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Demand for quality of the packaging of food due to rising awareness is driving the demand for food packaging testing market. Food packaging testing ensures that the quality of food is not hampered during any course in the supply chain mechanism. Testing of food packaging is one of the crucial checks done before shipping of products. Pressure, shocks, vibrations, heat or changes in temperatures can impact the product quality. Food packaging testing is extremely important as it is consumed by the consumers. Since food products are sourced and shipped across the borders to fulfil the global demand, the durability of the food products is necessary. Food packaging plays an important role in assuring the quality and integrity of a product. Growing concerns over health hazards and regulatory norms to comply with food packaging requirements to regulate food safety are likely to propel the market growth for food packaging testing market.
The food packaging testing market is expected to grow due to the increase in requirement of durable food products in the food & beverage industry. Food products can be contaminated due to the presence of the toxic or hazardous element. Presence of contaminants can decrease the quality of the product. Therefore, testing for food packaging is important. Moreover, to ascertain if a product package can perform the desired function, food packaging testing is done. Each packaging type is subjected to various material tests. Due to the exposure, the food products are high-risk category products. Thus, reliable quality control and safety testing are of great importance to various players in the supply chain. This is likely to boost the market demand for food packaging testing. Consideration towards the package, its handling and its contents assure end-product quality and safety. Developments in the test packaging solutions using comprehensive technology and techniques has led to the growth of food packaging testing market.
However, high costs associated with food packaging testing due to technology and testing equipment. This might limit the market growth of food packaging testing.
Food Packaging Testing Market can be segmented on the basis of testing type and packaging material.
By Testing Type, Food Packaging Testing Market can be segmented as
By Packaging Material, Food Packaging Testing Market can be segmented as
North America is expected to lead the global market for food packaging and testing owing to its technological advancements and equipment. Furthermore, in the Europe region, food packaging testing market is expected to grow due to stringent regulations for the prevention of contamination. Asia Pacific region is anticipated to grow due to the growth of the food & beverage industry. Growing industrialization and technological development are likely to augment the demand for food packaging testing market.
The COVID 19 outbreak has led to consumers stacking their shelves with non-perishable or processed foods which have led to the exponential growth of the food & beverage industry. Supply chains are stretched to fulfil the demand. On the other hand, retail food outlets are facing a challenge due to shortage in supplies, workforce and customers. Food & Beverage industry is not impacted adversely compared to the other industries. Consumer awareness for food packaging and quality products is likely to boost the demand for food packaging testing. Risk of contamination and exposure is likely to boost food packaging testing. The growth might be steady for the year 2020 due to lock down and halt in production across the globe. However, the food packaging testing market is anticipated to grow in the long run.
Key players in the food packaging testing market are as follows,
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