Frozen Vegan Foods Market Report 2026

The frozen vegan foods market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $5.41 billion in 2025 to $5.95 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising consumer adoption of vegan diets, expansion of frozen food retail infrastructure, increased awareness of plant-based nutrition, growth of health-focused food brands, improved cold chain logistics.

The frozen vegan foods market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $8.64 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for sustainable food choices, rising penetration of online grocery platforms, expansion of plant-based food innovation, growing focus on allergen-free products, increasing urbanization and busy lifestyles. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for ready-to-eat vegan meals, rising innovation in plant-based protein formulations, expansion of premium frozen vegan offerings, growing focus on clean-label and natural ingredients, improved freezing and preservation techniques.

The rapid expansion of the packaged food and beverage sector is expected to drive growth in the frozen vegan foods market going forward. Packaged food and beverages include pre-prepared and processed items sealed for retail sale, offering extended shelf life and convenience. Increasing urbanization is fueling demand for these products, as busy lifestyles create a preference for quick, ready-to-eat options. Frozen vegan foods align with this trend by providing convenient, plant-based alternatives with long shelf life, appealing to health- and sustainability-conscious consumers. For instance, in July 2025, according to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the food and beverage processing sector remained the country’s largest manufacturing industry by production value, generating $173.4 billion in 2024, representing 20.3% of all manufacturing sales and contributing 1.6% to GDP. Exports of processed food and beverages reached $59.8 billion, up 3.8% from 2023, accounting for 34.5% of total production value. Therefore, the rapid growth in packaged food and beverages is boosting the frozen vegan foods market.

Leading companies in the frozen vegan foods market are focusing on innovative products, such as plant-based chicken, to cater to the increasing consumer preference for protein-rich meat alternatives. Plant-based chicken products are crafted from plant ingredients designed to replicate the taste, texture, and appearance of traditional chicken. These products provide an ethical alternative for consumers looking to reduce or eliminate animal-based foods. For example, in May 2024, Impossible Foods, a U.S.-based plant-based food company, launched its Impossible Chicken line, which includes chicken nuggets and patties, at select Whole Foods Market locations nationwide. This launch represents a significant step in expanding access to sustainable, plant-based meat alternatives that compete with traditional animal-based products in both nutrition and flavor.

In February 2025, Ahimsa Companies, a U.S.-based private equity firm, acquired Blackbird Foods for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition aims to strengthen Blackbird’s presence in the frozen food aisle through enhanced collaboration, retail expansion, and improved operational efficiency. With Ahimsa’s shared-services model, Blackbird plans to expand its distribution, product development, and manufacturing capabilities while continuing to deliver high-quality plant-based products. Blackbird Foods is a U.S.-based manufacturer of frozen vegan foods, including frozen pizzas.

Major companies operating in the frozen vegan foods market are Nestlé S.A., Kellanova, Conagra Brands, Amy's Kitchen, Beyond Meat, Impossible Foods, Quorn, Daiya Foods, Field Roast, Gardein, Tofurky, The Vegetarian Butcher, MorningStar Farms, Good Catch Foods, White Cub, Vbites, Qishan Foods, Siri Millet, Amy’s Kitchen (duplicate removed, already counted), Mosaic Foods.

North America was the largest region in the frozen vegan foods market in 2025. The regions covered in the frozen vegan foods 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 frozen vegan foods market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The frozen vegan foods market consists of sales of frozen fruits and vegetables, vegan burgers and sausages, vegan pizzas, and vegan nuggets and tenders. 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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