Market Size
The Global "Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Market" is Expected to reach at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period (2023-2030).
Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Market Scope and Summary
| Metrics | Details |
| Market CAGR | 5.5% |
| Segments Covered | By Type, By Form, By Application and By Region |
| Report Insights Covered | Competitive Landscape Analysis, Company Profile Analysis, Market Size, Share, Growth, Demand, Recent Developments, Mergers and acquisitions, New Product Launches, Growth Strategies, Revenue Analysis, and Other vital insights. |
| Fastest Growing Region | Asia Pacific |
| Largest Market Share | North America |
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The food processing and material handling equipment is used to handle preparing, cooking, storing, and packaging foods & food products are referred to as food processing equipment. The equipment is largely designed for food modification, such as boosting food's palatability, consumability and digestibility or extending its shelf life. Primary or auxiliary functions, such as handling, preparation, and packaging, are also performed by some pieces of equipment.
Food processing and material handling equipment are generally used to transform raw meat, seafood, bread, dairy and confectionery into finished goods. To improve the user experience, several organizations are concentrating on integrating innovative technologies such as IoT. Companies that use IoT to achieve the greatest degree of food safety minimize wastage increase traceability and lower costs and hazards connected with various food processing and packaging operations, thereby contributing to global market growth.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2025)
Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Market Dynamics
Incorporating robotics and automated technologies focusing on production and operational efficiency is expected to drive the market. However, a lack of awareness related to the regulations on food safety is restraining the market.
Incorporation of robotics and automated technologies with a focus on production and operational efficiency is expected to drive the market
Robotic automation in food processing ensures consistent quality, reduces picking and handling times and boosts output by speeding up procedures. These robotic pick-and-place systems are low-maintenance, versatile and programmable, particularly useful in food manufacturing and packaging applications.
Many applications for food pick-and-place, sorting and inter-plant routing for product handling are possible using 5- and 6-axis articulating-arm robots, delta-style high-speed robots and 4-axis SCARA (Selective Compliance Articulated Robot Arm) robots. Great-speed pick-and-place robots, such as the FANUC M Series delta-style robot or the FANUC SR Series SCARA robots, are ideal for picking food goods and placing them into packaging with high accuracy and reproducibility.
In September 2021, Soft Robotics Inc. launched SoftAI Solutions incorporating proprietary 3D vision, artificial intelligence software, which augments traditional industrial robots with hand-eye coordination unlocking their use in most labor-dependent processes. The technological innovation is supposed to drive broad-scale adoption of automation, resulting in a more resilient food supply chain that produces safer products at higher volumes with reduced waste and lower operational costs.
Lack of awareness related to the regulations on food safety is restraining the market
Government food organizations globally enact stringent laws and regulations regarding food processing equipment hygiene due to the increased frequency of foodborne infections and the COVID-19 pandemic. To reduce the threat of convenience food, governments globally provide various safety training opportunities for food processing and handling machinery operators. Due to a lack of capital backing in their businesses, a few emerging small and medium enterprises find it difficult to implement government requirements, limiting the growth of the global food processing and handling equipment market.
COVID-19 Impact Analysis on Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Market
The COVID-19 epidemic has harmed the manufacturing and food industries and global trade. The food sector must promote personal hygiene norms and provide training to its employees. Governments globally support clean design and engineering of food equipment through legislation, guidelines, educational programs, laboratory testing procedures and training materials for a clean environment and associated themes. Based on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point Analysis, Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) have integrated some principles to handle food safety standards.
Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Market Segment Analysis
Based on application, the global food processing and material handling equipment market is segmented into bakery & confectionery products, dairy products, meat & poultry products, beverages, fish & seafood products and others.
Industrial ovens, molders, mixers, formers, blenders and cutters are all utilized in the production of bakery and confectionery products and their high demand is due to the highly fragmented bakery and confectionery market, as well as the high prevalence and demand for these products in both developed and developing countries.
Bakery and confectionery items are growing in popularity in various European countries, notably UK, Germany and France, where bread and other bakery products are consumed as staple food. As per the Federation of Bakers, the average annual bread consumption in the European Union (EU) is around 50 kg per person. Commercial bakeries utilize various processing technologies to create bread loaves of various varieties and sizes in huge quantities and in less time.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2025)
Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Market Geographical Analysis
Based on the geography, the global food processing and food material handling equipment market is segmented into North America, Europe, South America, Asia-Pacific and Middle East & Africa.
The food processing and food material handling equipment market in North America is predicted to increase steadily. It was mostly due to the fast-paced development of the food and beverage business and shifting consumer preferences. According to the data of the Institute of Food Technologists, frozen food contributed around US$ 57 million in retail sales in U.S. The increased number of food production plants in the region will boost regional industry growth. According to the Census Bureau's County Business Patterns, California had roughly 5,640 food and beverage production plants in 2016.
Moreover, due to increased investments in expanding production facilities across the area, Europe will have significant cumulative market growth over the projection period. For instance, Kellogg stated in November 2019 that it would invest around US$ 121.5 million in expanding its Pringles production in Poland. The plant will allow the company meets the growing demand for Pringles across Europe.
Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)
Food Processing and Food Material Handling Equipment Companies and Competitive Landscape
The global food processing and food material handling equipment market resulted in high investment by multinational and local companies, contributing to the major share in the market growth. In addition, major players contributing to the market's growth are GEA, Buhler Ag, Alfa Laval, SPX FLOW, JBT Corporation, Robert Bosch, IMA Group, Middleby Corporation, Dover Corporation, Robert Bosch and others. Moreover, the companies are adopting growth strategies such as expansions, acquisitions, product launches and collaborations, contributing to the market growth globally.
GEA
Overview: GEA is a Germany-based food & beverage company that provides machinery and plants and advanced process technology, components and comprehensive services. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany
Product Portfolio: GEA offers solutions for preparing, separating, processing, preserving, packaging and freezing a wide variety of meat, poultry, fish, seafood, vegetables and confectionary and food ingredients.
Key Development:
- In May 2019, GEA introduced the SmartPacker CX400 packaging equipment, featuring induction sealing capabilities for meat and poultry producers.
- In April 2019, GEA launched the CALLIFREEZE system for the GEA S-Tec spiral freezer in the Asian market. Its device would assist GEA's customers in achieving their Industry 4.0 goals.
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Target Audience 2025
- Food Manufacturing Companies
- Food Suppliers
- Processing Equipment Manufacturers
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