Non-GMO Animal Feed Market: +$18.4B by 2028

For processors and ingredient suppliers, one of the strongest non-GMO growth areas over the next three years is emerging upstream in the animal feed sector. Feed manufacturers are expanding verification and sourcing programs, and non-GMO livestock diets are becoming an increasingly important differentiator in meat, dairy, and egg markets.

A recent Technavio market report projects that the global non-GMO feed market will grow by 18.4 billion dollars by 2028 at a compound annual growth rate of 8.13 percent. Consumer demand is the primary driver. As shoppers seek non-GMO meat, dairy, and eggs, attention is extending to the ingredients animals are fed. Technavio highlights strong growth in poultry and swine feed, reflecting consumer preference for transparency and cleaner inputs.

Processors are responding by strengthening traceability systems, expanding ingredient testing, and adopting verified sourcing to meet non-GMO certification requirements. Sustainability considerations, including ecological benefits and support for biodiversity, are also influencing feed purchasing decisions. North America is expected to remain the fastest-growing region due to established supply chains and strong demand for verified non-GMO products.

Growth potential brings challenges. Technavio reports that non-GMO feed often carries a substantial price premium, which can limit adoption among producers with narrow margins. Profitability for some non-GMO feed categories can reach forty to fifty percent, attractive for suppliers but potentially prohibitive for smaller farms.

Major players, including Archer Daniels Midland, Advanced Biological Concepts, and Bar ALE Inc., are expanding non-GMO feed lines as certification systems mature and ingredient innovation advances. The feed sector is becoming a central link in identity-preserved supply chains. Companies that expand supply, strengthen verification, and improve transparency will be well-positioned to support the next generation of non-GMO meat, dairy, and egg production.

Sources: Technavio, Non-GMO Animal Feed Market Report, Global Forecast to 2028; Archer Daniels Midland; Advanced Biological Concepts; Bar ALE Inc.