Crisis-driven Growth Opportunities PCR Food Testing Systems Market

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a method for amplifying a specific piece of DNA
PCR system detects foodborne pathogens and other important food quality and safety targets, accurately and quickly
PCR systems offer qualitative detection of major pathogens including Cronobacter spp., Listeria, E. coli O157:H7, and Salmonella, and other important targets in environment and food
The application of real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is one of the most promising advancements in food quality and safety, providing reliable, rapid, and quantitative results
Real-time PCR has become an important alternative to traditional detection methods in the food and agricultural industries
Advantages of quantitative real-time PCR include excellent detection limit, sensitivity, specificity, selectivity, speed, and potential for automation
The global PCR system for food diagnostic market is expected to be driven by increase in food contamination due to various microorganisms, including bacteria and fungi

The global PCR food testing systems market is driven by increase in the number of foodborne diseases
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, researchers have identified over 250 foodborne diseases to date. Most of the infections are caused due to various viruses, bacteria, and parasites.
According to the World Health Organization, unsafe food causes 600 million cases and 420,000 deaths due to foodborne illnesses each year. Globally, 1 in 10 people fall sick each year after consuming contaminated food. Around 125,000 children under 5 years die each year due to unsafe food.
Hence, increase in incidence of foodborne diseases is projected to drive the demand for PCR system for food diagnostics during the forecast period

In terms of product, the global PCR food testing systems market can be bifurcated into instruments and consumables
The consumables segment includes reagents, assays, probes, and kits
The consumables segment is anticipated to grow at a rapid pace during the forecast period
Wide applicability and easy transport and handling are expected to drive the demand for consumables during the forecast period

In terms of region, the global PCR food testing systems market can be segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
North America is projected to dominate the global PCR food testing systems market during the forecast period. Increase in the initiation of food safety acts and stringent regulations by governments are likely to propel the market in the region.
Europe is anticipated to offer significant opportunities in the PCR food testing systems market due to influence of regulatory organizations such as the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) on PCR systems used for food testing