Food trade globalization followed by technological enhancement is expected to provide potential opportunities for the food safety testing industry.
In 2019, The global food safety testing market size surpassed USD 18 billion. In addition, it is projected to gather a CAGR of above 7.5% over the forecast years 2020-2028. An increase in cases of chemical contamination in food processing industries due to improper production techniques of processed food is likely to boost demand for food safety testing services over the forecast period. The demand for processed and packaged food products in developed and developing nations is expected to drive the need for safety testing of edible products. Hectic lifestyle, increasing women working population in North America and Europe, and rising sales of quick service restaurants are expected to increase food safety testing market adoption over the coming years.
The report also outlines the various characteristics of the global food safety testing industry by assessing the market from porter’s five forces analysis, PESTEL analysis, and value chain analysis. Moreover, the food safety testing market report comprises various qualitative parts such as market restraints, important market drivers, and opportunities. Furthermore, the report provides a complete assessment of the market through company profiling and the competitiveness of the local as well as global companies.
In 2019, Europe accounted for the largest market share in food safety testing industry. Presence of well-established food & beverage manufacturers coupled with increasing consumption of processed food in this region will drive the market. Rising prevalence of foodborne diseases in European countries has enforced stringent government policies and regulations regarding food safety for consumers. Some important bodies responsible for imposing food safety regulations in Europe are EU Reference Laboratories, National Reference Laboratories, and Control Laboratories. Asia Pacific is expected to be the fastest growing region for food safety testing industry owing to increased international food & beverages import and export over the past few years. Mandated food safety policies and regulations on international trade in China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia is expected to drive the market in this region.
The global food safety testing industry is highly competitive in nature as large number of small & medium enterprises and well-established manufacturers are operating in this industry. Prominent players operating in this industry are SGS, EUROFINS, INTERTEK, BUREAU VERITAS, ALS LIMITED, TÜV SÜD, TÜV NORD GROUP, NEOGEN CORPORATION, MÉRIEUX, and ASUREQUALITY. Apart from above mentioned companies, other key companies engaged in food safety testing business are FOOD CHAIN ID, RJ HILL LABORATORIES, MICROBAC LABORATORIES, ROMER LABS, and SYMBIO LABORATORIES. Manufacturers operating in this industry are adopting different actions such as new product development, technological enhancement, partnerships, merger & acquisition, and research & development in order to form strategies to cater growing industry requirement.
Key Segments of the Global Food Safety Testing Market
Test Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
- Allergen
- Chemical & Nutritional
- Genetically Modified Organism
- Microbiological
- Residues & Contamination
- Others
End User Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
- Meat, Poultry, & Seafood Products
- Dairy & Dairy Products
- Processed Food
- Beverages
- Cereals & Grains
- Others
Regional Overview, 2018-2028 (USD Million)
North America
- U.S.
- Canada
Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
Middle East and Africa
- UAE
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
South America
- Brazil
- Rest of South America