Food Diagnostics Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis By Type (Systems, Consumables, and Test Kits), By Test Type (Pathogen, Genetically Modified Organism, Allergen, Mycotoxin, Chemical and Pesticides, and Others), By Food Tested (Meat, poultry, and seafood, Dairy products, Processed food, Fruits & vegetables, Cereals, grains, and pulses, Nuts, seeds, and spices, and Others), and Regional Forecast till 2032

The global food diagnostics market is greatly upgrading due to an increase in demand for quick and accurate food safety tests. Food diagnostics basically map onto the various technologies and tests used to detect contaminants, pathogens, and other harmful substances in food products, which ensure safety and quality throughout the food supply chain.

• The USA recorded the demand for 10,000 billion food diagnostic tests, mainly related to testing of dairy, meats, and packaged food in 2022, as reported by the FDA.

With recent technological developments taking place in molecular diagnostics and rapid detection methods, food safety testing has become much more streamlined, efficient, and reliable in adhering to global food safety standards.

Food Diagnostics Market Driver

Faster Testing And Regulations Boost Market Growth

Providing faster food diagnostic testing, molecular diagnostics, and immunoassays may be a blessing for the market. China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that China alone witnessed 4,000 billion tests for food safety diagnostics on meat in 2022. Stringent food safety laws across the globe are an engine to drive this market. These laws ensure that companies comply and drive diagnostic testing programs in demand. In parallel, increasing consumer awareness about foodborne diseases has increased demand for safe food products and, in turn, stimulated the growth of this market.

Food Diagnostics Market Restraint

High Testing Costs Hinder Market Growth

High testing costs continue to pose a major challenge for the Food Diagnostics market, especially for small and medium-sized food enterprises; these high costs limit the ability to implement comprehensive testing. Furthermore, the duo of complex and ever-changing food safety regulations-weary of describing the organization, taxed the companies. Further hampering is the technological barriers, such as the massive need for investment in infrastructure and training in the uptake of diagnostic technologies.

Food Diagnostics Market Opportunity

Digital Tools And Kits Drive Market Growth

Food diagnostic service providers have enormous growth possibilities in the emerging markets, particularly those countries where food safety regulations are developing. As diagnostics start integrating more digital technologies and data analytics, we expect greater efficiency to be brought about, thereby giving companies new avenues to explore in their expansion drive. Rapid test kits are another opportunity for development; these kits enable swift and easy on-site food safety testing, which is what is needed, as cranes converge on demand for instant results.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Volume of Foodborne Illness Cases, By Key Countries
• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities
• Food Safety Regulation Intensity, By Region
• Business Strategies Adopted by Key Players
• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players
• Key Industry Developments (Product Launches, Investments, Collaborations)
• Overview: Regulatory and Compliance Scenario Across Regions

Analysis by Type

By type, the market is divided into systems, consumables, and test kits.

A dominating share of the food diagnostics market is expected to be held by the systems segment, as there are widespread applications of advanced diagnostic platforms in huge food manufacturing and testing facilities. These systems, when integrated with automation and data management tools, raise operational efficiency and help in compliance, hence leading the market.

Consumables are expected to show significant growth in the coming years, with a constant demand from food safety testing on a day-to-day basis. The need for reagents, buffers, and other testing materials under different applications of diagnostics helps the sustenance of this segment.

Analysis by Test Type

By test type, the market is divided into pathogen, genetically modified organism, allergen, mycotoxin, chemical and pesticides, and others.

Currently, food diagnostics outlets are dominated by pathogen testing due to the huge increase in foodborne diseases worldwide. Its dominance is also brought about by the continuous incidence of detection of pathogens such as Salmonella spp., E. coli, and Listeria.

A significant growth opportunity has been predicted in the biggest allergen industry due to increased enforcement of labeling requirements and higher consumer awareness of food allergens. In addition, the food industry continues to further invest in accurate testing methods to prevent allergen cross-contamination and ensure label authenticity.

Analysis by Food Tested

By food tested, the market is divided into meat, poultry, and seafood, dairy products, processed food, fruits & vegetables, cereals, grains, and pulses, nuts, seeds, and spices, and others.

Further, the meat, poultry, and seafood segment dominated the food diagnostics market due to its susceptibility to microbial contamination and strict regulatory provisions. Regular testing for food safety and shelf stability reinforces its leadership.

Dairy products are expected to record significant growth due to the perishable nature of dairy and susceptibility to microbial spoilage. Besides ensuring the elimination of pathogens, particularly in liquid milk and cheese, another driver for the segment's demand is this.

From a growth standpoint, the fruits & vegetables segment is likely to experience considerable growth with increasing global trade and demand for fresh produce. Testing is crucial in the identification of pesticide residues and microbial contamination, especially in ready-to-eat and minimally processed foods.

Regional Analysis

Based on geography, the market has been studied across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

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The global market continues to be dominated by the North American region, whose force emanates from regulations, heightened consumer awareness, and a technological infrastructure. The food diagnostics market in this region will be led by food safety regulations are becoming stricter, and more and more consumers are asking for safer and better-quality products. The food diagnostics market is being controlled by these dominant trends, which will continue over the next several years.

The region of Europe holds great importance with its strict food safety standards and leading players in the industry. Emphasis on quality assurance and regulations serves as grounds for the need for constant food diagnostics. With food quality standards still to be upheld in Europe, steady growth is expected, fostered by these regulations and diagnostic companies alike.

The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing rapid industrialization, with its growing food processing industry demanding diagnostic services on a large scale. Export requirements to meet international food safety standards and an increasing middle class consuming more processed foods feed into the expansion of the market. With the continuation of these drivers of demand for food diagnostics, this region will witness tremendous growth and could be a major player in a few years.

Key Players Covered

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• PerkinElmer, Inc. (U.S.)
• Illumina, Inc. (U.S.)
• Deibel Laboratories (U.S.)
• Mérieux NutriSciences (France)
• Intertek Group PLC Solutions (U.K.)
• Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (U.S.)
• Eurofins Scientific SE (Luxembourg)
• Bureau Veritas (France)
• ALS Limited (Australia)
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (U.S.)

Key Industry Developments

• In March 2023, Thermo Fisher Scientific expanded food safety products with the rapid PCR-based test kits for fast identification of foodborne pathogens. The kits are designed to perform food safety testing, yielding results timely enough for corrective action to be taken should contamination be encountered. This launch demonstrates the related interest by the company in devising further diagnostic solutions for the food industry.
• In May 2024, a strategic alliance was forged between Agilent Technologies and ICAR-National Research Centre for Grapes (NRCG) India to develop advanced analytical workflows for the novel food safety protocols. Critical food safety concerns are set to be ensured, with specific emphasis on contaminants such as PFAS, polar pesticides, and antibiotics. This partnership further solidifies Agilent's commitment to an innovation and expertise-based solution for food safety.