Low-Calorie Food Market Size, Share, Growth, Trends, and Global Industry Analysis: By Product Type (Nutrient-based Substitutes, Sugar Substitutes, Sugar Alcohol Substitutes), By Application (Healthcare, Food , Beverages, Tabletop), and Region

Low-Calorie Food Market was valued at over US$ 11 billion in 2023 and is poised to grow at a CAGR of 5.8% from 2024 to 2030. Low-calorie food refers to the food whose recipe is altered to reduce the fat, carbohydrate, and sugar levels. Low-calorie food is normally preferred in weight loss programs. Most commonly used low calorie foods are sugar substitutes such as aspartame, saccharin, sucralose, and cyclamate. The products are used in various food and beverage products to reduce the calories. Low-calorie foods are an effective way to accelerate weight loss while also controlling overall weight management.

These foods are not only low in calories, but also high in protein and fibre, which give you a feeling of fullness and help you feel less hungry. Low-calorie foods are also high in vitamins and minerals, which help to improve a person's general health. Furthermore, low-calorie meals aids digestion while also maintaining bloodstream sugar levels, preventing cravings for fast food. Low-calorie foods include Greek yoghurt, oats, berries, soup, eggs, chia seeds, and fish, which are consumed all over the world. With the use of Porter's five forces model, the paper examines the market. Porter's model aids in the analysis of market players, new entrants, and the strategies they employ. It also aids in the identification of product alternatives. Market players are used to analyse the negotiating power of customers and suppliers.In August 2015, Heartland Food Products Group inked an agreement to acquire Splenda low calorie sweetener from McNeil Nutritionals.