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Global Meal Replacement Market

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  • 169 Pages
  • September 2023
  • Region: Global
  • BCC Research
  • ID: 5877991

The report provided an updated review of the global meal replacement market, focusing on its product type and distribution channel. Definitive and detailed estimates and forecasts of the worldwide meal replacement market are provided, followed by a detailed analysis of regions, countries, and manufacturers.

The global meal replacement market by product type is segmented into powder, ready-to-drink, meal replacement bar, and others. The market is segmented by distribution channel, including online and offline.

The market size and estimations are provided in terms of value (U.S. $ millions), considering 2022 as a base year, and the market forecast is provided from 2023 to 2028. Regional-level market sizes based on product type and distribution channels are provided.

The report also discusses the major players across each regional meal replacement market. Further, it explains the global meal replacement market's primary drivers, regional dynamics, and current trends across the industry. The report concludes with a detailed focus on the vendor landscape and includes complete profiles of the major players in the market.

Report Includes

  • 93 data tables and 35 additional tables
  • An overview of the current and future global markets for meal replacement
  • Analyses of the global market trends, with historical market revenue data (sales figures) for 2022, estimates for 2023, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2028
  • Estimation of the actual market size and revenue forecast for global meal replacement market, and corresponding market share analysis based on product, distribution/sales channel, and region
  • In-depth information (facts and figures) concerning market growth drivers, opportunities and challenges, current trends, products, regulations, and new industries related to meal replacement
  • Holistic review of the impact of Covid-19 and the Russia-Ukraine war on meal replacement market
  • A look at the manufacturers and other market participants involved in the meal replacement market, and analyze the structure of this industry (e.g., market shares, concentration and recent merger and acquisition (M&A) activity)
  • Understanding of the importance of ESG in meal replacement market, consumer attitudes towards sustainability, risks and opportunity assessment, and ESG practices followed by different types of companies, manufacturers and other industry participants
  • Analysis of the company competitive landscape of major stakeholder companies based on their recent developments, key financials and segmental revenues, and operational integration
  • Profile descriptions of the leading market players in the market of the industry, including Abbott Laboratories, General Mills Inc., Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., Kellogg Co. and Nestlé S.A.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction
  • Study Goals and Objectives
  • Reasons for Doing this Study
  • Scope of Report
  • Methodology
  • Information Sources
  • Geographic Breakdown
Chapter 2 Summary and Highlights
  • Market Outlook
  • Summary
Chapter 3 Industry Overview
  • Introduction
  • Supply Chain Analysis
  • Ingredient Sourcing/Raw Material Procurement
  • Product Manufacturing
  • Distribution
  • Consumers
  • Regulatory Landscape
  • Labeling for Nutrient Content Declaration: Meal Replacements
  • Swot Analysis of Meal Replacement
  • Strengths
  • Weakness
  • Opportunities
  • Threats
Chapter 4 Esg Analysis
  • Importance of Esg
  • Esg Pillars in Meal Replacement Industry
  • Industry Esg Performance Analysis
  • Case Study
  • Future Trends
  • Concluding Remarks
Chapter 5 Market Dynamics
  • Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • Threat of New Entrants: Low
  • Bargaining Power of Buyers: Moderate
  • Bargaining Power of Suppliers: Moderate
  • Threat of Substitutes: High
  • Competitive Rivalry: High
  • Market Growth Drivers
  • Increasing Health Awareness Drives the Demand for Meal Replacement
  • Rising Demand for Small-Portion Food and Snacking
  • Growing Demand for Plant-Based Meal Replacement
  • Growing Prevalence of Obesity and Diabetes
  • Market Restrains
  • Growing Regulations for Meal Replacement
  • Misconception About Meal Replacement Products
  • Higher Cost of Meal Replacement Products
  • Market Opportunities
Chapter 6 Market Breakdown by Product Type
  • Introduction
  • Powder
  • Ready to Drink
  • Meal Replacement Bars
  • Others
Chapter 7 Market Breakdown by Distribution Channel
  • Introduction
  • Online
  • Offline
  • Convenience Stores
  • Hypermarkets/Supermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Others
Chapter 8 Market Breakdown by Region
  • Global Market for Meal Replacements
  • North American Market for Meal Replacements by Country
  • United States
  • Canada
  • European Market for Meal Replacements by Country
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • France
  • Italy
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia-Pacific Market for Meal Replacements by Country
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  • Latin American Market for Meal Replacements by Country
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Middle East and African Market for Meal Replacements by Country
  • South Africa
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa
Chapter 9 Patent Review
Chapter 10 Competitive Landscape
  • Market Share Analysis
  • Strategic Developments
Chapter 11 Company Profiles
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Amway Corp.
  • Atkins
  • Garden of Life
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Glanbia plc
  • Healthy N Fit International Inc.
  • Herbalife International of America Inc.
  • Huel Inc.
  • Kellogg Co.
  • Nestle S.A.
  • Nutrisystem Inc.
  • Orgain Inc.
  • Soylent
  • Usana Health Sciences
Chapter 12 Appendix: Acronyms
List of Tables
Summary Table: Global Market for Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 1: Regulatory Requirements for Meal Replacement
Table 2: Key Regulations, by Region/Country
Table 3: Meal Replacement Product Standards
Table 4: Additives Authorized for Meal Replacement
Table 5: Net-Zero GHG Commitments, by Major Meal Replacement Companies
Table 6: Current Status of ESG in the Meal Replacement: ESG Ranking for 2022
Table 7: U.S. Plant-Based Food Sales, by Category, 2022
Table 8: Average Prices of Meal Replacement Products and Dietary Supplements
Table 9: Global Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 10: Global Market for Powdered Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 11: Global Market for Ready-to-Drink Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 12: Global Market for Meal Replacement Bars, by Region, Through 2028
Table 13: Global Market for Other Types of Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 14: Global Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 15: Global Market for Online Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 16: Global Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 17: Global Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 18: Global Market for Meal Replacements Purchased through Convenience Stores, by Region, Through 2028
Table 19: Global Market for Meal Replacements Purchased through Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, by Region, Through 2028
Table 20: Global Market for Meal Replacements Purchased through Specialty Stores, by Region, Through 2028
Table 21: Global Market for Meal Replacements Purchased through Other Offline Sources, by Region, Through 2028
Table 22: Global Market for Meal Replacements, by Region, Through 2028
Table 23: North American Market for Meal Replacements, by Country, Through 2028
Table 24: North American Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 25: North American Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 26: North American Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 27: U.S. Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 28: U.S. Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 29: U.S. Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 30: Canadian Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 31: Canadian Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 32: Canadian Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 33: European Market for Meal Replacements, by Country, Through 2028
Table 34: European Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 35: European Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 36: European Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 37: German Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 38: German Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 39: German Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 40: U.K. Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 41: U.K. Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 42: U.K. Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 43: French Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 44: French Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 45: French Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 46: Italian Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 47: Italian Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 48: Italian Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 49: Rest of Europe Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 50: Rest of Europe Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 51: Rest of Europe Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 52: Asia-Pacific Market for Meal Replacements, by Country, Through 2028
Table 53: Asia-Pacific Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 54: Asia-Pacific Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 55: Asia-Pacific Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 56: Chinese Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 57: Chinese Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 58: Chinese Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 59: Japanese Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 60: Japanese Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 61: Japanese Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 62: Indian Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 63: Indian Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 64: Indian Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 65: Rest of Asia Pacific Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 66: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 67: Rest of Asia-Pacific Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 68: Latin American Market for Meal Replacements, by Country, Through 2028
Table 69: Latin American Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 70: Latin American Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 71: Latin American Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 72: Brazilian Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 73: Brazilian Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 74: Brazilian Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 75: Mexican Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 76: Mexican Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 77: Mexican Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 78: Rest of Latin American Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 79: Rest of Latin American Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 80: Rest of Latin American Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 81: Middle East and African Market for Meal Replacements, by Country, Through 2028
Table 82: Middle East and African Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 83: Middle East and African Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 84: Middle East and African Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 85: South African Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 86: South African Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 87: South African Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 88: UAE Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 89: UAE Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 90: UAE Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 91: Rest of the Middle East and African Market for Meal Replacements, by Product Type, Through 2028
Table 92: Rest of the Middle East and African Market for Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 93: Rest of the Middle East and African Market for Offline Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, Through 2028
Table 94: Patents on Meal Replacements, 2020-2023
Table 95: Strategic Developments, 2018-2022
Table 96: Abbott Laboratories: Financials, 2022
Table 97: Abbott Laboratories: Product Portfolio
Table 98: Abbott Laboratories: News, 2022
Table 99: Amway: Product Portfolio
Table 100: Atkins: Product Portfolio
Table 101: Atkins: News, 2022
Table 102: Garden of Life: Product Portfolio
Table 103: General Mills Inc.: Financials, 2022
Table 104: General Mills Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 105: Glanbia PLC: Financials, 2022
Table 106: Glanbia PLC: Product Portfolio
Table 107: Glanbia PLC: News, 2018
Table 108: Healthy 'N Fit International Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 109: Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.: Financials, 2022
Table 110: Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.: Product Portfolio
Table 111: Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.: News, 2019-2021
Table 112: Huel Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 113: Huel Inc.: News, 2022
Table 114: Kellogg Co.: Financials, 2022
Table 115: Kellogg Co.: Product Portfolio
Table 116: Kellogg Co.: News, 2022
Table 117: Nestlé S.A.: Financials, 2022
Table 118: Nestlé S.A.: Product Portfolio
Table 119: Nestlé S.A.: News, 2023
Table 120: Nutrisystem Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 121: Nutrisystem Inc.: News, 2021
Table 122: Orgain Inc.: Product Portfolio
Table 123: Orgain Inc.: News, 2022
Table 124: Soylent: Product Portfolio
Table 125: Soylent: News, 2023
Table 126: USANA Health Sciences: Product Portfolio
Table 127: Acronyms Used in This Report

List of Figures
Summary Figure: Global Market for Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022-2028
Figure A: Research Methodology for Global Meal Replacement
Figure 1: Macro- and Micronutrient Composition of Meal Replacement
Figure 2: Supply Chain of Meal Replacement
Figure 3: SWOT Analysis of Meal Replacement
Figure 4: General Mills Inc.: ESG Issues
Figure 5: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis for Meal Replacement
Figure 6: Common Restrictions for Meal Replacement
Figure 7: Global Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Product Type, 2022
Figure 8: Global Market Shares of Powdered Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022
Figure 9: Global Market Shares of Ready-to-Drink Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022
Figure 10: Global Market for Market Shares of Meal Replacement Bars, by Region, 2022
Figure 11: Global Market Shares of Other Types of Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022
Figure 12: Global Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Distribution Channel, 2022
Figure 13: Global Market Shares of Online Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022
Figure 14: Global Market Shares of Offline Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022
Figure 15: Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements Purchased through Convenience Stores, by Region, 2022
Figure 16: Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements Purchased through Hypermarkets/Supermarkets, by Region, 2022
Figure 17: Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements Purchased through Specialty Stores, by Region, 2022
Figure 18: Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements Purchased through Other Offline Sources, by Region, 2022
Figure 19: Global Global Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Region, 2022
Figure 20: North American Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Country, 2022
Figure 21: European Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Country, 2022
Figure 22: Asia-Pacific Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Country, 2022
Figure 23: New Product Launches of High/Added Protein RTDs in Asia-Pacific
Figure 24: Latin American Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Country, 2022
Figure 25: Middle East and African Market Shares of Meal Replacements, by Country, 2022
Figure 26: Patents Published and Applications, 2019-2023*
Figure 27: Share of Patents Granted, by Country, 2019-2023*
Figure 28: Share of Patents Granted, by Applicant, 2019-2023*
Figure 29: Global Shares of Major Players in the Market for Meal Replacements, 2022
Figure 30: Share of Strategic Developments, by Type, 2018-2022
Figure 31: Abbott Laboratories: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 32: Abbott Laboratories: Revenue Shares, by Region/Country, 2022
Figure 33: Abbott Laboratories: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 34: General Mills Inc.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 35: General Mills Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Region/Country, 2022
Figure 36: General Mills Inc.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 37: Glanbia PLC: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 38: Glanbia PLC: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 39: Glanbia PLC: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 40: Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 41: Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Region/Country, 2022
Figure 42: Herbalife Nutrition Ltd.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 43: Kellogg Co.: Annual Revenue, 2021 and 2022
Figure 44: Kellogg Co.: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 45: Kellogg Co.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022
Figure 46: Nestlé S.A.: Financials, 2021 and 2022
Figure 47: Nestlé S.A.: Revenue Shares, by Region, 2022
Figure 48: Nestlé S.A.: Revenue Shares, by Business Unit, 2022

Executive Summary

The global meal replacement market was worth $12.5 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $18.4 billion by 2028. The North American region accounted for the most significant global meal replacement market share. The Asia-Pacific market is projected to have the fastest growth rate of 7.7% during the forecast period.

The global meal replacement market is segmented into powder, ready-to-drink, meal replacement bars, and others. In 2022, the powder segment had the largest global meal replacement market share. The meal replacement bars segment is expected to grow with the fastest growth rate of 7.6% during the forecast period.

In terms of distribution channels, the global meal replacement market is segmented into online and offline. In 2022, the offline segment holds the most significant global meal replacement market share. The online component is projected to grow at the fastest growth rate of 7.5% during the forecast period.

The market for meal replacement is anticipated to expand over the forecast period due to factors such as the growing prevalence of diabetes, the growing rate of obesity, and increasing consumer knowledge of the benefits of preceding a healthy lifestyle. Modern consumers' hectic and fast-paced lifestyles often lead to time constraints, making traditional meal preparation challenging. Meal replacement products offer a convenient and time-saving solution for individuals on the go. The growth of e-commerce and online retailing has expanded the reach of meal replacement products, making them easily accessible to consumers worldwide.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on the meal replacement market, both positively and negatively. During lockdowns and periods of restricted movement, there was an increase in demand for convenient and shelf-stable food options, including meal replacement products. Consumers sought these products as a quick and easy way to maintain their nutritional intake while adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Companies Mentioned

  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Amway Corp.
  • Atkins
  • Garden of Life
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Glanbia plc
  • Healthy N Fit International Inc.
  • Herbalife International of America Inc.
  • Huel Inc.
  • Kellogg Co.
  • Nestle S.A.
  • Nutrisystem Inc.
  • Orgain Inc.
  • Soylent
  • Usana Health Sciences

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