Food Authenticity Market Report 2026

The food authenticity market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.49 billion in 2025 to $9.23 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing incidents of food fraud, rising consumer demand for transparency, expansion of global food trade, adoption of laboratory-based testing technologies, growth of certification programs.

The food authenticity market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.17 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing regulatory enforcement on food labeling, rising investments in advanced analytical technologies, expansion of digital traceability systems, growing focus on supply chain transparency, increasing adoption of real-time authenticity monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of dna-based food testing methods, rising use of blockchain for traceability verification, growing demand for anti-fraud food solutions, expansion of authenticity testing across processed foods, enhanced regulatory compliance and transparency.

The increase in food fraud is expected to drive the growth of the food authenticity market in the coming years. Food fraud, similar to food defense, falls within the broader scope of food protection. While both may be economically motivated, food fraud primarily aims at financial gain, whereas food defense involves intentional and malicious adulteration or economic disruption, often driven by ideological motives. Food authenticity offers a proactive approach to addressing food fraud by verifying whether a food product or ingredient is original and genuine. For example, in September 2024, according to the European Commission, a Europe-based government agency, there was an 8% increase in RASFF notifications in 2023, totaling 4,695 notifications, along with a 24% rise in AAC notifications, reaching 3,166 cases. Additionally, the Agri-Food Fraud Network (FFN) recorded a 26% increase in notifications, with 758 suspected fraud cases. Hence, the growing incidence of food fraud is fueling the expansion of the food authenticity market.

New product innovations are a significant trend gaining traction in the food authenticity market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on developing advanced technologies to achieve a competitive edge. For example, in March 2024, Bia Analytical Ltd., an Ireland-based food testing and analysis firm, partnered with TrinamiX GmbH, a Germany-based technology company, to introduce a portable authenticity testing service. This innovative solution allows for rapid and reliable testing of food products right at the point of sampling. By utilizing mobile Near Infrared (NIR) spectroscopy technology, this service enables users in the food industry - such as producers, distributors, suppliers, retailers, and auditors - to assess the authenticity of their products instantly, regardless of their location.

In May 2024, Mérieux NutriSciences, a US-based company specializing in food safety and quality services, acquired Bureau Veritas for an undisclosed amount. The purpose of this acquisition is to strengthen Mérieux NutriSciences' global position in food testing, inspection, and certification (TIC) by expanding its geographic reach and capabilities, particularly in the Asia Pacific region and Canada. Bureau Veritas, a multinational company based in France, provides Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) services, which include expert testing and analysis of products and materials to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry specifications. In the realm of inspection, Bureau Veritas evaluates processes, assets, and systems to ensure they meet regulations and identify potential risks. Their certification services offer formal acknowledgment that organizations comply with specific standards and regulations, thereby enhancing their market credibility.

Major companies operating in the food authenticity market are SGS SA, Intertek Group plc, Eurofins Scientific SE, ALS Limited, Bureau Veritas S.A., Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, AsureQuality Limited, LGC Science Group Ltd., Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH, Neogen Corporation, R-Biopharm AG, FoodChain ID Group Inc., NSF International, Fera Science Limited, Symbio Laboratories, Microbac Laboratories Inc., EMSL Analytical Inc., Genetic ID NA Inc., QIMA, Tentamus Group.

North America was the largest region in the food authenticity market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food authenticity market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the food authenticity market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The food authenticity market includes revenues earned by entities by providing food testing services, quality assurance, food safety. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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