Food Irradiation Trends - Global Strategic Business Report

Global Industry Analysts, Inc, October 2010, Pages: 86

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Food Irradiation Trends in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. A seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 18 companies including many key and niche players such as Food Technology Service, Inc., GRAY- STAR, Inc., IONISOS SA, MDS Nordion, PHYTOSAN S.A. de C.V, REVISS Services (UK) Limited, SADEX Corporation, ScanTech Sciences, Inc., Sterigenics International, Inc., and STERIS Isomedix Services. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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FOOD IRRADIATION TRENDS

A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT

CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS 1
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations 1
Disclaimers 2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level 3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics 3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study 3

2. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW 4
Food Irradiation: A Promising Technology 4
Approximating the Market Opportunity 4
Factors Influencing Market Development 5
Table 1: Worldwide Irradiated Food Market (2009E) -
Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume for Dry Spices and
Vegetables, Garlic & Potatoes, Grains and Fruits, Meat and
Seafood, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 6
Food Irradiation for Managing Post Harvest Losses 6
Factors Generating Interest in Food Irradiation Services 7
Food Borne Fatalities 7
Fresh and Exotic Foods Rope in Irradiation 7
Food Safety Benefits and Taste 7
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Strains 8
Restrictions on Fumigation Methods 8
Food Loss from Infestation and Contamination 8
International Trade in Food Products 8
Market Dynamics 9
Consumer Opinion - ‘Key to Growth’ 9
Call for Rationalization 9
High Capital Costs Gnaw Growth of Irradiation Market 9
Irradiation and Global Trade-Rising Corporate Influence Over
Worldwide Food Supply 10
Labeling the Deep Corner of Irradiation 10
Studies That Call for Second Thoughts 10
Genetic Engineering and Food Irradiation- Threat to Global
Food Security 10
Food Irradiation and 2-ACBs 11

3. FOOD IRRADIATION - A HISTORICAL REVIEW 12
Emergence and Evolution of Food Irradiation 12
The US Army Initiative 13
Food Irradiation Across the World 13

4. A REVIEW OF FOOD IRRADIATION INDUSTRY OUTSIDE THE US 14
International Food Trade Prompts Countries to Opt for Irradiation 14
Food Irradiation in Different Countries 14
Table 2: Number of Countries with Commercial Application of
Food Irradiation Technology (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 14
Food Irradiation Facilities Worldwide (Outside the US) 15
Foods Approved for Irradiation Across the World 16

5. IRRADIATION TECHNOLOGIES AND PROCESSES 18
Concept of Food Irradiation 18
Combating Myths and Realities 18
Irradiation Process 18
Food Irradiation Applications 19
Table 3: Cost Estimates For Irradiation Facility by
Technology Type 19
Various Approaches 19
Gamma Radiation 19
Electron Beam (e-beam) Radiation 19
X-Ray Radiation 20
Comparison of Ionizing Radiation 20
Benefits and Drawbacks of Food Irradiation 20

6. ALTERNATIVE FOOD PROTECTION TECHNIQUES 21
Ultra-High Pressure Technology 21
Ozone Treatment 21
Steam Pasteurization 21
Fumigation 21
Food Coating Technology 21
Other Alternative Approaches 22

7. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY 23
PARAS Foods Commences Irradiation Treatment Services 23
IOWA State University Closes Irradiation Plant 23
Gamma Agro-Medical Processing to Establish Food Irradiation Plant 23
Vardaan Agratech Establishes Food Irradiation Project 23
Jhunsons Chemicals Establishes SBARRC 24

8. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS 25
Food Technology Service, Inc. (US) 25
GRAY*STAR, Inc. (US) 25
IONISOS SA (France) 25
MDS Nordion (Canada) 25
PHYTOSAN S.A. de C.V. (Mexico) 26
REVISS Services (UK) Ltd (UK) 26
SADEX Corporation (US) 26
ScanTech Sciences, Inc. 27
Sterigenics International, Inc. (US) 27
STERIS Isomedix Services (US) 27

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE 28
Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food
Irradiation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe and Rest
of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 28

Table 5: World Historic Review for Food Irradiation by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Europe and Rest of World
Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 29

Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Food Irradiation by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years
2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 30

10. THE UNITED STATES 31
A.Market Analysis 31
Food Irradiation - A Nascent Yet High Potential Market 31
Major Food Products Approved for Irradiation (1963-2008) 31
Industry Facts and Figures 32
Growth Drivers 32
Advanced Applications Market Beckons Irradiation 32
Consumer Attitude Pegs Up Market for Irradiated Foods 33
Support From Other Quarters 33
Market Restraints 34
Concerns for the Industry 34
Consumer and Retailer Perceptions Hamper Adoption 34
Consumer Groups in Thick Action 35
Irradiation Technology: Countering Food Borne Diseases 35
Rising Cases of Meat Product Contamination 36
Contamination in Lettuce & Spinach 36
Contamination Issues in Spices 36
FDA Approves Irradiation of Spinach and Iceberg Lettuce 37
US Approves Import of Irradiated Fruits and Vegetables 37
Irradiation Facilities in the US 38
Retailers - Link Between Manufacturer and End Consumer 38
Potential Application Areas 39
Spices and Herbs 39
Nutraceuticals and Botanicals 39
Food Packaging Products 39
Milestones in the US Food Irradiation Industry 39
Major Historical Developments in the US Food Irradiation
Market (1905-2000) 39
Formation of ICGFI 40
With the Global Onset 40
Codex Alimentarius 41
Food Irradiation Processing Alliance 41
Commercialization 42
Regulatory Status of Food Irradiation in the US 42
Foods Regulated for Irradiation in the US and Permitted Dosage 42
Regulations in Labeling 43
Packaging 43
Table 7: Packaging Materials Approved for Use in
Irradiation of Pre-Packaged Food Products (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 44
Select Food Irradiation Companies in the US and
Irradiation Facilities 45
Historic Review 45
Irradiated Foods Across Supermarket Shelves 45
Irradiation of Hawaiian Sweet potatoes 45
Juices Granted Approval 46
Red Meat on the Irradiated Tray 46
Pet Foods Gain Approval for Irradiation 46
B.Market Analytics 47
Table 8: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food
Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 47

Table 9: US Historic Review for Food Irradiation Analyzed
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 47

11. CANADA 48
A.Market Analysis 48
Outlook 48
Food for Irradiation 48
B.Market Analytics 49
Table 10: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 49

Table 11: Canadian Historic Review for Food Irradiation
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 49

12. EUROPE 50
A.Market Analysis 50
Outlook 50
Regulatory Scenario 50
Food Products Authorized for Irradiation in Select EU
Member States 51
Steps Proposed to Irradiate Foodstuff by European Commission 51
United Kingdom 52
Approved Food Items for Irradiation in the UK 52
Mandatory Labeling Regulations 53
Averse Attitude Stifles Potential 53
B.Market Analytics 54
Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 54

Table 13: European Historic Review for Food Irradiation
Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years
2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 54

13. REST OF WORLD 55
A.Market Analysis 55
Outlook 55
Snapshots 55
Table 14: Number of Food Irradiation Facilities in Select
Asian Countries (As of 2006) (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) 55
Commercial Food Irradiation Facilities (Operational)
Outside the US and Europe 56
Table 15: Volume of Food Irradiated in Select Asian
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 56
Countries (2005) 56
Australia & New Zealand 56
Irradiation Plants in the Region 57
China 57
Overview 57
Regulatory Scenario 58
India 58
Table 16: Food Products Cleared for Radiation by Government
of India 59
Food Irradiation Gains Ground 59
Indonesia 59
Pakistan 60
Philippines 60
Thailand 60
Latin America 60
Argentina 60
Brazil 61
Chile 61
Cuba 61
Mexico 61
Peru 61
B.Market Analytics 62
Table 17: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future
Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in
US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) 62

Table 18: Rest of World Historic Review for Food Irradiation
with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000
through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) 62

COMPETITION

Total Companies Profiled: 18

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Region/Country Players
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The United States 8
Canada 2
Europe 3
France 1
The United Kingdom 2
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 4
Latin America 1
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- Agbeta, Inc (USA)
- Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (India)
- Food Technology Service, Inc (USA)
- Gray Star, Inc (USA)
- IBA SA (Belgium)
- Ionisos SA (France)
- Iotron Industries Canada, Inc (Canada)
- Isotron PLC (UK)
- MDS Nordion, Inc (Canada)
- Mitec, Inc (USA)
- Oasis Santa Barbara, Inc (USA)
- PHYTOSAN SA de CV (Mexico)
- Reviss Services (UK) Ltd (UK)
- Sadex Corporation (USA)
- Scanmex LLC (USA)
- Sterigenics International, Inc (USA)
- Steris Corporation (USA)
- Vardaan Agrotech Pvt, Ltd (India)

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