Causes of the Rapid Growth of the Food Testing Industry
The food testing industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, and experts forecast this trend will continue in robust fashion for the foreseeable future. According to marketing research published by various firms, the industry will continue to grow by at least 7 percent annually for the next 4 years. Some of that growth is driven by North American government spending to reduce the impact of foodborne pathogens. Growth is also expected to be substantial in developing regions such as Central and South America, Asia-Pacific, Africa and the Middle East.
Among these, the Asia-Pacific market is expected to experience the greatest growth, driven by rising prosperity—and incomes—growing populations and increased demands for safer, better-scrutinized foods. China, in particular, is expected to experience large increases in demand for food testing. Pathogen-induced foodborne illness has affected numerous developed and under-developed countries, and there is rising pressure to reassure the public that the foods reaching consumers’ tables are safe to consume and are free of contaminants.