GMO Testing Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)

Global GMO Testing Market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.50% during the forecast period (2020-2025).

Key Highlights

• Backed by the growing demand for free-from food products, worldwide, food authentication testing including one to done GMO analysis is making substantial space in the industry. Moreover, the growing prevalence of food frauds in the industry, including deliberate substitution of ingredients, misleading consumers with false claims, and disruptive labeling, consumers have become skeptical about the authentication of food products meant to serve specific demands.
• This, in turn, has led the food manufacturers to opt for food testing techniques as the most effective way to differentiate their products from conventional offerings, to capture significant shares in the market.

Key Market Trends

PCR Technique Holds a Significant Market Share

PCR technique is the most efficient method used to detect trace amounts of degraded nucleic acids and their sequence established. It is also the most reliable technology, as it targets a very short DNA region for species detection. Therefore, the method is useful to identify meat or fish species and genetically altered foods, including cheese. Processing multiple PCR tests in parallel helps in detecting the DNA of beef, sheep, goat, pork, chicken, turkey, camel, horse, and donkey in a single run. Moreover, innovations in the PCR technique are further enhancing the growth of the segment. High efficacy of DNA analysis over protein analysis has been boosting the demand for PCR technique in the industry, resulting in the extensive use of the technique.

The United States leads the Global Market

The US consumers do not refrain from paying high prices for free-from food products, that are natural and healthy. Around 44% claim to pay 75% or more extra for food products they recognize and trust. Moreover, with the growing prevalence of free-from food products, companies such as Safe + Fair Food Co. based in Chicago, are coming up with plethora of food offerings for consumers. The company is all about non-G.M.O. and other free- from food products offering snacks, desserts, meals, etc. The rise of such independent firms with dedicated business in free-from industry are primarily driving the market for GMO-Testing in the country. As a result, the country remained the leader at global marketplace.

Competitive Landscape

The global market for GMO testing is fragmented with key players looking for greater market penetration, especially in the developed markets, where the regulatory compliance is strict and the public awareness regarding food authentication is also high. Some of the leading players in the market include Intertek, Eurofins, and SGS SA. These companies compete on different factors, including service offerings, geographical reach, and improved technologies, in order to gain competitive advantage in the market.

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