Ready to Drink (RTD) Formula Market Report 2026

The ready to drink (RTD) formula market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.96 billion in 2025 to $23.28 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 busy urban lifestyles, growth in sports and fitness participation, increasing demand for meal replacement products, rising availability of rtd beverages, improvements in aseptic packaging technologies.

The ready to drink (RTD) formula market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.29 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for functional and therapeutic beverages, expansion of personalized rtd nutrition, rising investments in smart food processing, growing focus on sustainable packaging, increasing adoption of health-focused beverage consumption. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for convenient on-the-go nutrition, rising adoption of ready-to-drink meal solutions, growing focus on balanced and functional formulations, expansion of personalized and diet-specific rtd products, enhanced emphasis on shelf-stable nutrition.

The increasing demand for convenient nutritional solutions is expected to drive the growth of the ready-to-drink (RTD) formula market. Convenient nutritional solutions are easy-to-access food and drink products that provide essential nutrients, catering to busy consumers who seek health benefits without the need for time-consuming preparation. This demand is rising as more consumers prioritize health-conscious options that fit into their fast-paced lifestyles, looking for quick, nutritious alternatives without sacrificing quality. Ready-to-drink (RTD) formulas serve this need by offering a fast, pre-measured, and portable way to get essential nutrients without any preparation. For example, in April 2025, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reported that the UK organic food and drink sector reached about $4.6 billion (£3.7 billion) in value sales in 2024, reflecting a 7.3% increase compared to 2023. This growing demand for convenient nutritional solutions is fueling the expansion of the RTD formula market.

Companies in the ready-to-drink (RTD) formula market are also focusing on developing specialized products, such as ready-to-drink oral rehydration solutions (ORS), to provide effective and convenient hydration options. Ready-to-drink ORS is a pre-mixed liquid that offers the precise balance of electrolytes and fluids to treat dehydration quickly, without the need for preparation. For example, in January 2025, Kenvue Inc., a US-based consumer health company, introduced its ORS designed to address dehydration caused by diarrhea. Using hydra-activ technology, the product ensures that the osmolarity meets World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations for faster recovery while reducing risks associated with water contamination and preparation errors, which are common with powder-based ORS. Available in apple and orange flavors, this product aims to improve adherence to treatment, particularly among children under five, addressing a significant health issue in India.

In April 2024, Corby Spirit and Wine Limited, a Canada-based alcohol manufacturing and distribution company, acquired Nude Beverages for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables Corby Spirit and Wine to enhance its presence in the ready-to-drink (RTD) market, extend its reach in Western Canada, and establish a national platform for innovative RTD products across the country. Nude Beverages, based in Canada, specializes in producing sugar-free and sweetener-free RTD beverages, primarily alcoholic options such as vodka soda and gin soda.

Major companies operating in the ready to drink (RTD) formula market are Nestlé S.A., Abbott Laboratories, The Kraft Heinz Company, Arla Foods amba, Meiji Holdings Company Ltd., Herbalife Nutrition Ltd., Perrigo Company plc, Mead Johnson & Company LLC, The Hain Celestial Group Inc., Danone S.A., HiPP GmbH & Co. Vertrieb KG, Huel Ltd., Vital Pharmaceuticals Inc., Premier Nutrition Corporation, Kate Farms Inc., Orgain Inc., ICONIC Protein Company, Soylent Nutrition Inc., Bellamy's Organic Pty Ltd, Nature’s One Inc., SlimFast Foods Company, Holle baby food GmbH.

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

The ready-to-drink (RTD) formula market consists of sales of nutritional products, dietary supplements, and energy drinks. 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).

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