi-Fujikoshi Corporation, Staubli International AG, Bastian Solutions LLC., Schunk GmbH, Universal Robots AS, Omron Adept Technologies, Epson India Pvt Ltd., Mayekawa Mfg. Co. Ltd., Fetch Robotics Inc., Aethon Inc., Picnic Technologies B.V., Zume Inc., IAM Robotics, Xook, Blendid, RightHand Robotics Inc., Asic Robotics AG, Bobacino.

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

Food robotics involves the utilization of robots for the automation of diverse stages in food production, including processing, packing, and palletizing. The integration of robots in food processing offers increased effectiveness, efficiency, and hygiene compared to relying on human labor.

Various types of robots are employed in food robotics, such as articulated, cartesian, SCARA, parallel, cylindrical, collaborative, and others. Articulated robots, characterized by rotary joints, play a crucial role in the food industry, mitigating the risk of contamination and ensuring controlled work environments. These robots are adaptable for low, medium, and high payload tasks, serving purposes such as palletizing, packaging, repackaging, pick-and-place operations, processing, and more. The end users benefiting from these robotic applications span across industries such as beverages, meat, poultry, seafood, dairy, bakery, fruits and vegetables, confectionery, and others.

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The food robotics market consists of sales of vision-guided sorting robots and robotic dispensing arms. 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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