Food Authenticity Testing Market Report 2026

The food authenticity testing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.15 billion in 2025 to $9.97 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising concerns over food adulteration, increasing regulatory oversight, growing awareness of consumer safety, expansion of global food trade, early introduction of laboratory testing systems.

The food authenticity testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $14.07 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing demand for transparent food labeling, rising need for traceability solutions, growing adoption of advanced molecular testing, expansion of global food quality standards, strengthening emphasis on consumer trust and safety. Major trends in the forecast period include growing emphasis on verifying food origin and authenticity, rising demand for advanced food quality detection methods, increasing focus on preventing food fraud and mislabeling, expansion of regulatory compliance testing requirements, strengthening shift toward high precision laboratory testing.

The rising number of food fraud cases worldwide is driving the growth of the food authenticity testing market. Food fraud occurs when low-quality food products are deliberately sold to consumers while being falsely presented as high quality. Factors such as increasing consumer demand, growing financial pressures on suppliers, and less frequent monitoring have contributed to the rise in food fraud incidents. Food authenticity testing plays a crucial role in detecting such fraudulent practices by verifying the origin, composition, and quality of food products. For instance, in March 2023, according to a report published by the Food Standards Agency, a UK-based non-ministerial department, the estimated total cost of food crime in the UK ranged from £410 million ($477.58 million) to £1.96 billion ($2.28 billion) annually, accounting for approximately 0.07% to 0.33% of the food industry’s yearly turnover. Therefore, the increasing incidence of food fraud is propelling the growth of the food authenticity testing market.

Major companies operating in the food authenticity testing market are developing advanced technologies, such as new polymerase chain reaction (PCR) techniques, to gain a competitive edge. PCR is a molecular biology technique used to amplify specific DNA segments, enabling precise identification of food components. For example, in April 2023, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., a US-based biotechnology company, launched the ID-Check Speciation Solution, a real-time PCR-based method for meat speciation. This solution enables rapid and reliable identification of animal species in food, feed, and environmental samples, helping verify raw material origins and improve production line cleaning validation. It targets mitochondrial DNA from multiple species, including bovine, chicken, duck, goat, horse, sheep, swine, and turkey, with high sensitivity capable of detecting as little as 0.001% species DNA. The kit also features duplex detection for improved accuracy and ease of use.

In May 2023, IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, a US-based laboratory testing and consulting service, acquired Food Hygiene Control GmbH for an undisclosed amount. The purpose of this acquisition is to bolster its capabilities in microbiology and analytical chemistry services related to food and water quality control, thereby enhancing its presence in Europe. Food Hygiene Control GmbH is an Austria-based provider of food testing services.

Major companies operating in the food authenticity testing market report are SGS SA, Intertek Group PLC, Eurofins Scientific SE, ALS Limited, LGC Science Group Ltd., Mérieux Nutrisciences Corporation, Microbac Laboratories Inc., EMSL Analytical Inc., Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH, Genetic ID NA Inc., Neogen Food and Animal Safety Pvt. Ltd., AsureQuality Ltd., Charm Sciences Inc., Dairyland Laboratories Ltd., Bio-Check Ltd., AES Laboratories Pvt. Ltd., IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, Envirologix Inc., Bureau Veritas SA, TÜV SÜD AG, FoodChain ID Group Inc., QIMA Limited, Symbio Laboratories, Fera Science Limited, Food Forensics Ltd.

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

The food authenticity testing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing GMO (genetically modified organisms) testing, allergen testing, nutrition analysis, and on-site infrared analysis. 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.

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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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