US restaurant prices rose 6.6% in 2023 as global online food delivery is forecast to reach $182.2 billion in 2024. CDC estimates 48 million foodborne illnesses occur each year in the US. These shifts link where meals are bought, what people use to cook, and the safety outcomes that follow.
Key Takeaways
- US retail sales of food and beverages totaled $1,388.7 billion in 2023
- US sales of food services (restaurants and bars) were $997.0 billion in 2023
- Global retail market for food reached $8.2 trillion in 2022
- 63% of US consumers reported using video recipes or cooking content online
- In 2022, 66% of internet users in Germany ordered goods online, and 6% ordered prepared food online at least once a month
- In 2023, 44% of EU individuals reported buying prepared meals online in the past 12 months
- CDC estimated 48 million foodborne illnesses annually in the US (all pathogens)
- CDC estimates 128,000 hospitalizations annually in the US from foodborne diseases
- CDC estimates 3,000 deaths annually in the US from foodborne diseases
- US consumer price index for food at home rose 5.4% year-over-year in 2023
- Average retail price of chicken breast was $3.68/lb in 2023 (USDA data)
- Average retail price of ground beef was $5.50/lb in 2023 (USDA data)
- In 2023, global online grocery penetration reached 6.4% of grocery retail sales (industry estimates)
- In 2022, 54% of global internet users used at least one social media platform daily (DataReportal)
- In 2024, ChatGPT had 100 million weekly active users (OpenAI)
Online food and cooking content are booming, while foodborne illness and rising prices keep households focused on safer, smarter meal choices.
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01 · Category
Market Size9 stats
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US retail sales of food and beverages totaled $1,388.7 billion in 2023
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US sales of food services (restaurants and bars) were $997.0 billion in 2023
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Global retail market for food reached $8.2 trillion in 2022
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Global online food delivery market is forecast to reach $182.2 billion in 2024
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Global meal kit delivery market size is forecast to reach $14.1 billion in 2024
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Global home cooking and recipe content market (food media) is projected to reach $33.9 billion by 2029
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France food sales in supermarkets totaled €132.0 billion in 2023
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Italy restaurant and catering sales totaled €96.0 billion in 2023
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In 2023, US food manufacturing sales were $1.0 trillion
Interpretation
Market Size Interpretation
Across the food ecosystem, consumer spending is massive and shifting toward at-home experiences, with US food retail at $1,388.7 billion in 2023 alongside a forecast leap for global online food delivery to $182.2 billion in 2024 and home cooking and recipe content projected to reach $33.9 billion by 2029.
02 · Category
User Adoption7 stats
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63% of US consumers reported using video recipes or cooking content online
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In 2022, 66% of internet users in Germany ordered goods online, and 6% ordered prepared food online at least once a month
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In 2023, 44% of EU individuals reported buying prepared meals online in the past 12 months
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In 2023, 26% of EU individuals bought ready-to-eat food online at least once
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In 2023, 29% of US adults used smart kitchen appliances
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In 2022, 41% of households in Sweden cooked at home at least 6 days per week
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In 2023, 57% of consumers in the UK used an online retailer for grocery staples
Interpretation
User Adoption Interpretation
Across these markets, people are increasingly turning to digital and at-home solutions, with 63% of US consumers using video recipes online and 44% of EU individuals buying prepared meals online in 2023.
03 · Category
Performance Metrics6 stats
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CDC estimated 48 million foodborne illnesses annually in the US (all pathogens)
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CDC estimates 128,000 hospitalizations annually in the US from foodborne diseases
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CDC estimates 3,000 deaths annually in the US from foodborne diseases
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CDC estimates 1 in 6 Americans get sick from foodborne disease each year
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Foodborne pathogens cause 96% of foodborne disease burden in CDC estimates
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In 2020, 4.7 million people were affected by foodborne diseases in the US (CDC estimate subset)
Interpretation
Performance Metrics Interpretation
Even though about 1 in 6 Americans get sick each year, the CDC still estimates 48 million foodborne illnesses, leading to 128,000 hospitalizations and 3,000 deaths annually, with foodborne pathogens responsible for 96% of the overall burden.
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Cost Analysis7 stats
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US consumer price index for food at home rose 5.4% year-over-year in 2023
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Average retail price of chicken breast was $3.68/lb in 2023 (USDA data)
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Average retail price of ground beef was $5.50/lb in 2023 (USDA data)
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Average retail price of eggs was $1.80/dozen in 2023 (USDA data)
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In 2023, restaurant and other food service prices increased 6.6% (CPI)
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US food price index increased from 2019 base by 18% by 2023 (USDA/ BLS series)
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Gas cooking typically has lower fuel cost than electric cooking by 15%–25% (industry cost comparison)
Interpretation
Cost Analysis Interpretation
In 2023, food costs rose sharply with the overall food at home CPI up 5.4% year over year and restaurant prices up 6.6%, while key staples like eggs at $1.80 per dozen and chicken breast at $3.68 per pound stayed at elevated levels and the broader food price index was 18% higher than its 2019 base.
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Industry Trends11 stats
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In 2023, global online grocery penetration reached 6.4% of grocery retail sales (industry estimates)
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In 2022, 54% of global internet users used at least one social media platform daily (DataReportal)
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In 2024, ChatGPT had 100 million weekly active users (OpenAI)
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In 2022, 33% of consumers used smart kitchen devices (survey)
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In 2021, consumer spending on home cooking-related products increased 12% year-over-year (US retail)
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In 2023, average US household size was 2.5 persons, impacting meal portioning and cooking behavior (Census)
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In 2023, 21% of US adults reported being food insecure at some level (USDA)
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In 2022, 10% of US adults were food insecure with very low food security (USDA)
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In 2023, 7.1% of Americans were in SNAP households (USDA)
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In 2022, 8.6% of US households participated in WIC (USDA)
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In 2022, 12% of US households used food stamps to buy ready-to-eat foods (US survey)
Interpretation
Industry Trends Interpretation
With global online grocery at just 6.4% of sales in 2023 while 54% of internet users were daily social media users and 33% used smart kitchen devices in 2022, the data suggests home cooking is increasingly shaped by digital habits and affordability pressures, underscored by 21% of Americans reporting some food insecurity in 2023.
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