Global Food Waste Management Market to Reach US$ 136.2 B by 2032: Sustainable Solutions, Recycling Technologies & Waste-to-Energy Driving Growth

Market Size and Growth

Global Food Waste Management Market reached US$69.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$136.2 billion by 2032, growing with a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period 2025-2032, according to DataM intelligence report.

Key Development:

United States: Recent Food Waste Management Developments

✅ In November 2025, the UN Environment Programme launched its Food Waste Breakthrough initiative to help cities halve food waste by 2030, with an initial US$ 3 million commitment to cut methane emissions and support food-rescue infrastructure.

✅ In October 2025, the Composting Consortium Grant Program granted funding to U.S. composters and nonprofits to scale food-contact compostable packaging recovery and expand food scr@ps collection.

✅ In October 2025, Connecticut announced $7.5 million in state grants for 18 municipalities - including New Haven, Guilford, and Bethel - to build or expand curbside food scr@ps collection, composting units, and transfer station infrastructure.

✅ In October 2025, the Institute for Local Self‐Reliance awarded a $370,000 "mini grant" to community composting projects, funding youth training, food‐scr@p collection, biochar production, and installation of compost bins.

Japan: Recent Food Waste Management Developments

✅ In November 2025, Japan proposed new draft regulations requiring all food businesses to better utilize un‐used edible food - emphasizing redistribution to food‐insecure populations instead of discarding.

✅ In October 2025, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture reported that commercial food waste fell by 58% (vs FY2000 baseline), a major leap toward its 2030 goal of full reduction from food businesses.

✅ In September 2025, Tokio Marine Group expanded its FLW (food loss & waste) Reduction Consortium in Osaka, backing a circular solution that supports food-scr@p collection and recycling via children's cafeterias.

✅ In August 2025, Japan's Ministry of Agriculture awarded multi‐billion‐yen grants to food‐tech companies focused on upcycling food waste into mycoprotein, robotized recycling, and edible by‐product powders

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Key Players:

=> Veolia Environnement, SUEZ, Waste Management, Inc., Republic Services, Inc., Covanta Ltd., Stericycle, Inc., Advanced Disposal Services, Inc., FCC Environment, Remondis SE & Co. KG and Clean Harbors, Inc.

Growth Drivers of Food Waste Management:

✅ Rising awareness of environmental impact and sustainability driving adoption of waste reduction solutions.

✅ Government regulations and incentives promoting proper food waste disposal and recycling initiatives.

✅ Technological advancements in composting, anaerobic digestion, and smart waste tracking systems.

✅ Growing demand from the hospitality, retail, and food processing sectors for efficient waste management solutions.

✅ Increasing corporate and consumer focus on circular economy practices supporting market growth

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Key Segments:

By Waste Type

Fruits & vegetables dominate with 32% share, driven by high perishability and large-scale consumption in residential and commercial sectors. Cereals account for 25%, supported by significant losses during storage, processing, and distribution. Dairy & dairy products hold 18%, reflecting spoilage and expiration in retail and household segments. Meat & poultry represent 15%, fueled by stringent handling requirements and short shelf life. Other food wastes make up 10%, including bakery items, seafood, and processed foods.

By Source

Residential sources lead with 45% share, driven by household food waste from daily consumption and meal preparation. Commercial sources account for 35%, including hotels, restaurants, supermarkets, and food processing units. Industrial sources hold 20%, primarily from food manufacturing, packaging, and distribution facilities.

By Service

Collection dominates with 40% share, reflecting municipal solid waste programs and private collection services. Transportation accounts for 30%, driven by logistics for moving waste to treatment or recycling facilities. Disposal and recycling hold 30%, supported by landfill management, composting, incineration, and biogas production.

By Process

Anaerobic digestion leads with 35% share, fueled by its ability to generate renewable energy (biogas) while managing organic waste. Aerobic digestion accounts for 25%, primarily used in composting and soil amendment production. Incineration/combustion holds 20%, supported by waste-to-energy plants and thermal treatment applications. Other processes make up 20%, including mechanical-biological treatment, pyrolysis, and advanced recycling technologies.

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By Region

North America - 35% Share
North America leads with 35%, driven by stringent waste management regulations, adoption of modern processing technologies, and government incentives for food waste reduction.

Europe - 28% Share
Europe holds 28%, supported by progressive policies, high awareness of sustainability, and implementation of advanced collection, recycling, and anaerobic digestion systems.

Asia Pacific - 22% Share
Asia Pacific accounts for 22%, fueled by rapid urbanization, rising food consumption, and increasing adoption of waste-to-energy and recycling initiatives in China, India, Japan, and Australia.

Latin America - 7% Share
Latin America holds 7%, driven by municipal solid waste programs and increasing investments in organic waste processing infrastructure.

Middle East & Africa - 8% Share
The Middle East & Africa represent 8%, supported by emerging government initiatives, growing awareness of sustainability, and investment in waste collection and energy recovery technologies.

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