Portable Food Safety Detectors Market Report 2026

The portable food safety detectors market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $7.95 billion in 2025 to $8.46 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing food safety regulations, rising incidence of food allergies, expansion of packaged food consumption, adoption of basic rapid testing tools, growth of food inspection activities.

The portable food safety detectors market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.54 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in smart food safety technologies, rising demand for real-time contamination detection, expansion of portable diagnostics in food supply chains, growing integration with mobile applications, increasing focus on preventive food safety monitoring. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of rapid on-site food testing, rising demand for allergen detection devices, growing use of portable safety testing in food processing, expansion of consumer-level food safety tools, enhanced integration of digital readout systems.

The rise in foodborne illnesses is expected to propel the growth of the portable food safety detectors market going forward. Foodborne illnesses are preventable diseases caused by the consumption of contaminated food or beverages, with symptoms ranging from mild gastrointestinal discomfort to severe and potentially life-threatening conditions. The increasing incidence of foodborne illnesses is largely attributed to poor personal hygiene, improper food storage and holding temperatures, contaminated equipment, and cross-contamination during food handling and processing. Portable food safety detectors play a critical role in mitigating these risks by enabling rapid, on-site detection of contaminants and safety hazards, allowing food producers, distributors, and inspectors to take timely corrective actions. For instance, in December 2024, according to the European Food Safety Authority, an Italy-based government agency, 5,691 foodborne outbreaks were reported in 2023. Additionally, reported human cases reached 52,127, hospitalizations totaled 2,894, and deaths reached 65, representing increases of 7.2%, 4%, and 1.6%, respectively, compared to 2022. Therefore, the rising incidence of foodborne illnesses is driving the growth of the portable food safety detectors market.

Major companies operating in the portable food safety detectors market are focusing on technological advancements such as handheld near-infrared (NIR) spectroscopy devices to enable rapid, on-site food authenticity and adulteration testing. These innovations aim to improve testing speed, enhance accessibility, and reduce reliance on centralized laboratory infrastructure. Handheld NIR spectroscopy devices use near-infrared light to analyze the molecular composition of food samples, functioning as miniaturized spectrometers that allow non-destructive testing without sample preparation. For instance, in March 2024, Bia Analytical Ltd., a UK-based analytical services company, in collaboration with trinamiX GmbH, launched the PAL One portable NIR device for real-time detection of food fraud. The device enables instant verification of herbs, spices, and other food products, delivering results within minutes compared to traditional laboratory testing that can take hours or days, while also improving supply-chain transparency through testing at multiple distribution points.

In October 2023, Fortress Technology, a Canada-based manufacturer of metal detectors, completed the acquisition of Food Safety Specialist Dynamic Inspection for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition enables Fortress to utilize Dynamic Inspection's regional expertise and established customer relationships in New Zealand, Australia, and the broader Asia-Pacific market. Food Safety Specialist Dynamic Inspection, headquartered in New Zealand, specializes in manufacturing portable food detectors.

Major companies operating in the portable food safety detectors market are Eurofins Scientific, Agilent Technologies Inc., Intertek Group plc, Metler Toledo, Smiths Group PLC, PerkinElmer Inc., Bio-Rad Laboratories inc., Mérieux NutriSciences, Neogen Corporation, Sesotec GmbH, Metrohm AG, Loma Systems, R-Biopharm Inc., 3M Company, Nima Partners, Zimmer and Peacock Ltd., DETECTRONIC A/S, Foodsense Technology, Biorex Food Diagnostics Ltd., Allergy Amulet.

North America was the largest region in the portable food safety detectors market in 2025. The regions covered in the portable food safety detectors market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the portable food safety detectors market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Italy, Spain, Canada.

The portable food safety detectors market consists of sales of microbial contaminant detectors, multi-parameter detectors, biosensors, spectroscopy-based detectors, and spoilage detectors. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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