On-the-Go Breakfast Packaging Market Report 2026

The on-the-go breakfast packaging market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.05 billion in 2025 to $8.57 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing urbanization and busy lifestyles, growth in ready-to-eat breakfast consumption, expansion of modern retail channels, rising demand for convenience foods, increased use of packaged breakfast products.

The on-the-go breakfast packaging market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.03 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing preference for sustainable breakfast packaging, rising demand for on-the-go nutrition products, expansion of online food retail platforms, increasing innovation in smart packaging materials, higher focus on consumer convenience and portability. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of lightweight and portable packaging designs, rising adoption of resealable and spill-proof formats, growing demand for single-serve breakfast packaging, expansion of flexible packaging solutions, enhanced focus on shelf-life extension.

The increasing demand for snack food products is expected to drive the growth of the on-the-go breakfast packaging market in the coming years. Snack food products are convenient, portion-sized foods consumed between meals, such as chips, cookies, and granola bars. Demand for these products is rising due to fast-paced lifestyles, a strong preference for convenience, and growing interest in quick, portable, and indulgent food options. On-the-go breakfast formats are increasingly being adopted for snack food products to meet the needs of time-conscious consumers seeking fast, convenient, and nutritious choices throughout the day. For example, in March 2024, according to Food Manufacturers, a UK-based online platform serving professionals in the food and drink manufacturing sector, sales of on-the-go snacks increased by 39% in 2023 compared with 2022. Therefore, the growing demand for snack food products is contributing to the expansion of the on-the-go breakfast packaging market.

Companies operating in the on-the-go breakfast packaging market are increasingly focusing on the development of advanced grab-and-go packaging solutions to improve convenience and portability for breakfast offerings. Grab-and-go breakfast packaging is designed for foods intended to be consumed quickly while on the move, emphasizing ease of use, durability, and freshness preservation. For instance, in September 2024, Belgian Boys, a US-based food company, introduced Breakfast All Day boxes and Pancakes & Go cups. These grab-and-go breakfast packaging solutions were developed specifically for busy individuals and families, offering refrigerated, mess-free options suitable for eating in the car, packing into lunchboxes, or consuming on the go. The integrated packaging design ensures freshness and portability while eliminating the need for additional preparation.

In November 2024, Amcor Plc, a Switzerland-based food packaging company, acquired Berry Global for $8.43 billion. This acquisition was aimed at strengthening Amcor’s leadership position in consumer and healthcare packaging by expanding its global footprint and enhancing innovation capabilities. Berry Global is a US-based manufacturer specializing in breakfast food packaging solutions.

Major companies operating in the on-the-go breakfast packaging market are Amcor plc, Tetra Pak, Graphic Packaging International LLC, Huhtamäki Oyj, ProAmpac, Klockner Pentaplast, Elopak, Printpack, Winpak Ltd., Greiner Packaging, Bemis Company Inc, Emsur, Polytainers Inc., Nichrome India ltd., ePac Flexible Packaging, Logos Packaging, Shako Flexipack Private Limited, Wheel Flexible Packaging, Evergreen Packaging, Neeyog Packaging, Honokage IML.

North America was the largest region in the on-the-go breakfast packaging market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the on-the-go breakfast packaging 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 on-the-go breakfast packaging market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The on-the-go breakfast packaging market consists of sales of cartons, pouches, bottles, cans, trays, and bowls. 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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