The North America ready meals market size was valued at USD 54.49 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.00% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 80.66 Billion by 2034.
There is a growing popularity of frozen foods in North America as processed food producers are producing high-quality and nutritional value meals, propelling the North America ready meals market growth. These foods efficiently meet the nutritional and lifestyle needs of consumers. Prominent supermarkets, such as Walmart, Inc., Trader Joe's Company, Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Target Corp are offering a range of products frozen at the peak of freshness, such as fried rice, and chicken vegetable rice as well as pizzas.
According to the North America ready meals market analysis, consumers are demanding low-calorie ready meals produced with clean-label ingredients. By capitalising on these trends, players can further stimulate growth in the market. Players are also providing halal ready meals to meet the growing demand for a halal diet. Additionally, ready-meal providers are expanding their offerings to grab a larger customer base. For instance, in December 2023, Blue Apron, a provider of meal kit services in the United States, announced the expansion of its ready-to-eat category by launching Prepared & Ready meals. Prepared & Ready is made up of chef-crafted meals that are nutritionist-approved, non-frozen, and are delivered fresh and ready to reheat in a microwave.
There is a growing popularity of frozen foods in North America as processed food producers are producing high-quality and nutritional value meals, propelling the North America ready meals market growth. These foods efficiently meet the nutritional and lifestyle needs of consumers. Prominent supermarkets, such as Walmart, Inc., Trader Joe's Company, Inc., Costco Wholesale Corporation, and Target Corp are offering a range of products frozen at the peak of freshness, such as fried rice, and chicken vegetable rice as well as pizzas.
According to the North America ready meals market analysis, consumers are demanding low-calorie ready meals produced with clean-label ingredients. By capitalising on these trends, players can further stimulate growth in the market. Players are also providing halal ready meals to meet the growing demand for a halal diet. Additionally, ready-meal providers are expanding their offerings to grab a larger customer base. For instance, in December 2023, Blue Apron, a provider of meal kit services in the United States, announced the expansion of its ready-to-eat category by launching Prepared & Ready meals. Prepared & Ready is made up of chef-crafted meals that are nutritionist-approved, non-frozen, and are delivered fresh and ready to reheat in a microwave.
Market Segmentation
North America Ready Meals Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:Market Breakup by Product Type:
- Frozen Ready Meals
- Canned Ready Meals
- Dried Ready Meals
Market Breakup by Distribution Channel:
- Supermarkets and Hypermarkets
- Convenience Stores and Grocery Stores
- Online
- Others
Market Breakup by Country:
- United States of America
- Canada
Competitive Landscape
The key players in the ready meals market in North America are producing high-quality ready meals to meet the health and clean-label requirements of customers.- Mars, Incorporated
- Conagra Brands, Inc.
- Nestlé SA
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- Campbell Soup Company
- Unilever plc
- General Mills Inc.
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- B&G Foods, Inc.
- Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
- Others
Table of Contents
1 Executive Summary
2 Market Overview and Stakeholder Insights
3 Economic Summary
4 Country Risk Profiles
5 Global Ready Meals Market Overview
6 North America Ready Meals Market Overview
7 North America Ready Meals Market by Product Type
8 North America Ready Meals Market by Distribution Channel
9 North America Ready Meals Market by Country
10 Market Dynamics
11 Competitive Landscape
Companies Mentioned
- Mars, Incorporated
- Conagra Brands, Inc.
- Nestlé SA
- The Kraft Heinz Company
- Campbell Soup Company
- Unilever plc
- General Mills Inc.
- Tyson Foods, Inc.
- B&G Foods, Inc.
- Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 124 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2034 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 54.49 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 80.66 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 4.0% |
| Regions Covered | North America |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 10 |
