The global natural food & drinks market size was US$ 134,225.7 million in 2021. The global natural food & drinks market size is forecast to reach US$ 351,269.21 million by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.44% during the forecast period from 2022 to 2030.

Natural products are chemical compounds or substances produced by living organisms, that is, found in nature. Generally, natural products include the products of living organisms that occur in nature. Natural food or beverage is minimally processed and free of artificial sweeteners, colors, flavors, and additives, including hydrogenated oils, stabilizers, and emulsifiers. However, no certification or inspection system can guarantee the accuracy of the label. 

Factors Influencing Market Growth

• A number of foodservice providers, including restaurants and hotels, are inclined to provide healthy food and drinks to cater to the needs of health-conscious consumers, which leads to high growth opportunities for the global market during the forecast period. 
• A rise in urbanization, a rise in the working population, a surge in nutritional and quality food demand are related to hectic schedules due to conventional foods causing various health problems. Thus, the demand for natural foods & drinks to maintain a balanced diet drives the global market growth.
• The standard of living improves with an increase in disposable income. In addition, consumers will be able to afford premium natural food & drinks in the future due to improved economic conditions around the world, driving the growth of the global market.
• Costs of natural food & drinks are higher than conventional food products, which may slow down the overall market growth.

Impact Analysis of COVID-19

COVID-19 had a minimal impact on the food and beverage industry. Food and beverages come under the essential commodities category. Due to the fact that governments allowed industries to operate as essential services during the pandemic, production and distribution were less affected. Food and beverage manufacturers focused their research and development efforts on the packaging that extends the shelf life of products, such as tetra packs, rigid packaging, and others. In addition, due to rising health concerns, people preferred natural foods and drinks, which soared the industry sales.

Regional Insights

Asia Pacific is forecast to experience a rapid CAGR increase during the forecast period. This is due to changing lifestyles and rising consumer disposable incomes. The growing awareness of the health benefits of natural foods and drinks combined with the increasing preference of consumers for nutritious products are contributing to a steady increase in the demand for natural food and beverage products in the region.

Leading Competitors

The leading prominent companies profiled in the global natural foods and drinks market are:

• The Archer-Daniels-Midland Company
• Bunge Limited
• Earth's Best 
• Amy's Kitchen
• Nestlé S.A.
• 365 Everyday Value 
• Conagra Brands, Incorporated
• Dean Foods Company
• General Mills, Incorporated
• Other Prominent Players

Scope of the Report

The global natural foods and drinks market segmentation focuses on Product Type, Packaging, Distribution Channel, and Region.

Segmentation based on Product Type

• Natural Food
• Natural Drinks

Segmentation based on Packaging

• Paperboard
• Cans
• Others

Segmentation based on Distribution Channel

• Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
• Natural Or Health Food Store
• Convenience Stores
• Online Retails
• Others

Segmentation based on Region

• North America
• The U.S.
• Canada
• Mexico
• Europe
• Western Europe
• The UK
• Germany
• France
• Italy
• Spain
• Rest of Western Europe
• Eastern Europe
• Poland
• Russia
• Rest of Eastern Europe
• Asia Pacific
• China
• India
• Japan
• Australia & New Zealand
• ASEAN
• Rest of Asia Pacific
• Middle East & Africa (MEA)
• UAE
• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• Rest of MEA
• South America
• Brazil
• Argentina
• Rest of South America