Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing was valued at approximately USD 1.89 billion in 2023 and is forecasted to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 8.8%
GMO testing includes testing of crops and processed food for various characteristics and traits such as stacked, insect resistance and herbicide tolerance. The production of genetically modified crops is growing due to the increase in nutritional demand, which in turn has led to the rise in stringency in genetically modified food safety regulations. This fuelled the growth of the GMO testing market globally. Genetically modified food items are the ones that are derived from organisms who’s DNA has been altered or modified in a way that does not occur naturally. For instance the introduction of a gene from a different organism. Genetically modified organisms can be defined as those organisms whose genetic components have been refashioned to provide certain benefits such as increased nutrition and better protection against diseases. From the producers’ point of view, it provides safety to the crops as well. The genetically modified crops have better resistance to plant diseases caused by insects and also have an increased tolerance towards herbicides.
The rising trend of the Global Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing market can be attributed to the fact that GM foods provide higher nutritional benefits as compared to conventional products. The worldwide supply chain of food is facing constant dangers and resultantly, food safety testing strategies that can guarantee food protection are in demand.
The market for Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing was augmented owing to the health hazards associated with GMO foods. The major driver of the market is the accelerating need for crops that are inherently resistant to the chemicals used for their safety and protection.
There are some perceived benefits of GM foods. They are advantageous in terms of low price and provide greater benefits in terms of durability and nutritional value. With the rise of GM food items, the need to ensure the safety of GM food items has also gone up thereby, boosting the market for Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing. The safety assessment focuses on various aspects such as the potential to provoke allergic reactions, toxicity, specific components perceived to have nutritional value or toxic properties, and the stability of the gene inserted.GM food provides improved nutrition, hence they are gaining traction amongst consumers across the world. The food industry is flourishing across the world and the producers are focused on strategizing and developing nutrient-rich, high-quality GM foods to meet the demands. Therefore, the need for food safety also rises with increased production of GM crops and processed foods driving the growth of the market. Additionally, evolution in farming technologies, high investments in biotech research and development, labelling mandates in several countries and diverse product lines of GM food production have also driven the market for Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing.
Firstly, the high cost of genetically modified food safety testing techniques can be attributed as the key restraint hindering the growth of the Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing Market. Secondly, there is an emerging trend and pattern of consuming clean-label products amongst the consumers which have not gone any modifications or alterations genetically. They are perceived to be safer as compared to the modified products. The rising pattern of clean label consumption of products and eating natural foods hampers the growth of GM foods which in turn impedes the growth of the Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing Market. Thirdly, lack of proper implementation of regulations, ban on the production of GM crops, lack of technical know-how among farmers, and unaffordability of tests by food manufacturers & channel members are also considered as the restraints and challenges in the Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing Market.
It was proposed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) as a regulation that all packaged food items with more than 5% of genetically modified ingredients should be declared through proper labelling.
On the basis of Traits:
Stacked
Herbicide tolerance
Insect resistance
On the basis of traits, the GMO testing market can be segregated into three categories namely Stacked, Herbicide tolerance and Insect resistance. Out of this, the stacked trait testing market holds the largest share and is also projected to grow at an exponential rate in the forecasted period due to the rise in R&D innovations and the multiplicity of different traits in one food or crop.
On the basis of Crop Tested:
Corn
Soy
Rapeseed/Canola
Potato
Others (tomato, sugar beet, and rice)
Based on the crops tested, the Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing Market can be segmented into five categories. They are Corn, Soy, Rapeseed/Canola, Potato, and Others (tomato, sugar beet, and rice). The testing for corn and soy accounted for the largest share and is projected to be the fastest-growing, as these are largely traded crops across the world.
On the basis of Processed Food Tested:
Bakery & confectionery
Meat & meat products
Breakfast cereals & snacks
Food additives
Other processed food (infant food, dairy products, and processed beverages)
The processed food tested segment of the Genetically Modified Food Safety Testing Market includes Bakery & confectionery, Meat & meat products, Breakfast cereals & snacks, Food additives, and Others, of which breakfast cereals & snacks are projected to be the fastest-growing market for GMO testing because they are often made with corn and soy products.
There has also been a rising pattern to experiment with various breakfast cereals which are a product of genetically engineered ingredients. This segment is also gaining traction due to the presence of a large number of cereal grains and corn flakes.
On the basis of Technology:
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)
Immunoassay
Based on technology, the GMO testing market can be divided into Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) and Immunoassay. The PCR market is the dominant segment out of the two because of the research laboratories owing to their automation, real-time quantification, sensitivity, precision and accuracy.
● North America
● Asia-Pacific
● Europe
● South America
● The Middle East and Africa
EMSL Analytical
Intertek Group
Genetic ID NA
Eurofins Scientific
SGS
Bio-Rad Laboratories
Silliker
OMIC USA
Institut fur Produktqualitat
DowDuPont
Romer Labs Division Holding
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