Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing

Apr 2022| FOD011L| BCC Publishing

Report Highlights

The global food safety testing market should reach $27.1 billion by 2026 from $18.9 billion in 2021 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% for the forecast period of 2021 to 2026.

Report Includes

  • 70 data tables and 11 additional tables
  • An overview of the global markets and technologies for food safety testing
  • Estimation of the market size and analyses of market trends, with data from 2021, estimates for 2022-2025, with projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
  • Coverage of market size for the various testing technologies, and information on how each test satisfies the needs of food processors and, in turn, consumers
  • Characterization and quantification of market potential for food safety testing technologies by contaminant, technology, type, food type and region
  • Assessment of the sizable expenditures in government food safety testing and the market effect of government regulatory programs
  • Identification of new technologies in the food-safety testing industry and analyses of patent activity
  • Market share analysis of the key companies of the industry and coverage of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances and other key market strategies
  • Company profiles of the leading market players, including 3M Co., ALS Ltd., Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Intertek Group PLC and SGS SA

Report Scope

This report is an update of an earlier BCC Research report (FOD011K) published in 2019. This report provides market insights into the global market for food safety testing, with a specific focus on the global markets. It provides an array of information including market size, expected growth rates, market drivers and restraints, as well as other trends and developments in the market. This report analyzes the market trends of food safety testing with data for 2020, estimates for 2021, projections of compound annual growth rates through 2026 (forecast period of 2021 to 2026), and regional markets of the food safety testing market. BCC Research analyzed key categories and regions to determine the present and future food safety testing market status and forecasted market growth from 2021 to 2026.

The major food types tested in food safety testing are meat and poultry, dairy, grains, eggs, fish and seafood, beverages, and other food types. The market for testing every contaminant in food is covered in this report. The revenue forecasts from 2021 to 2026 are explained for each food testing method by technology, food and region. The report also provides a detailed analysis of the major food safety testing product vendors as well as company profiles. It also explains the major market drivers for the global food safety testing market, the current trends within the industry and major end-user industries for the food safety testing market.

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Report Synopsis

Report Metrics Details
Base year considered 2021
Forecast period considered 2021-2026
Base year market size $18.8 billion
Market size forecast $27.1 billion
Growth rate CAGR of 7.5% from 2021 to 2026
Units considered $ Millions
Segments covered Type of Contaminant, Contaminant Testing Type, Pathogen, Toxin, Residue, Pesticide Residue, Other Contaminant Types
Regions covered North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America , Rest of the World
Countries covered Russia, Australia, Africa, Middle East
Key Market Drivers
  • Growth of the Global Food and Beverage Market
  • Increasing International Trade in Foodstuffs
  • Stringent Regulations to Ensure Food Safety
  • Product Liability Claims
  • Trends in the Incidence of Foodborne Diseases
Companies studied
  • 3M
  • ALS LTD.
  • ASURE QUALITY LTD.
  • BIOCONTROL SYSTEMS INC.
  • BIOMEDICA GRUPPE OSTERREICH
  • BIOMERIEUX
  • BIO-RAD LABORATORIES INC.
  • BIOTEST AG
  • CHARM SCIENCES INC.
  • COVANCE INC.
  • ELISA TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • EMSL ANALYTICAL INC.
  • ENVIROLOGIX INC.
  • ERIEZ MANUFACTURING CO.
  • EUROFINS SCIENTIFIC
  • FOOD CHEK SYSTEMS INC.
  • FOOD HYGIENE AND HEALTH LABORATORY
  • GENETIC ID NA INC.
  • GLOBAL FOOD SAFETY INITIATIVE
  • HARDY DIAGNOSTICS
  • IEH LABORATORIES & CONSULTING GROUP
  • INTERTEK GROUP PLC
  • LABORATORY CORPORATION OF AMERICA HOLDINGS (LABCORP)
  • MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES CORP.
  • MICREOS FOOD SAFETY
  • MICRO IDENTIFICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC.
  • MICROBAC LABORATORIES INC.
  • MILLIPORESIGMA
  • NESTLE USA INC.
  • OCEANIT LABORATORIES INC.
  • PERKINELMER INC.
  • PROMEGA CORP.
  • RANDOX LABORATORIES LTD.
  • R-BIOPHARM AG
  • RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL INC.
  • SGS SA
  • STRATEGIC DIAGNOSTICS INC. (SDIX)
  • TAKARA BIO INC.
  • TUV SUD AG

Table of Contents

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Title/Chapter NamePagesMember Price
Full Report: Global Markets and Technologies for Food Safety Testing164Free
Chapter- 1: Introduction12Free
Chapter- 2: Summary and Highlights2Free
Chapter- 3: Food Safety Value Chain7Free
Chapter- 4: Market and Technology Background19Free
Chapter- 5: Market Breakdown by Type of Contaminant and Testing Technology12Free
Chapter- 6: Market Breakdown by Region43Free
Chapter- 7: Market Breakdown by Food Group25Free
Chapter- 8: Market Drivers9Free
Chapter- 9: Patent Review12Free
Chapter- 10: Company Profiles23Free
Published - Jun-2019| Analyst - Andrew McWilliams| Code - FOD011K

Report Highlights

The global market for food safety testing should grow from $16.3 billion in 2019 to reach $23.4 billion by 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.5% for the period of 2019-2024.

Report Includes

  • 122 tables
  • Comprehensive study and an in-depth analysis of the global markets for food safety testing technologies
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2018, estimates for 2019, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2024
  • Coverage of market size for the various testing technologies, and information on how each test satisfies the needs of food processors and, in turn, consumers
  • Assessment of the now sizable expenditures in government food safety testing and the market effect of government regulatory programs
  • Identification of new technologies in the food-safety testing industry and analyses of patent activity
  • Company profiles of the leading market players, including 3M Co., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., Biotest AG, Perkin Elmer, Inc., and Strategic Diagnostics, Inc. (SDIX)
Published - Oct-2014| Analyst - Kevin Gainer| Code - FOD011H

Report Highlights

The global food safety testing market reached $10.5 billion in 2014, and should reach about $13.6 billion in 2019 with a five year compound annual growth (CAGR) of 5.3% through 2019.

Report Includes

  • An overview of the global market for food safety testing and related technologies.
  • Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
  • Discussion on the development and marketing of food safety testing technologies.
  • Descriptions of market trends for various testing technologies in terms of how each test satisfies the needs of food processors and, in turn, consumers.
  • Analysis of the market effect of government regulatory programs.
  • Relevant patent analysis.
Published - Aug-2012| Analyst - Kevin Gainer| Code - FOD011G

Report Highlights

The U.S. market for food-safety testing was valued at $3.3 billion in 2011 and is projected to increase slightly in 2012. In 2017, the market should reach nearly $4.4 billion after increasing at a five-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%.

Published - Sep-2010| Analyst - Kevin Gainer| Code - FOD011F

Report Highlights

  • The total U.S. food safety testing market is valued at $3.4 billion in 2010 and is projected to increase at a 6.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over the next 5 years.  The total sector market value should climb to $4.7 billion in 2015.
  • The need to preserve foreign markets has testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on the upswing and should propel a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in that market at a projected 4.7% through 2015 when the market value should be $126 million, up from $100 million for 2010.
  • At present, the sheer number of bacteria, and the amount of routine testing conducted, give pathogens the lion’s share ($3 billion) of the $3.4 billion U.S. food-safety testing market value for 2010. This sector will increase at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) to reach $4.2 billion in 2015.
Published - Dec-2007| Analyst - Norma Corbitt| Code - FOD011E

Report Highlights

  • The U.S. food safety testing market value increased from $2.0 billion in 2006 to an estimated $2.1 billion in 2007. it should reach $2.8 billion by 2012, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
  • The growth rate reflects demand for pathogen testing, where implementation of standard hygiene practices and a stringent regulatory environment has slowed the incidence of microbial infections.
  • The potency of toxins should propel testing for contaminants from a $78 million market in 2007 to a $135 million market in 2012, a CAGR of 11.6%.
Published - Mar-2005| Analyst - Norma Corbitt| Code - FOD011D

Report Highlights

  • The U.S. market for food safety testing was valued at $276.7 million in 2004 (31.339 million tests) and should increase to $415.6 million in 2009 (40.309 million tests), rising at an average annual growth rate (AAGR) of 8.5%.
  • The largest share of sales will be for tests to detect pathogens ($171.4 million in 2004 and $259.6 million in 2009), because of the threat they pose to consumer health and safety
  • Tests for pesticide residues represent a significantly smaller market, but will see a similar growth rate.
  • The desire to preserve foreign markets and for food processors to protect themselves at every stage is propelling the 13.7% AAGR for testing for GMOs. Sales of $29.9 million should climb to $56.7 million in 2009.
  • For other contaminants, testing is expected to continue at a sustained pace (5.1%) through 2009.
Published - Oct-2001| Analyst - Dorothy Kroll| Code - FOD011C

Report Highlights

  • Sales in the U.S. of food testing products will increase from $149.5 million in 2000 to $239.4 million in 2005 at an AAGR (average annual growth rate) of 9.9%.
  • The total number of tests for pathogens and pesticides performed in 2000 will be 27.53 million, rising to 34.15 million in 2005.
  • The larger share (82%) will be for tests to detect pathogens. These will rise at an AAGR of 9.4% to $192.5 million in 2005.
  • Sales of pesticide-residue tests will increase at an AAGR of 7.7% from $8.9 million in 2000 to $12.9 million in 2005.
  • The GM testing market, worth $18 million in 2000, is expected to have the fastest growth of 13.6% per year on average.

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