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The food safety testing market size is projected to grow from $ 24.33 billion in 2024 to over $ 56.13 billion by 2035, representing a CAGR of 7.89%, during the forecast period 2024-2035. The new research study consists of industry trends, detailed market analysis, key market trends of food safety testing, SWOT analysis, and value chain analysis.
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The growing incidence of food adulteration and foodborne illness outbreaks worldwide has signified the importance of food safety testing. If two or more cases of similar diseases from the ingestion of a common food occured, it is called a food-borne disease outbreak. Thus, food safety or hygiene testing, a type of method of examining food products to ensure they are safe for consumption and comply with regulatory standards, becomes essential for the food and beverages industry. In this regard, according to WHO’s report, around 600 million people in different parts of the world, get sick due to consuming tainted food annually.
As a consequence of this, the food safety testing market is evolving exponentially as several regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USDA, EFSA along with other regional regulatory authorities mandate comprehensive testing protocols for food products to prevent foodborne illness to ensure food safety for individual and community health. Food safety has great significance in ensuring the hygiene and safety of food by detecting and identifying contaminants, toxins, and other harmful substances that may cause health risks.
Furthermore, to control the worldwide prevailing incidence of food adulteration, the regulatory authority has created several standards for which the food safety testing market has separate target tests for pathogen, GMO, allergen, chemical, pesticides, physical, nutritional labeling testing, and others. These tests aid in identifying chemical contaminants, including pesticides, heavy metals (lead, mercury), drug residues, and food additives that can be harmful. In addition, based on the application, meat, poultry, and seafood products are the notable application of food safety testing as there are high risk of contamination for such products. Considering these factors, industry players are leveraging technological advancement and data analytics to enhance their capabilities through automation and robotics to streamline testing processes that help them reduce human error and increase throughput by efficiently handling high volumes of samples. Consequently, increasing foodborne illness, growing food adulteration scandals, and rising technological advancements are poised to drive the food safety testing market throughout the forecast 2024-2035.
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| Historical Trend | 2018-2023 | |
| Base Year | 2023 | |
| Forecast Period | 2024-2035 | |
| Market Size Value in 2024 | $ 24.33 Billion | |
| Market Size Value by 2035 | $ 56.13 Billion | |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 7.89% from 2024 to 2035 | |
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The global food safety testing market is bifurcated into a wide range of tests such as allergens (eggs, fish, gluten, lactose, milk, peanuts, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat, and chemical), chemicals, nutritional labeling testing, pathogen (bacteria, virus, parasite), residues and contamination testing (chemicals, GMOs, heavy metals, mycotoxins, pesticides, other contaminants), shelf life testing (freshness testing), spoilage detection (quality control). According to our projection pathogen type of test dominates the market with the largest food safety testing market share. Due to the increasing incidence of flu through animal bacteria and viruses that can cause foodborne illnesses, the pathogen segment accelerates the market growth.
Also, the expanding global food supply chain necessitates food safety testing to comply with stringent regulatory standards and compels food manufacturers to ensure food safety through its testing. GMO is estimated to grow at a higher CAGR throughout this projection timeframe owing to mounting consumer awareness of GMOs which led to an upsurge in the demand for transparent labeling and non-GMO product options. To cater to this demand and retain brand trust, food manufacturing companies are increasingly investing in GMO testing to verify the absence or presence of GMOs in their products.
This segment highlights the type of food testing service in the global food safety testing market, including food safety testing, food authenticity testing, and food shelf life testing. As per market research, the food safety test segment dominates the market and holds the majority of the food safety testing market share. The importance of food safety testing in protecting public health from contaminated food that can cause illness or outbreaks drives the segment's growth. Also, globalization has made food safety testing compulsory due to strict regulations for food safety around the world (similar to need for PFAS testing in drinking water). Thus, companies are adopting food testing services to adhere to these standards to avoid fines, penalties, and damage to their reputation.
There is a vast category of food tested in the market, such as alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages (beer, juice, soft drink, spirit, wine, other beverages), bakery & confectionery (bread, cake, candy, cookie, pastry, others), dairy products (butter, cheese, ice cream, milk, yogurt, and other dairy products) fresh food (fruits, herbs, vegetables, and other fresh produce), functional food (minerals, probiotics, supplements, vitamins, and other functional foods), infant food (formula, baby food, other infant food), meat & poultry (beef, chicken, lamb, pork, turkey, and others), processed & packaged food (beverages, canned goods, dried goods, frozen foods, snacks, and others), sea food (crustaceans, fish, shellfish, and other seafood).
As per our research, the meat poultry, and seafood segment acquires most of the food safety testing market share and is likely to hold the maximum market share throughout the forecast 2024-2035. The factors behind this growth can be credited to the high risk of contamination, strict regulatory standards, frequent outbreaks, and consumer safety concerns associated with meat products. In addition to this, higher demand for meat and seafood in coastal areas supports advancing the growth of the segment and drives the market growth. Nevertheless, the processed food segment is poised to rise at a higher CAGR in the coming decade due to the growing consumer demand for processed food, the complexity of ingredients and production, and extended shelf life requirements. Also, regulatory mandates for global supply chains, consumer demand for transparency, and market expansion are further anticipated to accelerate the growth of the market in this given food safety testing market analysis.
The food safety testing market comprises several types of technology, such as molecular diagnostics (DNA sequencing, next generation sequencing, real time polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Rapid (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), immunoassays, lateral flow assays, PCR, and other rapid technologies), Traditional (Chemical testing, conventional method, microbiological testing, other technologies). According to our projection, the rapid segment involved with the PCR-based assay (Polymerase Chain Reaction) technology segment dominates with the maximum market share during this forecast period.
The advantages of PCR-based assays include high sensitivity and specificity, rapid results, scalability, regulatory approval, and cost-effectiveness, which have spurred the demand for the technology. Due to such qualities, market players are increasingly using rapid (PCR-based) technology to ensure food safety and quality of food products across the industry. However, next-generation sequencing (NGS) is anticipated to grow at a higher growth rate in the food safety testing market with its comprehensive analysis capabilities, high throughput, enhanced sensitivity, and specificity. Besides, continuous technological advancements, the ability to identify novel pathogens has broadened the scope of the technology in the food safety testing market.
There is an extensive range of applications in the global market for food safety testing that include export, import, manufacturing (finished product, production line, and raw material testing) processing, (food safety management, quality assurance, and quality control), retail (food safety management, quality assurance, and quality control), service (catering testing, food safety management, and restaurant testing) and other applications.
As per market research, the manufacturing segment augments the food safety testing market with the major market share due to the necessity of food safety testing in the food manufacturing industry. For example, inspection of the safety and quality of raw materials before use in the production process, as well as testing for final product quality based on regulatory standards before reaching consumers, makes food safety testing a significant aspect of the manufacturing industry. Therefore, the segment is estimated to continue to lead the market segment in the coming years. However, the processing segment will grow at a higher CAGR with the rising demand for convenient and packaged food around the world.
There are various types of testing available in the food safety testing industry, such as systems, test kits, and consumables. Among the segment, in terms of market value, testing kits acquire the largest market shares and are projected to continue to lead the market growth with their ease of usage, rapid results, portability, and cost-effectiveness. Apart from this, the versatility, regulatory compliance, technological advancements, and utility in supply chain monitoring are some of the notable attributes that make test kits indispensable tools in offering food safety across diverse segments of the food and beverage industry.
The global food safety testing market is segmented into small, medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. Based on company size, large multinational companies dominate the food safety testing market with a global presence and a broad range of food safety testing products and services. These industry players acquire the major market share in terms of revenue. Their comprehensive product portfolio and extensive R&D capabilities advance them in influencing the food safety testing market growth. While SMEs segment is projected to grow at a noteworthy CAGR during this forecast period.
This segment underscores the distribution of the food safety testing market across various geographical regions. In terms of food safety testing market revenue, North America plays a vital role in leading the market growth due to its highest market share in the global marketplace. The strict regulation standards with the global regulatory authorities like the FDA and USDA in the region significantly foster the region’s position. Besides, the large processed food production industry, higher demand for meat products, and higher consumer awareness are the key factors in driving the food safety testing market growth.
Further, Asia Pacific is emerging as a rapidly growing market for food safety testing and is likely to propel the market growth with a substantial growth rate owing to a high incidence of foodborne illness and food safety scandals in countries, such as India and China. This has raised awareness and the need for strict food safety measures, particularly in developing countries in Asia Pacific.
The “Food Safety Testing, Till 2035: Distribution by Distribution by Type of Target Tested (Allergen, Chemical, Nutritional Labeling Testing, Pathogen, Physical, Residues and Contamination Testing and Shelf Life Testing), Type of Food Tested (Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages, Bakery & Confectionery, Dairy Products, Fresh Food, Functional Food, Infant Food, Meat & Poultry, Processed & Packaged Food, Sea Food, Other Seafood), Type of Technology (Molecular Diagnostics, Rapid, Traditional, Microbiological Testing, Other Technologies), Type of Application (Export, Import, Manufacturing, Processing, Retail, Service, Other Applications), Type of Food Test (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, Food Shelf Life Testing), Company Size (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Large Enterprises), and Key Geographical Regions (North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Middle East and North Africa and Rest of the World): Industry Trends and Global Forecasts” report features an extensive study of the current market landscape, market size and future opportunity within the food safety testing report, during the given forecast period. The market report highlights the efforts of several stakeholders involved in this rapidly emerging segment of the service providers industry. Key takeaways of the food safety testing report are briefly discussed below.
Over the years, the market for food safety testing has been growing exponentially with constant efforts in the innovation of technology which has brought several trends. One of the latest trends in the market is the growing emergence of blockchain technology in rapid testing methods, and the integration of AI/machine learning in the existing methods, which is revolutionizing the food safety testing industry. The unique functions and features of each technology is advancing the testing method. For instance, blockchain technology provides enhanced traceability and transparency across the food supply chain and empowers industry players to identify and track potential sources of contamination. Whereas artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms aid in analyzing massive datasets to pinpoint patterns related to food safety risks and provide proactive measures to impede contamination outbreaks. Consequently, such ongoing innovation within the industry is projected to generate lucrative opportunities for the market players over this forecast period.
With the presence of small, mid-sized, and large companies, the food safety testing market is witnessing intense competition. Most of the large companies acquire the largest market share and stimulate the growth of the food safety testing market with their higher profit revenue. Some of the distinguished companies are SGS, Eurofins Scientific, Intertek, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bio-Rad Laboratories and others. These leading companies are prioritizing global presence and extending their network with focus on diversified service portfolios. Additionally, they are strongly emphasizing on strategic collaboration and partnerships with other industry players, academic institutions, and research organizations to access complementary technologies that support them in expanding market reach and strengthening their competitive position. For instance, in April 2024, the American Frozen Food Institute jointly with Food Safety Tech hosted the 2024 Food Safety Consortium Conference & Expo, aimed at enhancing industry standards and delving into significant scientific and regulatory advancements that affect public health and safety, along with their implications for food production.
One of the primary driving factors of the market is the increasing occurrence of diseases due to contaminated food. Recently, the rise in the number of foodborne illnesses has raised awareness and concern among the consumer and regulatory authorities which has compelled the food manufacturers and suppliers to follow strict testing protocols, driving the market growth. Along with this, the globalization of the food supply chain, increasing adoption of food safety certification, and rise in food adulteration incidence are some of the leading food safety testing market drivers.
Across various regions, North America has been a leading region in the global food safety testing market. With the acquisition of maximum market share, the region is poised to continue to retain its leadership in the global marketplace due to strong regulatory standards imposed by authorities like the Food and Drug Administration in the US which play an important role in the dominance of North America. Apart from this, continuous technological advancements in innovation in food safety testing technology, such as PCR-based assays, immunoassays, biosensors, and next-generation sequencing advance the ecosystem of the industry. Furthermore, the existence of robust key players like thermo fishers, bio rad laboratories, and Neogen are the US-based prominent companies, and their substantial investments in product innovation, infrastructure, and heightened consumer awareness combinedly contribute to North America’s leading position in the global marketplace.
Examples of key service providers involved in the food safety testing (which have also been captured in this market report, arranged in alphabetical order) include SGS, Eurofins Scientific, Intertek Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Neogen, 3M Food Safety, Agilent Technologies, PerkinElmer, QIAGEN, Merck, ALS, NSF International, Bureau Veritas, Merieux Nutrisciences, TUV SUD, UL Solutions, and AsureQuality. This market report includes an easily searchable Excel database of the companies who are engaged in offering food safety testing services, along with information on several relevant parameters.
The market report presents an in-depth analysis, highlighting the capabilities of various companies engaged in this domain, across different segments. Amongst other elements, the market report includes:
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