Upcycled Vegetable Snacks Market Report 2026

The upcycled vegetable snacks market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.27 billion in 2025 to $1.37 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing awareness of food waste issues, growth of health-focused snacking habits, expansion of plant-based food consumption, availability of surplus vegetable inputs, rising acceptance of sustainable food brands.

The upcycled vegetable snacks market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.83 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for environmentally responsible snacks, expansion of verified upcycled food certifications, increasing investments in sustainable food processing, rising consumer interest in transparent sourcing, innovation in nutrient-dense snack products. Major trends in the forecast period include growing adoption of food waste upcycling practices, rising demand for clean-label snack alternatives, expansion of plant-based snack innovation, increased use of impact and sustainability labeling, development of novel snack textures and formats.

The growing focus on reducing food waste is expected to drive the growth of the upcycled vegetable snacks market in the coming years. Food waste reduction refers to minimizing the amount of edible food discarded throughout the supply chain to conserve resources and lower environmental impact. Rising food costs and economic pressures are encouraging households and businesses to use resources more efficiently, increasing demand for upcycled food products. Upcycled vegetable snacks contribute to food waste reduction by transforming surplus, imperfect, or discarded vegetables into nutritious snacks, preventing edible items from being thrown away and turning potential waste into valuable products. For instance, in 2025, according to Wastemanaged, a UK-based company providing waste collection services, the UK government aims to reduce food waste by 20 percent by 2025, with the goal of achieving a 50 percent reduction by 2030. Therefore, the rising focus on food waste reduction is driving growth in the upcycled vegetable snacks market.

Key companies operating in the upcycled snacks market are focusing on developing innovative products such as plant-based complete protein snacks to enhance nutritional value, improve functionality, and meet growing consumer demand for sustainable and health-conscious options. For instance, in January 2025, B-Sides, a US-based snack company, launched plant-based crunch puffs made from upcycled oats, providing a sustainable, protein-rich, and flavorful snacking option. These allergen-friendly puffs contain 10 grams of complete plant-based protein per bag while reducing food waste by repurposing surplus oats. Such innovations demonstrate how upcycling and plant-based nutrition are shaping the sustainable snack market.

In June 2025, Co-Packer, an Australia-based manufacturing company, acquired Remix Snacks for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Co-Packer aims to leverage its manufacturing expertise to scale Remix Snacks’ nutritious, sustainable bean-based products and expand availability in major retail channels. Remix Snacks is a Canada-based snack company that produces upcycled vegetable snacks, supporting healthier, more sustainable snacking options.

Major companies operating in the upcycled vegetable snacks market are Imperfect Foods, Dieffenbach’s Potato Chips Inc., Planetarians, THEO’s Plant‑Based, Bake Me Healthy, Confetti Snacks, Growers Garden, Matriark Foods, Pulp Pantry, Spare Snacks, Spudsy, Bruized, Love Eat Inc., Nibs Etc. Ltd, Trashy Chips, B‑Sides, Nutri V, Seconds Upcycled Crackers, Wholly Veggie, PurePlus.

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

The upcycled vegetable snacks market consists of sales of vegetable chips, roasted or baked vegetable snacks, and vegetable crackers. 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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