What Is The Current and Historic Market Size Analysis Of The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market?
The packaged food shelf life testing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, the market size for shelf life testing of packaged food has seen robust growth. The market value is set to increase from $5.26 billion in 2024 to $5.75 billion in 2025, witnessing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.4%. The growth observed in the past can be traced back to regulatory compliance, the requirement for quality assurance from consumers, the global reach of food supply chains, increasing complexity in packaged food items, and efforts towards brand protection and reputation management.
What Is The Forecast For The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market?
The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Strong expansion is projected for the packaged food shelf life testing market in the upcoming years, with estimations indicating it will escalate to $8.39 billion in 2029, maintaining a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.9%.
This anticipated growth during the forecast period can be ascribed to strict food safety norms, surging demand for fresh and organic products, heightened focus on sustainability, hurdles posed by globalisation and supply chain risk factors, burgeoning e-commerce sector and evolving retail environment, and public health apprehensions. Key trends projected during this forecast period involve expansion of global supply chains, integration of IoT and smart packaging, strict regulatory standards, customisation of testing methods for different food types, and soaring demand for plant-based and functional foods.
What Are The Essential Drivers Behind The Growth Of The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market?
The increasing popularity of packaged foods is predicted to drive the expansion of the market for packaged food shelf-life testing. These are foods that are completely enveloped to safeguard them against deterioration, contamination, infestations, and interference during transportation and storage, using either permeable or non-permeable wrappers. Shelf-life testing of packaged foods is critical for confirming the safety of the food and assuring it is devoid of physical, chemical, and biological threats, hence safeguarding consumers from diseases caused by food. For example, information provided by the National Center for Biotechnology Information, an American organization that allows access to biomedical and genomic information, in June 2024 showed that consumer demand for packaged food in Australia is consistently rising, with four main supermarkets controlling about 85% of the market. A specific Data Collector App is used yearly to monitor over 20,000 products, demonstrating an increased preference for convenience, variety, and quality. As such, the robust demand for packaged foods is generating growth in the shelf-life testing market.
How Is The Global Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market Divided Into Key Segments?
The packaged food shelf life testing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Parameter: Microbial Contamination, Rancidity, Nutrient Stability, Organoleptic Properties, Other Parameters
2) By Food Tested: Packaged Food, Beverages, Bakery And Confectionery Products, Meat And Meat Products, Dairy Products And Desserts, Processed Fruits And Vegetables, Other Food Tested
3) By Technology: Equipment And Kit-Based, Manual Tests
4) By Method: Real-Time Shelf Life Testing, Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing
Subsegments:
1) By Microbial Contamination: Total Plate Count (TPC), Yeast And Mold Count, Pathogen Testing, Shelf Life Of Probiotic Products
2) By Rancidity, Peroxide Value (PV), Acid Value (AV), Free Fatty Acids (FFA), Thiobarbituric Acid Reactive Substances (TBARS)
3) By Nutrient Stability: Vitamin Stability, Mineral Stability, Protein Integrity, Fatty Acid Profile
4) By Organoleptic Properties: Taste Testing, Aroma Assessment, Texture Evaluation, Color Analysis
5) By Other Parameters: Packaging Integrity Testing, Moisture Content Analysis, PH Level Testing, Sensory Evaluation Methods
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What Trends Are Reshaping The Future Of The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market?
Growing advancements in technology are becoming a prominent trend within the packaged food shelf-life testing market. Major market players are adopting cutting-edge technology to create a competitive edge. For example, in May 2022, SAVRpak, an innovative food technology company based in the United States, unveiled SAVRpak Drop-In. This system utilizes moisture control technology to minimize surplus moisture, condensation, and bacteria, hence prolonging the shelf-life of packaged produce such as berries, leafy greens, grapes, and mini cucumbers. It regulates the levels of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the packaged produce, thereby maintaining freshness for up to four times longer.
Who Are the Key Players In The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market?
Major companies operating in the packaged food shelf life testing market include:
• SGS SA
• AES Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
• Agrifood Technology
• ALS Ltd.
• AsureQuality Limited
• Bureau Veritas
• EMSL Analytical Inc.
• Eurofins Scientific SE
• Intertek Group PLC
• Mérieux NutriSciences Corp.
• Premium Analytical Services
• RJ Hill Laboratories
• SCS Global Services
• Symbio Laboratories Pty. Ltd.
• Microbac Laboratories Inc.
• Silliker Inc.
• Covance Inc.
• TÜV SÜD AG
• NSF International
• Underwriters Laboratories LLC
• DNV GL
• Lloyd's Register Group Limited
• Kiwa NV
• Q Laboratories Inc.
• Romer Labs Diagnostic GmbH
• 3M Food Safety
• Accugen Laboratories Inc.
• Advanced Analytical Testing Laboratories Inc.
• Analytical Food Laboratories
• Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
• CEM Corporation
• Certified Laboratories Inc.
• Charles River Laboratories International Inc.
• EAG Laboratories
What Are The Regional Insights Into The Packaged Food Shelf Life Testing Market?
Europe was the largest region in the packaged food shelf-life testing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the packaged food shelf life testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
