Global Food Authenticity Testing Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030

Global Food Authenticity Testing Market, By Type (PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-Based, Isotope Methods, Immunoassay-Based/ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay), DNA Sequencing/Barcoding, Next-Generation Sequencing, NMR Technique/Molecular Spectrometry, Mass Spectrometry), Category (Organic, Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO), Protected Geographical Indication (PGI), Adulteration Tests, False Labelling, GMO Testing, Allergen Testing, Meat Speciation, Halal Verification, Kosher Verification, and Others), Application (Food and Beverages) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2030.

Food Authenticity Testing Market Analysis and Size

Consumers have become sceptical about the authentication of food products meant to meet specific demands, such as vegan, free-form, organic, and others, due to the increasing prevalence of food fraud in the industry, which includes intentional ingredient substitution, misleading consumers with false claims, and disruptive labelling. As a result, food manufacturers have chosen food authentication techniques as the most effective way to differentiate their products from conventional offerings and capture significant market share.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the global food authenticity testing market was valued at 8.34 billion in 2022, is expected to reach the value of USD 16.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 9.8% during the forecast period of 2023 to 2030. “PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-Based” is expected to dominate the type segment of global food authenticity market due to easy availability and cheap prices. 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.     

Food Authenticity Testing Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

Food testing in laboratories for validation and usage preference is known as food authenticity. Advanced instrumentation can detect purity in food and beverage products such as fruit juice, edible oil, beer, and wine. Furthermore, food authenticity is used to ensure product label claims.

Global Food Authenticity Testing Market Dynamics

Driver

• Growing Need for Food Safety Measures and Rise in Demand for Packaged Food

The global food authenticity testing market is expanding due to rising consumer health concerns and high demand for packaged food. In order to meet regulatory requirements, ready to eat and packaged food product manufacturers are investing in research and development. The global food authenticity testing market is being driven by the implementation of stringent food safety regulations, advancements in testing technologies, and the international trade of food materials.

Opportunity

• Increasing Demand for Food Trade

Increasing food trade across emerging market borders broadens the market's potential for growth. Food authenticity testing is required due to the rising number of food-borne illnesses, as well as poor sanitation and processing conditions in factories in a few countries. The implementation of regulations in emerging economies that have entered the food trade, as well as authority to prohibit the import and supply of contaminated food and enforce food recalls, are expected to increase demand for testing services in these regions.

Restraint/Challenges

• Legal and Regulatory Challenges of the Market

Navigating the complex legal and regulatory landscape surrounding food authenticity testing can be a formidable obstacle for businesses and food producers. The food industry is subject to a plethora of regulations and standards that vary from one region or country to another. These regulations often demand strict compliance with labelling requirements, quality standards, and authenticity verification. In addition, the legal framework can change over time, as governments and international bodies adapt to new challenges and consumer demands. This evolving regulatory environment requires businesses to stay abreast of updates and invest resources in adjusting their practices and testing methods accordingly. The legal and regulatory complexity can serve as a deterrent for some food producers, especially smaller enterprises, as they may lack the expertise and resources needed to ensure full compliance, potentially hindering the broader adoption of food authenticity testing methods.

• Logistical Nightmare and Cost Factor

The companies operating on a global scale, adhering to diverse sets of regulations and shipping can be a logistical nightmare and a significant cost factor. Change of taste and preference among the buyers ends up increasing the cost of goods and labor.

This global food authenticity testing market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the global food authenticity testing market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.

Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays

Data Bridge Market Research offers a high-level analysis of the market and delivers information by keeping in account the impact and current market environment of raw material shortage and shipping delays. This translates into assessing strategic possibilities, creating effective action plans, and assisting businesses in making important decisions.

Apart from the standard report, we also offer in-depth analysis of the procurement level from forecasted shipping delays, distributor mapping by region, commodity analysis, production analysis, price mapping trends, sourcing, category performance analysis, supply chain risk management solutions, advanced benchmarking, and other services for procurement and strategic support.

Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products

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 Recent Developments

• In October 2019, Eurofins GeneScan Technologies GmbH and UgenTec announced a partnership to develop assay plugins for Eurofins GeneScan Technologies' portfolio of molecular biology kits on UgenTec's real-time PCR analysis software platform, FastFinder. The collaboration will allow Eurofins to scale up its assays with analysis and automated result reporting, ensuring the fast sample-to-result times required in food, feed, and seed testing
• In January 2018, SGS acquired Vanguard Sciences Inc., to add the expertise and capabilities of the company's two food laboratories to its global agriculture and food laboratories network. The two laboratories provide a wide range of food and agricultural testing services, including product testing and R&D
• In February 2018, NSF International launched NSF DNA authenticated, an independent testing protocol and verification programmer for raw botanical ingredients used in the dietary supplement industry

Global Food Authenticity Testing Market Scope

The global food authenticity testing market is segmented on the basis of type, category and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyse meagre 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.

Type

• PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-Based
• Isotope Methods
• Immunoassay-Based/ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay)
• DNA Sequencing/Barcoding
• Next-Generation Sequencing
• NMR Technique/Molecular Spectrometry
• Mass Spectrometry

Category

• Organic
• Protected Denomination of Origin (PDO)
• Protected Geographical Indication (PGI)
• Adulteration Tests
• False Labelling
• GMO Testing
• Allergen Testing
• Meat Speciation
• Halal Verification
• Kosher Verification
• Others

Application

• Food
• Beverage

Global Food Authenticity Testing Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The global food authenticity testing market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, type, category and application as referenced above.

The countries covered in the global food authenticity testing market report are U.S., Canada and Mexico in North America, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Denmark, France, U.K., Netherlands, Switzerland, Belgium, Russia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Rest of Europe in Europe, China, Japan, India, South Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Rest of Global (APAC) in the Global (APAC), Saudi Arabia, U.A.E, South Africa, Egypt, Israel, Rest of Middle East and Africa (MEA) as a part of Middle East and Africa (MEA), Brazil, Argentina and Rest of South America as part of South America.

Europe dominates the global food authenticity market because of numerous incidents of meat adulteration in European countries and strict safety procedure compliance in the region.

Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing in the global food authenticity market as there is an increase of awareness and government strict government rules and regulation which is effecting the market.

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

Competitive Landscape and Global Food Authenticity Testing Market Share Analysis

The global food authenticity testing market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to global food authenticity testing market.

Some of the major players operating in the global food authenticity testing market are:

• SGS (Switzerland)
• Bureau Veritas (France)
• Eurofins (Luxembourg)
• Intertek (U.K.)
• Mérieux NutriSciences (U.S.)
• ALS Limited (Australia)
• Neogen (U.S.)
• AsureQuality (New Zealand)
• Charm Sciences (U.S.)
• Premier Analytical Services (U.K.)
• Dairyland Laboratories (U.S.)
• Bio-Check (U.K.)
• AES Laboratories (India)
• IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group (U.S.)
• Envirologix Inc. (U.S.)
• EMSL Analytical, Inc. (U.S.)
• Krishgen Biosystems (U.S.)