Portable food safety detectors are easy-to-use electronic devices that enable consumers, food producers, and inspectors to quickly detect the presence of various contaminants or food allergens in food products. These detectors detect allergens such as gluten and peanut protein and contaminants such as antibiotics, pesticides, and foodborne pathogens.
Portable Food Safety Detectors Global Market Report 2024 provides data on the global portable food safety detectors market such as market size, growth forecasts, segments and geographies, competitive landscape including leading competitors’ revenues, profiles and market shares. The portable food safety detectors market report identifies opportunities and strategies based on market trends and leading competitors’ approaches.
The portable food safety detectors market has experienced steady growth, rising from $7.04 billion in 2023 to $7.50 billion in 2024 at a CAGR of 6.5%. Historical growth has been driven by concerns over foodborne illnesses, demand for convenient solutions, regulatory focus, and globalization of food supply chains. The market is projected to reach $9.70 billion in 2028 at a CAGR of 6.6%, supported by a growing emphasis on food safety in emerging economies, the need for rapid on-site testing, and increased consumer demand for transparency. Key trends include advancements in sensor technologies, multi-functional detectors, integration of AI and IoT, mobile technology compatibility, and miniaturization.
The rising incidence of foodborne illnesses is driving the demand for portable food safety detectors. These illnesses, caused by contaminated food or drink, can lead to severe health risks, often stemming from poor hygiene or cross-contamination. Portable food safety detectors help mitigate these risks by providing timely and accurate assessments of food safety, reducing disease incidence. For example, the European Food Safety Authority reported a 44% increase in foodborne outbreaks in the EU in 2022 compared to 2021, highlighting the importance of such technologies in safeguarding public health.
Get Your Free Sample of the Global Portable Food Safety Detectors Market Report The portable food safety detectors market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Allergen Testing, Chemical And Nutrition Testing, Microbiological Testing
2) By Site: In-house And Internal Lab, Outsourcing Facility
3) By Application: Beverages, Other Applications, Meat Poultry And Seafood, Dairy Products, Processed Food
In the portable food safety detectors market, leading companies are developing innovative technologies, such as laser-based portable systems, to enable fast, on-site detection of food adulteration and fraud. These systems cater to diverse food products, offering non-destructive, versatile testing capabilities. In December 2022, ENEA, an Italian government agency, introduced a portable laser system for food fraud detection. This technology facilitates rapid and accurate identification of contaminants, enhancing food safety and transparency while supporting consumer trust in the food supply chain.
North America was the largest region in the portable food safety detectors market in 2023. The regions covered in the portable food safety detectors market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.