Top Food & Beverage Companies by Revenue (2025)

Rank	Brand	Key Metrics	Description
#1	Meatable		Delft-based Meatable secures strategic investment from Betagro Ventures Meatable secured strategic investment from Betagro Ventures, the venture capital arm of Thailand's major food group, marking Betagro's first investment in cultivated meat and expanding Meatable's Asian market connections.
#2	Offbeast 💰 $3.5M	💰 $3.5M	$3.5M funding AgFunder/Clear Current/Collaborative Fund/FoodHack/Good Startup; $1.2M revenue 2024; 8 employees; Founded 2021 Harvard vegans; Baltimore MD; Plant-based steaks; 29-40g protein; 9.5/10 texture; Filet/ribeye/bites; Natural fiber tech; Muscle fiber replication; YC W22
#3	Planet A Foods 💰 $74.2M	💰 $74.2M	$74.2M total funding; $30M Series B Dec 2024 (Burda Principal Investments/Zintinus co-lead); $15.4M Series A Feb 2024; World Fund, Bayern Kapital, Cherry Ventures, Tengelmann Ventures, BayWa Venture, Omnes Capital; 2K to 15K+ tons production; UK/France Q1 2025; YC-backed
#4	Bygg Foods		Petaluma entrepreneur takes a new approach in crafting protein powder Profile of Smari Asmundsson and Bygg Foods, highlighting the company's innovative approach to creating plant-based protein from upcycled brewing grain and plans for product expansion in 2024.
#5	Pop 💰 $28M	💰 $28M	$28M+ (YC/Silicon Valley); Asia cloud kitchen platform; Food brand partnerships; Delivery-only operations; YC

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Brand

Meatable

💰 $3.5M

💰 $74.2M

💰 $28M

About Food & Beverage

The food and beverage industry represents one of the most essential and dynamic sectors globally, spanning restaurants and foodservice, packaged consumer goods, beverages, specialty foods, and agricultural production. This market serves universal human needs while constantly evolving to meet changing consumer preferences around health, sustainability, convenience, and experiential dining. The sector has undergone massive transformation with the rise of food delivery platforms, ghost kitchens, direct-to-consumer brands, and the digitization of everything from restaurant reservations to grocery shopping. Traditional categories are being disrupted by plant-based alternatives, functional foods, personalized nutrition, and innovative preparation technologies. Key trends reshaping food and beverage include the explosive growth of plant-based and alternative proteins, the premiumization of everyday categories (coffee, snacks, beverages), the demand for transparency in sourcing and ingredients, and the integration of health and wellness attributes into mainstream products. Sustainability has become a critical differentiator, with consumers increasingly concerned about regenerative agriculture, plastic reduction, and carbon footprints. The delivery and convenience economy continues to expand with ghost kitchens, meal kits, rapid grocery delivery, and automated food preparation. Technology integration spans AI-powered inventory management, precision fermentation for ingredient innovation, and blockchain for supply chain transparency. For food and beverage brands, AI visibility is increasingly crucial as consumers turn to AI assistants for recipe ideas, dietary recommendations, restaurant suggestions, and product comparisons. When users ask Gemini about "best gluten-free pasta brands," ChatGPT for "restaurants near me with vegan options," or Perplexity about "healthiest energy drinks," the brands mentioned gain immediate consideration advantage. AI citations influence purchasing decisions across grocery shopping, restaurant choices, and discovery of new products. As consumers seek personalized nutrition advice, allergen-safe options, and sustainable choices, appearing prominently in AI-generated recommendations directly impacts brand awareness, trial, and market share in this competitive, high-frequency purchase category.

Key Industry Trends

Plant-based and alternative protein explosion across meat, dairy, and seafood categories
Functional foods and beverages with added health benefits (probiotics, adaptogens, nootropics)
Sustainability and transparency demands driving regenerative agriculture and ethical sourcing
Ghost kitchens and delivery-optimized restaurant concepts reshaping foodservice models

Market Overview

The global food and beverage market exceeded $8.9 trillion in 2024, representing one of the world's largest industries serving universal consumer needs across dining, grocery, and specialty categories. The sector includes $3.5T in foodservice and restaurants, $2.8T in packaged foods, $1.4T in beverages, and rapidly growing segments for plant-based alternatives ($74.2B), functional foods ($275.6B), and food delivery platforms ($1.2T globally). Regional dynamics vary significantly, with North America and Europe leading in premium and health-focused categories while Asia-Pacific drives overall volume growth.