Food technology (FoodTech) refers to the application of science and technology to improve food production, processing, preservation, and packaging. Its primary goal is to enhance food safety, quality, and sustainability while providing efficient and innovative solutions to meet global food demands. Food technology also focuses on developing new products, improving nutritional value, and reducing food waste.
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The main components of FoodTech include hardware, software, and services. Hardware refers to the physical elements of a computer system or electronic devices, such as monitors, keyboards, processors, hard drives, and motherboards. Food tech technology incorporates digital platforms, artificial intelligence, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and biotechnology. It serves various industries, including meat, fish, and seafood; fruits and vegetables; grains and oils; dairy products; beverages; bakery and confectionery; and others. Food technology finds applications in food science, kitchen and restaurant technologies, delivery systems, supply chains, and many other areas.
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The food technology (FoodTech) market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from$236.82 billion in 2024 to $265.59 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.1%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to the increasing demand for healthier ingredients, rising investments in food technology, growing population demands for a larger food supply, increasing awareness of food safety and environmental concerns, and the rise of plant-based and alternative proteins.
The food technology (FoodTech) market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to$417.77 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.0%. This growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the growing popularity of plant-based diets, rising demand for personalized meals, the increasing adoption of plant-based diets, the rise of food delivery platforms, and the growing demand for processed and convenience foods. Key trends in the forecast period include innovation in food technology, advancements in food safety technologies, progress in food waste reduction technologies, smart kitchen technologies, and the ongoing digitization of the food industry.
The increasing popularity of online food delivery is expected to drive the growth of the food technology (FoodTech) market in the coming years. Online food delivery allows customers to order meals or groceries via a website or mobile application, with food being delivered directly to their location by restaurants, third-party services, or delivery platforms. The rise of online food delivery is driven by the demand for convenience and time-saving solutions, as consumers increasingly seek easy access to meals without disrupting their daily routines. Food technology enhances online food delivery by integrating advanced algorithms and automation, enabling seamless order processing and faster deliveries. It boosts efficiency with smart kitchen solutions and data-driven logistics, resulting in higher customer satisfaction. For example, in February 2025, the Australian Bureau of Statistics reported that seasonally adjusted online food sales reached $1,326.4 million, up from $1,225.9 million in 2024. As a result, the growing popularity of online food delivery is fueling the growth of the FoodTech market.
Companies in the FoodTech market are focusing on innovative solutions, such as artificial intelligence (AI)-powered recipe generators, to enhance personalization and improve customer engagement. AI-powered recipe generators are digital tools that leverage AI to create personalized recipes based on user preferences, dietary needs, and available ingredients. For instance, in November 2024, Zydus Wellness Limited, an India-based consumer wellness company, launched Nutralite Chef, an AI-powered FoodTech platform designed to simplify meal planning and recipe creation for urban consumers. This platform offers personalized recipe suggestions and meal plans based on available ingredients, dietary preferences, and caloric needs. It also supports voice and image-based searches for convenience, as well as step-by-step cooking guidance in multiple languages through WhatsApp and web interfaces, ensuring an accessible and ad-free user experience.
In November 2024, Tate & Lyle Public Limited Company, a UK-based food and beverage ingredients manufacturer, acquired CP Kelco ApS from J.M. Huber Corporation for $1.8 billion. This acquisition significantly enhanced Tate & Lyle's portfolio by incorporating CP Kelco's expertise in pectin, specialty gums, and other nature-based ingredients, solidifying its position as a global leader in healthy, sustainable food and beverage solutions. CP Kelco ApS, based in Denmark, specializes in nature-based hydrocolloids and fermentation-derived ingredients for the FoodTech sector.
Major players in the food technology (FoodTech) market are DoorDash Inc., Delivery Hero SE, HelloFresh SE, Domino's Pizza Inc., Tate & Lyle Public Limited Company, Swiggy Ltd., Grubhub Inc., BOX8, Apeel Technology Inc., Rebel Foods Private Limited, Foods for Tomorrow S.L, Eat24Hours.com Inc, Nature's Fynd Inc., Lunchbox Technologies Inc., Chef Robotics, Flytrex Inc., Carlisle Technology, Miso Robotics Inc, TurtleTree, Cubiq Foods S.L.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food technology (FoodTech) market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in food technology (FoodTech) report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
The countries covered in the food technology (FoodTech) market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The food technology (FoodTech) market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as food delivery services, meal kit subscription services, online grocery shopping, food waste reduction services, personalized nutrition services, food safety and quality control services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The food technology (FoodTech) market also includes sales of plant-based meat alternatives, lab-grown meat, vertical farms, food waste reduction apps, three-dimensional (3D)-printed food, functional foods, and supplements. 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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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 Component: Hardware; Software; Services
2) By Technology: Digital Platforms; Artificial Intelligence; Blockchain; Internet Of Things; Biotechnology
3) By Industry: Fish, Meat, And Seafood; Fruits And Vegetables; Grain And Oil; Dairy Products; Beverages; Bakery And Confectionery; Other Industries
4) By Application: Food Science; Kitchen And Restaurant Technology; Delivery; Supply Chain; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: Smart Kitchen Appliances; Automated Cooking Equipment; Food Delivery Robots And Drones; Internet Of Things-Enabled Sensors; Precision Agriculture Equipment
2) By Software: Artificial Intelligence-Based Recipe And Meal Planning Platforms; Restaurant And Kitchen Management Software; Food Delivery And Logistics Platforms; Inventory Management Systems; Nutrition And Diet Tracking Applications
3) By Services: Cloud Kitchen And Ghost Kitchen Services; Food Subscription And Meal Kit Services; On-Demand Food Delivery Services; Information Technology And Technical Support Services; Consulting And Customization Services
Companies Mentioned: DoorDash Inc.; Delivery Hero SE; HelloFresh SE; Domino's Pizza Inc.; Tate & Lyle Public Limited Company
3. Food Technology (FoodTech) Market Trends And Strategies
4. Food Technology (FoodTech) Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Food Technology (FoodTech) Market Segmentation
6.1. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Segmentation By Component, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Hardware
Software
Services
6.2. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Segmentation By Technology, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Digital Platforms
Artificial Intelligence
Blockchain
Internet Of Things
Biotechnology
6.3. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Segmentation By Industry, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fish, Meat, And Seafood
Fruits And Vegetables
Grain And Oil
Dairy Products
Beverages
Bakery And Confectionery
Other Industries
6.4. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Food Science
Kitchen And Restaurant Technology
Delivery
Supply Chain
Other Applications
6.5. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Hardware, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Smart Kitchen Appliances
Automated Cooking Equipment
Food Delivery Robots And Drones
Internet Of Things-Enabled Sensors
Precision Agriculture Equipment
6.6. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Software, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Artificial Intelligence-Based Recipe And Meal Planning Platforms
Restaurant And Kitchen Management Software
Food Delivery And Logistics Platforms
Inventory Management Systems
Nutrition And Diet Tracking Applications
6.7. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Services, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Cloud Kitchen And Ghost Kitchen Services
Food Subscription And Meal Kit Services
On-Demand Food Delivery Services
Information Technology And Technical Support Services
Consulting And Customization Services
7. Food Technology (FoodTech) Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Food Technology (FoodTech) Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion