The scope of our recent study on the "Kosher Food for Service Market Size and Forecasts (2021 - 2031), Global and Regional Share, Trends, and Growth Opportunity Analysis - by Product Type and End User" includes the factors fueling the market growth, revenue estimation, and forecast, market share analysis, and the identification of significant market players and their key developments.

The kosher food for service market size was valued at US$ 1.61 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach US$ 3.02 billion by 2031; it is estimated to register a CAGR of 9.4% from 2025 to 2031.

The demand for kosher food from the service industry is rising due to surging awareness of the dietary preferences of the Jewish community, as well as the demand for more inclusive and diverse food options in industries. Apart from the Jewish community, kosher meals are consumed in-flight by health-conscious consumers, vegetarian consumers, and consumers with lactose intolerance or certain allergies. Airlines have thus recognized the importance of catering to diverse passengers with specific dietary requirements. In response, airlines offer kosher meals under their special or religious meals category.

United Airlines, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Delta are airlines offering kosher meals under their special meals category. These airlines purchase kosher-certified meals from trusted food service companies with transparent supply chains and logistics. The growing air travel from such airlines drives the demand for kosher meals in flight. For instance, Turkish Airlines served 83.4 million passengers in 2024 with an increase of 2.1% from 2023. In 2021, Kosher Arabia, a joint venture between Emirates Flight Catering and CCL Holdings, was registered as the first certified producer of kosher meals in UAE, catering to over 100 airlines. Thus, the soaring demand for kosher food from the airline industry contributes to the growth of the market.

Amid escalating concerns surrounding foodborne diseases, kosher certification has emerged as a de facto indicator of "clean label," signifying rigorous regulatory oversight, elevated safety protocols, and adherence to stringent quality standards. As kosher products align with most dietary preferences, companies focusing on multi-faith demographics are incorporating kosher certification to broaden their market reach.

With stringent regulatory frameworks inherent in kosher dietary laws-which categorically prohibit the amalgamation of meat and dairy across all facets of handling, including preparation, equipment usage, and storage-kosher-certified products appeal to lactose-intolerant, vegan, and dairy-sensitive consumer segments. In the US, more than 80% of kosher food sales originate from non-Jewish consumers, emphasizing a significant market shift wherein kosher-certified products-though historically rooted in Jewish dietary observance-are increasingly embraced by a diverse consumer base. Kosher certification can also serve as a strategic complement to other verification frameworks (such as non-GMO, organic, and gluten-free), collectively reinforcing a brand's perceived authenticity and operational transparency. Thus, kosher food products have evolved beyond their religious origins by aligning with broader health and clean-label movements and are capturing cross-demographic appeal at a noticeable pace.

By product type, the kosher food for service market is segmented into prepared meals and entrees; sandwiches and wraps; packaged salads; appetizers and snacks; soups, sauces, and condiments; desserts; and others. The prepared meals and entrees segment held the largest share of the market in 2024. The adoption of kosher-certified prepared meals and entr