The Food Processing Equipment Market is projected to reach $98.57 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 5.8% during the forecast period (2023–2030). The growth of this market is driven by the increasing demand for processed foods, the growing focus on food and worker safety, the growing need to increase productivity, food manufacturers’ increasing focus on reducing production costs, and government support to promote the food processing industry. However, the high cost of equipment and the consumers’ increasing inclination towards minimally processed food products restrain the growth of this market. In addition, emerging economies such as Latin America, Southeast Asia, and Africa and a rapidly growing plant-based foods market are expected to generate growth opportunities for the players operating in this market. However, the lack of trained labor is a major challenge for market growth.
Here are the top 10 companies operating in Food Processing Equipment Market
Bühler AG is engaged in developing and manufacturing industrial process technologies and solutions for food, mobility, and communication markets worldwide. The company operates through four business segments, namely, Grains & Food, Advanced Materials, Consumer Foods, and Corporate Functions.
Bühler provides process technologies for cleaning, optical sorting, sifting & grading, die casting, wet grinding & dispersing, pelleting, extrusion & dough preparation, drying, mixing, ingredient handling, weighing & packing, dehulling, grain logistics, roasting & debacterizing, refining, coaching, molding, automation, food safety, high vacuum thin film coating, milling, grinding, and flaking. These technologies are further used for processing wheat & grain, rice, oilseeds, malt, brewery & distillery, pulses & spices, fruits & vegetables, pasta, count lines, cereals, ingredients, chocolate, cocoa, nuts, coffee, bakery products, sugar, potato products, and snacks processing.
The company has a geographic presence in over 140 countries.
Marel HF (Iceland)
Marel is involved in developing, manufacturing, selling, and distributing equipment, systems, and services for the poultry, fish, and meat industries. The company operates through five business segments, namely Poultry; Meat; Fish; Plant, Pet Feed; and Other. The company’s poultry processing segment offers integrated systems for processing broilers, turkeys, ducks, and other breeds. Its fish processing segment provides equipment and systems for onboard & wild salmon, whitefish, and salmon processing. Further, the meat processing segment offers systems and equipment for slaughtering, deboning & trimming, case-ready food service, and bacon processing. The company also offers full-line solutions for further processing, including convenience products, plant-based products, sausages, and potato specialties.
The company has a geographic presence in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft (Germany)
GEA focuses on process technology, components, and comprehensive services for sophisticated production processes for food, pharma & healthcare, oil & gas energy, process engineering, and thermal engineering technology markets. The company operates through five business segments, namely, Liquid & Powder Technologies; Separation & Flow Technologies; Food & Healthcare Technologies; Farm Technologies; and Heating & Refrigeration Technologies.
Separation & Flow Technologies encompass process engineering components and machines, including separators, decanters, homogenizers, valves, and pumps. Liquid & Powder Technologies provides processing equipment and integrated solutions for the dairy, food, new food, beverage, chemical, and home & personal care industries. The portfolio includes brewing systems, liquid processing & filling, concentration, precision fermentation, crystallization, purification, drying, powder handling & packaging, as well as systems for emission control. Food & Healthcare Technologies provides solutions for food processing. This covers preparation, marinating, and further processing of meat, poultry, seafood, and vegan products. Farm Technologies offers integrated customer solutions for efficient and sustainable high-quality milk production and livestock farming. Heating & Refrigeration Technologies combine extensive production process knowledge and integrated heating and cooling expertise. It provides sustainable, energy-saving solutions for customers in the food, beverage, and other key industries.
GEA has a geographic presence across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Bucher Industries AG (Switzerland)
Bucher Industries is involved in developing, manufacturing, and selling machinery, vehicles, and systems for harvesting, producing, and packaging food and keeping roads and public spaces clean and safe. The company operates through five business segments, namely Kuhn Group, Bucher Municipal, Bucher Hydraulics, Bucher Emhart Glass, and Bucher Specials. The Bucher Specials division offers machinery and equipment for winemaking; technologies and equipment for processing fruit juices, beer, and instant products; and automation systems. It also distributes tractors and specialized agricultural machinery.
The company has a geographic presence in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.
John Bean Technologies Corporation (U.S.)
JBT is involved in designing, manufacturing, and supplying technology solutions for the food processing and air transportation industries. The company operates through two business segments, namely JBT FoodTech and JBT AeroTech. JBT FoodTech provides customized industrial products and services used in the food and beverage industry. The company mainly offers equipment for the preparation of meat, seafood, and poultry products, ready-to-eat meals, shelf-stable packaged foods, bakery products, juice and dairy products, and fruit and vegetable products.
With production facilities in the U.S., Brazil, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, the U.K., South Africa, and China, the company has a geographic presence across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Meticulous Research in its latest publication on Food Processing Equipment Market has predicted the growth of 5.8% during the forecast year 2023-2030.
The Middleby Corporation (U.S.)
The Middleby Corporation is engaged in designing, manufacturing, marketing, distributing, and servicing a broad line of food equipment with more than 50 brands for industrial processing, commercial restaurants, and institutional kitchens. The company operates through three business segments, namely Commercial Foodservice, Food Processing, and Residential Kitchen. The company’s Commercial Foodservice segment is engaged in making conveyor & convection ovens, fryers, ranges, toasters, combi ovens, steamers, broilers, deck ovens, baking ovens, proofers, and countertop cooking & warming equipment. On the industrial side, Middleby makes batch ovens, conveyor ovens, continuous cooking systems, and food packaging equipment for food processing companies.
The company has a geographic presence in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America.
Alfa Laval is involved in manufacturing and supplying products and solutions for heat transfer, separation, and fluid handling. The company operates through three business segments, namely, Food & Water, Marine, and Energy. Alfa Laval’s products are used in various sectors, such as food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, starch, sugar, ethanol, nuclear power, onboard vessels, engineering, mining, and refinery. Its products are also used in treating wastewater and creating a comfortable indoor climate. In the space of food processing equipment, the company offers processing equipment mainly for beverage processing, dairy processing, protein processing, oil processing, starch processing, beer production, and sugar processing.
The company has a geographic presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
Krones AG (Germany)
Krones is engaged in planning, developing, and manufacturing machines and complete lines for process technology; bottling, canning, and packaging; and filling technology. The company operates through two business segments, namely Machines and Lines for Product Filling and Decoration and Machines and Lines for Beverage Production/Process Technology. The company’s Machines and Lines for Product Filling and Decoration segment offers product treatment technology, systems engineering, labeling technology, inspection technology, filling technology, cleaning technology, plastics technology, packing and palletizing technology, and conveyor technology. Its Machines and Lines for Beverage Production/Process Technology segment is engaged in developing brewhouse & filtration technology, information technology, internal logistics, and materials flow technology.
The company has a geographic presence in Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.
Paul Mueller Company is involved in designing and manufacturing processing equipment for various applications in food & beverage, pharmaceutical, chemical facilities, and personal care, among others. The company operates through three business segments, namely Industrial Equipment, Dairy Farm Equipment, and Transportation. The company provides food equipment through the industrial equipment segment. The company offers food processing equipment mainly for bakery processing, egg processing, fats and oil processing, beverage processing, brewery equipment, wine processing, and dairy processing.
The company has a geographic presence in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Tetra Pak International S.A. (Sweden)
Tetra Pak is one of three companies in the Tetra Laval Group. The company is engaged in providing processing, packaging, and distribution solutions for food products. The company operates through six business segments, namely Liquid Dairy Products, Juice & Nectar, Plant-based Products, Other Beverages, Food, and Others. The company offers processing equipment for beverages, cheese and whey, dairy, ice cream, powder, and prepared food.
The company has a geographic presence in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.
Popular Mention: Heat and Control Inc. (U.S.), SPX Flow, Inc. (U.S.), Bigtem Makine A.S. (Turkey), TNA Australia Pty Limited (Australia), and Hosokawa Micron B.V. (Netherlands).
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