GITNUXREPORT 2026

Food Beverage Industry Statistics

The food and beverage industry is growing rapidly while shifting toward healthier, sustainable, and convenient products.

Rajesh Patel

Team Lead & Senior Researcher with over 15 years of experience in market research and data analytics.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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62% of global consumers prefer plant-based alternatives for milk, with almond milk leading at 45% preference in 2023 surveys.

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In 2023, 71% of U.S. consumers reported increasing purchases of healthier snacks, focusing on low-sugar options.

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55% of European millennials consume functional beverages daily for health benefits like immunity boosting.

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Globally, 48% of consumers in 2023 shifted to online grocery shopping post-pandemic, up from 35% in 2020.

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In India, 67% of urban consumers prefer ready-to-eat meals due to busy lifestyles in 2023.

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73% of Gen Z consumers worldwide seek sustainable packaging in food and beverage products in 2023 polls.

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U.S. consumers aged 25-34 increased energy drink consumption by 22% in 2022-2023.

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59% of Chinese consumers in 2023 prioritize low-calorie beverages, driving sugar-free soda sales up 15%.

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Globally, 64% of parents buy organic baby food, with premium pricing tolerance at 20% higher.

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In Brazil, 52% of consumers prefer locally sourced produce, boosting farm-to-table sales by 18% in 2023.

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68% of UK consumers read nutrition labels more frequently since 2021, focusing on sodium content.

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Australia saw 45% of consumers adopting keto diets, increasing low-carb product demand by 30% in 2023.

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57% of Japanese consumers favor fermented foods like kombucha for gut health in 2023 surveys.

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In France, 61% of wine consumers prefer natural wines, up 25% from 2020.

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Global survey shows 49% of consumers reduce meat intake, with flexitarian diets at 35% adoption.

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Canada’s consumers 76% prioritize allergen-free labels on packaged foods in 2023.

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63% of South African consumers seek fortified foods for micronutrient deficiencies.

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Mexico sees 58% of urbanites consuming meal kits weekly, driven by convenience.

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70% of German consumers choose low-alcohol beers, sales up 12% in 2023.

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Indonesia’s 55% youth prefer bubble tea, market growing 20% annually.

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66% of Italian consumers value DOP/IGP certifications on food products.

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U.S. Hispanic consumers 72% prefer authentic ethnic flavors in snacks.

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51% of Russian consumers stockpile non-perishables amid economic uncertainty in 2023.

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Turkey’s 60% consumers opt for traditional beverages like ayran over sodas.

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69% of Swedish consumers buy vegan products monthly.

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Nigeria sees 54% increase in palm wine consumption among youth.

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65% of Thai consumers prefer spicy functional drinks for metabolism boost.

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Argentina’s 59% consumers favor yerba mate daily, 10% growth in exports.

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74% of Dutch consumers use food delivery apps weekly.

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Philippines 62% prefer coconut water as natural hydration source.

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Vietnam’s street food consumption remains at 80% among urban population.

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Global food and beverage industry employs 2.7 billion people directly and indirectly as of 2023.

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U.S. food manufacturing sector employed 1.7 million workers in 2023, with average wage $60,000 annually.

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EU food and drink industry provides 4.7 million direct jobs, 47% women in 2022.

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India’s food processing sector employs 7.5 million formally, projected to 9 million by 2025.

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Brazil agribusiness employs 19 million people, 20% of workforce in 2023.

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China’s beverage industry workforce totals 10 million, growing 3% yearly.

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Australia food and beverage manufacturing jobs at 250,000 in 2023.

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Global hospitality sector linked to F&B employs 330 million, 10% of jobs.

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Canada food processing employs 240,000, contributes CAD 28 billion to GDP.

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Mexico F&B industry jobs 4.2 million, 12% unemployment rate in sector 2023.

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UK food and drink sector employs 3.9 million, £130 billion GVA.

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Japan convenience store workforce 4.5 million part-time in F&B.

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Germany brewery sector employs 140,000, supports 1 million indirect jobs.

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South Africa food processing jobs 200,000 formal, 1 million informal.

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Russia F&B retail employs 2.8 million in 2023.

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Indonesia palm oil industry employs 4.5 million smallholders.

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France wine sector 500,000 direct jobs, €13 billion exports.

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U.S. restaurant industry 15.6 million jobs, $1 trillion sales 2023.

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Nigeria F&B manufacturing 1.2 million jobs, 5% GDP.

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Spain olive oil production employs 300,000 seasonally.

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Thailand food export industry 3 million jobs.

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Netherlands F&B logistics 150,000 jobs.

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Vietnam rice milling employs 2 million rural workers.

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Turkey bakery sector 400,000 jobs.

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Kenya tea industry 1 million jobs, 10% exports.

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Poland meat processing 250,000 employees.

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Chile wine exports support 100,000 jobs.

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Philippines sugar industry 1.5 million farmers.

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Sweden F&B retail 300,000 jobs.

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Egypt cottonseed oil processing 500,000 jobs.

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The global food and beverage market was valued at USD 7.12 trillion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 10.45 trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.

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In 2023, the U.S. food and beverage industry generated revenue of $1.47 trillion, representing 5.5% of the national GDP.

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The beverage segment of the food and beverage market is projected to grow from $1.8 trillion in 2022 to $2.4 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 4.9%.

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Asia-Pacific food and beverage market size stood at $3.2 trillion in 2023, accounting for 45% of the global market share.

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Organic food and beverage sales in the U.S. reached $67.6 billion in 2022, up 12.4% from the previous year.

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The global ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages market was valued at $108.5 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 8.2% through 2030.

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European food and beverage industry revenue hit €1.2 trillion in 2022, with packaged foods comprising 60%.

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Plant-based food market globally reached $29.4 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow to $162 billion by 2030 at 18.7% CAGR.

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U.S. non-alcoholic beverage market size was $414 billion in 2023, growing 3.1% annually.

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The functional beverages market worldwide was valued at $158.28 billion in 2022, expected to reach $463.19 billion by 2032 at 11.35% CAGR.

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Global soft drinks market revenue amounted to $496.9 billion in 2023, with carbonated soft drinks holding 40% share.

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India's food and beverage market is projected to grow from $638 billion in 2023 to $1.2 trillion by 2028 at 13.5% CAGR.

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The energy drinks segment globally reached $59.31 billion in 2023, forecasted to hit $111.18 billion by 2032.

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China’s food and beverage e-commerce sales surged to $450 billion in 2023, representing 25% of total market.

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Global bottled water market size was $283.94 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 7.8% CAGR to 2030.

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Latin America food and beverage market valued at $850 billion in 2023, with Brazil contributing 35%.

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U.S. craft beer market revenue was $28.9 billion in 2022, up 4% from 2021.

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Global dairy market size stood at $837.65 billion in 2023, expected to reach $1.15 trillion by 2030.

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Middle East & Africa food and beverage market grew to $400 billion in 2023 at 5.2% CAGR.

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Alcoholic beverages global market was $1.6 trillion in 2023, with spirits segment at 42% share.

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Australian food and beverage industry generated AUD 150 billion in revenue in 2022.

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Global snack food market size reached $503.84 billion in 2022, projected to $811.46 billion by 2030 at 6.2% CAGR.

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Canada’s food and beverage processing sector revenue was CAD 140 billion in 2022.

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Functional foods market globally valued at $275.5 billion in 2023, growing at 8.5% CAGR to 2030.

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UK food and beverage market turnover was £110 billion in 2023.

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Global frozen food market size was $284.29 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 4.5% CAGR.

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Japan’s convenience food market reached ¥7.5 trillion in 2022.

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Global meat substitutes market valued at $7.8 billion in 2023, projected to $35 billion by 2030.

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South Korea food delivery market size hit $25 billion in 2023.

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Worldwide confectionery market revenue was $220 billion in 2023.

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Global supply chain disruptions affected 45% of food and beverage companies in 2023, delaying shipments by average 3 weeks.

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U.S. food processing industry uses 70% of agricultural output, processing 150 million tons annually.

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Global cocoa production reached 5.1 million metric tons in 2022/23, with Ivory Coast supplying 40%.

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60% of seafood supply chain relies on aquaculture, producing 94.4 million tons in 2022.

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India’s spice exports hit 1.5 million tons in 2023, valued at $4 billion.

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Brazil sugarcane production for ethanol and sugar was 672 million tons in 2022/23.

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China processes 80 million tons of rice annually, 29% of global production.

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EU dairy production totaled 170 million tons in 2023, with milk at 95%.

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U.S. corn for ethanol production used 5.4 billion bushels in 2022.

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Global coffee production was 170.3 million 60kg bags in 2022/23, Brazil 40%.

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Australia wheat harvest yielded 25.7 million tons in 2022/23.

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Indonesia palm oil output reached 46.5 million tons in 2023.

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France wine production was 48 million hectoliters in 2022.

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U.S. soybean processing hit 2.2 billion bushels in 2022/23.

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Thailand rice exports totaled 8.5 million tons in 2023.

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New Zealand dairy exports valued at NZD 19.2 billion in 2023.

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Global tea production was 6.2 million tons in 2022.

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Mexico avocado production reached 2.5 million tons in 2023.

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Russia sunflower oil production was 6.1 million tons in 2022/23.

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Italy pasta production totaled 3.4 million tons in 2022.

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Argentina soy exports were 50 million tons in 2022/23.

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Vietnam coffee production hit 1.8 million tons in 2022/23.

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Netherlands cheese production was 900,000 tons in 2023.

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Ghana cocoa grindings reached 800,000 tons in 2022/23.

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U.S. sugar beet production was 34.8 million tons in 2022.

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Turkey hazelnut production totaled 750,000 tons in 2023.

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Colombia coffee output was 12.4 million 60kg bags in 2022/23.

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South Africa wine grape crush was 1.3 million tons in 2023.

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Malaysia palm oil exports hit 17.8 million tons in 2023.

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Egypt sugar production reached 2.7 million tons in 2022/23.

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Peru asparagus exports were 450,000 tons in 2023.

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Ukraine sunflower seeds production 15.2 million tons pre-war 2021/22.

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Global F&B packaging waste reduced by 15% through recycling in 2023 supply chains.

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75% of EU food companies comply with Farm to Fork Strategy, cutting emissions 20% by 2030 target.

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U.S. FDA regulations on food additives approved 200 new sustainable ingredients since 2020.

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Global water usage in F&B production averages 1,500 liters per person daily, 70% for agriculture.

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40% reduction in plastic packaging mandated in India by 2025 for F&B sector.

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Brazil’s deforestation rules cut soy farm expansion by 30% in Amazon 2023.

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China’s carbon tax on high-emission F&B factories starts 2024, targeting 10% cut.

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55% of global F&B firms adopt regenerative agriculture, improving soil carbon 15%.

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EU PFAS ban in food packaging effective 2025, affecting 25% of current materials.

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U.S. sustainable seafood labeling covers 80% of market by 2023 MSC standards.

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Australia’s plastic bag ban reduced F&B waste by 1.5 billion units yearly.

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Global F&B Scope 3 emissions account for 90% of total, focus of 60% corporate pledges.

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Canada’s GMO labeling law requires disclosure on 70% of processed foods from 2023.

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UK net-zero F&B roadmap targets 50% emission cut by 2030 via regulations.

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Japan’s Food Loss Reduction Law cut waste 20% since 2019 to 5 million tons.

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65% of German breweries use renewable energy, complying with EEG subsidies.

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South Africa BEE regulations boost sustainable sourcing in F&B by 25%.

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Indonesia palm oil RSPO certification covers 20 million tons annually.

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France organic farming mandate reaches 15% of F&B land by 2023.

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Mexico water rights reforms limit beverage production in drought areas by 10%.

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Global F&B traceability tech adoption at 45%, mandated in 30 countries.

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Russia fertilizer regulations cap nitrogen use 15% for sustainable crops.

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Thailand rice sustainability standards export 90% certified.

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Netherlands circular economy F&B goals recycle 80% packaging by 2025.

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Vietnam aquaculture antibiotics banned 50 types since 2022.

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Turkey organic food regulations certify 500,000 hectares.

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Kenya Fairtrade certification in tea covers 40% exports.

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Poland EU Green Deal compliance cuts F&B energy 18%.

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Chile sustainable copper for cans regulates 30% F&B packaging.

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Picture a plate that holds a $7 trillion global industry on the brink of becoming $10 trillion, a massive economic engine where every sip, snack, and meal tells a story of seismic shifts in health, sustainability, and technology.

Key Takeaways

The global food and beverage market was valued at USD 7.12 trillion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 10.45 trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.
In 2023, the U.S. food and beverage industry generated revenue of $1.47 trillion, representing 5.5% of the national GDP.
The beverage segment of the food and beverage market is projected to grow from $1.8 trillion in 2022 to $2.4 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 4.9%.
62% of global consumers prefer plant-based alternatives for milk, with almond milk leading at 45% preference in 2023 surveys.
In 2023, 71% of U.S. consumers reported increasing purchases of healthier snacks, focusing on low-sugar options.
55% of European millennials consume functional beverages daily for health benefits like immunity boosting.
Global supply chain disruptions affected 45% of food and beverage companies in 2023, delaying shipments by average 3 weeks.
U.S. food processing industry uses 70% of agricultural output, processing 150 million tons annually.
Global cocoa production reached 5.1 million metric tons in 2022/23, with Ivory Coast supplying 40%.
Global food and beverage industry employs 2.7 billion people directly and indirectly as of 2023.
U.S. food manufacturing sector employed 1.7 million workers in 2023, with average wage $60,000 annually.
EU food and drink industry provides 4.7 million direct jobs, 47% women in 2022.
Global F&B packaging waste reduced by 15% through recycling in 2023 supply chains.
75% of EU food companies comply with Farm to Fork Strategy, cutting emissions 20% by 2030 target.
U.S. FDA regulations on food additives approved 200 new sustainable ingredients since 2020.

The food and beverage industry is growing rapidly while shifting toward healthier, sustainable, and convenient products.

Consumer Trends

62% of global consumers prefer plant-based alternatives for milk, with almond milk leading at 45% preference in 2023 surveys.
In 2023, 71% of U.S. consumers reported increasing purchases of healthier snacks, focusing on low-sugar options.
55% of European millennials consume functional beverages daily for health benefits like immunity boosting.
Globally, 48% of consumers in 2023 shifted to online grocery shopping post-pandemic, up from 35% in 2020.
In India, 67% of urban consumers prefer ready-to-eat meals due to busy lifestyles in 2023.
73% of Gen Z consumers worldwide seek sustainable packaging in food and beverage products in 2023 polls.
U.S. consumers aged 25-34 increased energy drink consumption by 22% in 2022-2023.
59% of Chinese consumers in 2023 prioritize low-calorie beverages, driving sugar-free soda sales up 15%.
Globally, 64% of parents buy organic baby food, with premium pricing tolerance at 20% higher.
In Brazil, 52% of consumers prefer locally sourced produce, boosting farm-to-table sales by 18% in 2023.
68% of UK consumers read nutrition labels more frequently since 2021, focusing on sodium content.
Australia saw 45% of consumers adopting keto diets, increasing low-carb product demand by 30% in 2023.
57% of Japanese consumers favor fermented foods like kombucha for gut health in 2023 surveys.
In France, 61% of wine consumers prefer natural wines, up 25% from 2020.
Global survey shows 49% of consumers reduce meat intake, with flexitarian diets at 35% adoption.
Canada’s consumers 76% prioritize allergen-free labels on packaged foods in 2023.
63% of South African consumers seek fortified foods for micronutrient deficiencies.
Mexico sees 58% of urbanites consuming meal kits weekly, driven by convenience.
70% of German consumers choose low-alcohol beers, sales up 12% in 2023.
Indonesia’s 55% youth prefer bubble tea, market growing 20% annually.
66% of Italian consumers value DOP/IGP certifications on food products.
U.S. Hispanic consumers 72% prefer authentic ethnic flavors in snacks.
51% of Russian consumers stockpile non-perishables amid economic uncertainty in 2023.
Turkey’s 60% consumers opt for traditional beverages like ayran over sodas.
69% of Swedish consumers buy vegan products monthly.
Nigeria sees 54% increase in palm wine consumption among youth.
65% of Thai consumers prefer spicy functional drinks for metabolism boost.
Argentina’s 59% consumers favor yerba mate daily, 10% growth in exports.
74% of Dutch consumers use food delivery apps weekly.
Philippines 62% prefer coconut water as natural hydration source.
Vietnam’s street food consumption remains at 80% among urban population.

Consumer Trends Interpretation

The global pantry is undergoing a conscientious revolution, where almond milk lattes, keto-friendly snacks, and kombucha are sipped from sustainable cups while online grocery carts fill with organic baby food, low-alcohol beer, and meal kits, proving that convenience and conscience are now the two most essential food groups.

Employment & Economics

Global food and beverage industry employs 2.7 billion people directly and indirectly as of 2023.
U.S. food manufacturing sector employed 1.7 million workers in 2023, with average wage $60,000 annually.
EU food and drink industry provides 4.7 million direct jobs, 47% women in 2022.
India’s food processing sector employs 7.5 million formally, projected to 9 million by 2025.
Brazil agribusiness employs 19 million people, 20% of workforce in 2023.
China’s beverage industry workforce totals 10 million, growing 3% yearly.
Australia food and beverage manufacturing jobs at 250,000 in 2023.
Global hospitality sector linked to F&B employs 330 million, 10% of jobs.
Canada food processing employs 240,000, contributes CAD 28 billion to GDP.
Mexico F&B industry jobs 4.2 million, 12% unemployment rate in sector 2023.
UK food and drink sector employs 3.9 million, £130 billion GVA.
Japan convenience store workforce 4.5 million part-time in F&B.
Germany brewery sector employs 140,000, supports 1 million indirect jobs.
South Africa food processing jobs 200,000 formal, 1 million informal.
Russia F&B retail employs 2.8 million in 2023.
Indonesia palm oil industry employs 4.5 million smallholders.
France wine sector 500,000 direct jobs, €13 billion exports.
U.S. restaurant industry 15.6 million jobs, $1 trillion sales 2023.
Nigeria F&B manufacturing 1.2 million jobs, 5% GDP.
Spain olive oil production employs 300,000 seasonally.
Thailand food export industry 3 million jobs.
Netherlands F&B logistics 150,000 jobs.
Vietnam rice milling employs 2 million rural workers.
Turkey bakery sector 400,000 jobs.
Kenya tea industry 1 million jobs, 10% exports.
Poland meat processing 250,000 employees.
Chile wine exports support 100,000 jobs.
Philippines sugar industry 1.5 million farmers.
Sweden F&B retail 300,000 jobs.
Egypt cottonseed oil processing 500,000 jobs.

Employment & Economics Interpretation

From the grain fields to the grocery aisle and from the kitchen to the convenience store, this immense, 2.7-billion-person web of labor is the quiet, often under-served machinery that literally puts food on everyone's table.

Market Size & Growth

The global food and beverage market was valued at USD 7.12 trillion in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 10.45 trillion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.6%.
In 2023, the U.S. food and beverage industry generated revenue of $1.47 trillion, representing 5.5% of the national GDP.
The beverage segment of the food and beverage market is projected to grow from $1.8 trillion in 2022 to $2.4 trillion by 2028 at a CAGR of 4.9%.
Asia-Pacific food and beverage market size stood at $3.2 trillion in 2023, accounting for 45% of the global market share.
Organic food and beverage sales in the U.S. reached $67.6 billion in 2022, up 12.4% from the previous year.
The global ready-to-drink (RTD) beverages market was valued at $108.5 billion in 2023, with a projected CAGR of 8.2% through 2030.
European food and beverage industry revenue hit €1.2 trillion in 2022, with packaged foods comprising 60%.
Plant-based food market globally reached $29.4 billion in 2020 and is forecasted to grow to $162 billion by 2030 at 18.7% CAGR.
U.S. non-alcoholic beverage market size was $414 billion in 2023, growing 3.1% annually.
The functional beverages market worldwide was valued at $158.28 billion in 2022, expected to reach $463.19 billion by 2032 at 11.35% CAGR.
Global soft drinks market revenue amounted to $496.9 billion in 2023, with carbonated soft drinks holding 40% share.
India's food and beverage market is projected to grow from $638 billion in 2023 to $1.2 trillion by 2028 at 13.5% CAGR.
The energy drinks segment globally reached $59.31 billion in 2023, forecasted to hit $111.18 billion by 2032.
China’s food and beverage e-commerce sales surged to $450 billion in 2023, representing 25% of total market.
Global bottled water market size was $283.94 billion in 2022, projected to grow at 7.8% CAGR to 2030.
Latin America food and beverage market valued at $850 billion in 2023, with Brazil contributing 35%.
U.S. craft beer market revenue was $28.9 billion in 2022, up 4% from 2021.
Global dairy market size stood at $837.65 billion in 2023, expected to reach $1.15 trillion by 2030.
Middle East & Africa food and beverage market grew to $400 billion in 2023 at 5.2% CAGR.
Alcoholic beverages global market was $1.6 trillion in 2023, with spirits segment at 42% share.
Australian food and beverage industry generated AUD 150 billion in revenue in 2022.
Global snack food market size reached $503.84 billion in 2022, projected to $811.46 billion by 2030 at 6.2% CAGR.
Canada’s food and beverage processing sector revenue was CAD 140 billion in 2022.
Functional foods market globally valued at $275.5 billion in 2023, growing at 8.5% CAGR to 2030.
UK food and beverage market turnover was £110 billion in 2023.
Global frozen food market size was $284.29 billion in 2023, expected to grow at 4.5% CAGR.
Japan’s convenience food market reached ¥7.5 trillion in 2022.
Global meat substitutes market valued at $7.8 billion in 2023, projected to $35 billion by 2030.
South Korea food delivery market size hit $25 billion in 2023.
Worldwide confectionery market revenue was $220 billion in 2023.

Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The global food and beverage industry is a multi-trillion-dollar buffet where our appetites for everything from bottled water to plant-based meat are growing faster than a waiter can say, "The check, please."

Supply Chain & Production

Global supply chain disruptions affected 45% of food and beverage companies in 2023, delaying shipments by average 3 weeks.
U.S. food processing industry uses 70% of agricultural output, processing 150 million tons annually.
Global cocoa production reached 5.1 million metric tons in 2022/23, with Ivory Coast supplying 40%.
60% of seafood supply chain relies on aquaculture, producing 94.4 million tons in 2022.
India’s spice exports hit 1.5 million tons in 2023, valued at $4 billion.
Brazil sugarcane production for ethanol and sugar was 672 million tons in 2022/23.
China processes 80 million tons of rice annually, 29% of global production.
EU dairy production totaled 170 million tons in 2023, with milk at 95%.
U.S. corn for ethanol production used 5.4 billion bushels in 2022.
Global coffee production was 170.3 million 60kg bags in 2022/23, Brazil 40%.
Australia wheat harvest yielded 25.7 million tons in 2022/23.
Indonesia palm oil output reached 46.5 million tons in 2023.
France wine production was 48 million hectoliters in 2022.
U.S. soybean processing hit 2.2 billion bushels in 2022/23.
Thailand rice exports totaled 8.5 million tons in 2023.
New Zealand dairy exports valued at NZD 19.2 billion in 2023.
Global tea production was 6.2 million tons in 2022.
Mexico avocado production reached 2.5 million tons in 2023.
Russia sunflower oil production was 6.1 million tons in 2022/23.
Italy pasta production totaled 3.4 million tons in 2022.
Argentina soy exports were 50 million tons in 2022/23.
Vietnam coffee production hit 1.8 million tons in 2022/23.
Netherlands cheese production was 900,000 tons in 2023.
Ghana cocoa grindings reached 800,000 tons in 2022/23.
U.S. sugar beet production was 34.8 million tons in 2022.
Turkey hazelnut production totaled 750,000 tons in 2023.
Colombia coffee output was 12.4 million 60kg bags in 2022/23.
South Africa wine grape crush was 1.3 million tons in 2023.
Malaysia palm oil exports hit 17.8 million tons in 2023.
Egypt sugar production reached 2.7 million tons in 2022/23.
Peru asparagus exports were 450,000 tons in 2023.
Ukraine sunflower seeds production 15.2 million tons pre-war 2021/22.

Supply Chain & Production Interpretation

While our global pantry is impressively stocked from the fields of Iowa to the waters of Vietnam, the entire feast remains frustratingly vulnerable to a three-week snarl in a supply chain that's trying to wrangle everything from cocoa to cheese.

Sustainability & Regulations

Global F&B packaging waste reduced by 15% through recycling in 2023 supply chains.
75% of EU food companies comply with Farm to Fork Strategy, cutting emissions 20% by 2030 target.
U.S. FDA regulations on food additives approved 200 new sustainable ingredients since 2020.
Global water usage in F&B production averages 1,500 liters per person daily, 70% for agriculture.
40% reduction in plastic packaging mandated in India by 2025 for F&B sector.
Brazil’s deforestation rules cut soy farm expansion by 30% in Amazon 2023.
China’s carbon tax on high-emission F&B factories starts 2024, targeting 10% cut.
55% of global F&B firms adopt regenerative agriculture, improving soil carbon 15%.
EU PFAS ban in food packaging effective 2025, affecting 25% of current materials.
U.S. sustainable seafood labeling covers 80% of market by 2023 MSC standards.
Australia’s plastic bag ban reduced F&B waste by 1.5 billion units yearly.
Global F&B Scope 3 emissions account for 90% of total, focus of 60% corporate pledges.
Canada’s GMO labeling law requires disclosure on 70% of processed foods from 2023.
UK net-zero F&B roadmap targets 50% emission cut by 2030 via regulations.
Japan’s Food Loss Reduction Law cut waste 20% since 2019 to 5 million tons.
65% of German breweries use renewable energy, complying with EEG subsidies.
South Africa BEE regulations boost sustainable sourcing in F&B by 25%.
Indonesia palm oil RSPO certification covers 20 million tons annually.
France organic farming mandate reaches 15% of F&B land by 2023.
Mexico water rights reforms limit beverage production in drought areas by 10%.
Global F&B traceability tech adoption at 45%, mandated in 30 countries.
Russia fertilizer regulations cap nitrogen use 15% for sustainable crops.
Thailand rice sustainability standards export 90% certified.
Netherlands circular economy F&B goals recycle 80% packaging by 2025.
Vietnam aquaculture antibiotics banned 50 types since 2022.
Turkey organic food regulations certify 500,000 hectares.
Kenya Fairtrade certification in tea covers 40% exports.
Poland EU Green Deal compliance cuts F&B energy 18%.
Chile sustainable copper for cans regulates 30% F&B packaging.

Sustainability & Regulations Interpretation

The global food and beverage industry is finally turning a corner, from farm to fork, tackling a mountain of waste, water, and emissions with a messy but hopeful patchwork of smart policy, innovation, and the occasional outright ban.

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