Report Overview

United States Food Safety Testing Market - Industry Trends & Forecast Report, 2030

United States Food Safety Testing Market size was estimated to be worth USD 5.17 billion in 2023. During the forecast period between 2024 and 2030, United States Food Safety Testing Market size is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.70%, reaching a value of USD 8.74 billion by 2030. Major growth factors for the United States Food Safety Testing Market include the rising prevalence of food-borne diseases and stringent government regulations to ensure food safety. Furthermore, increasing consumer awareness towards food safety and rising demand for convenience and packaged food items are anticipated to drive the United States food safety testing market growth during the forecast period.

Food Safety Testing – Overview

The term "food safety testing" refers to the process of examining food products to make sure they are safe to eat. The primary purpose of food safety testing laboratories is to test food for contaminants such as heavy metals, microorganisms, pesticide residues, adulterants, and antibiotics. Food producers and manufacturers cannot guarantee the absence of pesticides, antibiotics, heavy metals, and naturally occurring toxins, among other things, if they do not conduct food safety testing.

United States Food Safety Testing Market

Growth Drivers

Increasing Prevalence of Foodborne Illnesses

United States is registering a surge in the prevalence of foodborne illnesses across the country. Foodborne diseases are caused by the consumption of contaminated food (which contains chemicals or pathogens). According to data from the Centers for Disease Control, around 48 million, or roughly 1 in 6 Americans, get sick from foodborne illnesses, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 die each year. Therefore, the government is strengthening the food safety regulations in the country to control the rising prevalence of foodborne diseases.

Growing consumer awareness is also pushing food manufacturing businesses and the government to conduct food testing to guarantee consumer safety, which is expected to propel the US food safety testing market during the projected period.

Challenges

High Equipment Cost of Food Safety Testing

The high cost of equipment used in food safety testing acts as a major restraining factor for its market growth in the United States. In addition, the shortage of skilled labor to handle this equipment further impedes the market. The majority of these tools are imported, so the availability of their maintenance centers is concentrated, particularly in metropolitan areas, which could impede the growth of the US market for food safety testing. Additionally, these tools require certified engineers for upkeep and maintenance.

Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on United States Food Safety Testing Market

Intensifying and further spreading of geopolitical tensions among countries across major regions could adversely affect United States Food Safety Testing Market. Geopolitical conflicts leads to supply chain disruption due to trade barriers imposed by several countries, which causes shortage of food and food testing materials in the country. The growing demand for food safety testing and disruption in supply chain creates demand and supply gap due to delays and shortage which increases the cost of these items. However, the government can strengthen the food safety regulations and implement new standards in the light of geopolitical tensions to protect the health of their citizens and local industries. It is expected to fuel the food safety testing in the market to follow the compliance requirements for food.

United States Food Safety Testing Market

Segmental Coverage

United States Food Safety Testing Market – By Target Tested

Based on target tested, United States Food Safety Testing Market is segmented into allergen, chemical, nutritional labeling testing, pathogen, physical, residues & contamination testing, and shelf life testing. The pathogen testing segment holds the largest share of the United States Food Safety Testing Market. In the US, one of the main factors contributing to foodborne diseases is pathogens. The need to understand the presence of these organisms in food and lower the prevalence of food-related illnesses is becoming more pressing, which is driving up the demand for food product pathogen testing.

United States Food Safety Testing Market – By Technology

On the basis of technology, United States Food Safety Testing Market is segmented into molecular diagnostics, rapid, traditional, microbiological testing, and others. The traditional technology segment holds the largest share of the United States Food Safety Testing Market by technology. Microbiological testing and chemical testing are the most common types of traditional technology and are used for microorganisms and chemical contaminants, respectively. This technology involves expensive tools and is time-consuming. As a result, the market is witnessing a substantial shift towards rapid technology, particularly because of its lower cost.

United States Food Safety Testing Market – By Application

By application, United States Food Safety Testing Market is segmented into export, import, manufacturing, processing, retail, service, and others. The manufacturing segment dominates the United States Food Safety Testing Market. The large number of food manufacturing companies in the United States fuels the demand for food safety testing to ensure the food safety of their products by maintaining quality and meeting regulatory and industry standards. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) are federal bodies that impose food safety laws on all food manufactured in the United States, which drives the demand for food safety testing in the country.

Competitive Landscape

Major companies in the intensely competitive United States Food Safety Testing Market include NSF International, SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, Eurofins Scientific, Intertek Group PLC, Merieux Nutrisciences, TUV SUD, ALS Limited, AGQ Labs, and NEOGEN Corporation. To further enhance their market share, these companies employ various strategies, including mergers and acquisitions, partnerships, joint ventures, license agreements, and new product launches.

Scope of the Report

By Target Tested

• Allergen

• Chemical

• Nutritional Labelling Testing

• Pathogen

• Physical

• Residues & Contamination Testing

• Shelf Life Testing

By Food Tested

• Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages

• Bakery & Confectionery

• Dairy Products

• Fresh Food

• Functional Food

• Infant Food

• Meat & Poultry

• Processed & Packaged Food

• Others (including Sea Food)

By Technology

• Molecular Diagnostics

• Rapid

• Traditional

• Microbiological Testing

• Others

By Food Test

• Food Safety Testing

• Food Authenticity Testing

• Food Shelf Life Testing

By Application

• Export

• Import

• Manufacturing

• Processing

• Retail

• Service

• Others

1. Research Framework
   1. Research Objective
   2. Product Overview
   3. Market Segmentation
2. Executive Summary
3. United States Food Safety Testing Market Insights
   1. Industry Value Chain Analysis
   2. DROC Analysis
      1. Growth Drivers
         1. Increasing Awareness of Foodborne Illnesses
         2. Globalization of Food Supply Chains
         3. Innovations in Testing Techniques, such as Rapid Methods and Molecular Biology
      2. Restraints
         1. High Costs Especially for Small-Scale Producers.
         2. Lack of Standardization
         3. Time Consuming Processes
      3. Opportunities
         1. Advancements in Technologies like Genomics, Proteomics, and Metabolomics
         2. Growing Interest in Personalized Nutrition
         3. Rising E-Commerce and Food Delivery Services
      4. Challenges
         1. Keeping Up with Evolving Regulations and Standards
         2. Managing Large Volumes of Testing Data
         3. Shortage of Qualified Food Safety Professionals
   3. Regulatory Framework
   4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
      1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
      2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
      3. Threat of New Entrants
      4. Threat of Substitutes
      5. Intensity of Rivalry
4. United States Food Safety Testing Market: Marketing Strategies
5. United States Food Safety Testing Market: Pricing Analysis
6. United States Food Safety Testing Market Overview
   1. Market Size & Forecast, 2019–2030
      1. By Value (USD Billion)
   2. Market Share & Forecast
      1. By Target Tested
         1. Allergen
         2. Chemical
         3. Nutritional Labelling Testing
         4. Pathogen
         5. Physical
         6. Residues and Contamination Testing
         7. Shelf Life Testing
      2. By Food Tested
         1. Alcoholic & Non-alcoholic Beverages
         2. Bakery & Confectionery
         3. Dairy Products
         4. Fresh Food
         5. Functional Food
         6. Infant Food
         7. Meat & Poultry
         8. Processed & Packaged Food
         9. Others (Including Sea Food etc.)
      3. By Technology
         1. Molecular Diagnostics
         2. Rapid
         3. Traditional
         4. Microbiological Testing
         5. Others
      4. By Food Test
         1. Food Safety Testing
         2. Food Authenticity Testing
         3. Food Shelf-Life Testing
      5. By Application
         1. Export
         2. Import
         3. Manufacturing
         4. Processing
         5. Retail
         6. Service
         7. Others
7. Competitive Landscape
   1. List of Key Players and Their Products
   2. United States Food Safety Testing Company Market Share Analysis, 2023
   3. Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating Parameters
   4. Key Strategic Developments (Mergers, Acquisitions, Partnerships)
8. Impact of Escalating Geopolitical Tensions on United States Food Safety Testing Market
9. Company Profiles (Company Overview, Financial Matrix, Competitive landscape, Key Personnel, Key Competitors, Contact Address, Strategic Outlook, and SWOT Analysis)
   1. NSF International
   2. SGS SA
   3. Bureau Veritas
   4. Eurofins Scientific
   5. Intertek Group PLC
   6. Merieux Nutrisciences
   7. TUV SUD
   8. ALS Limited
   9. AGQ Labs
   10. NEOGEN Corporation
   11. Other prominent players
10. Key Strategic Recommendations
11. Research Methodology
    1. Qualitative Research
       1.  Primary & Secondary Research
    2.    Quantitative Research
    3.    Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
       1.  Secondary Research
       2.  Primary Research
    4.    Breakdown of Primary Research Respondents
    5.    Assumptions & Limitations

*Financial information of non-listed companies can be provided as per availability.

**The segmentation and the companies are subject to modifications based on in-depth secondary research for the final deliverable.

List of Figures

Figure 1       United States Food Safety Testing Segmentation

Figure 2       United States Food Safety Testing Market Value Chain Analysis

Figure 3       Company Market Share Analysis, 2023

Figure 4       United States Food Safety Testing Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 5       United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Target Tested, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 6       United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Food Tested, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Figure 7       United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Food Test, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030        

Figure 8       United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030        

List of Tables      

Table 1        United States Food Safety Testing Market Size, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 2        United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Target Tested, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 3        United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Food tested, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 4        United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Food Test, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030

Table 5        United States Food Safety Testing Market Share, By Application, By Value (USD Billion), 2019–2030        

Table 6        NSF International Company Overview

Table 7        NSF International Financial Overview

Table 8        SGS SA Company Overview

Table 9        SGS SA Financial Overview

Table 10      Bureau Veritas Company Overview

Table 11      Bureau Veritas Financial Overview

Table 12      Eurofins Scientific Company Overview

Table 13      Eurofins Scientific Financial Overview

Table 14      Intertek Group PLC Company Overview

Table 15      Intertek Group PLC Financial Overview

Table 16      Merieux Nutrisciences Company Overview

Table 17      Merieux Nutrisciences Financial Overview

Table 18      TUV SUD Company Overview

Table 19      TUV SUD Financial Overview

Table 20      ALS Limited Company Overview

Table 21      ALS Limited Financial Overview

Table 22      AGQ Labs Company Overview

Table 23      AGQ Labs Financial Overview

Table 24      NEOGEN Corporation Company Overview

Table 25      NEOGEN Corporation Financial Overview