North America Food Pathogen Testing Market, By Testing Type (System, Test Kits, Consumables and Others), Type Of Pathogen Testing (Salmonella SPP, E. Coli, Listeria SPP, Listeria, Vibrio SPP, Campylobacter and Others), Site (In-house/Internal Lab and Outsourcing Facility), Application (Meat and Poultry Products, Dairy Products, Processed Food, Plant-Based Meat and Meat Alternatives, Confectionary, Baby Food, Herbal Extracts and Herbs, Edible Oils, CBD Products, Honey and Spices) – Industry Trends and Forecast to 2031.
North America Food Pathogen Testing Market Analysis and Size
The food pathogen testing market has witnessed significant advancements, leading to enhanced accuracy, speed, and sensitivity in detecting harmful contaminants. These advancements benefit both consumers and food manufacturers by ensuring safer food products, reducing the risk of foodborne illnesses, and safeguarding public health.
North America food pathogen testing market size was valued at USD 1.57 billion in 2023, is projected to reach USD 2.97 billion by 2031, with a CAGR of 8.3% during the forecast period 2024 to 2031. In addition to the insights on market scenarios such as market value, growth rate, segmentation, geographical coverage, and major players, the market reports curated by the Data Bridge Market Research also include in-depth expert analysis, geographically represented company-wise production and capacity, network layouts of distributors and partners, detailed and updated price trend analysis and deficit analysis of supply chain and demand.
Report Scope and Market Segmentation
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Report Metric
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Details
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Forecast Period
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2024 to 2031
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Base Year
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2023
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Historic Years
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2022 (Customizable to 2016-2021)
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Quantitative Units
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Revenue in USD Billion, Volumes in Units, Pricing in USD
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Segments Covered
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Testing Type (System, Test Kits, Consumables and Others), Type Of Pathogen Testing (Salmonella SPP, E. Coli, Listeria SPP, Listeria, Vibrio SPP, Campylobacter and Others), Site (In-house/Internal Lab and Outsourcing Facility), Application (Meat and Poultry Products, Dairy Products, Processed Food, Plant-Based Meat and Meat Alternatives, Confectionary, Baby Food, Herbal Extracts and Herbs, Edible Oils, CBD Products, Honey and Spices)
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Countries Covered
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U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America
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Market Players Covered
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3M (U.S.), PerkinElmer Inc. (U.S.), Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.), bioMérieux SA (France), Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.), Shimadzu Corporation (Japan), Neogen Corporation (U.S.), Randox Food Diagnostics (U.K.), FOSS (Denmark), Ring Biotechnology Co Ltd. (China), Omega Diagnostics Group PLC (U.K.), and Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH (Austria)
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Market Opportunities
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Market Definition
Food pathogen testing involves the detection and identification of harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, in food products. This testing is crucial for ensuring food safety and preventing foodborne illnesses. Various food pathogen testing methods, including molecular techniques and culture-based assays, are used to analyze food samples and assess their microbial contamination levels to safeguard public health.
North America Food Pathogen Testing Market Dynamics
Drivers
- Growing Incidence of Foodborne Illnesses
Rising occurrences of foodborne diseases globally are propelling the need for effective pathogen testing methods to identify and mitigate contamination risks in the food supply chain. For instance, recent outbreaks of Salmonella contamination in fresh produce and E. coli in various food products have heightened concerns. Robust pathogen testing protocols are essential for early detection and mitigation of contamination risks across the food supply chain, ensuring the delivery of safe and wholesome food to consumers.
- Focus on Quality Assurance and Brand Protection
Food manufacturers and retailers are placing greater emphasis on quality assurance and brand protection through rigorous pathogen testing to uphold their reputation and mitigate financial risks. For instance, following a high-profile contamination incident, a leading food company implemented advanced pathogen testing protocols across its supply chain. This proactive approach not only ensured product safety but also safeguarded the company's brand integrity, enhancing consumer trust and loyalty in the long term.
Opportunities
- Advancements in Testing Technologies
Continuous advancements in molecular diagnostic techniques, such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction), immunoassays, and biosensors, are enhancing the sensitivity, accuracy, and speed of pathogen detection, thereby driving market growth. For instance, real-time PCR enables rapid and accurate detection of pathogens such as Salmonella and E. coli in food samples, reducing testing time from days to hours. Immunoassays, such as ELISA, offer high sensitivity and specificity for detecting specific pathogens, while biosensors provide portable and cost-effective solutions for on-site testing, driving market growth by enhancing detection efficiency.
- Industry Adoption of Rapid Testing Methods
The rapid adoption of pathogen testing in the food industry is transforming safety protocols. These techniques offer real-time detection, empowering swift corrective measures and minimizing product recall risks. For instance, portable DNA-based assays such as PCR allow on-site testing, ensuring immediate action against contamination. This trend not only enhances consumer protection but also fosters market growth by instilling confidence in food safety standards and mitigating financial losses associated with recalls.
Restraints/Challenges
- Variability in Detection
Variability in detection poses a challenge to the food pathogen testing market, as methods differ in sensitivity and specificity, yielding inconsistent results across various platforms and labs. This inconsistency undermines confidence in testing efficacy, hindering adoption by food producers and regulators, and impacting overall market growth and reliability.
- Lack of Technical Expertise in Small Enterprises
Limited technical expertise in small food and beverage enterprises, particularly in developing nations, hampers effective implementation of food pathogen testing. Inadequate knowledge of testing methods and services inhibits compliance with food safety regulations, impacting market growth.
This market report provides details of new recent developments, trade regulations, import-export analysis, production analysis, value chain optimization, market share, impact of domestic and localized market players, analyses opportunities in terms of emerging revenue pockets, changes in market regulations, strategic market growth analysis, market size, category market growths, application niches and dominance, product approvals, product launches, geographic expansions, technological innovations in the market. To gain more info on the market contact Data Bridge Market Research for an Analyst Brief, our team will help you take an informed market decision to achieve market growth.
Recent Development
- In July 2022, SGS inaugurated a state-of-the-art food analysis laboratory in Mexico City. This facility aids food organizations by ensuring rigorous quality checks and regulatory compliance
- In May 2022,Bureau Veritas unveil its advanced microbiology laboratory in the United States. Specializing in pathogen testing, it serves the agri-food sector with comprehensive microbiological analyses
- In April 2022,Mérieux NutriSciences' acquired the Laboratorios Bromatológicos Araba, bolstering its presence in South Africa's pesticide market. This strategic move enhances the company's capabilities in food quality, sustainability, and safety provision
Impact and Current Market Scenario of Raw Material Shortage and Shipping Delays
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Expected Impact of Economic Slowdown on the Pricing and Availability of Products
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North America Food Pathogen Testing Market Scope
The market is segmented on the basis of testing type, type of pathogen testing, site and application. The growth amongst these segments will help you analyze meagre growth segments in the industries and provide the users with a valuable market overview and market insights to help them make strategic decisions for identifying core market applications.
Testing Type
- System
- Test Kits
- Consumables
- Others
Type Of Pathogen Testing
- Salmonella SPP
- E. Coli
- Listeria SPP
- Listeria
- Vibrio SPP
- Campylobacter
- Others
Site
- In-house/Internal Lab
- Outsourcing Facility
Application
- Meat and Poultry Products
- Dairy Products
- Processed Food
- Plant-Based Meat and Meat Alternatives
- Confectionary
- Baby Food
- Herbal Extracts and Herbs
- Edible Oils
- CBD Products
- Honey
- Spices
North America Food Pathogen Testing Market Regional Analysis/Insights
The market is analysed and market size insights and trends are provided by country, testing type, type of pathogen testing, site and application as referenced above.
The countries covered in the market report are U.S., Canada, Mexico in North America
U.S. is expected to dominate the North America food pathogen testing market in both market share and revenue, fueled by increasing demand and the concentration of key industry players. Its dominance is projected to persist, underpinned by robust testing infrastructure and technological advancements in food pathogen testing kits.
The country section of the report also provides individual market impacting factors and changes in regulation in the market domestically that impacts the current and future trends of the market. Data points such as down-stream and upstream value chain analysis, technical trends and porter's five forces analysis, case studies are some of the pointers used to forecast the market scenario for individual countries. Also, the presence and availability of global brands and their challenges faced due to large or scarce competition from local and domestic brands, impact of domestic tariffs and trade routes are considered while providing forecast analysis of the country data.
Competitive Landscape and North America Food Pathogen Testing Market Share Analysis
The market competitive landscape provides details by competitor. Details included are company overview, company financials, revenue generated, market potential, investment in research and development, new market initiatives, global presence, production sites and facilities, production capacities, company strengths and weaknesses, product launch, product width and breadth, application dominance. The above data points provided are only related to the companies' focus related to market.
Some of the major players operating in the market are:
- 3M (U.S.)
- PerkinElmer Inc. (U.S.)
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)
- bioMérieux SA (France)
- Agilent Technologies, Inc. (U.S.)
- Shimadzu Corporation (Japan)
- Neogen Corporation (U.S.)
- Randox Food Diagnostics (U.K.)
- FOSS (Denmark)
- Ring Biotechnology Co Ltd. (China)
- Omega Diagnostics Group PLC (U.K.)
- Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH (Austria)
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