Food Certification Market Size, Share, Opportunities, COVID-19 Impact, And Trends By Certification Type (ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, Halal, Kosher, Others), By Food Type (Meat and Poultry, Dairy, Infant Foods, Bakery and Confectionery, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2022 To 2027

The food certification market is evaluated at US$13.544 billion for the year 2020, growing at a CAGR of 6.9% reaching a market size of US$21.684 billion by the year 2027.

Food certification refers to the verification of products, processes, or systems in the food supply chain to meet the accepted safety parameters based on different food safety standard types. Certification of food implies that the food product complies with the respective food standards and is considered safe for consumption after numerous tests, inspections, and audits. The growing consumption of food production globally due to increased consumption may be attributed to the fact that the growing global population and growing food exports are significantly contributing to the positive market growth during the next five years. Stringent government regulations regarding the consumption of healthy food and the presence of strict standards in the food applications segment are also positively driving the food certification market during the coming five years. The growing number of cases related to foodborne diseases further increases the burden on food-producing companies to make food safer and cleaner for human consumption. This, in turn, is further propelling the business growth opportunities for the market players over the forecast period.

The recent outbreak of the novel coronavirus disease is anticipated to moderately impact the market growth to some extent. The key factor supporting the negative impact is the trade restrictions which led to a decline in exports of food products throughout the globe. However, after a short period, the outlook of the market is expected to be positive since the growing health concerns regarding the consumption of meat products will further act as a catalyst for the increasing consumption of plant-based products. Thus, anticipated to positively impact the market growth after a short period of six to eight months.

The food certification market has been classified based on certification type, food type, and geography. By certification type, the market has been classified based on ISO 22000, BRC, IFS, halal, kosher, and others. Based on food type, the segmentation has been done into meat and poultry, dairy, infant foods, bakery and confectionery, and others. Geographically, the market for food certification has been distributed in North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific.

Growing concerns regarding food safety

One of the key factors supplementing the food certification market growth includes growing concerns regarding food safety by governments and food companies around the globe. Since the WHO considers the promotion of good health by making sufficient amounts of safe and nutritious food to the people. As per the organization, more than 200 diseases can be caused by unsafe food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances. Moreover, one out of ten people fall ill due to the consumption of contaminated food and almost 420,000 people die every year. Thus, food certification plays a key role in ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the food, which in turn plays a major role in bolstering the food certification market growth during the forecast period.

Halal certification is expected to see rapid growth.  By certification type, the halal certification segment is anticipated to witness significant growth during the forecast period. The demand for halal-certified food is increasing which is further providing an impetus for the significant growth of this segment. Moreover, strict certifications regarding the import of halal meats, especially in the Middle Eastern region, will further support the market growth during the coming years. The kosher certification segment is also expected to grow at a significant pace due to the growing acceptance of kosher food in many parts of the world. Additionally, the growing production of kosher food, particularly in the Middle East and African regions, is also bolstering the market growth of this segment until the end of the forecast period. For instance, in May 2017, along with Israel, the UAE also joined the Orthodox Union and permitted the production of kosher food in the country.

Meat and poultry will account for a sizable portion. By application, the meat and poultry segment is anticipated to hold a healthy market share during the next five years, which is attributable to the fact that there has been a significant increase in the consumption of meat products, and it is projected to grow substantially over the coming years. For example, as per FAO statistics, global bovine meat consumption is estimated to grow from 10.1 kg per capita in 2015 to 10.6 kg per capita in 2030. Similarly, for ovine and caprine meat, the consumption grew from 2.1 kg per capita in 2015 to 2.4 kg per capita in 2030; for pig meat, the consumption is estimated to be 15.3 kg per capita in 2015 and 15.1 kg per capita in 2030. While consumption of poultry meat is expected to increase from 13.8 kg per capita in 2015 to 17.2 kg per capita in 2030.

Europe to hold a prominent share in the market

Geographically, the European region is anticipated to hold a significant share in the market owing to the presence of regulations and standards in various food application segments. These regulations and standards apply to various food application segments. The Asia-Pacific region is anticipated to witness substantial growth due to increased demand for certified food products.

Competitive Insights

Prominent/major key market players in the Food Certification market include Cargill, ADM, and Kerry Group, among others. The players in the Food Certification market are implementing various growth strategies to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors in this market. Major market players in the market have been covered along with their relative competitive strategies. The report also mentions recent deals and investments of different market players over the last few years. The company profiles section details the business overview, financial performance (public companies) for the past few years, key products and services being offered along with the recent deals and investments of these important players in the Food Certification market.

Key Developments in the Market:

• In January 2021, Bureau Veritas, global leading testing, inspection, and certification provider, announced the acquisition of the Toronto-based food auditing business of Orion Assessment Services International Inc, Canadian food certification services provider. The Orion food safety business complemented Bureau Veritas' US food auditing position to provide a comprehensive solution for North American food manufacturers through this acquisition.
• In March 2021, PFMA (The Pet Food Manufacturers Association) launched a raw food certification program to become a "world-leading program for best practice raw pet food production." The PFMA's 17 commercial raw food members, who account for 80 percent of the UK's raw pet food market, inspired the raw food certification scheme.
• In March 2022, The Paleo Diet, LLC, and WCFC (Where Food Comes From, Inc.), North America's most authorized resource for independent, third-party verification of food production practices, announced a collaboration to deliver an industry-leading food certification for the former. WFCF has acquiesced to be the exclusive third-party verifier of The Paleo Diet® food certification program as part of this collaboration.

Covid-19 Impact on Food Certification Market

Covid-19 had a significant impact on the Food certification market. Amid the global pandemic, there was a paradigm shift in diet and hygiene among the people, thereby increasing the demand for nutritional food. At the same time, this increased the demand for transparency, and certification of the products has surged as well. The stringent initiatives taken by the multiple governments over food safety had further added impetus to the market.

Food Certification Market Scope:

Segmentation

• By Certification Type
  • ISO 22000
  • BRC
  • IFS
  • Halal
  • Kosher
  • Others
• By Food Type
  • Meat and Poultry
  • Dairy
  • Infant Foods
  • Bakery and Confectionery
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Spain
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Israel
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Others

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What will be the food certification market size by 2027?
A1. The food certification market is projected to reach a total market size of US$21.684 billion by 2027. 

Q2. What is the size of the global food certification market?
A2. Food Certification Market was valued at US$13.544 billion in 2020.  

Q3. What are the growth prospects for the food certification market?
A3. The global food certification market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.9% during the forecast period. 

Q4. What factors are anticipated to drive the food certification market growth?
A4. The growing consumption of food production globally due to increased consumption may be attributed to the fact that the growing global population and growing food exports are significantly contributing to the positive food certification market growth. 

Q5. Which region holds the largest market share in the food certification market?
A5. Geographically, the European region is anticipated to hold a significant share in the food certification market owing to the presence of regulations & standards in various food application segments regulations & standards in various food application segments.

SGS SA

Intertek Group plc

Bureau Veritas

Kiwa NV

DNV GL

TÜV SÜD

Eurofins Scientific

The British Standards Institution

TQ Cert Services Pvt. Limited

NSF International