Product Code: r26474
Food contract manufacturing involves outsourcing the manufacturing of food production activities to other agencies. It includes activities such as school food services or catering meals for events, allowing the customer company to focus on branding and marketing.
The primary services in the food contract manufacturing market encompass manufacturing services, packaging services, and research and development. Manufacturing services are crucial in the food industry, offering the benefit of avoiding investments in food production and packaging machinery, facilities, resources, and highly skilled personnel. Diverse manufacturing processes, such as dry blending, spray drying, and extrusion, are employed to fulfill these services.
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The food contract manufacturing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $168.54 billion in 2024 to $185.03 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to demand for cost efficiency, focus on core competencies, market expansion and geographic reach, seasonal demand fluctuations, regulatory compliance and quality assurance, flexibility in production capacities.
The food contract manufacturing market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $311.85 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rise in health and wellness products, e-commerce and direct-to-consumer trends, clean label and sustainable practices, global market penetration, plant-based and alternative foods. Major trends in the forecast period include technological integration and industry 4.0, technology integration, sustainability focus, customization demand, global supply chain optimization.
The growing demand for plant-based and organic foods is anticipated to drive the expansion of the food contract manufacturing market in the future. Consumers are increasingly focusing on health, sustainability, and ethical considerations, resulting in a surge in demand for products that are natural, free from artificial additives, and sourced from plant-based ingredients. This trend has encouraged food brands to broaden their product lines to include vegan, organic, and clean-label options. Contract manufacturers are essential in this landscape, offering specialized production capabilities that cater to these niche markets, allowing brands to scale production effectively and meet rising consumer demands without the need for costly infrastructure investments. For instance, according to Plantbasedfoods.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting plant-based foods, the dollar sales of plant-based products in the US increased by 6.6%, reaching $8 billion in 2022. Thus, the increasing demand for plant-based and organic food is propelling the growth of the food contract manufacturing market moving forward.
The rising consumer preference for convenience foods is driving the food contract manufacturing market. Convenience foods are processed food products that require minimal preparation time before consumption, including ready-to-eat items, packaged foods, and preserved foods. Food contract manufacturing plays a crucial role in producing convenience foods by improving production efficiency, offering flexibility in product formats, and providing expertise in packaging design and materials. For example, a study by Mondelez International, Inc., an American multinational food company, found that in 2023, six out of ten global consumers preferred eating smaller meals or snacks throughout the day rather than a few large meals. Therefore, the growing consumer preference for convenience foods is expected to enhance demand for the food contract manufacturing market.
Product innovation has emerged as a prominent trend gaining traction in the food contract manufacturing market. Leading companies within the sector are dedicated to creating innovative products to enhance their market presence. For instance, in March 2022, EnWave Corporation, a Canada-based advanced technology company, introduced its cutting-edge vacuum-microwave toll drying facility, REVworx. This facility provides on-demand contract manufacturing services for the production of high-quality, vacuum-microwave dried snacks and ingredient applications, catering to food companies of all sizes. REVworx utilizes REV technology, promising reduced upfront capital investment and accelerated speed to market.
Major players in the food contract manufacturing market are actively establishing plant-based manufacturing sites to meet the increasing demand for plant-based food products and maintain their market presence. A plant-based manufacturing site is a facility or location specifically designed and equipped for the production of plant-based products. For example, in November 2022, ETA Lumis Foods, a US-based food contract manufacturing company, announced the inauguration of its flagship facility in New Jersey. This newly constructed, state-of-the-art facility spans 12,000 square feet and is equipped with a cutting-edge GEA processing line, along with an EV88 Clextral Twin Screw machine. ETA Lumis maintains affiliations with reputable organizations, including The Good Food Institute, Plant-Based Food Association, and Private Label Manufacturers Association.
In October 2022, Ruiz Food Products, Inc., a manufacturer of frozen Mexican food products based in Dinuba, acquired the assets of Culinary International, LLC for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is anticipated to enhance Ruiz Foods' flexible manufacturing capabilities on the West Coast. Culinary International, LLC is a contract manufacturer based in the US that specializes in ready-to-eat frozen and refrigerated Mexican foods.
Major companies operating in the food contract manufacturing market include Christy Friedgram Industry, Hearthside Food Solutions LLC, Haco AG, Nikken Foods Co. Ltd., The C.F. Sauer Company, Tree Top Inc., Nu-World Foods Inc., SK Food Group Inc., De Banketgroep B.V., The Eli's Cheesecake Co. LLC, Pacmoore Products Inc., The Fremont Company LLC, Action Pak Inc., Van Law Food Products Inc., The Sausage Maker Inc., Fibro Foods LLP, Thrive Foods LLC, SternMaid America LLC, ETA Lumis Foods Ltd., Samma Service S.r.l., Hindustan Foods Limited, Cremica Agro Foods Ltd., Helander Company Inc., The French's Food Company LLC
North America was the largest region in the food contract manufacturing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food contract manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the food contract manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The food contract manufacturing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing food product development, beverage formulation, microbiome solutions, nutraceutical formulations, herbal formulation. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included
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.
Food Contract Manufacturing Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on food contract manufacturing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
- Markets Covered:1) By Services: Manufacturing Services; Packaging Services; Research And Development Services
- 2) By Manufacturing Process: Dry Blending; Spray Drying; Extrusion
- Subsegments:
- 1) By Manufacturing Services: Private Label Manufacturing; Co-Packing Services; Bulk Manufacturing
- 2) By Packaging Services: Custom Packaging Solutions; Labeling Services; Secondary Packaging
- 3) By Research And Development Services: Product Development; Formulation Services; Quality Assurance And Testing
- Companies Mentioned: Christy Friedgram Industry; Hearthside Food Solutions LLC; Haco AG; Nikken Foods Co. Ltd.; The C.F. Sauer Company
- Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Characteristics
3. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Trends And Strategies
4. Food Contract Manufacturing Market - Macro Economic Scenario Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Food Contract Manufacturing PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Manufacturing Services
- Packaging Services
- Research And Development Services
- 6.2. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Dry Blending
- Spray Drying
- Extrusion
- 6.3. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Manufacturing Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Private Label Manufacturing
- Co-Packing Services
- Bulk Manufacturing
- 6.4. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Packaging Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Custom Packaging Solutions
- Labeling Services
- Secondary Packaging
- 6.5. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Research And Development Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Product Development
- Formulation Services
- Quality Assurance And Testing
7. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 9.1. China Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 9.2. China Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 10.1. India Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 11.1. Japan Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 12.1. Australia Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 14.1. South Korea Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 16.1. UK Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 17.1. Germany Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 18.1. France Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 19.1. Italy Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 20.1. Spain Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 22.1. Russia Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 23.1. North America Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 24.1. USA Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 25.1. Canada Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 26.1. South America Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 27.1. Brazil Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 28.1. Middle East Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Food Contract Manufacturing Market
- 29.1. Africa Food Contract Manufacturing Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Services, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Food Contract Manufacturing Market, Segmentation By Manufacturing Process, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Christy Friedgram Industry Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Hearthside Food Solutions LLC Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. Haco AG Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. Nikken Foods Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. The C.F. Sauer Company Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Food Contract Manufacturing Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. Tree Top Inc.
- 31.2. Nu-World Foods Inc.
- 31.3. SK Food Group Inc.
- 31.4. De Banketgroep B.V.
- 31.5. The Eli's Cheesecake Co. LLC
- 31.6. Pacmoore Products Inc.
- 31.7. The Fremont Company LLC
- 31.8. Action Pak Inc.
- 31.9. Van Law Food Products Inc.
- 31.10. The Sausage Maker Inc.
- 31.11. Fibro Foods LLP
- 31.12. Thrive Foods LLC
- 31.13. SternMaid America LLC
- 31.14. ETA Lumis Foods Ltd.
- 31.15. Samma Service S.r.l.
32. Global Food Contract Manufacturing Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Food Contract Manufacturing Market
34. Recent Developments In The Food Contract Manufacturing Market
35. Food Contract Manufacturing Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Food Contract Manufacturing Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Food Contract Manufacturing Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Food Contract Manufacturing Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer