Global Food Safety Testing Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031

Global Food Safety Testing Market, By Testing Type (System, Test Kits, and Consumables), Type of Tests (Food Safety Testing, Food Authenticity Testing, and Food Shelf Life Testing), Site (In-house/Internal Lab and Outsourcing Facility), Application (Food, Cereals & Grains, Oilseeds & Pulses, and Nuts and Beverages) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.

Food Safety Testing Market Analysis and Size

The global food safety testing market is experiencing robust growth, driven by increasing concerns about foodborne illnesses, stringent regulations imposed by government bodies, and growing consumer awareness regarding food safety. The market is characterized by a rising demand for rapid and reliable testing methods to detect contaminants such as pathogens, toxins, pesticides, and adulterants in food products. Technological advancements, particularly in the field of molecular diagnostics and rapid testing methods, are further fueling market growth.

The global food safety testing market size was valued at USD 30.20 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 54.26 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 7.6% during the forecast period of 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.

Report Scope and Market Segmentation       

Market Definition

Food safety testing refers to the process of analyzing food products to ensure that they are safe for consumption and free from contaminants, pathogens, and other harmful substances. This testing is crucial in preventing foodborne illnesses and ensuring that food products meet regulatory standards and quality requirements. Food safety tests can involve various techniques, including microbiological testing, chemical analysis, and physical testing, to detect contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, toxins, pesticides, and heavy metals in food samples.

Food Safety Testing Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Increasing Incidences of Foodborne Illnesses     

With changing climate patterns, increased globalization of food supply chains, and evolving food preferences, the risk of contamination and the spread of foodborne pathogens has heightened. This has emphasized the urgent need for strong food safety testing and has highlighted the importance of continuously monitoring and adapting food safety regulations and practices. As consumers become more health-conscious and demand safe food products, the food industry faces mounting pressure to invest in advanced testing technologies and processes to mitigate these risks and ensure the safety of the food supply, driving market growth.             

• Growing Consumer Awareness     

 Consumers are increasingly seeking information about the safety and quality of the food they consume, leading to a greater demand for transparent and trustworthy food safety practices. This has not only prompted the food industry to prioritize food safety but has also empowered consumers to insist on safer food products. As a result, food manufacturers and retailers are under increasing pressure to implement rigorous food safety testing processes and provide clear and accurate information about the safety and quality of their products. This shift in consumer behavior is expected to continue driving the growth of the food safety testing market as consumers prioritize safety and quality in their food choices.

Opportunities

• Expansion of Food Safety Programs     

With regulatory bodies worldwide tightening their oversight of food safety standards, companies in these sectors are investing more in thorough food safety programs to comply with regulations and earn consumer trust. This expansion presents a wealth of opportunities for companies offering food safety testing services, as they are uniquely positioned to provide the expertise and technologies necessary to support these programs. By partnering with food service providers and retailers, these companies can not only help enhance the safety of food products but also establish long-term partnerships that create opportunities for the market.             

• Increased Focus on Food Fraud Detection  

The heightened focus on detecting food fraud, encompassing practices such as adulteration and mislabeling, reflects a growing awareness of the complexities surrounding food safety and quality. This change in emphasis is increasing the need for advanced food safety testing methods capable of precisely identifying various contaminants and adulterants. Companies involved in food safety testing are at the forefront of this evolving landscape, developing innovative solutions to address these challenges. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise, these companies are helping to safeguard the integrity of the food supply chain and protect consumers from potentially harmful or fraudulent food products, which is creating new opportunities for the market.

Restraints/Challenges

• Complex Regulatory Environment   

 The regulatory landscape governing food safety testing is intricate and continually evolving, and complexity arises from the diversity of regulations across different regions and countries, each with its own set of requirements and standards. Keeping up with these regulations requires companies to invest heavily in compliance efforts, including staff training, equipment upgrades, and regular audits. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences, including fines, product recalls, and damage to brand reputation, presenting a significant challenge for companies in the market.             

• Concerns About False Positives and Negatives     

While rapid tests offer the advantage of quick results, there is a risk of false positives or false negatives, which can have serious implications for food safety. False positives can lead to unnecessary product recalls and financial losses, while false negatives can result in contaminated products reaching consumers, potentially causing foodborne illnesses.  The accuracy of the results, particularly when using rapid testing methods, is a major challenge for the market.

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Recent Developments

• In April 2022, Mérieux NutriSciences completed the acquisition of Hortec Pty Ltd (Hortec) in South Africa and Laboratorios Bromatológicos Araba SA (Aralab) in Spain. These acquisitions are part of Mérieux NutriSciences' strategic efforts to expand its regional presence in Spain and enter the pesticide industry in South Africa. These moves align with the company's strategic objectives, enhancing its capabilities and market reach in these regions
• In July 2021, Intertek entered the lucrative Agri-Food and Beverage market in Brazil by acquiring a prominent food testing company. The demand for comprehensive Total Quality Assurance (TQA) solutions in these sectors is expected to rise as supply chains become increasingly complex, driven by heightened consumer standards. This acquisition provides an attractive opportunity to tap into Brazil's rapidly expanding agri-food and beverage testing market, given its status as one of the world's largest food producers and exporters

Food Safety Testing Market Scope

The global food safety testing market is segmented into testing type, type of tests, site, and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze major growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.

Testing Type

• System
• Test Kits
• Consumables

Type of Tests

• Food Safety Testing
• Food Authenticity Testing
• Food Shelf Life Testing

Site

• In-house/Internal Lab
• Outsourcing Facility

Application

• Food
• Cereals & Grains
• Oilseed & Pulses
• Nuts
• Beverages

Food Safety Testing Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The market is analyzed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, testing type, type of tests, site, and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the market are U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Asia-Pacific, Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa, Brazil, Argentina, and Rest of South America.

North America is expected to dominate the market due to players in the market having established a strong presence in North America by offering specific product lines and higher-quality food safety testing services, employing cutting-edge manufacturing and marketing techniques. The rising disposable income in Canada is also expected to contribute to additional regional market growth.                

Asia-Pacific is expected to show significant growth in the market due to the implementation of stringent rules and regulations regarding food safety, with governments introducing various regulations for regulators, consumers, and producers. The increasing demand for processed food items in rapidly emerging nations such as China, Indonesia, India, and Thailand, along with a rise in cases of poisoning outbreaks due to contaminated meat consumption and growth in food degradation cases such as contamination, pesticides, and artificial flavoring, are also driving regional growth.

The country section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in market regulation that affect the current and future trends of the market. Data points like downstream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends, Porter's five forces analysis, and case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of regional brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, the impact of domestic tariffs, and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and Food Safety Testing Market Share Analysis

The market competitive landscape provides details of competitors. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in R&D, new market initiatives, regional presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus on the market.

Some of the major market players operating in the market are:

• Eurofins Scientific (Luxembourg)
• Shimadzu Corporation (Japan)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)
• PerkinElmer Inc. (U.S.)
• FOSS (Denmark)
• ALS (Australia)
• LexaGene (U.S.)
• ROKA BIO SCIENCE (U.S.)
• Biorex Food Diagnostics (BFD) (Finland)
• Randox Food Diagnostics (U.K.)
• Omega Diagnostics Group PLC (U.K.)
• Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH (Austria)
• SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA (Switzerland)
• 3M (U.S.)
• Clear Labs, Inc. (U.S.)
• Invisible Sentinel (U.S.)
• Ring Biotechnology Co Ltd. (South Korea)
• BIOMÉRIEUX SA (France)
• Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
• NEOGEN Corporation (U.S.)
• Spectro Analytical Labs Ltd. (India)
• Noack (Germany)