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Food Safety Testing Market Size Outlook: How Quickly Will Revenue Expand Through 2030?
The food safety testing market size has seen swift expansion in recent years. It is anticipated to expand from $27.83 billion in 2025 to $30.74 billion in 2026, achieving a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The market’s past growth can be ascribed to several influences, such as stricter food safety regulations, an increase in food trade, a higher frequency of foodborne illnesses, the broadening of processed food production, and the implementation of laboratory-based testing approaches.
The food safety testing market is projected to experience significant expansion over the coming years. It is set to reach $46.4 billion in 2030, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. This anticipated growth during the forecast timeframe is driven by factors such as greater capital allocation for sophisticated diagnostic technologies, a heightened need for continuous food safety surveillance, broadened regulatory obligations, the increasing implementation of automated testing platforms, and a magnified emphasis on clarity across the supply chain. Key developments expected over this period encompass the wider embrace of swift food testing methods, an escalating requirement for solutions to identify pathogens, the expanding application of molecular and DNA-based analytical techniques, the proliferation of convenient on-site and portable testing apparatus, and a strengthened commitment to comprehensive food traceability.
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Food Safety Testing Market Expansion Drivers: What’s Shaping Future Growth?
The food testing market is anticipated to be propelled by the increasing consumer desire for healthy food products. These products deliver essential nutrients that support overall bodily health and assist in maintaining energy levels. To confirm that food items are free from risks that could jeopardize public well-being, food safety testing is essential. For example, the Good Food Institute (GFI), a US-based non-profit organization, stated in 2024 that retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood (excluding tofu and tempeh) grew from $5.9 billion in 2023 to $6.1 billion in 2024. Consequently, the rising preference for healthy food products is a key driver for the expansion of the food testing market.
Food Safety Testing Market Segment Performance And Emerging Opportunities
The food safety testing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Contaminant: Pathogens, Pesticides, Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Toxins, Other Containments
2) By Technology: Traditional, Rapid
3) By Application: Meat, Poultry, And Seafood Products, Dairy And Dairy Products, Processed Food, Beverages, Cereals And Grains
Subsegments:
1) By Pathogens: Bacteria, Viruses, Parasites,
2) By Pesticides: Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides
3) By Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs): DNA Testing For GMO Presence, Protein Testing For GMO Traits
4) By Toxins: Mycotoxins, Marine Toxins, Heavy Metals
5) By Other Contaminants: Chemical Contaminants, Allergen Testing, Residuals From Processing
Food Safety Testing Market Strategic Trends: What Defines The Next Growth Phase?
Leading companies in the food safety testing market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as automated high-throughput microbiological testing systems, to address the growing demand for quicker, more precise, and economical food screening throughout production and processing settings. These cutting-edge smart-testing technologies optimize analytical processes that were traditionally labor-intensive, enhancing consistency and facilitating effortless incorporation into standard quality monitoring, in contrast to manual plating and counting techniques. As an illustration, in June 2024, Neogen Corporation, a US-based biotechnology company, introduced the Petrifilm Automated Feeder to boost the efficiency of high-throughput food safety testing laboratories. The Petrifilm Automated Feeder automates the loading and counting of Petrifilm plates, significantly reducing the time technicians spend on these tasks. Capable of processing up to 300 Petrifilm plates in just 33 minutes, it is ideally suited for high-volume laboratories performing more than 100,000 quality indicator tests annually. Furthermore, the feeder seamlessly integrates with the Petrifilm Plate Reader Advanced, allowing laboratories to effortlessly incorporate it into their existing workflows and laboratory information management systems.
Food Safety Testing Market Key Players: Which Companies Lead Industry Competition?
Major companies operating in the food safety testing market are SGS SA, Eurofins Scientific SE, Intertek Group plc, Bureau Veritas SA, ALS Limited, TÜV SÜD AG, AsureQuality Limited, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Microbac Laboratories Inc., Symbio Laboratories, DNV GL, NSF International, Idexx Laboratories Inc., Neogen Corporation, Agilent Technologies Inc., Shimadzu Corporation, PerkinElmer Inc., Merieux NutriSciences Corporation, The SOCOTEC Group, Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH, Charm Sciences Inc., Hygiena LLC, R-Biopharm AG, MilliporeSigma, 3M Company, QIAGEN N.V.
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Food Safety Testing Market Regional Breakdown: Where Is Demand Concentrated?
North America was the largest region in the food safety testing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food safety testing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
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