What Has Been the Growth Trajectory for the Shelf Life Testing Market in Recent Years?
The shelf life testing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the market size of shelf life testing has experienced robust growth. It is predicted to expand from $4.56 billion in 2024 to $4.97 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.0%. The growth seen in the historical period can be credited to strict quality and safety guidelines, the increased demand for freshness by consumers, the globalization of food supply chains, an emphasis on reducing food waste, growth in the pharmaceutical industry, and the emergence of biodegradable packaging.
What Is The Expected Growth In The Shelf Life Testing Market in the Coming Years?
The Shelf Life Testing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the size of the shelf life testing market is anticipated to exhibit robust growth. The market is projected to expand to $7.15 billion by 2029, with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9.5%.
The anticipated growth during the forecasted period can be credited to factors such as growing consumer consciousness regarding product labelling, prioritizing nutritional integrity, the increasing intricacy of food formulations alongside the surging demand for natural preservatives. Other contributing factors include the rise of personalized nutrition and the shift towards plant-based products. Futuristic trends during the forecast period are expected to be advancements in analytical technologies, breakthroughs in preservation techniques, innovative packaging methods, personalised testing solutions, and strengthened collaborations and partnerships.
What Main Forces Are Fueling Expansion In The Shelf Life Testing Market?
The anticipated boost in the shelf life testing market is linked to the rising demand for packaged foods. Packaged foods involve covering the entire product surface to prevent damage, contaminate, spoilage, pest interference, and tampering during shipment and storage, using either permeable or impermeable materials. Shelf-life testing is crucial to assure the safe consumption of packaged food, free from physical, chemical, and biological risks, protecting consumers from food-related diseases. To exemplify, the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), based in France, reported in June 2022 that the worldwide retail demand for packaged foods had surged by 15-20% more than the previous year, and in Germany, food packaging sales had grown by 56% from last year. Therefore, the augmented demand and intake of packaged food are projected to fuel the market.
What Are The Primary Segments In The Global Shelf Life Testing Market?
The shelf life testing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Technology: Equipment And Kit-Based, Manual Tests
2) By Parameter: Microbial Contamination, Rancidity, Nutrient Stability, Organoleptic Properties, Other Parameters
3) By Method: Real-Time Shelf Life Testing, Accelerated Shelf-Life Testing
4) By Food Tested: Packaged Food, Beverages, Bakery And Confectionery Products, Meat And Meat Products, Dairy Products And Desserts, Processed Fruits And Vegetables, Other Food Tests
Subsegments:
1) By Equipment And Kit-Based: Accelerated Shelf Life Testing Equipment, Stability Testing Kits, Analytical Testing Equipment
2) By Manual Tests: Microbial Testing Methods, Sensory Evaluation Techniques, Chemical Stability Tests, Physical Stability Assessments
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Which Key Trends Are Driving Changes In The Shelf Life Testing Market?
Technological progression is a growing trend that is gaining traction in the shelf life testing market. Leading firms in the industry are utilizing technologies such as artificial intelligence for enhanced shelf life prediction, which gives them a competitive edge in the market. Case in point, OneThird, a food tech startup from the Netherlands, offers shelf life prediction solutions using spectroscopy and other data sources for its predictions. The startup's cloud-based platform and AI algorithms facilitate the sharing of this vital information and encourage collaboration with partners.
Who Are the Key Players In The Shelf Life Testing Market?
Major companies operating in the shelf life testing market include:
• SGS SA
• Bureau Veritas
• Eurofins Global
• Intertek Group PLC
• Mérieux NutriSciences Corp.
• ALS Limited
• AsureQuality Limited
• RJ Hill Laboratories
• SCS Global Services
• Agrifood Technology
• Symbio Laboratories
• Premium Analytical Services
• AES Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
• EMSL Analytical Inc.
• Neogen Corporation
• Charm Sciences Inc.
• TÜV NORD GROUP
• Medallion Labs
• Q Laboratories Inc.
• Microbac Laboratories Inc.
• Silliker Inc.
• Covance Inc.
• NSF International
• Food Safety Net Services
• R-Biopharm AG
• Romer Labs
• 3M Company
• Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc.
• MilliporeSigma
• Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.
What Is The Most Dominant Region In The Shelf Life Testing Market?
Europe was the largest region in the shelf life testing market share in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the shelf life testing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
