Food Shelf Life Testing Market
PUBLISHED: 2024 ID: SMRC25855
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Food Shelf Life Testing Market

Food Shelf Life Testing Market Forecasts to 2030 - Global Analysis By Parameter (Microbial Contamination, Nutrient Stability, Organoleptic Properties and Other Parameters), By Food Tested (Packaged Food, Bakery & Confectionery Products, Beverages and Other Food Types), Method, Application, End User and By Geography

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Published: 2024 ID: SMRC25855

This report covers the impact of COVID-19 on this global market
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According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market is accounted for $5.41 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $11.16 billion by 2030 growing at a CAGR of 10.9% during the forecast period. Food shelf life testing is the process of assessing the duration for which a food product maintains its quality, safety, and freshness under specific storage conditions. It involves various parameters to determine the product's stability and suitability for consumption. By conducting rigorous testing, manufacturers ensure compliance with regulatory standards, minimize spoilage risks, and meet consumer expectations for extended product shelf life.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a US-based government agency, an estimated 48 million people got sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 were hospitalized, and 3,000 died in the United States in August 2023.

Market Dynamics: 

Driver: 

Stringent food safety regulations

Stringent food safety regulations act as a significant driver in the food shelf life testing market by compelling food manufacturers to adhere to rigorous quality standards. These regulations mandate thorough testing of food products to ensure their safety and quality throughout their shelf life. Manufacturers must conduct comprehensive shelf life testing to comply with regulatory requirements, thereby mitigating the risk of contamination, spoilage, and foodborne illnesses. As a result, the demand for shelf-life testing services and technologies increases, driving growth in the market.

Restraint:

High costs

Implementing shelf life testing procedures and technologies entails substantial initial investments in equipment, facilities, and skilled personnel. Small and medium-sized enterprises may find it challenging to afford these expenses, limiting their ability to compete effectively in the market. Additionally, ongoing costs associated with compliance, maintenance, and training further strain budgets. Thus, the financial barrier posed by high costs can hinder market entry and growth, particularly for businesses with limited resources. 

Opportunity:

Rising consumer awareness

As consumers become more conscious of food safety and quality, they demand products with a longer shelf life and fresher attributes. This heightened awareness drives manufacturers to invest in shelf life testing solutions to meet consumer expectations and regulatory requirements. By offering products with extended shelf life, companies can enhance consumer trust, loyalty, and brand reputation, ultimately gaining a competitive edge in the market and capturing a larger share of the growing demand for safe and high-quality food products.

Threat:

Public health concerns

Public health concerns pose a significant threat to the Food Shelf Life Testing Market due to the potential risks associated with consuming expired or contaminated food products. Incidents of foodborne illnesses and product recalls can undermine consumer trust and confidence in food safety. Such events not only impact the reputation and credibility of food manufacturers and retailers but also lead to financial losses and legal liabilities, which will negatively impact the market.

Covid-19 Impact: 

The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for food shelf-life testing as consumers prioritize food safety and hygiene. Supply chain disruptions and heightened awareness of foodborne illnesses have prompted food manufacturers to enhance testing protocols. However, logistical challenges and workforce shortages have hindered testing capacity. Despite these challenges, the market is expected to grow as businesses prioritize quality assurance measures to meet evolving consumer expectations.

The microbial contamination segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The microbial contamination segment is poised to be the largest during the forecast period in the food shelf life testing market due to growing concerns regarding foodborne illnesses and spoilage caused by microorganisms. Stringent regulations and increasing consumer awareness drive demand for microbial testing to ensure food safety and quality. Additionally, advancements in testing technologies, such as rapid microbiological methods, facilitate faster and more accurate detection of microbial contaminants, further fueling market growth in this segment.

The new product development segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

In the food shelf life testing market, the new product development segment is projected to exhibit lucrative growth during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to increasing investments in research and development by food manufacturers to introduce innovative products with extended shelf life. Moreover, advancements in testing methodologies and technologies enable more efficient and accurate assessment of product stability, driving the adoption of shelf-life testing services in the new product development process.

Region with largest share:

Over the forecast period, Europe is positioned to dominate the Food Shelf Life Testing market due to stringent food safety regulations, robust infrastructure for testing facilities, and increasing consumer demand for high-quality and safe food products. Moreover, the presence of key market players and advanced technological capabilities further strengthen Europe's market position. Additionally, the region's proactive approach to food safety standards and continuous investments in research and development contribute to its leadership in the food shelf life testing market.

Region with highest CAGR:

The Asia Pacific region is anticipated to witness significant expansion in the food shelf life testing market during the forecast period. This growth can be attributed to factors such as increasing urbanization, rising disposable incomes, and changing dietary preferences. Additionally, stringent food safety regulations and a growing awareness of foodborne illnesses are driving demand for shelf-life testing services in the region. Moreover, the presence of a large food manufacturing industry further boosts market growth opportunities in the Asia Pacific.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Food Shelf Life Testing Market include SGS SA, ALS Limited, AsureQuality Limited, Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., BranchOut Food Inc, Bureau Veritas, Corbion, Eurofins Scientific, FoodChain ID, Intertek Group plc, Labcorp Drug Development, Mérieux NutriSciences, Microbac Laboratories, Inc., Neogen Corporation, NSF International, QIMA, Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL), Romer Labs, Sciex, Silliker, Inc. and TÜV SÜD.

Key Developments:

In January 2024, BranchOut Food Inc., a pioneering food technology company and producer of dehydrated fruit and vegetable-based products, today announced that it has successfully completed a part of its strategic collaboration with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) to enhance MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) through the implementation of the BranchOut Food's proprietary GentleDry technology.

In April 2023, Corbion has introduced a natural mold inhibition model that predicts a product’s mold-free shelf life based on testing against 11 different mold strains. The tool compares up to three different natural mold inhibitor formulations to help bakers find out which solution works best for their product.

Parameters Covered:
• Microbial Contamination
• Nutrient Stability
• Organoleptic Properties
• Rancidity
• Other Parameters

Food Types Covered:
• Packaged Food
• Bakery & Confectionery Products
• Beverages
• Dairy, Dairy Products and Desserts
• Fats & Oils
• Food Additives & Ingredients
• Meat Products
• Processed Fruits & Vegetables
• Other Food Types

Methods Covered:
• Real-Time Shelf Life Testing
• Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing

Applications Covered:
• Extending Shelf Life of Existing Products
• New Product Development
• Quality Control
• Reformulation of Existing Products
• Regulatory Compliance Testing
• Other Applications

End Users Covered:
• Food Manufacturers
• Food Packaging Companies
• Food Service Providers
• Food Testing Laboratories
• Regulatory Authorities
• Research Institutions
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:
• North America
o US
o Canada
o Mexico
• Europe
o Germany
o UK
o Italy
o France
o Spain
o Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
o Japan        
o China        
o India        
o Australia  
o New Zealand
o South Korea
o Rest of Asia Pacific    
• South America
o Argentina
o Brazil
o Chile
o Rest of South America
• Middle East & Africa 
o Saudi Arabia
o UAE
o Qatar
o South Africa
o Rest of Middle East & Africa

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- Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary      
       
2 Preface      
 2.1 Abstract     
 2.2 Stake Holders     
 2.3 Research Scope     
 2.4 Research Methodology     
  2.4.1 Data Mining    
  2.4.2 Data Analysis    
  2.4.3 Data Validation    
  2.4.4 Research Approach    
 2.5 Research Sources     
  2.5.1 Primary Research Sources    
  2.5.2 Secondary Research Sources    
  2.5.3 Assumptions    
       
3 Market Trend Analysis      
 3.1 Introduction     
 3.2 Drivers     
 3.3 Restraints     
 3.4 Opportunities     
 3.5 Threats     
 3.6 Application Analysis     
 3.7 End User Analysis     
 3.8 Emerging Markets     
 3.9 Impact of Covid-19     
       
4 Porters Five Force Analysis      
 4.1 Bargaining power of suppliers     
 4.2 Bargaining power of buyers     
 4.3 Threat of substitutes     
 4.4 Threat of new entrants     
 4.5 Competitive rivalry     
       
5 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market, By Parameter      
 5.1 Introduction     
 5.2 Microbial Contamination     
 5.3 Nutrient Stability     
 5.4 Organoleptic Properties     
 5.5 Rancidity     
 5.6 Other Parameters     
       
6 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market, By Food Type      
 6.1 Introduction     
 6.2 Packaged Food     
 6.3 Bakery & Confectionery Products     
 6.4 Beverages     
 6.5 Dairy, Dairy Products and Desserts     
 6.6 Fats & Oils     
 6.7 Food Additives & Ingredients     
 6.8 Meat Products     
 6.9 Processed Fruits & Vegetables     
 6.10 Other Food Types     
       
7 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market, By Method      
 7.1 Introduction     
 7.2 Real-Time Shelf Life Testing     
 7.3 Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing     
       
8 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market, By Application      
 8.1 Introduction     
 8.2 Extending Shelf Life of Existing Products     
 8.3 New Product Development     
 8.4 Quality Control     
 8.5 Reformulation of Existing Products     
 8.6 Regulatory Compliance Testing     
 8.7 Other Applications     
       
9 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market, By End User      
 9.1 Introduction     
 9.2 Food Manufacturers     
 9.3 Food Packaging Companies     
 9.4 Food Service Providers     
 9.5 Food Testing Laboratories     
 9.6 Regulatory Authorities     
 9.7 Research Institutions     
 9.8 Other End Users     
       
10 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market, By Geography      
 10.1 Introduction     
 10.2 North America     
  10.2.1 US    
  10.2.2 Canada    
  10.2.3 Mexico    
 10.3 Europe     
  10.3.1 Germany    
  10.3.2 UK    
  10.3.3 Italy    
  10.3.4 France    
  10.3.5 Spain    
  10.3.6 Rest of Europe    
 10.4 Asia Pacific     
  10.4.1 Japan    
  10.4.2 China    
  10.4.3 India    
  10.4.4 Australia    
  10.4.5 New Zealand    
  10.4.6 South Korea    
  10.4.7 Rest of Asia Pacific    
 10.5 South America     
  10.5.1 Argentina    
  10.5.2 Brazil    
  10.5.3 Chile    
  10.5.4 Rest of South America    
 10.6 Middle East & Africa     
  10.6.1 Saudi Arabia    
  10.6.2 UAE    
  10.6.3 Qatar    
  10.6.4 South Africa    
  10.6.5 Rest of Middle East & Africa    
       
11 Key Developments      
 11.1 Agreements, Partnerships, Collaborations and Joint Ventures     
 11.2 Acquisitions & Mergers     
 11.3 New Product Launch     
 11.4 Expansions     
 11.5 Other Key Strategies     
       
12 Company Profiling      
 12.1 SGS SA     
 12.2 ALS Limited     
 12.3 AsureQuality Limited     
 12.4 Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.     
 12.5 BranchOut Food Inc     
 12.6 Bureau Veritas     
 12.7 Corbion     
 12.8 Eurofins Scientific     
 12.9 FoodChain ID     
 12.10 Intertek Group plc     
 12.11 Labcorp Drug Development     
 12.12 Mérieux NutriSciences     
 12.13 Microbac Laboratories, Inc.     
 12.14 Neogen Corporation     
 12.15 NSF International     
 12.16 QIMA     
 12.17 Reading Scientific Services Limited (RSSL)     
 12.18 Romer Labs     
 12.19 Sciex     
 12.20 Silliker, Inc.     
 12.21 TÜV SÜD     
       
List of Tables       
1 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Region (2021-2030) ($MN)      
2 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Parameter (2021-2030) ($MN)      
3 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Microbial Contamination (2021-2030) ($MN)      
4 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Nutrient Stability (2021-2030) ($MN)      
5 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Organoleptic Properties (2021-2030) ($MN)      
6 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Rancidity (2021-2030) ($MN)      
7 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Other Parameters (2021-2030) ($MN)      
8 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Food Type (2021-2030) ($MN)      
9 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Packaged Food (2021-2030) ($MN)      
10 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Bakery & Confectionery Products (2021-2030) ($MN)      
11 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Beverages (2021-2030) ($MN)      
12 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Dairy, Dairy Products and Desserts (2021-2030) ($MN)      
13 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Fats & Oils (2021-2030) ($MN)      
14 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Food Additives & Ingredients (2021-2030) ($MN)      
15 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Meat Products (2021-2030) ($MN)      
16 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Processed Fruits & Vegetables (2021-2030) ($MN)      
17 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Other Food Types (2021-2030) ($MN)      
18 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Method (2021-2030) ($MN)      
19 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Real-Time Shelf Life Testing (2021-2030) ($MN)      
20 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing (2021-2030) ($MN)      
21 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Application (2021-2030) ($MN)      
22 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Extending Shelf Life of Existing Products (2021-2030) ($MN)      
23 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By New Product Development (2021-2030) ($MN)      
24 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Quality Control (2021-2030) ($MN)      
25 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Reformulation of Existing Products (2021-2030) ($MN)      
26 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Regulatory Compliance Testing (2021-2030) ($MN)      
27 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Other Applications (2021-2030) ($MN)      
28 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By End User (2021-2030) ($MN)      
29 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Food Packaging Companies (2021-2030) ($MN)      
30 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Food Service Providers (2021-2030) ($MN)      
31 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Food Testing Laboratories (2021-2030) ($MN)      
32 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Regulatory Authorities (2021-2030) ($MN)      
33 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Research Institutions (2021-2030) ($MN)      
34 Global Food Shelf Life Testing Market Outlook, By Other End Users (2021-2030) ($MN)      
       
Note: Tables for North America, Europe, APAC, South America, and Middle East & Africa Regions are also represented in the same manner as above.       

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