Global Food Irradiation Market Is Expected To Witness High Growth Owing To Rising Demand For Increase The Shelf Life Of Goods
Overview:
Irradiation
is a food preservation technique that exposes foods, or their packaging, to
very high-energy, invisible light waves. These radiation energy sources can be
gamma rays, x-rays, or electron beams. The radiation energy used in food
irradiation breaks molecular bonds within the DNA of pathogens and pests, and
kills them. It also prevents sprouting or germination, which can increase shelf
life of certain fruits and vegetables. The radiation is regulated by health
agencies worldwide. Compared to other methods of food preparation, irradiation
destroys less disease-causing organisms in perishable foods, such as meat and
dairy products.
However,
irradiated vegetables must still be kept refrigerated and meat cannot be eaten
raw or cooked at high temperatures. Food
Irradiation does change the nutrient content of food. Irradiated pork
has fewer nutrients than fresh pork, for example, and some vitamins are reduced
in eggs. Whereas these changes are so small that they do not affect the average
diet.
Market Dynamics:
Growing product approvals are estimated to
augment growth of the global
food irradiation market
during the
forecast period.
For
instance, Irradiations Solutions Inc., was approved as a new operator of
essential services by the Philippines Board of Investments in October 2021.
This project will help in improving the food irradiation capability of the
Philippines by 440 metric tons every year. Moreover, rising cost of food
irradiation is anticipated to
restrain growth of the global
food irradiation market over the forecast period.
Impact
of COVID-19:
COVID-19
outbreak was first recognized in China in 2019 and it spread to other nations
across the global. The pandemic also hampered many businesses across the world.
Several industries had to shut down their operations owing to strict government
restrictions. The pandemic also resulted in imposition of strict restrictions
by many government in several countries. The global food irradiation market was
also impacted by the outbreak of the virus and its growth was hampered. High
cost of irradiated foods was also a factor that affected the growth of the
market. However, rising use of sterilized foods in medical facilities globally
is estimated to augment growth of the market.
Key
Takeaways:
The global
food irradiation market
is
expected to witness significant growth, exhibiting CAGR of 5.0 % during the
forecast period, owing to rising government policies. For instance, Nirmala
Sitaraman, the Finance Minister of India declared the establishment of a
public-private partnership mode in May 2020, for food preservation.
North America is anticipated to witness robust
growth in the global food
irradiation market during the forecast period, owing to
rising acceptance of food irradiation and rising consumer preference.
Key players active
in the global food irradiation market are
Symec Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd., Agrosurg Irradiators (India) Pvt. Ltd.,
Steri-Tek, BENEBION S.A. de C.V., Sterigenics U.S., LLC, Ionisos SA., and
ScanTech Sciences, Inc.
Comments
Post a Comment