GITNUXREPORT 2026

Natural Foods Industry Statistics

The global natural foods industry is large, growing rapidly, and driven by health-conscious consumers.

Jannik Lindner

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Whole Foods Market holds 25% share of US natural grocery sales in 2023.

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Nestle acquired 5 natural brands in 2022, boosting portfolio to 15% natural revenue.

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General Mills natural segment (Cascadian Farm) $1.2B sales 2022.

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Danone organic dairy 18% of total dairy revenue.

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Beyond Meat market cap fell to $500M but 12% retail share in plant-based.

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Annie's Homegrown (Conagra) $300M annual natural sales.

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Hain Celestial Group 95% revenue from natural products, $1.8B total.

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Clif Bar (Mondelez) 20% growth in natural energy bars.

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Amy's Kitchen $600M revenue, 100% organic natural focus.

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Nature's Path 15% share in organic cereals.

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Silk (Danone) 55% US plant-based milk market share.

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Impossible Foods partnerships with 20K+ restaurants.

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Kroger natural private label 12% sales growth.

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Unilever Ben & Jerry's 100% Fairtrade natural ice cream.

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Campbell's natural soups (Pacific Foods) $400M segment.

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PepsiCo Naked Juice 8% natural juice market.

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Kellogg's RXBAR acquired for $600M, natural protein leader.

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Sprouts Farmers Market 400 stores, $6.8B revenue 2023.

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Trader Joe's private natural labels 80% of sales.

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Chobani 20% Greek yogurt market, expanding natural lines.

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KIND Snacks (Mars) $1B+ revenue in natural nuts.

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WhiteWave (Danone) acquired for $12.5B natural powerhouse.

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Earthbound Farm organic salads 30% category share.

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Bob's Red Mill $150M family-owned natural grains.

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Califia Farms $500M valuation in plant milks.

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Vital Farms pasture-raised eggs 5% national share.

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Perfect Bar (Mondelez) 15% refrigerated protein bar share.

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GT's Living Foods kombucha 60% market dominance.

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Lundberg Family Farms organic rice 10% US share.

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Siggi's (Lactalis) natural yogurt innovator.

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LesserEvil snacks natural popcorn leader $100M sales.

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Once Upon a Farm $250M valuation organic baby food.

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54% of U.S. consumers report buying natural or organic foods weekly in 2023.

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Millennials represent 42% of natural foods purchasers in the US, spending 25% more than average.

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68% of global consumers prefer natural ingredients over synthetic in food products per 2022 survey.

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Women account for 62% of organic food buyers in Europe.

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45% of Gen Z consumers prioritize natural foods for health reasons in 2023.

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U.S. households with children under 18 buy 30% more natural products.

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72% of consumers willing to pay 20% premium for natural labels in Asia-Pacific.

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Urban consumers 2.5x more likely to purchase natural foods than rural.

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59% of boomers increased natural food intake post-COVID.

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Low-income consumers grew natural foods spend by 18% in 2022.

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81% of parents seek allergen-free natural options for kids.

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Hispanic consumers in US 35% more likely to buy organic.

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67% cite sustainability as top reason for natural food choice globally.

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Vegans drive 22% of plant-based natural foods sales growth.

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55% of consumers read labels for 'natural' claims daily.

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Online natural foods purchases up 40% among 18-34 year olds.

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49% avoid GMOs, boosting natural demand in Canada.

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Health-conscious consumers 3x more loyal to natural brands.

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76% of Europeans trust organic certifications for natural foods.

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Subscription boxes for natural foods grew 25% subscriber base in 2023.

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62% influenced by social media influencers for natural buys.

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Diabetics prefer natural sweeteners, 28% market share increase.

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71% of fitness enthusiasts buy functional natural foods weekly.

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Elderly (65+) natural supplement intake up 15%.

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58% college students choose natural campus dining options.

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Pet owners extend natural trends to pet food, 35% adoption.

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64% cite taste improvement as natural switch reason.

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Organic dairy preferred by 52% lactose-intolerant consumers.

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Organic meat sales driven by 48% antibiotic-free seekers.

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73% of high-income buy premium natural products.

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Plant-based milk chosen by 39% for ethical reasons.

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66% repeat purchase natural brands after trial.

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Organic fruits/veggies 23% of total produce bought by families.

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Natural energy bars consumed by 41% athletes weekly.

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57% women post-40 prioritize hormone-free natural meats.

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The global natural and organic food market was valued at USD 195.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2021 to 2028.

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U.S. organic food sales reached $61.7 billion in 2021, marking a 12.4% increase from 2020.

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The natural foods market in Europe is projected to reach €65 billion by 2025, growing at 8.2% CAGR.

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Plant-based food sales in the natural foods sector grew 27% to $7.4 billion in 2021 in the US.

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Global functional foods market, a subset of natural foods, valued at $275.5 billion in 2021, CAGR 7.5% to 2030.

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U.S. natural cheese market size was $5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow at 5.8% CAGR to 2030.

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Asia-Pacific natural food market projected to grow from $45 billion in 2023 to $78 billion by 2030 at 8.1% CAGR.

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Organic packaged food sales in North America hit $53 billion in 2022.

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The superfoods segment within natural foods reached $170 billion globally in 2022.

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U.S. sales of natural and organic snacks grew 15% YoY to $12.3 billion in 2023.

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Global clean label food market valued at $152 billion in 2022, CAGR 6.8% to 2030.

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Natural sweeteners market size was $2.8 billion in 2022, projected to $4.6 billion by 2030.

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Latin America natural foods market expected to grow at 9.5% CAGR from 2023-2030.

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U.S. organic produce sales accounted for 15% of total produce sales in 2022 at $20 billion.

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Middle East & Africa natural food market to reach $15 billion by 2028 at 7.2% CAGR.

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Non-GMO verified products sales in natural foods sector hit $36 billion in US 2022.

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Global ancient grains market (natural foods) $5.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 9.1% to 2032.

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Canada natural foods market valued at CAD 8.5 billion in 2022.

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Probiotic foods market in natural sector $62 billion in 2023, to $105 billion by 2030.

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U.S. natural bakery products market $14.7 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.2%.

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India natural foods market growing at 18% CAGR to reach $10 billion by 2027.

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Australia organic food market $2.6 billion AUD in 2022, up 12%.

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Global fermented foods market $45 billion in 2022, CAGR 7.8% to 2030.

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UK natural foods sales £4.2 billion in 2022, 9% growth.

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Brazil natural products market R$25 billion in 2023.

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China organic food market RMB 120 billion in 2022, CAGR 15%.

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Germany natural cosmetics and food crossover market €12 billion in 2022.

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France organic sales €13.8 billion in 2022, 10% YoY growth.

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Japan functional natural foods market ¥1.2 trillion in 2023.

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South Korea natural food imports $3.5 billion in 2022.

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Organic produce: 15.3% of U.S. fresh fruit sales in 2022.

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Plant-based meat alternatives held 2.5% of total meat market in 2023.

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Natural snacks category grew to 18% of total snack sales globally.

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Organic dairy products 5.8% of U.S. milk sales in 2022.

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Superfood powders like acai 12% CAGR in natural supplements.

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Gluten-free natural baked goods 10% of bakery market.

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Natural beverages (non-alcoholic) 22% market penetration.

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Organic eggs 12% of total egg sales in Europe 2022.

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Fermented foods like kimchi 8% growth in refrigerated segment.

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Natural sweeteners (stevia, monk fruit) 15% of sugar market.

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Ancient grains (quinoa) 7.2% of grain sales in natural stores.

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Probiotic yogurts 25% of yogurt category in US.

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Clean label soups 14% of canned soup sales.

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Natural pet food 28% of premium pet food market.

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Organic baby food 18% market share in infant nutrition.

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Functional mushrooms (reishi) $8 billion segment in 2023.

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Natural ice creams 9.5% of total ice cream sales.

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Seed oils (avocado) 11% growth in cooking oils.

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Herbal teas 20% of tea market in natural category.

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Natural protein powders 16% of sports nutrition.

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Organic chocolate 6.8% of confectionery sales.

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Adaptogen drinks 5% emerging in natural beverages.

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Natural condiments (ketchup) 12% shelf share.

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Collagen supplements from natural sources $2.9B segment.

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Natural cereals 14.2% of breakfast cereal market.

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Bone broth 10% of soup/broth category growth.

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Natural cosmetics ingredients from food 22% crossover.

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Ketogenic natural snacks $4.1B in 2023.

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Prebiotic fibers in natural foods 9% CAGR.

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Natural energy drinks 7.5% of energy drink market.

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Organic spices/herbs 11% of spice sales.

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55% suppliers use IoT for natural produce traceability.

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85% of organic farms in US use regenerative agriculture practices.

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Natural foods supply chain carbon footprint 30% lower than conventional.

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62% of natural product brands source fair trade ingredients.

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Water usage in organic farming 20% less per yield.

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45% growth in blockchain tracking for natural supply chains 2022-2023.

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Biodiversity on organic farms 48% higher than conventional.

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70% of natural foods imported to US from 15 countries.

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Packaging waste reduced 25% in natural brands via compostables.

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Soil health improved 34% on regenerative natural farms.

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Antibiotic use zero in 92% certified organic livestock.

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Fair trade premiums paid $200M to natural farmers in 2022.

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Local sourcing in natural foods up 28% post-pandemic.

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Energy use 19% lower in natural processing plants.

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67% natural brands audit suppliers annually for sustainability.

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Waste reduction 40% via zero-waste natural certifications.

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Drone tech monitors 15% of organic crop supply chains.

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Palm oil free in 78% natural snacks supply.

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Vertical farming supplies 8% urban natural produce.

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52% natural seafood from sustainable aquaculture.

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Labor conditions improved in 60% certified supply chains.

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CO2 emissions cut 35% via rail transport in natural logistics.

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41% use AI for yield prediction in organic farming.

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Plastic reduction 50% in natural beverage bottling.

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Farmer cooperatives supply 65% of EU organic grains.

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Ethical sourcing certifications cover 72% cacao for natural chocolate.

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Renewable energy powers 29% natural processing facilities.

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Supply chain transparency apps used by 33% consumers.

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Organic cotton for natural teas bags 100% in leading brands.

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76% reduction in pesticide residues via IPM in natural farms.

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Cold chain efficiency 22% better for perishable naturals.

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Forget your old grocery list, because the world is piling its cart high with natural and organic options, as the global natural foods market surges past a staggering $195 billion and continues to grow at a double-digit pace driven by consumer demand for health, sustainability, and transparency.

Key Takeaways

The global natural and organic food market was valued at USD 195.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2021 to 2028.
U.S. organic food sales reached $61.7 billion in 2021, marking a 12.4% increase from 2020.
The natural foods market in Europe is projected to reach €65 billion by 2025, growing at 8.2% CAGR.
54% of U.S. consumers report buying natural or organic foods weekly in 2023.
Millennials represent 42% of natural foods purchasers in the US, spending 25% more than average.
68% of global consumers prefer natural ingredients over synthetic in food products per 2022 survey.
Organic produce: 15.3% of U.S. fresh fruit sales in 2022.
Plant-based meat alternatives held 2.5% of total meat market in 2023.
Natural snacks category grew to 18% of total snack sales globally.
85% of organic farms in US use regenerative agriculture practices.
Natural foods supply chain carbon footprint 30% lower than conventional.
62% of natural product brands source fair trade ingredients.
55% suppliers use IoT for natural produce traceability.
Whole Foods Market holds 25% share of US natural grocery sales in 2023.
Nestle acquired 5 natural brands in 2022, boosting portfolio to 15% natural revenue.

The global natural foods industry is large, growing rapidly, and driven by health-conscious consumers.

Competitive Landscape and Companies

Whole Foods Market holds 25% share of US natural grocery sales in 2023.
Nestle acquired 5 natural brands in 2022, boosting portfolio to 15% natural revenue.
General Mills natural segment (Cascadian Farm) $1.2B sales 2022.
Danone organic dairy 18% of total dairy revenue.
Beyond Meat market cap fell to $500M but 12% retail share in plant-based.
Annie's Homegrown (Conagra) $300M annual natural sales.
Hain Celestial Group 95% revenue from natural products, $1.8B total.
Clif Bar (Mondelez) 20% growth in natural energy bars.
Amy's Kitchen $600M revenue, 100% organic natural focus.
Nature's Path 15% share in organic cereals.
Silk (Danone) 55% US plant-based milk market share.
Impossible Foods partnerships with 20K+ restaurants.
Kroger natural private label 12% sales growth.
Unilever Ben & Jerry's 100% Fairtrade natural ice cream.
Campbell's natural soups (Pacific Foods) $400M segment.
PepsiCo Naked Juice 8% natural juice market.
Kellogg's RXBAR acquired for $600M, natural protein leader.
Sprouts Farmers Market 400 stores, $6.8B revenue 2023.
Trader Joe's private natural labels 80% of sales.
Chobani 20% Greek yogurt market, expanding natural lines.
KIND Snacks (Mars) $1B+ revenue in natural nuts.
WhiteWave (Danone) acquired for $12.5B natural powerhouse.
Earthbound Farm organic salads 30% category share.
Bob's Red Mill $150M family-owned natural grains.
Califia Farms $500M valuation in plant milks.
Vital Farms pasture-raised eggs 5% national share.
Perfect Bar (Mondelez) 15% refrigerated protein bar share.
GT's Living Foods kombucha 60% market dominance.
Lundberg Family Farms organic rice 10% US share.
Siggi's (Lactalis) natural yogurt innovator.
LesserEvil snacks natural popcorn leader $100M sales.
Once Upon a Farm $250M valuation organic baby food.

Competitive Landscape and Companies Interpretation

The old guard may be cashing in, but the natural foods market remains a tangled ecosystem where legacy giants, once-scrappy innovators, and private label upstarts are all fiercely devouring the same kale-covered dollar.

Consumer Trends

54% of U.S. consumers report buying natural or organic foods weekly in 2023.
Millennials represent 42% of natural foods purchasers in the US, spending 25% more than average.
68% of global consumers prefer natural ingredients over synthetic in food products per 2022 survey.
Women account for 62% of organic food buyers in Europe.
45% of Gen Z consumers prioritize natural foods for health reasons in 2023.
U.S. households with children under 18 buy 30% more natural products.
72% of consumers willing to pay 20% premium for natural labels in Asia-Pacific.
Urban consumers 2.5x more likely to purchase natural foods than rural.
59% of boomers increased natural food intake post-COVID.
Low-income consumers grew natural foods spend by 18% in 2022.
81% of parents seek allergen-free natural options for kids.
Hispanic consumers in US 35% more likely to buy organic.
67% cite sustainability as top reason for natural food choice globally.
Vegans drive 22% of plant-based natural foods sales growth.
55% of consumers read labels for 'natural' claims daily.
Online natural foods purchases up 40% among 18-34 year olds.
49% avoid GMOs, boosting natural demand in Canada.
Health-conscious consumers 3x more loyal to natural brands.
76% of Europeans trust organic certifications for natural foods.
Subscription boxes for natural foods grew 25% subscriber base in 2023.
62% influenced by social media influencers for natural buys.
Diabetics prefer natural sweeteners, 28% market share increase.
71% of fitness enthusiasts buy functional natural foods weekly.
Elderly (65+) natural supplement intake up 15%.
58% college students choose natural campus dining options.
Pet owners extend natural trends to pet food, 35% adoption.
64% cite taste improvement as natural switch reason.
Organic dairy preferred by 52% lactose-intolerant consumers.
Organic meat sales driven by 48% antibiotic-free seekers.
73% of high-income buy premium natural products.
Plant-based milk chosen by 39% for ethical reasons.
66% repeat purchase natural brands after trial.
Organic fruits/veggies 23% of total produce bought by families.
Natural energy bars consumed by 41% athletes weekly.
57% women post-40 prioritize hormone-free natural meats.

Consumer Trends Interpretation

While younger generations and social media may be leading the noisy charge towards natural foods, the quiet truth is that from boomers to Gen Z, parents to pet owners, and across income brackets, a global and deeply personal revolution is taking place where the collective appetite is now decisively voting with its wallet for what is perceived as simpler, cleaner, and more responsible sustenance.

Market Size and Growth

The global natural and organic food market was valued at USD 195.7 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 10.5% from 2021 to 2028.
U.S. organic food sales reached $61.7 billion in 2021, marking a 12.4% increase from 2020.
The natural foods market in Europe is projected to reach €65 billion by 2025, growing at 8.2% CAGR.
Plant-based food sales in the natural foods sector grew 27% to $7.4 billion in 2021 in the US.
Global functional foods market, a subset of natural foods, valued at $275.5 billion in 2021, CAGR 7.5% to 2030.
U.S. natural cheese market size was $5.2 billion in 2022, expected to grow at 5.8% CAGR to 2030.
Asia-Pacific natural food market projected to grow from $45 billion in 2023 to $78 billion by 2030 at 8.1% CAGR.
Organic packaged food sales in North America hit $53 billion in 2022.
The superfoods segment within natural foods reached $170 billion globally in 2022.
U.S. sales of natural and organic snacks grew 15% YoY to $12.3 billion in 2023.
Global clean label food market valued at $152 billion in 2022, CAGR 6.8% to 2030.
Natural sweeteners market size was $2.8 billion in 2022, projected to $4.6 billion by 2030.
Latin America natural foods market expected to grow at 9.5% CAGR from 2023-2030.
U.S. organic produce sales accounted for 15% of total produce sales in 2022 at $20 billion.
Middle East & Africa natural food market to reach $15 billion by 2028 at 7.2% CAGR.
Non-GMO verified products sales in natural foods sector hit $36 billion in US 2022.
Global ancient grains market (natural foods) $5.2 billion in 2023, CAGR 9.1% to 2032.
Canada natural foods market valued at CAD 8.5 billion in 2022.
Probiotic foods market in natural sector $62 billion in 2023, to $105 billion by 2030.
U.S. natural bakery products market $14.7 billion in 2022, CAGR 5.2%.
India natural foods market growing at 18% CAGR to reach $10 billion by 2027.
Australia organic food market $2.6 billion AUD in 2022, up 12%.
Global fermented foods market $45 billion in 2022, CAGR 7.8% to 2030.
UK natural foods sales £4.2 billion in 2022, 9% growth.
Brazil natural products market R$25 billion in 2023.
China organic food market RMB 120 billion in 2022, CAGR 15%.
Germany natural cosmetics and food crossover market €12 billion in 2022.
France organic sales €13.8 billion in 2022, 10% YoY growth.
Japan functional natural foods market ¥1.2 trillion in 2023.
South Korea natural food imports $3.5 billion in 2022.

Market Size and Growth Interpretation

People are gobbling up natural foods at a frankly unnatural pace, trading chemicals for quinoa at a rate that turns every niche like cheese, superfoods, and probiotics into its own multi-billion-dollar empire.

Product Segments

Organic produce: 15.3% of U.S. fresh fruit sales in 2022.
Plant-based meat alternatives held 2.5% of total meat market in 2023.
Natural snacks category grew to 18% of total snack sales globally.
Organic dairy products 5.8% of U.S. milk sales in 2022.
Superfood powders like acai 12% CAGR in natural supplements.
Gluten-free natural baked goods 10% of bakery market.
Natural beverages (non-alcoholic) 22% market penetration.
Organic eggs 12% of total egg sales in Europe 2022.
Fermented foods like kimchi 8% growth in refrigerated segment.
Natural sweeteners (stevia, monk fruit) 15% of sugar market.
Ancient grains (quinoa) 7.2% of grain sales in natural stores.
Probiotic yogurts 25% of yogurt category in US.
Clean label soups 14% of canned soup sales.
Natural pet food 28% of premium pet food market.
Organic baby food 18% market share in infant nutrition.
Functional mushrooms (reishi) $8 billion segment in 2023.
Natural ice creams 9.5% of total ice cream sales.
Seed oils (avocado) 11% growth in cooking oils.
Herbal teas 20% of tea market in natural category.
Natural protein powders 16% of sports nutrition.
Organic chocolate 6.8% of confectionery sales.
Adaptogen drinks 5% emerging in natural beverages.
Natural condiments (ketchup) 12% shelf share.
Collagen supplements from natural sources $2.9B segment.
Natural cereals 14.2% of breakfast cereal market.
Bone broth 10% of soup/broth category growth.
Natural cosmetics ingredients from food 22% crossover.
Ketogenic natural snacks $4.1B in 2023.
Prebiotic fibers in natural foods 9% CAGR.
Natural energy drinks 7.5% of energy drink market.
Organic spices/herbs 11% of spice sales.

Product Segments Interpretation

The numbers confirm we are well past the point of a niche health fad, proving that the modern shopper is on a serious, if slightly kale-obsessed, quest to retrofit their entire pantry, fridge, and medicine cabinet with food that promises to be both virtuous and Instagram-worthy.

Supply Chain and Growth

55% suppliers use IoT for natural produce traceability.

Supply Chain and Growth Interpretation

As the earth-conscious shopper's gaze grows keener, over half of our suppliers are whispering the journey of your apple from blossom to basket through the silent language of interconnected things.

Supply Chain and Sustainability

85% of organic farms in US use regenerative agriculture practices.
Natural foods supply chain carbon footprint 30% lower than conventional.
62% of natural product brands source fair trade ingredients.
Water usage in organic farming 20% less per yield.
45% growth in blockchain tracking for natural supply chains 2022-2023.
Biodiversity on organic farms 48% higher than conventional.
70% of natural foods imported to US from 15 countries.
Packaging waste reduced 25% in natural brands via compostables.
Soil health improved 34% on regenerative natural farms.
Antibiotic use zero in 92% certified organic livestock.
Fair trade premiums paid $200M to natural farmers in 2022.
Local sourcing in natural foods up 28% post-pandemic.
Energy use 19% lower in natural processing plants.
67% natural brands audit suppliers annually for sustainability.
Waste reduction 40% via zero-waste natural certifications.
Drone tech monitors 15% of organic crop supply chains.
Palm oil free in 78% natural snacks supply.
Vertical farming supplies 8% urban natural produce.
52% natural seafood from sustainable aquaculture.
Labor conditions improved in 60% certified supply chains.
CO2 emissions cut 35% via rail transport in natural logistics.
41% use AI for yield prediction in organic farming.
Plastic reduction 50% in natural beverage bottling.
Farmer cooperatives supply 65% of EU organic grains.
Ethical sourcing certifications cover 72% cacao for natural chocolate.
Renewable energy powers 29% natural processing facilities.
Supply chain transparency apps used by 33% consumers.
Organic cotton for natural teas bags 100% in leading brands.
76% reduction in pesticide residues via IPM in natural farms.
Cold chain efficiency 22% better for perishable naturals.

Supply Chain and Sustainability Interpretation

The natural foods industry is proving you can, in fact, teach an old planet new tricks, as it embraces regenerative farming, slashes waste, and meticulously tracks its supply chain, demonstrating that ethical consumption is not just a trend but a tangible system building healthier soil, fairer wages, and a lighter carbon footprint with every compostable package and antibiotic-free burger.