Food Pathogen Safety Testing Equipment and Supplies Market Report Scope & Overview:

The Food Pathogen Safety Testing Equipment and Supplies Market size was USD 6.9 billion in 2022 and is expected to Reach USD 11.8 billion by 2030 and grow at a CAGR of 7.0% over the forecast period of 2023-2030. 

The growing public awareness of foodborne infections and their potential influence on consumer health has increased the demand for sophisticated testing procedures. With consumer safety as a top priority, regulatory authorities have enforced stringent criteria to ensure the quality and safety of food products.

Based on type, the test kits segment is predicted to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecasted period. Test kits are well-known for their high efficiency, and speedy results, which make them user-friendly to a wide range of manufacturers, including small and medium-sized food businesses. Furthermore, the industry's adoption of test kits has been accelerated by the strict enforcement of food safety rules and the growing customer demand for pathogen-free food items.

During the forecast period, the In-House category of by site segment is expected to rise at a CAGR of 6%. Because of its benefits, in-house food pathogen safety testing is gaining popularity across industries. It entails doing pathogen testing within food manufacturing plants, eliminating the requirement for outsourcing.

MARKET DYNAMICS

KEY DRIVERS

• Increasing cases of foodborne diseases

Increasing cases of foodborne diseases due to dangerous bacteria like Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria can cause serious problems in food products can cause product recalls, legal action, and irreparable harm to customer confidence. The increasingly vocal consumers make it essential for producers to place a high priority on food safety and reduce the danger of contamination. Manufacturers have tremendous pressure to maintain food safety to protect their brand reputation and retain customers. High-profile occurrences of foodborne illnesses linked to particular brands have led to a decline in customer trust, a drop in sales, and even the closure of once-vibrant companies. To safeguard its brand reputation they investing in the food pathogen safety testing market.

• Stringent food safety regulations

RESTRAIN

• Risks of contamination during testing procedures

The continuing anxiety of new foodborne illnesses arising can cause market uncertainty, since food companies and governments may be hesitant to invest in new technology and products until they are proven to be effective against these new risks. Food companies must invest in innovative technology and supplies that limit the danger of contamination, as well as train their personnel on proper testing techniques. These expenses can be substantial, especially for small enterprises.

OPPORTUNITY

• A growing investment in maintaining food safety

Governments around the world are increasing their budgetary focus on ensuring food safety. This is due to several factors, including the increasing awareness of the risks of foodborne illness and the associated costs to public health and the economy. The growing complexity of the global food supply chain makes it more difficult to track and control food safety risks. The emergence of new foodborne pathogens and the increasing resistance of existing pathogens to antibiotics drive the need for R&D activity of new food pathogen detection and control methods. Improved food safety inspection and enforcement programs.

CHALLENGES

• Rapidly evolving pathogen strains

Pathogens can adapt and develop resistance mechanisms to present testing procedures, rendering them less effective. This can lead to false negatives and increase the risk of a disease outbreak. Escherichia coli has evolved into novel strains with greater virulence and antibiotic resistance, offering significant market problems and heightening the risk of foodborne outbreaks.

IMPACT OF RUSSIA UKRAINE WAR

Russia and Ukraine are large producers of food pathogen safety testing ingredients, as well as major suppliers of raw materials and components used in the production of testing equipment and supplies. The war has disrupted the supply networks of raw materials resulting in shortages of critical resources such as plastics, glass, and metal. Manufacturers have experienced delays in production and increased prices as a result of the war. The war has also raised the cost of energy, transportation, and other inputs utilized in the production of food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies. This has increased the price of these products for end consumers even more.

IMPACT OF ONGOING RECESSION

The recession had a mixed effect on the market for food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies. Some market categories, such as fast testing, were predicted to benefit from the increasing focus on food safety, while others saw a decline in demand. FoodNet estimated there will be 170 death tolls, 5,981 hospitalizations, and 25,479 illnesses in 2022. Salmonella and Campylobacter had the greatest incidence rates (19.2 cases per 100,000 individuals and 19.2 cases, respectively). Manufacturers may spend less on food safety equipment due to the high costs of testing equipment and less supply which may lead to an increase in foodborne illness.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

by Type

• Test Kits

• Systems

• Microbial Culture Media

by Site

• In-House

• Outsourcing Facility

• Government Labs

by Food Tested 

• Fish & Seafood

• Diary

• Processed Food

• Fruit & Vegetables

• Meat & Poultry

• Cereal & Grains

• Other

REGIONAL ANALYSIS

Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a high CAGR for the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market which is estimated to reach a value of USD 3 billion by 2029. It has become a crucial instrument in the Asia Pacific region to ensure the safety and quality of food products due to rising cases of foodborne diseases and greater consumer knowledge about food safety, creating a larger need for dependable testing equipment and supplies.

The market in North America is expanding significantly as a result of the rising demand for safer food products due to the rise in public awareness of foodborne illnesses, spurring the use of sophisticated pathogen detection technologies. The region's stringent food safety standards that are enforced by agencies like the FDA and CFIA drive the market growth. As companies work to protect their domestic and international trade interests, the market is further fueled by North America's broad and dynamic food processing sector, which spans agriculture to distribution.

The European Union has some of the world's most strict food safety rules. This increases demand from food manufacturers and processors for food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies. European consumers are well aware of the dangers of foodborne illness and are willing to pay a premium for clean food.

REGIONAL COVERAGE

North America

• US

• Canada

• Mexico

Europe

• Eastern Europe

  • Poland

  • Romania

  • Hungary

  • Turkey

  • Rest of Eastern Europe

• Western Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • UK

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • Netherlands

  • Switzerland

  • Austria

  • Rest of Western Europe

Asia Pacific

• China

• India

• Japan

• South Korea

• Vietnam

• Singapore

• Australia

• Rest of Asia Pacific

Middle East & Africa

• Middle East

  • UAE

  • Egypt

  • Saudi Arabia

  • Qatar

  • Rest of Middle East

• Africa

  • Nigeria

  • South Africa

  • Rest of Africa

Latin America

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Rest of Latin America

KEY PLAYERS

Some major key players in the Food Pathogen Safety Testing Equipment and Supplies Market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Merck KGaA, Shimadzu Corporation, Agilent Technologies, Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., QIAGEN, Neogen Corporation, PerkinElmer Inc., BIOMÉRIEUX, Bruker, Hygiena, LLC, Solabia Group, Roka BioScience, and other key players.

Shimadzu Corporation-Company Financial Analysis

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

In 2023, TotalEnergies signed a contract with UnaBiz, a Massive IoT solution provider and integrator, for equipping motorway service station stores with 3,000 temperature sensors to track the temperature regulation of refrigeration units to improve food safety.

In 2022, Neogen Corporation, a solution for animal and food safety completed its merger with 3M's food safety operation to improve its position as one of the industry's key players. This merger enabled both organizations to broaden their global footprint and product offerings.

In 2022, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. extended its R&D center in Hyderabad, India, with an emphasis on instrument design and the development of innovative products. This strategy can assist the organization in developing creative and technologically sophisticated products for food pathogen safety testing.