North America Food Safety Testing Market

North America Food Safety Testing Market Growth and Forecast (2023 - 2028):

North America Food Safety Testing Market was worth $ 5.25 billion in 2022 and estimated to be growing at a CAGR of 7.20%, to reach $ 7.43 billion by 2028. The exercise of food safety testing has gained significant meaning over the past few years in view of rising cases of food-borne diseases and poisoning caused by impure food products.

Market Overview:

Microbial pathogens such as bacteria, food allergens, viruses, and agricultural chemicals can harm consumers, if unchecked. Shortcoming in treating and processing the food to put an end to toxins and other impurities, incorrect handling of food and polluted input food materials are the key factors that cause food contamination.

Drivers and Restraints:

The growth of the North America Food Safety Testing market is largely due to the increase in the number of foodborne illnesses, growing demand for pathogen testing, strict procedures, better consumer cognizance and globalization of the food business. Rising public concerns over the safety of GM products is another major factor advancing the growth of the market. However, time consumed and excessive cost of the testing procedure are the significant factors restricting the growth of this market.

North America Food Safety Testing Market Segmentation Analysis:

The North America Food Safety Testing Market is segmented based on contaminants tested, food type, and technology. On the basis of contaminants tested, the North America Food Safety Testing market is segmented into Microbial, GMOs, Metal Contaminants, Pesticides and Residues, Toxins, Food Allergen, and Others. Microbiological testing holds the largest part of the market due to its safety testing in almost all food products. On the basis of Food Type, the market is segmented into Meat & Poultry, Dairy Product, Processed Food, Beverages, Fruits & Vegetables, and Others. On the basis of Technology, the market is segmented into Traditional and Rapid. Meat and poultry are the important segments in this market, whereas processed foods are the fastest growing segment. The rapid technology segment is anticipated to grow at the highest CAGR and it is due to the development of testing methods. The standing of this segment is rising due to its quick, accurate, efficient, and easy-to-use features.

Region Analysis:

Geographically the North America Food Safety Testing Market is segmented into US, Canada and Rest of North America. The USA leads the market in this region with a share of almost 68%. Pathogen testing is the biggest food testing method implemented in this region, with processed food being the largest category of food tested for contaminants. However, the market for GMO testing is expected to post the fastest growth during the forecast period. The North America market is very modern and is focused on innovating cost-effective techniques. Companies are committed to research, sourcing, and quality, factors that are central to the success of the industry.

Key Players in the Market:

Significant strategies such as investments in R&D are being employed by major companies to meet the rising demand for Food Safety Testing.

Major Key Players in the North America Food Safety Testing Market are

• Bureau Veritas S.A
• ALS Limited
• Eurofins Scientific
• Intertek Group PLC
• Silliker Inc
• DTS Laboratories