Market Size of Canada Plant-based Food and Beverages Industry
| Study Period | 2019 - 2029 |
| Base Year For Estimation | 2023 |
| Forecast Data Period | 2024 - 2029 |
| Historical Data Period | 2019 - 2022 |
| CAGR | 9.22 % |
| Market Concentration | Low |
Major Players
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Canada Plant-based Food and Beverages Market Analysis
The Canada plant-based food and beverages market is projected to register a CAGR of 9.22% during the forecast period (2022 - 2027).
Early in April 2020, meat packing plants began to close as a result of the Covid-19 virus' quick spread among employees. According to Statistics Canada, Covid-19 shook up the supply of beef in Canada by forcing the closure of numerous slaughterhouses and meat processing facilities, causing customers to rush out and buy beef out of worry over a potential shortage. While farmers received reduced prices for their cattle, consumers saw unusual price hikes for beef. Such conditions posed new opportunities for plant-based companies. Though Covid-19 had a significant impact on the retail food industry in 2020, consumers' shift to plant-based foods started pre-pandemic and the trend is expected to grow in the future.
Over the medium term, the market is expected to be driven by the increased consumer demand for vegan food and beverages such as coconut milk, almond milk, and plant-based meat products, among others. Further, the rising preference for specific nutrients has led to an increased demand for functional plant-based food and beverages, which are usually fortified with vitamins and other essential nutrients.
Moreover, rising concern about animal welfare along with increased environmental awareness are identified as key driving factors of the Canada market. Availability of media coverage that reveals the impact of meat and dairy production on global warming and greenhouse gases is likely to foster the consumer shift toward plant-based food and beverages over the forecasted period.
