Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the US

November 2025
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Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in USA with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.

Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.

Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to a comprehensive range of core packaged food categories.

If you're in the Cooking Ingredients and Meals industry in USA, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.

The Cooking Ingredients and Meals in USA report includes:

  • Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
  • Detailed segmentation of international and local products
  • Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
  • Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
  • Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country

This report answers:

  • What is the market size of Cooking Ingredients and Meals in USA?
  • Which are the leading brands in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in USA?
  • How are products distributed in Cooking Ingredients and Meals in USA?
  • How is the rise of e-commerce and/or the expansion of modern grocery retail impacting traditional retail?
  • What are the key health and wellness concerns driving, or challenging, sales in Cooking Ingredients and Meals?
  • How significant are vegan and vegetarian dietary requirements in determining sales growth in USA?
  • How has COVID-19 impacted consumer demand? To what extent have lockdown, home seclusion and stockpiling boosted sales? Will the longer term economic repercussions of the pandemic stimulate or suppress future growth?
  • Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
  • How significant will values-based claims, such as sustainability and ethical labelling, be in supporting future growth and brand equity?

Cooking Ingredients and Meals in the US

Shift to home cooking benefits sales, as consumers seek to save money

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Home cooking trends bolster demand, but economic factors and US tariffs present challenges
Sauces, dips and condiments grows as consumers seek to enhance flavour, add variety, and recreate restaurant-style dishes at home
Major players respond to use of GLP medications
Economic pressures will place stronger emphasis on home cooking
GLP-1 use will guide further product development
New legal definition of ‘healthy’ will lead to reformulation of products
Private label share accounts for majority of sales
Stability is anticipated for the competitive landscape
Supermarkets lead as some shoppers switch to discounters and warehouse clubs
Retail e-commerce enjoys strong growth
Table 1 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 2 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 3 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 4 Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2021-2025
Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Cooking Ingredients and Meals: % Value 2022-2025
Table 7 Penetration of Private Label by Category: % Value 2020-2025
Table 8 Distribution of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 9 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 10 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 11 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 12 Forecast Sales of Cooking Ingredients and Meals by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

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Edible Oils in the US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Olive oil sees higher prices but benefits from consumers seeking healthy options
Consumers shift toward natural and minimally processed edible oils
Evolving pricing strategies shape category performance
Polarisation between premium and value segments
Health perceptions and more transparent labelling will guide purchasing decisions
Sustainability messaging and supply chain transparency become imperatives
Private label leads while premium brands gain traction in olive oil
Bertolli USA Inc reports dynamic performance in olive oil
Traditional retail channels consolidate their position
Retail e-commerce gains traction over 2025
Table 13 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 14 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 15 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 16 Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2021-2025
Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Edible Oils: % Value 2022-2025
Table 19 Distribution of Edible Oils by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 20 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 21 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 22 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 23 Forecast Sales of Edible Oils by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Meals and Soups in the US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Affordable and convenient products appeal
Home cooking resurgence supports mild value growth in meals and soups
Chilled pizza was the most dynamic category in 2025
Price pressures to drive new launches and innovations
Players will continue to adapt to GLP-1 lifestyles with products that complement the use of such medications
US tariffs could elevate consumer prices and hinder innovation
Private label extends its lead in meals and soups
The JM Smucker Co inaugurated its third manufacturing facility and improved its portfolio
Supermarkets and hypermarkets account for bulk of sales
Price-sensitive consumers are enticed by warehouse channels
Table 24 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 25 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 26 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 27 Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 28 Sales of Chilled Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 29 Sales of Frozen Ready Meals by Ethnicity: % Value 2020-2025
Table 30 Sales of Soup by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 31 NBO Company Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2021-2025
Table 32 LBN Brand Shares of Meals and Soups: % Value 2022-2025
Table 33 Distribution of Meals and Soups by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 34 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 35 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 36 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 37 Forecast Sales of Meals and Soups by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Sauces, Dips and Condiments in the US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

Home cooking trend supports good growth
Consumption rises as shoppers switch to more affordable lines
Small and emerging brands take on heavyweights
Flavour development entices millennials and Gen Z
Innovation will capitalise on home cooking trend amid economic pressures
FDA redefines “healthy”, prompting reformulation in sauces, dips and condiments
US tariffs could lead to higher prices and less innovation
Private label performs well in challenging economic climate
PepsiCo Inc completes Sabra Dipping Company acquisition, strengthening presence in dips
Modern grocery retailers dominate distribution
Changing consumer habits drive growth in e-commerce and discounter channel
Table 38 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 39 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 40 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 41 Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 42 Sales of Liquid Recipe Sauces by Type: % Value 2020-2025
Table 43 Sales of Other Sauces and Condiments by Type: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 44 NBO Company Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2021-2025
Table 45 LBN Brand Shares of Sauces, Dips and Condiments: % Value 2022-2025
Table 46 Distribution of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 47 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 48 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 49 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 50 Forecast Sales of Sauces, Dips and Condiments by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030

Sweet Spreads in the US

KEY DATA FINDINGS

More erratic daily routines impact breakfast demand
Value growth is stifled by weak price growth over 2025
Honey remains the sweet spot aided by rising consumption
Consumer lifestyles and industry perceptions will disproportionately affect growth
Greater ingredient scrutiny to benefit independent brands and minimally processed goods
Global volatility poses threat to supply chain stability
The JM Smucker Co asserts leading position in sweet spreads
Premiumisation and wellness trends support demand for specialist brands
Convenience and product diversity draws consumers online
Small honey producers leverage social media to engage with consumers
Table 51 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2020-2025
Table 52 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2020-2025
Table 53 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2020-2025
Table 54 Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2020-2025
Table 55 Sales of Jams and Preserves by Leading Flavours: Rankings 2020-2025
Table 56 NBO Company Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2021-2025
Table 57 LBN Brand Shares of Sweet Spreads: % Value 2022-2025
Table 58 Distribution of Sweet Spreads by Format: % Value 2020-2025
Table 59 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Volume 2025-2030
Table 60 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: Value 2025-2030
Table 61 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Volume Growth 2025-2030
Table 62 Forecast Sales of Sweet Spreads by Category: % Value Growth 2025-2030
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The following categories and subcategories are included:

Cooking Ingredients and Meals

    • Olive Oil
    • Corn Oil
    • Palm Oil
    • Rapeseed Oil
    • Soy Oil
    • Sunflower Oil
    • Other Edible Oil
      • Dried Ready Meals
      • Shelf Stable Ready Meals
      • Chilled Ready Meals
      • Frozen Ready Meals
      • Dry Soup
      • Shelf Stable Soup
      • Chilled Soup
      • Frozen Soup
      • Chilled Pizza
      • Frozen Pizza
      • Meal Kits
      • Quick Recipe Kits
      • Chilled Lunch Kits
    • Prepared Salads
        • Liquid Stocks and Fonds
        • Stock Cubes and Powders
      • Gravy Cubes, Powders and Pots
      • Monosodium Glutamate
      • Herbs and Spices
      • Tomato Pastes and Purées
        • Liquid Recipe Sauces (excl pasta sauces)
        • Dry Recipe Sauces
        • Pasta Sauces
        • Barbecue Sauces
        • Fish Sauces
        • Ketchup
        • Mayonnaise
        • Mustard
        • Oyster Sauces
        • Salad Dressings
        • Soy Sauces
        • Chili Sauces
    • Dips
    • Yeast-based Spreads
    • Pickled Products
    • Other Sauces and Condiments
    • Honey
    • Chocolate Spreads
    • Jams and Preserves
    • Nut and Seed Based Spreads
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