Food Pathogen Testing Market Size, Share, Industry, Forecast and outlook (2024-2031)

Global Food Pathogen Testing Market is Segment By Type (E.Coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Other Pathogens), By Food Type (Meat & Poultry, Dairy, Processed Food, Fruits & Vegetables, Cereals & Grains, Others), By Technology (Traditional Technology, Rapid Technology, Convenience Technology, PCR Technology, Immunoassay Technology), and By Region (North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa) – Share, Size, Outlook, and Opportunity Analysis, 2024-2031

Food Pathogen Testing Market Overview

The global food pathogen testing market valued USD xx million in 2021 and is forecast to reach USD xx million by 2031, growing at a CAGR of xx% during the forecast period (2024-2031).

Pathogen testing is of major importance in the food industry as there are specified bacteria and virus-causing pathogens, and more unidentified agents, that cause foodborne illnesses. The elimination of these disease-causing pathogens is a desire of the entire food industry. Pathogen testing is mainly used for monitoring the microbes and bacteria current in the food, and it is used to reduce and ultimately eliminate foodborne illnesses. It is a process implemented in every step of food preparation to ensure sanitation and food safety. The most common foodborne illnesses that pathogen testing is concerned with are E. coli, listeria, and salmonella. Pathogen testing can be done using standard conventional cell culture or spectrometric or laser-based diagnostics techniques.

Food Pathogen Testing Market Scope

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)

Food Pathogen Testing Market Dynamics:

Increased foodborne illness incidents is expected to drive the market growth

Foodborne pathogens are causing many diseases with significant effects on human health and the economy. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in the US, every year, an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people) get sick, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die from foodborne diseases. Moreover, as per the EU health report, in Europe total of 3,086 foodborne illness outbreaks were reported in 2020. On the other hand, rising consumer awareness about food safety and the genetic usage of modified organisms is expected to further drive the market growth. Moreover, stringent regulations by governments throughout the world for testing food and food items is expected to drive the market growth.

Decline in prices of food, loss in food manufacturing industries, lack of stricter government rules and regulation for implementation and monitor of food industry are few of the possible restraint to food pathogen testing market.

Food Pathogen Testing Market Segmentation:

The salmonella segment held the highest market revenue share of xx% in the year 2021

Based on type, the salmonella segment accounted for a larger market share in 2021. Salmonella is the most common type of bacterial disease that affects the intestinal tract of the human body. It causes diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever. It is mostly caused due to the consumption of raw or undercooked meat, poultry, and egg products. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States every year. Salmonella infection weakens the immune systems, especially in infants, women, and adults. Sometimes it is life-threatening, and therefore food pathogen testing is mostly done for salmonella. Food pathogen testing is the main key role for this segment in preventing the salmonella infection, which drives its growth in the food pathogen testing market.

Based on technology, the rapid technology segment accounted for the largest market share in 2021. Rapid technologies are important for the rapid detection of foodborne pathogens in food products to prevent outbreaks of foodborne diseases and the spread of foodborne pathogens. Rapid detection methods are generally more sensitive, specific, time-efficient, labor-saving, and reliable than conventional methods. Rapid pathogen testing methods have been gaining increasing interest in the food industry. These methods include antibody-based assays, genetic amplification methods, and newer sensor development. Following enrichment, conventional plating methods can take days to yield results, while rapid technology methods require hours.

Food Pathogen Testing Maket Geographical Penetration:

North America is expected to dominate the global food pathogen testing market in the year 2021

North America segment held a dominant market share of xx% in 2021. With the increased use of new technologies, North America leads the food pathogen market. In addition, with a growing number of food poisoning outbreaks and awareness of food safety, salmonella is among the widely tested pathogen in this region. Stringent government regulations regarding product safety has further up surge the industry growth. For instance, CFIA lays down safety standards for taking corrective actions including, issuing public notices, sampling and recalling of products posing health risks. On other hand, Asia Pacific will witness a significant growth in the food pathogen testing market in the upcoming years, owing to stringent government norms coupled with an increasing number of manufacturing firms. Japan has been at the forefront of registering patents to develop new technologies to detect contaminants.

Source: DataM Intelligence Analysis (2021)

Food Pathogen Testing Market Competitive Landscape:

The key players operating in this market include SGS S.A., Bureau Veritas S.A., Intertek Group PLC, Eurofins Scientific, Silliker, Inc., IFP Institut Fr Produktqualitt GmbH, ALS Limited, Microbac Laboratories, Inc., and Genetic Id Na Inc. Key players in the market are following strategies such as geographical expansions, acquisitions and product launches to gain a competitive edge.  For instance, in February 2019, BioMerieux SA, S.L. acquired a molecular testing company Invisible Sentinel. This company develops, manufactures, and markets molecular diagnostic tools for the rapid, accurate, and reliable detection of pathogens and spoilage organisms in food and beverages. In February 2019, Biotech start-up Lexagen announced the launch of a genetic testing technology which can detect a broad range of food pathogens in less time and at a low cost.

Food Pathogen Testing Market COVID-19 Impact:

Negative impact on the global food pathogen testing market

Growing concerns among consumers for processed food due to the outbreak of COVID-19 across the globe will increase the security and safety of food products, thus driving the global food pathogen testing industry growth. The food testing laboratories have been declared as essential services as it is essential to facilitate trade and ensure smoother food chain operations across the country and international borders.

However, import and export restrictions on food products due to COVID-19 is expected to have a negative impact on the market. Experts believe that the outbreak, may be connected to frozen food imports. This has led to strict restriction of imports and exports of food products. The spread of the pandemic in countries such as China, United States, European Union and Japan led to considerable decline in exports of food products. Due to restriction of exports and imports, there will be no scope of testing of the products which is expected to slightly hinder the global food pathogen testing market growth. Most of the key exporting categories including seafood, meat, dairy and forestry products experienced considerable dip both in terms of volume and price owing to reduced demand from key export markets including China and Japan. Also, transportation challenges and import restriction prevailing in several countries hard hit by the pandemic are lowering the demand for food products.

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