Food Allergen Testing Market Report 2026

The food allergen testing market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.11 billion in 2025 to $1.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increase in food allergy prevalence, implementation of food labeling regulations, growth of packaged food industry, expansion of food testing laboratories, adoption of ELISA testing.

The food allergen testing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.71 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to demand for high-sensitivity detection, growth in global food trade, expansion of PCR-based testing, stricter allergen regulations, automation in food testing processes. Major trends in the forecast period include rising demand for food safety testing, increased regulatory compliance requirements, expansion of allergen detection in processed foods, growing use of rapid testing technologies, adoption of advanced molecular diagnostic methods.

The rising incidence of food allergies is expected to drive growth in the food allergen testing market in the coming years. Food allergies are adverse immune reactions triggered by specific food proteins and can cause symptoms ranging from mild discomfort to severe, life-threatening responses. The increasing prevalence of food allergies is attributed to genetic predisposition, environmental factors, dietary changes, and improved awareness and diagnosis. Food allergen testing plays a critical role in identifying and quantifying allergenic substances in food products, helping to prevent allergic reactions in affected individuals. For example, in March 2024, CPD Online College Limited, a UK-based company, reported that approximately 2 million people in the UK have a diagnosed food allergy. In the US, around 33 million individuals are estimated to have allergies, while Australia reports some of the highest allergy rates globally, with food allergies affecting 10% of infants, 4-8% of children, and 2% of adults. Therefore, the increasing incidence of food allergies is fueling the growth of the food allergen testing market.

Key players in the food allergen testing market are focusing on the development of rapid testing solutions, such as immunochromatographic assays, to strengthen their competitive position. An immunochromatographic assay is a rapid diagnostic technique used to detect specific allergenic proteins in food products through chromatography and immune-based reactions. For instance, in March 2024, Gold Standard Diagnostics Budapest Kft, a Hungary-based diagnostic solutions provider, launched the SENSIStrip Gluten PowerLine lateral flow test designed to minimize false-negative results in gluten detection. The test uses an immunochromatographic assay and a highly sensitive monoclonal antibody-based detection system capable of identifying gluten residues in food matrices, rinse water, and swabs. It also incorporates a hook line to prevent false-negative interpretations in highly contaminated samples. Results can be interpreted visually, with optional quantitative analysis using the RapidScan ST5 lateral flow reader, ensuring fast and reliable gluten detection for individuals with gluten intolerance or celiac disease.

In March 2024, ALS Limited, an Australia-based provider of testing, inspection, certification, and verification services, acquired York Analytical Laboratories and Wessling Holding GmbH & Co. KG for $148.03 million. These acquisitions were intended to strengthen ALS Limited’s market presence, broaden its service portfolio, enhance its competitive position, and support strategic growth objectives in the life sciences and analytical testing sectors. York Analytical Laboratories is a US-based environmental laboratory specializing in food intolerance and allergy testing, while Wessling Holding GmbH & Co. KG is a Germany-based provider of analytical, consulting, and testing services across industries including food, pharmaceuticals, and environmental sectors.

Major companies operating in the food allergen testing market are Thermo Fisher Scientific, Ecolab Inc., Eurofins Scientific, SGS SA, Bureau Veritas, Intertek Group plc, Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc., ALS Limited, Neogen Corporation, IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, AsureQuality Limited, Mérieux NutriSciences, Microbac Laboratories Inc, R-Biopharm AG, TUV SUD America, Symbio Laboratories, Campden BRI, Romer Labs, Q Laboratories Inc., NSL Analytical Services Inc.

North America was the largest region in the food allergen testing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food allergen testing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food allergen testing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Tariffs have affected the food allergen testing market by increasing costs for imported ELISA kits, PCR reagents, biosensors, and laboratory instruments. Food manufacturers and testing laboratories in Asia-Pacific and Europe are most impacted due to global sourcing of testing technologies. These cost pressures can raise compliance and testing expenses. However, tariffs are encouraging local production of testing kits and equipment, improving long-term testing capacity.

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Food allergen testing is a method used to detect and measure the presence of specific allergenic proteins in food products. These tests play a crucial role in identifying allergens that can cause adverse reactions in individuals with food allergies or intolerances. The main objective of food allergen testing is to ensure food safety and meet regulatory requirements by enabling accurate labeling that informs consumers about potential allergens.

The primary test types in food allergen testing include allergen testing and intolerance testing. Allergen testing involves identifying and quantifying specific allergenic substances in food products to protect consumer health. Various technologies are used in this process, including biosensors, immunoassays or enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and others. These technologies are applied across multiple applications such as biosensors, immunoassays or ELISA, PCR, and others.

The food allergen testing market includes revenues earned by entities by providing safety assurance, labeling compliance, allergen testing, lateral flow devices (LFDs), mass spectrometry, and ELISA kits. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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