Food Allergen Testing Kits Market Size, Share, Analysis 2031

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Food Allergen Testing Kits Market Outlook 2031:

The Global Food Allergen Testing Kits Market was estimated at USD 596.6 Million in 2022 and is anticipated to reach USD 1089.8 Million by 2031, expanding at a CAGR of 7.1% during the forecast period.

Food Allergen Testing Kits are scientific tools used to detect the presence of specific allergens in food products. This detection is important because certain food allergens, including nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and shellfish, can trigger allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, potentially leading to severe health problems.

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These kits deploy different testing methods like ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) technology or PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for identification of allergen proteins or allergen-specific DNA respectively.

These kits help food manufacturers to adhere to stringent food safety guidelines and regulations by ensuring that their product labels accurately reflect the contents of their foods, particularly allergen presence. Thus, assisting in protecting consumers from exposure to potential allergens.

Macro-economic Factors

Stringent Food Safety Regulations

Food Governments are prioritizing food safety. They enact stringent regulations to ensure that food products are safe for consumption. These regulations mandate thorough allergen testing to detect and manage allergens effectively.

Consequently, food manufacturers and processors invest in allergen testing solutions to comply with these rules. Prevalence of food allergies is rising globally, affecting both children and adults. Public health authorities recognize this as a serious concern and take measures to prevent allergic reactions.

Patent protection

Patent Food allergy management and treatment necessitate dietary changes, impose major difficulties, and influence food choices and behaviors. Early intervention for the prevention of food allergies is potentially cost-effective; however, it has received little attention.

Food allergy has been determined to inflict a significant economic burden on both individuals and communities, in addition to its consequences on physical and psychological health. According to Gupta et al.'s 2013 study, the annual economic cost of food allergy in the US is $24.8 billion, or $4184 per year per child.

Food Allergen Testing Kits Market Dynamics

Market Driver- Growing Prevalence of Allergic Reactions among Consumers

The Food allergies are a severe public health issue with potentially fatal effects for those affected, particularly youngsters. Furthermore, food allergies place a financial burden on families with affected children. Food allergy is regarded as a progressive condition. It is often assumed that food allergies affect roughly 2.5% of the general population, while prevalence data ranges from 1% to 10%.

Peanut allergy has more than doubled in the UK, North America, and Australia in the last decade (2007-2017), with rates of 1.8%, 1.4%, and 3.0%, respectively. According to an article on Dietary Management of Food Allergy that published on 2021, food allergies affect between 1.1 and 10.8% of the global population, and the prevalence of food allergies appears to be rising.

In the US, around 32 million people report having a food allergy, and approximately 200,000 people require emergency medical care each year as a result of food allergies. Therefore, growing prevalence of allergic reactions creates the demand for Food & Beverage (F&B) industries to test their products before selling to the customers.

Market Driver- Increasing Technological Advancements

Increasing technological advancements in food allergens testing methods is expected to increase demand for food allergen testing kits during the forecast period. Neogen Corporation, a US-based food safety company, announced a new food extraction method in October 2020, enhancing the capabilities of its Reveal 3-D food allergen testing for almond, coconut, egg, hazelnut, peanut, and soy.

This new Reveal 3-D Food Buffer enables direct testing of food products as well as quick screening of food and ingredient samples with concentrations as low as five parts per million. These advancements in allergy testing help with real-time decision making and product turnaround.

Metropolis Healthcare, a medical laboratory firm based in India, launched a unique testing platform based on Component Resolved Diagnostics (CRD) in May 2023 to assist the population of the country in diagnosing various types of allergies.

Market Restraint- High Cost of Testing Kits

The high cost of food allergen test kits is anticipated to hamper the market in the coming years. Affordability is a significant factor for the widespread adoption of food allergen test kits, especially for small businesses in the F&B industry. This cost barrier limits the accessibility of these kits, potentially slowing down the market expansion.

Business in the food industry, particularly small business, find it challenging to invest in expensive testing solutions. This cost barrier of allergen test kits limits their usage and consequently the overall expansion of the market. Manufacturers and innovators are required to address this issue through cost effective solutions or explore pricing strategies to make these kits more accessible to a broad range of business.

Market Opportunity- Cross Contamination of Allergen

Cross-contamination occurs when a trace amount of a food allergy unintentionally enters another food during the manufacturing or food preparation process. It is also transmitted by saliva after coming into touch with utensils, surfaces, or items.

An allergen elicits an allergic reaction even in trace amounts. It happens in a shared facility, along shared production lines or with ingredients supplied by vendors.

Separation is difficult due to the poor design of food outlets and the traffic patterns within them. Poor hygienic design and equipment installation make factory cleaning difficult. A lack of change management for formulation and ingredients makes cross-contamination control difficult.

Adequate employee training and understanding of the serious nature of food allergies is critical at every stage of the food supply chain for successful allergy control.

Scope of the Food Allergen Testing Kits Market Report  

The report on the global Food Allergen Testing Kits market includes an assessment of the market, trends, segments, and regional markets. Overview and dynamics have also been included in the report.

Food Allergen Testing Kits Market Segmental Outlook

Based on technology, the market is fragmented into Biosensors-Based/Lateral Flow, Immunoassay-Based /ELISA, PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)-Based and Other Technologies. The immunoassay-based/ELISA segment is projected to expand at a significant CAGR during the forecast period, as kit manufacturers are focusing on the development of immunoassay-based products.

For instance, in September 2022, Neogen, a US-based food safety company, launched enhanced quantitative enzyme-linked immunoassay (ELISA) product, Veratox VIP, for cashew allergen test.

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In terms of application, the market is fragmented into Meat and Poultry, Dairy Products, Beverages, Bakery and Confectionery Products, Baby Food and Infant Formula and Others. The dairy products segment is expected to hold a significant share of the market, owing to the factors such as emergence of milk high sensitization rate, increasing prevalence, and intensity of reaction.

For instance, according to a recent survey published in an article in 2022, the occurrence of cow's milk protein allergy is estimated as one of the most common food allergies, with an incidence of around 2–6% globally.

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On the basis of Sales Channel, the market is fragmented into Online & Offline. The online segment is expected to hold 23.9% share of the market during the forecast period. Increasing Internet connectivity and the growing adoption of mobile internet devices are driving the market.

Regional Outlook

Based on region, the market is classified into namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa.

North America and Europe held a considerable share of the market, owing to the rising prevalence of food-related allergies in the regions. For instance, according to data from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics, almost 6% of adults and children in the US have a food allergy, with children being the most likely to report this sort of allergy.

The market in Asia Pacific is projected to expand at a rapid pace during the forecast period, due to the growing prevalence of food allergy in Asia Pacific. For instance, according to findings by Northwestern University of US, prevalence of food allergy is highest among the people in Asia (10.5%).

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Key Market Developments

• In August 2023, Gold Standard Diagnostics launched DNAllergen real-time PCR kits for the reliable detection of target allergen sequences.

• In June 2022, Hygiena LLC launched EnSURE Touch, an allergen-testing app for its cleaning verification and environmental monitoring system. This app consolidates allergen testing outcomes into a cloud-based environmental monitoring solution for improved process control, contamination sources, trend analysis, and audit preparation.

Key Benefits for Industry Participants & Stakeholders

• In-depth Analysis of the global Food Allergen Testing Kits market

• Historical, Current, and Projected Market Size in terms of Value

• Potential & Niche Segments and Regions Exhibiting Promising Growth Covered

• Industry Drivers, Restraints, and Opportunities Covered in the Study

• Recent Industry Trends and Developments

• Competitive Landscape & Strategies of Key Players

• Neutral Perspective on Global Food Allergen Testing Kits Market Performance