Global Shelf Life Testing Market – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Global Shelf Life Testing Market, By Parameter (Microbial Contamination, Rancidity, Nutrient Stability, Organoleptic Properties, Others), Food Tested (Packaged Food, Beverages, Bakery and Confectionery Products, Meat and Meat Products, Dairy Products, and Desserts, Processed Fruits and Vegetables, Others), Method (Real-Time Shelf Life Testing, Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing), Technology (Equipment and Kit-Based, Manual Tests) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2029

Shelf Life Testing Market Analysis and Size

Accurate and reliable food testing reduces the risk of product recalls, and companies are identifying the causes of reduced shelf life, which helps them improve their products and processes, ultimately contributing to their profitability, making the technique popular in the market.

Data Bridge Market Research analyses that the shelf life testing market was valued at 4.49 billion in 2021 is expected to reach the value of USD 8.90 billion by 2029, at aw CAGR of 8.93% during the forecast period. In addition to the market insights such as market value, growth rate, market segments, geographical coverage, market players, and market scenario, the market report curated by the Data Bridge Market Research team includes in-depth expert analysis, import/export analysis, pricing analysis, production consumption analysis, patent analysis and consumer behaviour.

Shelf Life Testing Market Scope and Segmentation

Market Definition

A product's shelf-life is the period during which 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 improving products, processes, and, ultimately, profitability.

Shelf Life Testing Market Dynamics

Drivers

• High demand for packaged foods and growing research and development

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

• Technological advancements and convenience offered to the consumers

The growing digital convenience in the global market has perfectly aligned with the personalization trend. Along with providing a more convenient shopping experience, technology has made product information much more accessible to consumers, increasing packaged food sales and strengthening the shelf life testing market.

Opportunity

Increasing food trade across the borders of emerging markets expands the market's opportunity for growth. The rising number of food-borne illnesses as well as poor sanitation and processing conditions in factories in a few countries necessitate the need for shelf life testing of food. The implementation of regulations in emerging economies that have entered the food trade and the authorization of authorities to prohibit the import and supply of contaminated food and enforce food recalls are expected to increase demand for testing services in these regions.

Restraints

The lack of modernization in technology, as well as a lack of organisation and sophistication in the food systems of developing regions, will be the restraints for the shelf life testing market during the forecast period.

This shelf life 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 shelf life 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.

COVID-19 Impact on Shelf Life Testing Market

COVID-19 has caused havoc in the food processing industry. Food companies in this industry have been impacted by social distancing rules, labour shortages due to movement restrictions, and lockdown measures to contain the virus's spread. Furthermore, regional governments' actions have limited the number of people working in small areas, which has hampered growth of the food industry.

Recent Development

• SGS announced the expansion of its new food microbiological testing lab in Fairfield, New Jersey, USA, in October 2019. The 2,000-square-foot microbiological testing facility employs an information technology platform to provide a wide range of testing services to food producers, manufacturers, and suppliers across all food categories.
• SGS announced the expansion of its new food microbiological testing lab in Carson, California, in March 2019. The microbiological testing facility is 2,400 square feet in size. This expansion aims to broaden the company's geographical coverage as well as its global network of agriculture and food labs.

 Global Shelf Life testing Market Scope

The shelf life testing market is segmented on the basis of parameter, food tested, method and technology. 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.

Parameter

• Microbial Contamination
• Pathogens
• Salmonella
• Campylobacter
• E. Coli
• Listeria
• Others
• Yeast and Molds
• Rancidity
• Nutrient Stability
• Organoleptic Properties
• Others

Food tested

• Packaged Food
• Beverages
• Bakery and Confectionery Products
• Meat and Meat Products
• Dairy Products
• Desserts
• Processed Fruits and Vegetables
• Others

Method

• Real-Time Shelf Life Testing
• Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing

Species

• Equipment and kit based
• Culture-based
• Chromatography & spectroscopy
• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA)
• Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)
• Manual testing

Shelf Life testing Market Regional Analysis/Insights

The shelf life testing market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, parameter, food tested, method and technology s as referenced above.

The countries covered in the shelf life 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.

European region is expected to dominate the shelf life testing market. Europe dominated the global market because of numerous incidents of meat adulteration in European countries.  Asia Pacific region is expected to be the fastest growing in the market. China dominates the shelf life market in the Asia-Pacific region. Food safety procedure compliance is more stringent in Europe (a major importer), and Chinese food producers must adhere to food standards and trade regulations.

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 Shelf Life Testing Market Share Analysis

The shelf life 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 shelf life testing market.

Some of the major players operating in the shelf life 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.)

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