China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea Food Shelf Life Testing Market - Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea Food Shelf Life Testing Market Analysis and Size

A product's shelf life is the period during when it remains effective and free of deterioration, and thus sellable, without becoming unfit for use, consumption, or sale. Shelf life testing is done in a laboratory to determine the expected shelf life of a food product and when it should be consumed. This test ensures that the product is microbiologically safe. Shelf life testing lowers the likelihood of product recalls. It also identifies the causes of decreased shelf life and contributes to the improvement of products, processes, and, ultimately, profitability. Therefore, the increased demand for packaged and convenience foods and an increasing prevalence of foodborne disease outbreaks will boost the growth of the market. Whereas the lack of organization and sophistication in the food systems of developing economies is likely to restrict the growth of the market in the region.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is expected to reach the value of USD 1,036.12 million by the year 2029, and will grow at a CAGR of 4.2% during the forecast period of 2022 to 2029.

Market Definition

Increased demand for packaged and convenience foods is an important driver for the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market. Stringent food safety standards are being implemented and are accelerating market growth. An increasing prevalence of foodborne disease outbreaks accelerates the growth of the market. The increased use of preservatives in beverages necessitated shelf-life testing to drive the growth of the market. The major restraints that may negatively impact the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market are a lack of organization and sophistication in the food systems of developing economies and a lack of technological modernity. Authorization to impose food recalls and restrict the import and supply of contaminated food and newer technology adaptation and strategic alliances among leading corporations are expected to provide the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market opportunity. However, the high expense of acquiring rapid shelf-life testing equipment and inconsistency in shelf-life regulations is projected to challenge the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market.

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea Food Shelf Life Testing Market Dynamics

This section deals with understanding the market drivers, opportunities, restraints, and challenges. All of this is discussed in detail as below:

Drivers

• Increasing demand for packaged and convenience foods

Increased consumption and demand for processed, ready-to-eat packaged food and convenience food items are predicted to contribute to the growth of the food shelf-life testing market. Furthermore, when disposable earnings rise, working professionals and students are more inclined to spend more money on packaged and convenience foods. Thus, packaged food products must be of excellent quality, high in nutritional content, free of contamination, and must not cause foodborne disease to customers based on their shelf-life term. Shelf-life testing is very critical in this case. A shelf life assessment evaluates the quality and hygiene of a food product through a chemical, physical, and microbiological study. It provides food makers and producers with confidence in their product's shelf life. Keep their brand and their customers protected.

For instance,

• The food shelf life testing service provided by TÜV SD Vietnam includes detailed reviews of foodborne micro-organisms, the total number of living micro-organisms, challenge test, water activity test, acid content, food pH, oh sour, structure change, damage caused by micro-organisms, chemical browning, and enzyme browning. This helps firms reduce the threat of product recalls while also strengthening their brand's image.

• Stringent food safety standards are being implemented

The increased complexity and number of supply chain partners have made it challenging for businesses to follow hygienic and sanitized manufacturing processes uniformly. As a result of these circumstances, the frequency of food contamination incidents has increased, pushing governments in Asia-Pacific nations such as China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea to enact and further strengthen severe food safety legislation. Diverse regulatory organizations such as the Vietnam Food Administration (VFA), China Food and Drug Administration (CFDA), Food Sanitation Act (FSA), Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA), and South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS), this has spurred the expansion of the food shelf life testing market.

For instance,

• In June 2022, according to Food Safety magazine, The China National Strategy for Food Safety (CNSFS) was proposed in 2016. The newly released timeline and roadmap build on it by establishing a strict, efficient, and socially regulated food safety governance system by 2027, fundamental modernization of food safety governance and food chain oversight by 2035, and full modernization of food safety governance throughout China by 2050.

Opportunities

Authorization to impose food recalls and restrict the import and supply of contaminated food

A food recall is the removal of goods from sale, distribution, and consumption that may represent a safety concern to people. A food recall may be initiated in response to a report or complaint received from a variety of sources, including producers, distributors, retailers, government agencies, and consumers. It might also happen as a result of internal testing and/or auditing at a food company. Food companies perform recalls to ensure that potentially harmful or unhealthy items are not ingested. Food recalls can be authorized after consultation between state and territorial government officials and a sponsor, who is generally the product's provider, such as the manufacturer or importer.

• Newer technology adaptation and strategic alliances among leading corporations

The emphasis on minimizing lead time, sample usage, testing costs, and disadvantages associated with various technologies has led to technical advances and the creation of new technologies such as spectrometry, imaging, chemical analysis, and temperature monitoring. Increased use of these technologies, aided by government funding, provides a chance for medium- and small-scale laboratories to increase their service offerings and compete with significant market players in the sector.

Restraints/Challenges

• Lack of organization and sophistication in the food systems of developing economies

The food business in developing nations is still extremely fragmented, dominated by small and disorganized firms that may not have implemented basic food testing and shelf-life testing processes, increasing the risk of contamination. Food and beverage product testing, including packaged foods, dairy products, beverages, and meat products, among other samples, need appropriate enforcement mechanisms, coordination among market parties, and supporting infrastructure. However, many nations designated as emerging economies, such as China, Vietnam, Taiwan, and others, lack these criteria, posing a challenge to the shelf-life testing business.

• A lack of technological modernity

Businesses today recognize that technology is an enabler and utilize it to compete in the marketplace, but as businesses expand and adapt, so must their use of technology. Food shelf life testing systems and the software that they employ lag behind changing business realities. Furthermore, because technology is a rapidly aging commodity, organizations frequently feel the need for technology modernization. Technology modernization decisions require significant money and resource expenditures and have an impact on how employees operate in the firm. This means that any technology modernization decisions for corporations will be difficult. Organizations must use dependable technology to meet today's and tomorrow's business demands in order to remain relevant and competitive.

• The high expense of acquiring rapid shelf-life testing equipment

The purpose of shelf life testing is to offer an objective measure of the quality criteria that characterize the product and the point at which failure occurs. This failure occurs when the meal exhibits physical, chemical, microbiological, or sensory properties that the customer finds unsatisfactory. Food shelf-life testing may be a complex, intimidating, and costly process. High-end methods, such as chromatography and spectrometry, need expensive instruments and consumables for successful shelf-life assessment of food samples. If the technology is outdated and requires constant maintenance, this adds to the expense.

• Inconsistency in shelf-life regulations

The rising number of national standards for food shelf-life management has created uncertainty, and there is a need for these shelf-life standards to be harmonized. Leading food companies have increasingly realized the costs and inefficiencies associated with the establishment of numerous shelf-life standards.

Food fraud can take numerous forms. However, it is usually classified into two types. Either the meal itself is tainted, or the information accompanying it is incorrect. The last form is expiry date fraud. The aim for expiry date fraud is most typically to extend the period that food may be sold rather than discarded. The reason is economic, like with any food fraud. There is a financial incentive to retain and sell food over its expiration date in expiry date fraud. Expiry date fraud happens at all levels of the business and affects food in both large-scale, well-organized operations and smaller companies. Because of inconsistency and laziness in completing food shelf-life tests, frozen packaged food, notably seafood and meat, is typically affected, but other foods may also be affected. Thus, shelf-life testing regulations must be strictly followed, and the consistency of the regulations aids in the abolition of food fraud.

Recent Developments

• In July 2021, the Group acquired JLA Brasil Laboratório de Análises de Alimentos S.A. ('JLA'), a market-leading independent provider of Food, Agriculture, and Environmental testing solutions based in Brazil. The acquisition of JLA presents a compelling opportunity to enter the fast-growing and highly attractive food testing sector in Brazil, which is one of the largest markets globally in terms of agri-food and beverage production value. This acquisition helps the company to focus on more productivity and increase its market share.
• In July 2022, DKSH Business Unit Consumer Goods, a leading partner for FMCG companies seeking to grow their business in Asia and beyond, announced its expanded partnership in Malaysia with Oatly Asia, a Sweden-based food and beverage company that markets the world’s original and largest oat drink company Oatly. This will provide market expansion services.

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea Food Shelf Life Testing Market Scope

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented based on type, parameter, method, testing technology, condition, and food tested. 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 make strategic decisions to identify core market applications.

Type

• Devices
• Reagents & Kits
• Services

On the basis of type, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented into devices, reagents & kits, and services.

Parameter

• Micro-organisms
• Nutrient stability
• Organoleptic Properties
• Water Activity
• Label Claims
• Total Viable Count (TVC)
• Moisture Content
• Acidity Levels
• PH
• Fat Rancidity
• Others

On the basis of parameters, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented into micro-organisms, nutrient stability, organoleptic properties, water activity, label claims, total viable count (TVC), moisture content, acidity levels, PH, fat rancidity, and others.

Method

• Real-time shelf life testing
• Accelerated shelf life testing

On the basis of the method, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented into real-time shelf life testing and accelerated shelf life testing.

Testing Technology

• Equipment & kit-based
• Manual test

On the basis of testing technology, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented into equipment & kit-based, and manual tests.

Condition

• Frozen (-15°C to -20°C)
• Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C)
• Ambient (25°C/60%RH)
• Intermediate (30°C/65%RH)
• Accelerated (40°C/75%RH)
• Tropical (30°C/75%RH)
• Others

On the basis of condition, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented into Frozen (-15°C to -20°C), Refrigerated (2°C to 8°C), Ambient (25°C/60%RH), Intermediate (30°C/65%RH), Accelerated (40°C/75%RH), Tropical (30°C/75%RH), and Others.

Food Tested

• Food
• Beverages

On the basis of food tested, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market is segmented into food and beverages.

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea Food Shelf Life Testing Market Regional Analysis/Insights

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market are analyzed, and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, parameter, method, testing technology, condition, and food tested, as referenced above.

The countries covered in the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing report are China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea.

China is expected to dominate the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market in terms of market share and revenue. It is estimated to maintain its dominance during the forecast period due to strong market players and high demand for packaged and convenience food regions.

The region section of the report also provides individual market-impacting factors and changes in regulations in the market that impact the current and future trends of the market. Data points, such as new and replacement sales, country demographics, disease epidemiology, and import-export tariffs, are some of the major pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. In addition, the presence and availability of China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea brands and their challenges faced due to high competition from local and domestic brands and the impact of sales channels are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.

Competitive Landscape and China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea Food Shelf Life Testing Market Share Analysis

Competitive China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market provides details about the competitors. Details include company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, Asia-Pacific presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, and application dominance. The above data points are only related to the companies focus on the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market.

Some of the major players operating in the China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea food shelf life testing market are Intertek Group plc, Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, TÜV SÜD, SGS Société Générale de Surveillance SA, Xian LIB Environmental Simulation Industry, ANRESCO and DKSH Holding Ltd.

Research Methodology

Data collection and base year analysis are done using data collection modules with large sample sizes. The market data is analyzed and estimated using market statistical and coherent models. In addition, market share analysis and key trend analysis are the major success factors in the market report. The key research methodology used by the DBMR research team is data triangulation which involves data mining, analysis of the impact of data variables on the market, and primary (industry expert) validation. Apart from this, data models include vendor positioning grids, market timeline analysis, market overview and guide, company positioning grid, company market share analysis, standards of measurement, and vendor share analysis. Please request an analyst call in case of further inquiry.

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