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United States Ready Meals and Soup Market and Forecasts 2025-2032

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  • 160 Pages
  • August 2025
  • Region: United States
  • DPI Research
  • ID: 6164470

The United States ready meals and soup market size was valued at US$ 64.9 billion in 2024 and is forecast to reach USD 82.8 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR 3% during the forecast period.

United States Ready Meals and Soup Market Growth Drivers

The United States ready meals and soup market has seen significant growth in recent years. With busy lifestyles and increasing demand for convenience, more consumers are turning to ready-made meals and soups. This shift in consumer behavior is fueled by various factors, leading to robust market expansion.

One of the main drivers behind the market’s growth is the shift towards health-conscious eating. Many brands are now offering organic, low-sodium, and nutrient-packed options that cater to health-minded consumers. Additionally, the rise of online grocery shopping is enabling customers to conveniently purchase these ready meals and soups from the comfort of their homes, thereby increasing accessibility and popularity.

Innovation plays a pivotal role in the expansion of the ready meals and soup market. Manufacturers are continuously introducing new flavors, cuisines, and packaging solutions that meet the changing preferences of consumers. This diversification not only attracts a broader customer base but also enhances repeat purchases, driving overall market growth. As companies invest in research and development, the possibilities for product enhancement appear endless.

United States Ready Meals and Soup Market Synopsis

This new 2025 market report  provides a comprehensive analysis of the fast-evolving, high-growth United States ready meals and soup market. The report offers the most up-to-date industry data on the actual market situation and future outlook for the United States ready meals and soup market. The report provides historical market data for 2020 - 2024, and forecasts from 2025 to 2032.

The report contains a granular analysis of the present industry situations, market demands, reveals facts on the market size, revenues and provides forecasts through 2032. The report provides in-depth analysis, information, and revenue according to segments such as category types in addition to market size, market share, retail sales, distribution channels, new product launch analysis and companies from 2020 to 2024, and forecasts to 2032. A comprehensive analysis has been done on market share with the percentage of the ready meals and soup market.

The report also provides a detailed description of the porter’s five forces analysis, PESTEL analysis, SWOT analysis, funding, merger and acquisitions, pipeline, growth drivers and challenges of the United States ready meals and soup market.

The report concludes with the profiles of the key players in the United States ready meals and soup market. The key players are evaluated on various parameters such as business overview, key brands & products, recent initiatives/strategies and ready meals & soup retail sales, 2020 - 2032.

The report will serve as a source for a 360-degree analysis in which various models will be thoroughly integrated. After a thorough study of the historical and current growth parameters, the growth prospects of the United States ready meals and soup market are determined with utmost precision.

Key Topics Covered in the Report

  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market Dynamics
  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market Analysis
  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market SWOT Analysis
  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market Porter’s Analysis
  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market & Forecast (2020 - 2032)
  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market Share Analysis (2020-2032)
  • United States Ready Meals Market & Forecast (2020 - 2032)
  • United States Soup Market & Forecast (2020 - 2032)
  • United States Pizza Market & Forecast (2020 - 2032)
  • United States Food Kits Market & Forecast (2020 - 2032)
  • United States Prepared Salads Market & Forecast (2020 - 2032)
  • United States Prepared Salads Market -By Distribution Channels
  • United States Ready Meals & Soup Market - New Product Launch Analysis
  • Key Players Profiles in the United States Ready Meals & Soup Market

The Leading Companies Dominating this Market are

  • Nestle SA
  • HelloFresh SE
  • Kraft Heinz Co.
  • ConAgra Brands Inc.
  • Campbell Soup Co.
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Chiquita Brands International Inc.
  • Schwan Food Co.
  • Tyson Foods Inc.
  • Kroger Co.
  • Private Label Foods
  • and more

Key Features of the Report

  • The United States ready meals & soup market provides granular level information about the market size,  market share, historic market (2020 - 2024), and forecast (2025 - 2032)
  • Annualized revenues and state level analysis for each market segment.
  • Analysis of business strategies by identifying the key market segments positioned for strong growth in the future.
  • The report covers in-detail insights about the competitor’s overview, company share analysis, key market developments, and key strategies.
  • The report outlines drivers, restraints, unmet needs, and trends that are currently affecting the market.
  • The report tracks recent innovations, key developments, and start-up details that are actively working in the market.
  • The report provides a plethora of information about market entry strategies, regulatory framework, and reimbursement scenarios.
  • The report analyses the impact of the socio-political environment through SWOT analysis and competition through porter’s five force analysis
  • Through study of the key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
  • Comprehensive analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
  • Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Key Questions the Report Addresses

  • How big is the United States ready meals & soup market?
  • What is the current United States ready meals & soup market size?
  • What is the breakup of the United States ready meals & soup market on the basis of type?
  • What is the breakup of the United States ready meals & soup market on the basis of category?
  • What is the breakup of the United States ready meals & soup market on the basis of packaging?
  • What is the breakup of the United States ready meals & soup market on the basis of distribution channel?
  • What is the major driving factor for the United States ready meals & soup market?
  • Which factor is restraining the growth of the United States ready meals & soup market?
  • Who are the key players in the United States ready meals & soup market?
  • What is the degree of competition in the United States ready meals & soup market?

Table of Contents


1. Market Definition2. Research and Methodology3. Executive Summary
4. United States Ready Meals & Soup Market - Market Dynamics
4.1 Growth Drivers
4.2 Challengers

5. United States Ready Meals & Soup Market - Industry Analysis
5.1 SWOT Analysis
5.1.1 Strengths
5.1.2 Weaknesses
5.1.3 Opportunities
5.1.4 Threats
5.2 Porter’s Analysis
5.2.1 Threat of New Entrants
5.2.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.2.3 Bargaining Power of Buyers
5.2.4 Threat of Substitute Products or Services
5.2.5 Rivalry Among Existing Competitors

6. United States Ready Meals & Soup Market (2020-2032)
7. United States Ready Meals & Soup Market Share Analysis (2020-2032)
7.1 By Category
7.2 By Distribution Channels
7.3 By Companies

8. United States Ready Meals Market & Forecast (2020-2032)
8.1 Frozen Ready Meals
8.2 Dried Ready Meals
8.3 Chilled Ready Meals
8.4 Shelf Stable Ready Meals
8.5 Key Ready Meal Brands Retail Sales and Market Share in 2024

9. United States Soup Market & Forecast (2020-2032)
9.1 Shelf Stable Soup
9.2 Chilled Soup
9.3 Dry Soup
9.4 Frozen Soup
9.5 Key Soup Brands Retail Sales and Market Share in 2024

10. United States Pizza Market & Forecast (2020-2032)
10.1 Frozen Pizza
10.2 Chilled Pizza
10.3 Key Soup Brands Retail Sales and Market Share in 2024

11. United States Food Kits Market & Forecast (2020-2032)
11.1 Meal Kits
11.2 Chilled Lunch Kits
11.3 Quick Recipe Kits
11.4 Key Food Kits Brands Retail Sales and Market Share in 2024

12. United States Prepared Salads Market & Forecast (2020-2032)
12.1 Green Salads
12.2 Protein-Based Salads
12.3 Pasta & Potato Salads
12.4 Coleslaw & Others
12.5 Key Prepared Salads Retail Sales and Market Share in 2024

13. By Distribution Channels United States Prepared Salads Market & Forecast (2020-2032)
13.1 Supermarkets
13.2 Hypermarkets
13.3 Warehouse Clubs
13.4 Convenience Stores
13.5 Specialist Retailers
13.6 Discounters
13.7 E-Commerce

14. United States Ready Meals & Soup Market - New Product Launch Analysis (2020-2024)
14.1 Top 5 Flavours
14.1.1 Chicken
14.1.2 Pepperoni
14.1.3 Cheese
14.1.4 Three/Four Cheese
14.1.5 Mac & Cheese
14.2 Lunch Type
14.2.1 New Variety/Range ext.
14.2.2 New Product
14.2.3 New Packaging
14.2.4 Relaunch
14.2.5 New Formulation
14.3 Top 5 Package Types
14.3.1 Flexible
14.3.2 Tray
14.3.3 Tub
14.3.4 Carton
14.3.5 Not Specified

15. Key Players Profiles - United States Ready Meals & Soup Market
15.1 Nestle SA
15.1.1 Business Overview
15.1.2 Key Brands & Products
15.1.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.1.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.2 HelloFresh SE
15.2.1 Business Overview
15.2.2 Key Brands & Products
15.2.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.2.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.3 Kraft Heinz Co.
15.3.1 Business Overview
15.3.2 Key Brands & Products
15.3.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.3.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.4 ConAgra Brands Inc.
15.4.1 Business Overview
15.4.2 Key Brands & Products
15.4.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.4.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.5 Campbell Soup Co.
15.5.1 Business Overview
15.5.2 Key Brands & Products
15.5.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.5.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.6 General Mills Inc.
15.6.1 Business Overview
15.6.2 Key Brands & Products
15.6.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.6.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.7 Chiquita Brands International Inc.
15.7.1 Business Overview
15.7.2 Key Brands & Products
15.7.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.7.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.8 Schwan Food Co.
15.8.1 Business Overview
15.8.2 Key Brands & Products
15.8.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.8.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.9 Tyson Foods Inc.
15.9.1 Business Overview
15.9.2 Key Brands & Products
15.9.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.9.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020- 2032)
15.10 Kroger Co.
15.10.1 Business Overview
15.10.2 Key Brands & Products
15.10.3 Recent Initiatives/Strategies
15.10.4 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.11 Private Label Foods
15.11.1 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)
15.12 Others
15.12.1 United States Ready Meals & Soup Retail Sales (2020-2032)

Companies Mentioned

  • Nestle SA
  • HelloFresh SE
  • Kraft Heinz Co.
  • ConAgra Brands Inc.
  • Campbell Soup Co.
  • General Mills Inc.
  • Chiquita Brands International Inc.
  • Schwan Food Co.
  • Tyson Foods Inc.
  • Kroger Co.

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