Top Food Pathogen Testing Companies

Global Food Pathogen Testing Market size was valued at USD 6.7 Billion in 2024 and is poised to grow from USD 7.25 Billion in 2025 to USD 13.51 Billion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 8.1% during the forecast period (2026–2033).

The global food pathogen testing market has a very dynamic competition environment, with strong competition from both established and upcoming innovators. Market leaders include Thermo Fisher Scientific, bioMérieux, NSI (Neogen), and Romer Labs, which provide innovative testing solutions for a wide range of industries. Companies are innovating, speeding up testing, and diversifying their portfolios. The growing competition is pushing innovation in terms of automation and efficiency of testing and technology. 'Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. (USA) ', 'bioMerieux S.A. (France) ', 'Merck KGaA (Germany) ', 'Agilent Technologies, Inc. (USA) ', 'Neogen Corporation (USA) ', '3M Company (USA) ', 'Eurofins Scientific SE (Luxembourg) ', 'PerkinElmer, Inc. (USA) ', 'Hygiena LLC (USA) ', 'Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc. (USA) ', 'ALS Limited (Australia) ', 'SGS S.A. (Switzerland) ', 'Intertek Group plc (UK) ', 'Merieux NutriSciences Corporation (USA) ', 'Charm Sciences Inc. (USA) ', 'Microbac Laboratories, Inc. (USA) ', 'Idexx Laboratories, Inc. (USA) '

A drive by the increasing number of foodborne illness outbreaks occurring globally necessitates proper pathogen testing. Contaminated food items offering severe health hazards include fresh fruits, meats, and poultry. Governments, manufacturers, and consumers are investing in robust food pathogen testing technologies owing to the increased attention on food safety brought about by growing consumer knowledge and health concerns.

Transition to Fast Testing Technologies: Rapid pathogen testing technologies, such as PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) and immunoassays, are increasingly applied. These methods allow for faster detection that allows manufacturers of food products to check their products in real-time, thus reducing turnaround time and improving food safety. Newness in the food pathogen testing industry is driven by the requirements for faster and more efficient tests.

On account of the region's large agricultural export sector and the increasing rates of foodborne illnesses, North America led the market for a considerable share of the global food pathogen testing market. Rising food exports may increase the chances of microbial contamination, requiring more pathogen testing to ensure food safety. It is expected that the number of outbreaks linked to contaminated food products will raise the demand for better testing services. Moreover, due to the presence of giant industry players in the U.S. and Canada and continuous research for the development of faster and more accurate techniques of testing, the region's steady growth in the market is expected to continue.