PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636067
PUBLISHER: IMARC | PRODUCT CODE: 1636067
The global ethical labels market size reached USD 1,129.6 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 1,855.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7% during 2025-2033. The increasing preference for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products, integration of advanced technologies, and initiatives undertaken by governing agencies represent some of the key factors driving the market.
Ethical labels are used to identify products or services that have been produced in an ethical manner. They indicate that a product is manufactured using environment friendly practices and meets specific sustainability standards. They provide information that consumers use to make a conscious consumption choice based on ethical considerations. They are utilized by authorities as a tool in consumer politics to ensure consumers receive information and steer social development in the desired direction. At present, the rising popularity of organic food on account of the surging prevalence of various cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases is catalyzing the demand for ethical labels across the globe.
The increasing concern about food safety, hygiene, and reliability represents one of the major factors driving the demand for ethical labels around the world. Moreover, shifting consumer preferences for ready-to-eat (RTE) food products on account of rapid urbanization, rising working population, hectic schedules, and the expanding purchasing power of consumers are catalyzing the demand for ethical labels worldwide. In addition, the growing consumption of halal food is influencing the market positively. Apart from this, there is an increase in the integration of blockchain, radio frequency identification (RFID) chips, a global positioning system (GPS), artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML) in ethical labels to improve transparency and traceability in supply chains. These advanced technologies enable the creation of a decentralized, tamper proof record of transactions and are used for tracking the movement of goods from the point of origin to the point of sale. Ethical labels advancements provide information about the location and conditions under which products are produced and analyze data and identify patterns and trends to address ethical and sustainability concerns in their supply chains. This, coupled with the incorporation of sensors in ethical labels to gather data about environmental conditions wherein products are manufactured, such as temperature, humidity, and air quality, and verify the sustainability claims made by companies is strengthening the growth of the market. Furthermore, governments of numerous countries are encouraging the uptake of sustainable farming practices, which is anticipated to create a positive outlook for the market.
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