Food Pathogen Safety Testing Equipment and Supplies Market Report 2025

This report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.32 billion in 2024 to $8.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growing consumer awareness, globalization of food supply chains, outbreak incidents, industry consolidation, economic development.

The food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing global population, adoption of automation, climate change impacts, food traceability requirements, increased consumer demand for organic and natural foods. Major trends in the forecast period include emphasis on food supply chain traceability, adoption of blockchain technology, increasing regulatory scrutiny, rising consumer awareness and demand for transparency.

An increasing number of cases of foodborne diseases is expected to propel the growth of the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market going forward. Foodborne diseases refer to illnesses caused by consuming food or beverages contaminated with pathogenic microorganisms, toxins, or chemicals. This disease arises due to changes in food consumption habits, and irregularities. Food pathogen safety testing equipment is used to prevent and manage foodborne diseases by detecting harmful pathogens in food products, safeguard public health, and maintain consumer confidence in the food supply chain. For instance, in December 2023, according to a report published by the European Food Safety Authority, an Italy-based government agency, in 2022, foodborne outbreaks in the European Union surged by 43.9% compared to the previous year, up from 4,005 in 2021. Therefore, increasing cases of foodborne diseases are driving the growth of the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market.

Major companies operating in the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market are concentrating on the development of equipment advancements, such as automated pathogen testing platforms, to modernize the traditional food safety testing process. This advanced testing system is designed to streamline and improve the process of detecting pathogens in various samples, particularly in the food industry. For instance, in July 2023, Spectacular Labs, a US-based provider of autonomous testing equipment and lab automation, unveiled a fast, accurate, and automated pathogen testing platform. The solution will enable food and beverage companies to easily detect pathogens onsite while also allowing testing laboratories to scale their operations cost-effectively. Additionally, it utilizes molecular methods such as real-time PCR or nucleic acid amplification to achieve fast and accurate results, and it enhances the efficiency, reliability, and overall performance of pathogen testing in food and environmental samples.

In September 2022, Neogen Corporation, a US-based food safety company, merged with 3M Food Safety Business. Through mergers, aim to become a leading force in the food safety sector, capitalize on growth opportunities, and leverage combined expertise for further innovation. 3M Food Safety Business is a US-based provider of food safety testing solutions.

Major companies operating in the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market are Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Danaher Corporation, Merck KGaA, Agilent Technologies Inc., PerkinElmer Inc., BioMerieux S.A., Shimadzu Corporation, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., Bruker Corporation, Qiagen N.V., Neogen Corporation, Promega Corporation, Hygiena LLC, Romar Labs Division Holdings, R-BioPharm AG, Microbiologics Inc., BioControl Systems Inc., Zeulab S.L., HyTest Ltd., CHROMagar Technologies, Roka BioScience, Solabia Group, PathogenDx Corporation, Gold Standard Diagnostics Corp., Nemis technologies AG.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies market consists of sales of sample preparation equipment, detection instruments, microbiological filters, culture media and reagents, and rapid test kits. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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).

Food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies refer to tools, instruments, and materials used in the detection and analysis of pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites in food products. These testing supplies are essential for ensuring the safety and quality of food by identifying any harmful microorganisms that may be present, which could potentially cause foodborne illnesses if consumed.

The main types of food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies are systems, microbial culture media, and test kits. Systems refer to the integrated technological solutions or platforms designed to streamline and enhance the process of detecting, identifying, and monitoring pathogens in food products. It includes various food tests such as meat and poultry, processed food, dairy, cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and seafood, and others, and uses various sites such as an outsourcing facility, in-house facility, and government labs.

The main types of food pathogen safety testing equipment and supplies are systems, microbial culture media, and test kits. Systems refer to the integrated technological solutions or platforms designed to streamline and enhance the process of detecting, identifying, and monitoring pathogens in food products. It includes various food tests such as meat and poultry, processed food, dairy, cereals and grains, fruits and vegetables, fish and seafood, and others, and uses various sites such as an outsourcing facility, in-house facility, and government labs.

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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