Food Testing Services Global Market Report 2025

The food testing services market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.43 billion in 2024 to $23.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to stricter food safety regulations, higher consumer awareness of food quality, growing demand for packaged foods, expansion of laboratory networks, increased import-export inspections, and a rise in food contamination cases.

The food testing services market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $32.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for certified food products, increasing investments in food testing infrastructure, growing awareness of traceability in supply chains, expansion of food export markets, higher regulatory compliance requirements, and greater adoption of digital testing solutions. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in rapid testing technologies, innovations in portable testing devices, developments in AI-driven testing solutions, research and development in molecular diagnostics, implementation of blockchain-based traceability, and adoption of automated testing systems.

The growing demand for clean-label and organic food is expected to drive the growth of the food testing services market in the coming years. Clean-label and organic food refers to products made from natural, minimally processed ingredients without artificial additives, preservatives, colors, or genetically modified organisms and produced according to certified organic farming and processing standards. This demand is driven by consumers' increasing focus on health and transparency, as they seek assurance about product quality, safety, and ethical sourcing. Food testing services verify ingredient authenticity, detect contaminants, and ensure regulatory compliance, strengthening consumer trust and supporting market growth. For example, in April 2025, the Organic Trade Association reported that U.S. sales of certified organic products grew by 5.2% in 2024, more than twice the 2.5% growth rate of the overall market, reaching $71.6 billion. Therefore, the rising demand for clean-label and organic food is driving the growth of the food testing services market.

Major companies in the food testing services market are investing in innovations such as high-resolution mass detectors to improve the accuracy and efficiency of detecting contaminants in food samples. A high-resolution mass detector precisely measures the mass of chemical compounds, enabling the identification and quantification of trace contaminants, including pesticides, PFAS, and other pollutants in complex food matrices. For example, in October 2025, Thermo Fisher Scientific, a US-based provider of scientific instruments, launched the Thermo Scientific Orbitrap Exploris EFOX Mass Detector. Designed for environmental and food safety laboratories, the system delivers research-grade performance for routine testing, with enhanced PFAS detection, faster analysis through integrated workflows, full-scan data collection, and simplified operation to help laboratories meet strict regulatory and quality standards efficiently.

In October 2025, the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), a US-based provider of public health, safety, and quality assurance services, acquired Cambium Analytica for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows NSF to expand its analytical testing and product development capabilities in the natural food, beverage, and dietary supplement sectors, reinforcing its position in the growing food and nutrition market. Cambium Analytica is a US-based company providing in-process quality assurance, batch release testing, contract research, and product development services for natural food, beverage, and supplement manufacturers.

Major companies operating in the food testing services market are Eurofins Scientific SE, Mérieux NutriSciences Corporation, Société Générale de Surveillance S.A. (SGS SA), Intertek Group plc, Bureau Veritas S.A., Australian Laboratory Services Pty Ltd (ALS Limited / ALS Global), Element Materials Technology Ltd. (Element), Neogen Corporation, Underwriters Laboratories LLC (UL LLC / UL Solutions), Technischer Überwachungsverein Süd Aktiengesellschaft (TÜV SÜD AG), DEKRA SE, Quality Inspection Management Asia (QIMA), Environmental Microbiology Services Laboratory Inc. (EMSL Analytical Inc.), Tentamus Group GmbH, Campden BRI (Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association Group), Food Safety Net Services Inc. (FSNS), Microbac Laboratories Inc., IEH Laboratories & Consulting Group, Romer Labs Division Holding GmbH, Symbio Laboratories, AsureQuality Limited, R J Hill Laboratories Limited, Reading Scientific Services Ltd. (RSSL), National Sanitation Foundation International (NSF International), Q Laboratories Inc., FoodChain ID Inc., Institut für Produktqualität GmbH, and Canadian Analytical Laboratories Inc.

North America was the largest region in the food testing services market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food testing services market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food testing services market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The accelerated imposition of U.S. tariffs and the emerging trade conflicts in spring 2025 are significantly influencing the food and beverage sector by raising the costs for imported ingredients including olive oil, cheese, and tropical fruits, forcing food brands to reformulate products or accept lower margins. Beverage makers face similar pressures, with aluminum can tariffs increasing packaging expenses. Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural exports (e.g., soybeans, pork) have also disrupted farm-to-processing supply chains. Companies are reformulating recipes, sourcing locally where possible, and hedging commodity purchases to manage volatility.

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Food testing services involve laboratory and analytical procedures to assess the safety, quality, and composition of food products. These services detect contaminants, pathogens, additives, and nutritional content to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. They help protect consumer health, maintain product quality, and assist food manufacturers in meeting safety regulations and market requirements.

The main testing types of food testing services are microbiological testing, chemical testing, allergen testing, and molecular testing. Microbiological testing involves analyzing samples to detect, identify, and quantify microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and yeasts to ensure safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. These tests use both traditional and rapid testing techniques and are applied to a wide range of food products, including dairy, meat and seafood, fruits and vegetables, cereals and grains, beverages, processed and packaged foods, infant food, animal feed, and pet food. End-users include food manufacturers, food service providers, government agencies, and others.

The food testing services market includes revenues earned by entities through testing for contaminants and allergens, verifying nutritional content, providing certification and compliance services, and offering advisory and laboratory support. 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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