Food Safety Testing Market Size By Contaminant (Pathogens [Salmonella, Listeria, E. Coli, Campylobacter], Pesticides, GMOs, Toxins), By Technology (Traditional, Rapid), By Food (Meat, Poultry, & Seafood, Dairy, Processed Food, Fruits & Vegetables), 2024 - 2032

Food Safety Testing Market Size

Food Safety Testing Market size crossed USD 21.6 billion in 2023 and is anticipated to grow at 8.1% CAGR from 2024 to 2032, owing to the burgeoning food consumption worldwide. The rising demand for safe food supplies in India, Indonesia, Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, etc., to accomplish food & nutrition security. Increasing population suffering from foodborne illnesses, mainly due to food contamination from various sources will drive the market growth.

With rapid urbanization, surging consumer income, and mounting purchasing power, the value of convenience and cleanliness has increased, resulting in an upsurge in the global consumption of processed foods. Moreover, changing demographics, along with a gradual shift in dietary habits, are expected to support the industry's growth. Furthermore, rising concerns about product quality and recalls have compelled businesses to employ food safety testing methods. The increasing consumer awareness about food safety is forecast to significantly impact business expansion. Shifting demographics and the global food trade are the key factors responsible for the prevention and control of contamination to ensure food safety.
 

Meat, poultry, & seafood testing dominates the global food safety testing market. Strong growth in meat products demand owing to rise in consumer spending on food & beverages along with increasing heath consciousness is fueling the market through meat, poultry, & seafood applications. The bacterial contamination takes place at all the stages of slaughtering. Defeathering or skinning is stage of maximum contamination due to handling of animals and improper hygiene conditions.
 

Food Safety Testing Market Share

Some of the leading companies involved in the food safety testing market include:

• Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories Inc
• Intertek Group PLC
• Adpen Laboratories
• ALS Limited
• Avomeen
• AsureQuality Limited
• Bureau Veritas SA
• Bio-Rad Laboratories
• Institut Für Produktqualität (IFP)GmbH
• Genon Laboratories Ltd
• Idexx Laboratories Inc
• Campden BRI
• Food Hygiene & Health Laboratory
• EMSL Analytical
• Romer Labs Inc
• NSF International
• Exova and SGS AG 
• Det Norske Veritas AS (DNV).
   

Manufacturers are striving to gain a competitive edge in the sector and increase their profit margins through various methods, including acquisitions, product launches, and partnerships.
 

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

Although COVID-19 had adversely influenced the food & beverage business, the adoption of technical solutions to safeguard food safety proved to be an efficient crisis-relief method. The pandemic increased customer demands and concerns regarding food safety and shifted the burden onto food safety testing facilities, which has positively amplified market revenue. As the pandemic progressed, the challenges faced by food testing facilities increased. However, the introduction of alternative rapid technologies and solutions for food testing is foreseen to complement industry development in the future.
 

This food safety testing market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecasts in terms of volume in units and revenue in million tests from 2018 to 2032 for the following segments:

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Market, By Contaminant

• Pathogens
• Salmonella
  • Listeria
  • E. Coli
  • Campylobacter
  • Others
• Pesticides
• GMOs
• Toxins
• Others (Food allergens, chemical residue)

Market, By Technology

• Traditional
• Rapid
  • Convenience
  • PCR
  • Immunoassay
  • Others

Market, By Food

• Meat, poultry, & seafood
• Dairy
• Processed
• Fruits & vegetables
• Others (Raw food materials)

The above information has been provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada 
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Poland 
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • Australia
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia 
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina 
• Middle East & Africa
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa