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Food Safety Testing Market Growth From $30.74 Billion In 2026 To $46.4 Billion By 2030 At A CAGR Of 10.8%
The food safety testing market size has seen substantial growth in recent years. It is anticipated to expand from $27.83 billion in 2025 to $30.74 billion in 2026, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The market’s past growth is primarily linked to escalating food safety regulations, the expansion of global food trade, a rise in foodborne illness incidents, increased production of processed foods, and the widespread adoption of laboratory-based testing methods.
The food safety testing market is predicted to experience swift expansion over the coming years, reaching $46.4 billion by 2030, demonstrating a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.8%. This anticipated growth stems from increased investments in advanced diagnostic technologies, a growing need for real-time food safety monitoring, the widening scope of regulatory compliance requirements, the rising integration of automated testing systems, and a heightened emphasis on supply chain transparency. Prominent trends expected during this period involve a greater uptake of rapid food testing technologies, an escalating demand for pathogen detection solutions, the increased application of molecular and DNA-based testing, the proliferation of on-site and portable testing kits, and an intensified focus on comprehensive end-to-end food traceability.
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Food Safety Testing Market Growth Factors Supporting Long-Term Expansion
The increasing consumer desire for nutritious food items is projected to fuel expansion in the food testing sector. These products offer essential nutrients that support physical well-being and contribute to sustained energy levels. Consequently, food safety analyses are essential to confirm that food items are devoid of hazards posing a threat to public health. For example, the Good Food Institute (GFI), a non-profit organization based in the US, reported in 2024 that worldwide retail sales of plant-based meat and seafood (excluding tofu and tempeh) rose from $5.9 billion in 2023 to $6.1 billion in 2024. Hence, the expanding need for healthy food choices is a primary impetus for the growth of the food testing market.
Food Safety Testing Market Segment Analysis Highlighting Growth Areas
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 Industry Trends Shaping Future Revenue Growth
Leading companies within the food safety testing market are concentrating on developing innovative solutions, such as automated high-throughput microbiological testing systems, to satisfy the increasing demand for quicker, more precise, and economical food screening across production and processing environments. These sophisticated smart-testing technologies simplify analytical workflows that were traditionally labor-intensive, enhancing consistency and allowing for smooth incorporation into standard quality monitoring, unlike manual plating and counting techniques. As an example, in June 2024, Neogen Corporation, a US-based biotechnology company, introduced the Petrifilm Automated Feeder with the goal of boosting efficiency in 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 embed it into their existing workflows and laboratory information management systems.
Food Safety Testing Market Leading Companies: Who Holds Significant Market Presence?
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 Analysis: Which Region Leads By Revenue?
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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