PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713425
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713425
Organic snack food refers to small, in-between meal portions that are made using organically certified ingredients, devoid of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and artificial additives. These snacks are designed to provide healthy nutrients such as minerals, proteins, and vitamins.
The primary product types within the realm of organic snack food include fruit snacks and dried fruit snacks, puffs and chips, energy bars, meat snacks, and other related items. Energy bars, for example, are bar-shaped food products intended to provide a boost in physical energy, often containing a combination of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and fortified with essential vitamins and minerals. Organic snack food products are distributed through various sales channels, including hypermarkets and supermarkets, online retailers, food and drink specialty stores, and convenience stores. These products cater to consumers across different age groups, including millennials, generation X, and baby boomers.
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The organic snack food market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $11.46 billion in 2024 to $12.32 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing health consciousness, preference for organic products, retail expansion, dietary trends.
The organic snack food market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $15.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability concerns, e-commerce growth, regulatory support, expanding distribution channels. Major trends in the forecast period include product innovation, increased investment, clean labeling, plant-based and vegan options, functional ingredients, convenience and on-the-go snacking, innovative packaging.
The growth in consumers' purchasing power, coupled with increasing health consciousness and the rising consumption of organic foods due to concerns about harmful side effects associated with conventional snacks, including elevated calorie content, obesity, and reduced nutritional benefits, is propelling the market forward. Additionally, the increased spending capacity of people, particularly in developing countries like India and China, is contributing to the growing demand for organic snack food production over the forecast period. For example, in March 2023, China's government budget for 2023 is set to increase expenditure by 5.6%, resulting in a projected deficit of nearly RMB 3.9 trillion ($564.1 billion), marking a 15.1% increase from 2022. Therefore, the anticipated increase in consumer spending is expected to drive the growth of the organic snack food market in the forecast period.
The growing consumer awareness of health and fitness is expected to drive the growth of the organic snacks food market in the coming years. As health consciousness rises, more consumers are choosing organic snacks and other products. Organic snacks can be especially beneficial in the treatment of obesity and diabetes, as they help accelerate the fat-burning process and promote a catabolic state in the body. For example, in March 2022, the World Obesity Federation, a UK-based organization representing over 50 regional and national obesity associations, reported that by 2030, 1 billion people globally, including 1 in 5 women and 1 in 7 men, will be living with obesity. This growing health concern is driving the demand for organic snacks, contributing to the market's expansion.
The growing consumer preference for products with natural ingredients is a significant trend fueling the expansion of the organic snacks market. Natural ingredients are increasingly sought after for their association with health benefits, such as essential vitamins, fiber, and proteins found in seeds, nuts, and fruits. For example, in February 2024, Totally Nuts, a Canada-based company offering certified organic nuts, seeds, nut butters, and mueslis, launched its 'Truly Nuts' range of flavored Brazilian nuts in the United Kingdom. This range provides essential vitamins while offering a variety of flavors, including hot chili, chocolate-covered, and smoked. Marketed as the 'world's first' flavored Brazil nut, it provides a unique snacking experience. The brand focuses on sustainability and promoting healthier snacking choices while partnering with CLF Distribution to enhance distribution and accessibility. The product is currently available in both the UK and the US.
Major companies in the organic snack food industry are introducing innovative products, such as organic plantain scoops, to drive market revenues. Organic plantain scoops represent the first and only Upcycled Certified plantain chips, aligning with the brand's commitment to reducing food waste and offering sustainable snack options. For instance, in June 2023, Barnana, a U.S.-based company specializing in organic snacks, unveiled the top organic plantain chip brand with its new Organic Plantain Scoops at the 2023 Summer Fancy Food Show. Barnana's Organic Plantain Scoops are crafted from rescued organic plantains and their peels that would otherwise go to waste. This snack provides a unique snacking experience, with two available flavors: Himalayan pink salt and a savory option featuring three simple ingredients.
Major companies operating in the organic snack food market include Hormel Foods Corporation, General Mills Inc., SunOpta Inc., Dean Foods Co, Organic Food Bar Inc., Simply Naturals, Braga Organic Farms Inc., Annie's Homegrown, Mary's Gone Crackers Inc., Arrowhead Mills Inc., Peeled Snacks Inc., Made In Nature, Little Duck Organics, Kettle Foods Inc., Rhythm Superfoods LLC, west~bourne, Sun & Swell Inc., Thrive Market, Patagonia Provisions, Nature's Path Foods, KIND LLC, Kalani Organica Coffees & Teas, Kangaroo Brands Inc., Plum Organics, Prime Choice Foods Inc., Primex Farms LLC, Sonora Mills Foods Inc., popchips, Horizon Organic, Natierra
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the organic snack food market in 2024. North America was the second-largest region in the organic snack food market. The regions covered in the organic snack food market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the organic snack food market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada
The organic snack food market consists of sales of tortilla chips, corn chips, potato chips, chocolates, raisins, bagels, pretzels, cookies, pancakes, and other organic snack food. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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