Global food safety testing market size has been witnessing steady growth due to stringent food safety regulations, increasing number of food poisoning outbreaks, and increasing con...
Rapid technologies accounted for a larger market share in 2016. The rapid segment is mainly driven by their multifunctional nature. Rapid technologies have multiple applications in the food industry and are used to check the count, type, and metabolites of microorganisms related to food spoilage, preservation, fermentation, safety, and foodborne pathogens. The increasing significance of rapid technologies offering easy-to-use, efficient, and quick results has greatly enhanced their functionality. Smooth and efficient testing is promoted by using rapid technologies in the food industry. The pathogen segment is estimated to account for the largest market share in the food safety testing market in 2017, according to MarketsandMarkets Research. Salmonella, E. coli, Listeria, and Campylobacter are the major pathogens responsible for food contamination and toxicity. They account for major contaminants found in food and account for major number of food safety testing. Increasing incidences of foodborne illness, globally, due to pathogen outbreaks is driving the pathogen segment. North America accounted for the largest market share in 2016, and this can be attributed due to the increase in outbreaks of foodborne illnesses and stringent well-established regulations pertaining to food safety. Asia Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region from 2017 to 2022, due to its large market base for food & beverages, improved standards of living due to the rise in income levels, and increased awareness about food safety in the region. Developed countries are heavily investing in the advanced technologies for food safety testing, whereas developing countries have been much slower in incorporating the latest technologies. The lack of food control infrastructure & resources in developing countries and lower awareness about food safety regulations among food manufacturers limit the use of food safety testing in the food industry. Growing import and export activities leads to food supply trade globalization which increases contaminant level due to inadequate control and monitoring, according to a report by Global Market Insights. Increasing adulteration level to improve product shelf life are major factors causing testing demand during imports. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Good Agricultural Practices (GAP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), and Good Hygiene Practices (GHP) are major authorities stimulating industry growth. EU and FDA compliances to give consumer authority to trace their products value chain would fuel industry growth as the consumer can track a feed, producing animal or substance, or expected to be added into a feed or food, through all production stages, and distribution. Meat and poultry food safety testing market share was over USD2 billion in 2015, campylobacter salmonella and E. coli are majorly found contaminants in these products. Improper handling and hygienic conditions during befeathering or skinning is stage of maximum contamination. Food Safety and Inspection Services (FSIS) established new rule to prevent meat and poultry products contamination in slaughter and processing plants based on Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) control system. The global dairy products industry is forecast to witness over 7% growth up to 2024. Direct contact with contaminated source in dairy farm through an infected animal's excretion are major reasons causing diseases. Some pathogens such as listeria can survive post pasteurization techniques and may result in re-contamination which are encouraging industry participants towards adequate pasteurization.