Chemical Research Report Food-Irradiation-Market | Page 2

technology that controls spoilage of food and eliminates foodborne pathogens, therefore, the
demand for this technology is increasing in the market
X-ray radiation segment held significant market share in the global food irradiation market due
to increasing consumer preferences for X-ray radiation. Use of X-ray radiation technology
offers long shelf life to foods such as meat, poultry, and spices. In food irradiation, X-ray
radiation eliminates pathogenic and spoilage microorganisms such as bacteria and insects from
the food.
North America is expected to account for significant market share 56% in the global food
irradiation market. This is owing to increasing consumer preference and acceptance of food
irradiation technology. Furthermore, increasing consumer awareness about benefits of food
irradiation is another factor driving growth of the market in the region. Advantages of food
irradiation such as reduction of chemical use and process safety. The advantages of food
irradiation such as reduction pathogenic microorganisms, decontamination, extension of shelf
life, and disinfestation is another factor driving the food irradiation market growth in the region.
Asia Pacific is projected be the fastest growing region in the global food irradiation market,
owing to approval of government agencies for use of food irradiation technology. For instance,
in India, food irradiation is governed by the Atomic Energy Rules, 2012 (Radiation Processing
of Food & Allied Products), Food Safety and Standards Act 2006, Plant Quarantine Order, 2004
(Regulation of Import into India), and others. For instance, Government of India has cleared
several commodities under new Atomic Energy (Radiation Processing of Food & Allied
Products) Rules 2012 in Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food
Additives) Regulations, 2011 for preservation through irradiation.
Europe held significant market share in the global food irradiation market in 2017 and is
expected to increase during the forecast period. The advantages by food irradiation such as
process safety, reduction of chemical use, and improved quality and safety of foods is a major
factor driving the food irradiation market growth in Europe. In food irradiation technology it
can destroy micro-organisms such as viruses, insects and bacteria. It prevent germination and
sprouting of onions, potatoes and garlic and it slow down ripening and ageing of fruit and
vegetables.
Major Players in the Global Food Irradiation Market
Key players operating in the global food irradiation market include, Food Technology Service,
Inc., Sterigenics International, Inc., Gray Star, Inc., Ionisos SA., Nordion Inc., Reviss Services
Ltd., Sadex Corporation, Scantech Sciences, Inc., Steris Isomedix Services, Phytosan S.A. De
C., and Tecleor LLC.