Food Safety Monitoring Systems Market Size - By Equipment Type, By Technology, By Component, By Application, By Distribution Channel, Forecast 2025 - 2034

Food Safety Monitoring Systems Market Size

The global food safety monitoring systems market was estimated at USD 20.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% between 2025 and 2034, fueled by the rising incidence of foodborne illnesses and contamination events.
 

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) that around 600 million people-almost 1 out of 10 globally-suffer due to contaminated food with close to 420,000 deaths occurring every year. As a response to these statistics, various nations along with regulatory bodies are placing more stringent policies regarding food safety. Hence, food processors and manufacturers are adopting sophisticated monitoring technologies to manage compliance and health risks. New developments such as rapid detection kits, IoT sensors, blockchain-based monitoring, and real time detection notification systems are emerging and offer greater ease with maintaining compliances along with fostering trust by driving transparency throughout the food industry.
 

The consideration for the expanding globalization of food supply chains brings forth complex challenges in terms of ensuring safety and quality standards. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), trade in food is very active these days and products offer get passed around in many countries before reaching the end user. There are more sophisticated monitoring systems that can manage safety from the origin all the way to the consumer market. These stakeholders need intelligent integrated systems equipped with automated data collection, advanced predictive analytics, and real time remote surveillance. These technologies enable compliance with worldwide demands like the USA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) and the EU General Food Law, while also protecting brand reputation and shifting injurious, financial liability for recalls and non-compliance.
 

Food Safety Monitoring Systems Market Trends

• The integration of IoT sensors is changing the food safety systems by automating the monitoring of supply chain parameters like temperature, humidity, pH levels, and microbial counts. These sensors provide real-time data, which are transmitted to centralized dashboards, which enables immediate alerts when deviations from predefined parameters. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) improper storage conditions contribute to losses of 14% of food from the farm to table. Storage conditions are monitored and optimal conditions maintained by IoT monitoring systems, which mitigates spoilage and contamination.
   
•  Blockchain as a tracking technology allows for easy product traceability and enables us to track a product journey from farm to fork, verify certifications, and pinpoint contamination sources with accuracy. For instance, retailers like Walmart use IBM's Food Trust platform, which uses blockchains to enhance traceability and ensure food safety. IBM reports that the platform can trace the origin of food products in seconds, compared to the days or weeks required by traditional methods. The International Food Information Council (IFIC) conducted a survey where 55% of respondents said they would purchase traced products.
   
• The monitoring of food safety is being improved by AI algorithms and machine learning models that analyze in real time and use predictive analytics to estimate the probability of hazards. These technologies specialize in sifting through enormous datasets, from historical data to weather conditions and operational dynamics, to create models that can, for example, predict contamination with certain infectious agents. One of the studies performed under National Center for Biotechnology Information showed that AI models are capable of over 90% predicting microbial contamination in food processing environment.
   

Trump Administration Tariffs

• The market for food safety monitoring systems has been adversely impacted by the tariffs placed on imports. According to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), these tariffs are supplying chain disruptive on global level and have increased the cost of imported foods and essential components of monitoring systems by 15-20%. 
   
• As a result, food companies are increasingly turning to alternative suppliers, many of whom may not meet the same stringent safety standards. This shift increases the risk of foodborne illnesses, which increase the demand for more robust and technologically advanced monitoring solutions to ensure compliance with safety regulations. 
   
• Additionally, the tariffs have resulted in a rise in cost incurred of packaging materials, such as steel and aluminum, which are important for manufacturing food safety equipment. Due to these unsupported tariff increases, the manufacturers of such equipment have been forced to adopt economically rational behavior such as shrinking package size of the set and altering the contents. Such changes can compromise product integrity and safety, further emphasizing the critical need for advanced monitoring systems.
   

Food Safety Monitoring Systems Market Analysis

Based on equipment type, the market is segmented into temperature sensors and controllers, humidity monitoring systems, pressure monitoring devices, flow meters and controller and gas analyzers and others. The temperature sensor and controllers segment exceeded USD 6.8 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 12 billion by 2034.
 

• Sensors and controllers for monitoring temperature are critical elements of food safety systems since they help to mitigate microbial deterioration and spoilage. These technologies aid in maintaining a perishable’s temperature throughout its supply chain- during processing, transportation, storage, and retail. They are beneficial to larger food manufacturers as well as smaller-scale operators due to their integration, reliability, and flexibility.
   
• Regulatory framework such as HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and FSMA (Food Safety Modernization Act) have greatly advanced the implementation of temperature monitoring systems which have been put into place to ensure food safety compliance.
   
• The U.S. Food and Drug Administration states that foodborne illnesses affect twenty-four million people yearly. This estimate stems from improper FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) conducted that approximates 14% of food is wasted due to mismanaged temperatures from harvesting to selling. This increasing focus on regulatory compliance and operational efficiency is expected with the incorporation of IoT enabled solutions. With the aim of tackling food waste, many businesses are expected to pivot towards these technologically advanced solutions, expanding the market exponentially.
   

• Biosensors are highly acknowledged as a core technology for monitoring food safety due to their sensitivity and quick detection capabilities. Moreover, these devices are capable of recognizing biological contaminants like pathogens, allergens, toxins, and pesticides in real time. Yeast cells and microorganisms elicit the most precise results with minimal sample preparation which is crucial for both field testing and monitoring through the food processing lifecycle inline. 
   
• For cost-efficiency, biosensors need to be versatile. Their practicality is widely adopted because of their application in different food matrices like liquids, solids and semi solids in the meat, dairy, produce, and seafood industries.
   
•  This versatility is especially useful for small- and medium-scale producers who wish to comply with rigorous food safety operations without the complex need for laboratory facilities.
   
• The dairy industry has benefitted from the use of biosensors as pathogen detection time has been decreased by 70%, as reported by the International Dairy Federation. Furthermore, portability of biosensors has increased the demand among small-scale producers by 40%, driven by the ease of use and low cost.
   

Based on distribution channel type, the food safety monitoring systems market is segmented into direct and indirect. The direct segment accounted for a market share of around 62.9% in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.3% from 2025 to 2034.
 

• As with large-scale food manufacturers and processors, direct distribution channels in the provision of food safety monitoring systems. These channels allow system providers interaction with the end-users, which makes it possible to offer tailored solutions, superior technical assistance, and extended service contracts.
   

U.S. food safety monitoring systems market size surpassed USD 4.1 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7% through 2034.
 

• The U.S. maintains a dominant position in the global food safety monitoring systems industry, driven by its stringent regulatory framework and advanced food processing infrastructure. Regulatory bodies such as the FDA and USDA enforce comprehensive laws, including the FSMA, which mandates strict compliance from food producers. High consumer awareness, frequent food safety audits, and the adoption of advanced technologies—such as IoT sensors and AI-driven analytics—have significantly contributed to market maturity. According to the FDA, in 2023, over 17,000 food facility inspections were conducted, reflecting the country’s commitment to stringent food safety standards.
   
• Germany is one of the major countries in the European region's food safety monitoring systems market and is growing at a CAGR of 7.3% for the forecast period of 2025-2034. The country has consistently prioritized quality and hygiene standards, leading to the early adoption of innovations such as biosensors, temperature control systems, and gas analyzers. German manufacturers are at the forefront of automation and industrial integration of safety systems, meeting the demands of both domestic and export markets. According to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA), Germany accounted for 18% of the EU’s total food safety-related R&D investments in 2023, underscoring its commitment to innovation. The adoption of automated monitoring systems has also improved compliance rates by 15% across the country’s food production facilities.
   
• In China, the market for food safety monitoring systems is growing at a CAGR of 8.8% for the forecast period of 2025-2034. The government has heavily invested in modernizing its food safety infrastructure, mandating the implementation of monitoring systems across production and distribution networks.
   

Food Safety Monitoring Systems Market Share

The global food safety monitoring systems industry is moderately fragmented with the top 5 players, such as Emerson, GE, Honeywell, Rockwell, and Siemens AG hold a market share of 15%-20%.
 

• Emerson through its Plantweb digital ecosystem, Emerson integrates automation and real-time analytics into food safety monitoring, enabling predictive diagnostics and process optimization.
   
• Utilizing its Predix industrial IoT platform, GE offers predictive analytics and equipment monitoring tailored for food processing. The company forges strategic partnerships with industrial clients, seamlessly integrating AI and machine learning to bolster traceability and mitigate contamination risks.
   
• Honeywell, through its Honeywell Forge platform, champions smart sensor development and edge-to-cloud connectivity, delivering actionable insights to food manufacturers.
   
• Rockwell centers its strategy on smart manufacturing and vertical-specific automation. With its FactoryTalk software, the company guarantees compliance and real-time monitoring on food processing lines.
   
• Siemens spearheads the industry with its Digital Enterprise Suite, merging PLC automation, SCADA systems, and AI analytics for holistic food safety monitoring.
   

Food Safety Monitoring Systems Market Companies

Major players operating in the food safety monitoring systems industry are:

• 3M Company
• ABB Ltd.
• Agilent Technologies, Inc.
• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.
• Danaher Corporation
•  Emerson Electric Co
• Endress+Hauser Group
• General Electric (GE)
• Honeywell International Inc.
• Mettler-Toledo International Inc.
• Rockwell Automation, Inc.
• Shimadzu Corporation
• Siemens AG
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• Yokogawa Electric Corporation
   

?The primary competitors within the industry strive for innovation in technology, product features, compliance with governing rules, the level of integration into existing systems, and support offered after selling the product. As an example, Thermo Fisher Scientific provides an extensive array of rapid detection kits and molecular diagnostic tools which allows food producers to accurately and rapidly make detections of microorganisms such as Salmonella or Listeria, thereby ensuring faster decision making and reduced downtime.
 

Food Safety Monitoring Systems Industry News

• In February 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific acquired Solventum's purification and filtration business for approximately USD 4.1 billion. This acquisition enabled Thermo Fisher to expand into the bioprocessing filtration segment, enhancing its portfolio of tools and services that accelerate drug development for biopharmaceutical companies.
   
• In October 2024, Mettler-Toledo launched the X52 Dual Energy X-ray inspection system, designed to address complex applications in packaged products. The X52 delivers superior detection capabilities at a competitive price, significantly enhancing food safety protocols.
   
• In May 2023, 3M finalized a settlement valued around USD 12.5 billion to address contamination in U.S. public drinking water systems caused by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Known as "forever chemicals," PFAS are widely used in consumer products, linked to health risks, and persist in the environment.
   

This food safety monitoring systems market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates & forecasts in terms of revenue (USD Billion) and volume (Thousand units) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments

Market, By Equipment Type

• Temperature sensors and controllers
• Humidity monitoring systems
• Pressure monitoring devices
• Flow meters and controllers
• Gas analyzers
• Others (pH meters, water activity monitors, metal detectors, etc.)

Market, By Technology

• Biosensors
• IoT & Wireless Sensors
• AI & Machine vision
• Blockchain Integration
• Others

Market, By Component

• Hardware
• Software

Market, By Application

• Meat & Poultry Processing Plants
• Dairy & Cheese Manufacturing Lines
• Seafood Processing Equipment
• Beverage Bottling Facilities
• Ready-to-Eat & Packaged Food Assembly Lines
• Others

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa