Hot Food Processing Equipment Market Report 2026

The hot food processing equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26.05 billion in 2025 to $27.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of processed food consumption, growth of commercial food manufacturing facilities, increasing demand for shelf-stable food products, adoption of industrial cooking technologies, rising investment in food safety compliance.

The hot food processing equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $34.89 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for ready-to-eat food products, rising adoption of smart food processing plants, expansion of energy-efficient cooking technologies, growing focus on sustainable food manufacturing, increasing automation in food service operations. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of automated food processing lines, rising demand for energy-efficient heating equipment, growing integration of hygienic processing designs, expansion of high-capacity thermal processing systems, enhanced focus on product quality and safety control.

Rising demand for meat and poultry products is expected to drive the growth of the hot food processing equipment market in the coming years. Meat and poultry products include foods derived from animal sources such as beef, chicken, and pork, encompassing fresh cuts, processed items, and by-products. Hot food processing equipment for meat and poultry refers to machinery and systems used for cooking, sterilizing, and processing these products at high temperatures to ensure food safety, extend shelf life, and maintain product quality. For example, in November 2023, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, reported that global poultry meat production was expected to exceed other meat categories, including pork, beef, and lamb, reaching more than 139 million metric tons in 2023, representing a 3% increase compared with 2022. Therefore, the growing consumption of meat and poultry products is contributing to the expansion of the hot food processing equipment market.

Leading companies in the hot food processing equipment market are developing advanced solutions, such as unified platforms for food brands, to streamline production processes, enhance operational efficiency, and improve product quality at various stages of food processing. A unified platform for food brands is an integrated system that brings together different aspects of food production, management, and processing into a single, cohesive platform. For example, in March 2024, Fortifi Food Processing Solutions, a US-based provider of automated food processing solutions, launched a Food Processing Automation Platform. This platform serves as a unified system for food brands and products within the realm of food processing equipment and automation solutions. Its objective is to boost food processing efficiency by providing customized automation solutions for both individual lines and entire plants.

In September 2023, Hillenbrand, Inc., a US-based industrial processing equipment provider, acquired Schenck Process Food and Performance Materials (FPM) for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Hillenbrand expanded its Advanced Process Solutions segment and strengthened its portfolio of food-sector equipment, including material handling, feeding, baking, and processing technologies. This strategic move enhances Hillenbrand’s ability to serve the global processed food and pet food markets. Schenck Process FPM is a US-based supplier of feeding, filtration, baking, and material handling systems for food processing applications.

Major companies operating in the hot food processing equipment market are GEA Group Aktiengesellschaft, Buhler AG, The Middleby Corporation, JBT Corporation, Heat and Control Inc., SPX Flow Inc., Tetra Laval International S.A., Alfa Laval AB, TNA Australia Pty Limited, Braunschweigische Maschinenbauanstalt AG, Bongard S.A.S, Marlen International Inc, Paul Mueller Company, Bucher Industries AG, Equipamientos Carnicos S.L., Clextral S.A.S, Bigtem Makine A.S, FENCO Food Machinery s.r.l., Krones Group, Finis Food Processing Equipment B.V., Bettcher Industries Inc, The Vollrath Company LLC, GROTE CO INC, FMC Corporation.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the hot food processing equipment market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hot food processing equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the hot food processing equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The hot food processing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing washing, chopping, pasteurizing, freezing, fermenting services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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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