E-Commerce Expansion Powers $2.5 Billion Packaged Food Market with 6.1% CAGR

Published: Dec 2025

Global packaged food market was valued at $2,535.2 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach $4,561.5 billion by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 6.1% from 2026 to 2035. The growth of online grocery retail and e-commerce platforms is driving the packaged food market by providing consumers with convenient, contactless shopping options. Customers can order packaged, ready-to-eat, and fresh foods from home and have them delivered quickly. E-commerce platforms also allow brands to reach wider audiences, introduce new products easily, and offer personalised promotions, boosting sales and market penetration. 

Browse the full report description of “Packaged Food Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product Type (Dairy & Frozen Desserts, Bakery & Confectionery, Snacks & Savory Foods, Beverages, Meat, Poultry & Seafood, Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods, and Others), By Packaging Type (Jugs, Packets, Bottles, Bags, Bowls, Boxes, Cans, Cartons, Crates, and Others), and By Distribution Channel (Supermarkets/Hypermarkets, Convenience Stores, Online Retail Stores, Specialty Stores, and Others) Forecast Period (2026-2035)” at https://www.omrglobal.com/industry-reports/packaged-food-market

  • In November 2024, BigBasket secured fresh funding to strengthen its position in the online grocery and quick commerce market. Its B2C entity, Innovative Retail Concepts, has raised approximately $24.1 million (Rs 200 crore) through debt financing from DBS Bank in Singapore. The company plans to use this capital to speed up expansion, improve its supply chain, and deepen its reach in high-demand segments.
  • In November 2025, The Kroger Co. announced updates to its eCommerce plan, resulting in a differentiated and simplified customer experience, new households shopping at Kroger, and immediate eCommerce profitability improvements.
  • In August 2025, Amazon announced expansions by introducing thousands of perishable grocery items at a great value to its Same-Day Delivery service. Customers in more than 1,000 cities and towns across the US can now order fresh groceries with their Same-Day Delivery orders, with plans to expand to over 2,300 cities by the end of 2025.
  • In March 2024, Instacart announced an expanded partnership to offer e-commerce and same-day delivery solutions, including Caper Carts, Instacart's AI-powered smart carts, to member retailers. With more than 800 AWG member retailer locations currently using Instacart, this extended collaboration simplifies access for an additional 2,300-member retailer locations to join Instacart's technology suite.

Key Players and Innovations

The key players in the packaged food market include Coca-Cola Co., Mars Inc., Nestlé S.A., Tyson Foods Inc., Grupo Bimbo SAB de CV, Danone S.A., Unilever PLC, Campbell Soup Co., and PepsiCo Inc., among others. For instance, in 2023, Moti Mahal Delux launched a “Ready to Eat” packaged food range. The Global chain of Moti Mahal Deluxe Tandoori Trail restaurants, famous for its authentic tandoori and Mughlai cuisine, launched 5 variants of “Ready to Eat” packaged foods.

Market Coverage

  • The market number available for – 2025-2035
  • Base year- 2025
  • Forecast period- 2026-2035
  • Segment Covered-
    • By Product Type
    • By Packaging Type
    • By Distribution Channel
  • Regions Covered-
    • North America
    • Europe
    • Asia-Pacific
    • Rest of the World
  • Competitive Landscape - Nestlé S.A., PepsiCo Inc., Unilever PLC, Mars Inc., and The Kraft Heinz Co.

Key questions addressed by the report.

  • What is the market growth rate?
  • Which segment and region dominate the market in the base year?
  • Which segment and region will project the fastest growth in the market?
  • Who is the leader in the market?
  • How are players addressing challenges to sustain growth?
  • Where is the investment opportunity?

Global Packaged Food Market Report Segment

By Product Type

  • Dairy & Frozen Desserts
  • Bakery & Confectionery
  • Snacks & Savory Foods
  • Beverages
  • Meat, Poultry & Seafood
  • Ready-to-Eat & Convenience Foods
  • Others

By Packaging Type

  • Jugs
  • Packets
  • Bottles
  • Bags
  • Bowls
  • Boxes
  • Cans
  • Cartons
  • Crates
  • Others

By Distribution Channel

  • Supermarkets/Hypermarkets
  • Convenience Stores
  • Online Retail Stores
  • Specialty Stores
  • Others

Global Packaged Food Market Report Segment by Region

North America

  • United States
  • Canada

Europe

  • UK
  • Germany
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • France
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific

  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia and New Zealand
  • ASEAN Economies
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific

Rest of the World

  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa

 

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