Environmental Friendly and Sustainable Food Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The environmental friendly and sustainable food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $124.17 billion in 2024 to $132.89 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for organic produce, climate change awareness, increasing eco-friendly farming practices, food sovereignty movements, environmental concerns.

The environmental friendly and sustainable food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $172.84 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing consumer awareness and education, increasing consumer preference for healthier and ethical food choices, increasing focus on health and wellness among consumers, increasing consumer demand for ethically sourced food products. Major trends in the forecast period include certification standards, expansion of regenerative agriculture, expansion of food waste reduction technologies, expansion of food cooperatives and collective purchasing initiatives, development in production line.

The demand for organic produce is expected to propel the growth of the environmentally friendly and sustainable food market going forward. The demand for organic produce is increasing due to growing awareness among consumers about the health and environmental benefits of organic products. Organic produce is environmentally friendly and sustainable as it is produced in a way that minimizes negative impacts on the environment, promotes ecological balance, and supports long-term agricultural sustainability. For instance, in 2023 according to the Organic Trade Association, a US-based membership-based business association, organic food sales in the United States reached a record $56.4 billion in 2021, marking a 12.4% increase from the previous year. Therefore, the demand for organic produce is driving the growth of the environmentally friendly and sustainable food market.

Major companies operating in the environmentally friendly and sustainable food market are focusing on innovative technologies, such as cellular agriculture techniques to meet consumer expectations. Cellular agriculture techniques involve growing animal cells in a controlled environment outside of an animal's body. For instance, in April 2022, Air Protein, a US-based startup, developed a meat alternative called air meat, which is made using microbes that turn recycled carbon dioxide into protein. This innovative approach to meat production is carbon-negative, as it utilizes carbon dioxide to make the protein and aims to eventually pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere through direct-air capture plants. Air Meat is designed to replicate the flavor and texture of real meat products such as steak, chicken, pork, and seafood. This technology aligns with the environmentally friendly and sustainable food market, as it offers a sustainable and environmentally friendly protein source, contributing to mitigating the climate impact of agriculture.

In January 2024, Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP), a US-based inception-stage venture fund focused on commercializing university-developed intellectual property in food, protein, and agriculture technologies, acquired DisSolves Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The aim of this acquisition is to advance the development and commercialization of environmentally friendly and sustainable food packaging solutions. This acquisition aligns with GFRP's focus on driving economic growth and development in rural communities by investing in innovations in the agriculture, food, and protein sectors. DisSolves, Inc. is a US-based edible packaging startup company, offers a patented technology that utilizes biodegradable and edible components.

Major companies operating in the environmental friendly and sustainable food market are WhiteWave Foods Company, Amy's Kitchen, Earthbound Farm, Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc., Beyond Meat Inc., Organic Valley Cooperative, Clif Bar & Company, Nature's Path Foods, Impossible Foods Inc., Patagonia Provisions, Nutiva, Eden Foods Inc., Applegate Farms LLC, Annie's Homegrown, Lundberg Family Farms, Stonyfield Organic, Dr. Bronner's, Honest Tea, Newman's Own Inc., Sir Kensington's, Alter Eco, Kashi Company, Cascadian Farm Organic, Simply Organic, Organic Gemini.

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

The environmental friendly and sustainable food market consists of sales of seasonal eating, food preservation, and edible insects. 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).

Environmental friendly and sustainable food refers to food products and practices that prioritize minimizing environmental impact, promoting biodiversity, and supporting social equity throughout the production, distribution, and consumption processes. It is used to promote healthier ecosystems and communities through responsible production and consumption practices.

The main products of environmental friendly and sustainable food are organic food, plant-based or alternative proteins, sustainable seafood, and others. Organic food refers to products grown or produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), following strict guidelines set by organic certification organizations. They are distributed through supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retailers, foodservice providers, and other channels for 16-34 years old, 35-54 years old, and over 55 years old applications.

The main products of environmental friendly and sustainable food are organic food, plant-based or alternative proteins, sustainable seafood, and others. Organic food refers to products grown or produced without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), following strict guidelines set by organic certification organizations. They are distributed through supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialty stores, online retailers, foodservice providers, and other channels for 16-34 years old, 35-54 years old, and over 55 years old applications.

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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