FOOD IRRADIATION TRENDS - A GLOBAL STRATEGIC BUSINESS REPORT   

Research Abstract

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Food Irradiation Trends in US$ Million. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015. A seven-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets. The report profiles 18 companies including many key and niche players such as Food Technology Service, Inc., GRAY*STAR, Inc., IONISOS SA, MDS Nordion, PHYTOSAN S.A. de C.V, REVISS Services (UK) Limited, SADEX Corporation, ScanTech Sciences, Inc., Sterigenics International, Inc., and STERIS Isomedix Services. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Code : MCP-2228
Price : $4500
Companies : 18
Pages : 86
Date : October 2010
Market Data Tables : 18

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS


 
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.......1  
   Disclaimers.......2  
   Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.......3
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.......3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.......3
  
   Food Irradiation: A Promising Technology........4
Approximating the Market Opportunity........4
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   Factors Influencing Market Development........5 1$100
   Table 1: Worldwide Irradiated Food Market (2009E) – Percentage Share Breakdown of Volume for Dry Spices and Vegetables, Garlic & Potatoes, Grains and Fruits, Meat and Seafood, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........6
Food Irradiation for Managing Post Harvest Losses........6
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   Factors Generating Interest in Food Irradiation Services........7
Food Borne Fatalities........7
Fresh and Exotic Foods Rope in Irradiation........7
Food Safety Benefits and Taste........7
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   Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Strains........8
Restrictions on Fumigation Methods........8
Food Loss from Infestation and Contamination........8
International Trade in Food Products........8
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   Market Dynamics........9
Consumer Opinion – ‘Key to Growth’........9
Call for Rationalization........9
High Capital Costs Gnaw Growth of Irradiation Market........9
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   Irradiation and Global Trade-Rising Corporate Influence Over Worldwide Food
  Supply........10
Labeling the Deep Corner of Irradiation........10
Studies That Call for Second Thoughts........10
Genetic Engineering and Food Irradiation- Threat to Global Food Security........10
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   Food Irradiation and 2-ACBs........11
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   Emergence and Evolution of Food Irradiation........121$100
   The US Army Initiative........13
Food Irradiation Across the World........13
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   International Food Trade Prompts Countries to Opt for Irradiation........14
Food Irradiation in Different Countries........14
Table 2: Number of Countries with Commercial Application of Food Irradiation Technology (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........14
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   Food Irradiation Facilities Worldwide (Outside the US)........151$100
   Foods Approved for Irradiation Across the World........16
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   Concept of Food Irradiation........18
Combating Myths and Realities........18
Irradiation Process........18
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   Food Irradiation Applications........19
Table 3: Cost Estimates For Irradiation Facility by Technology Type........19
Various Approaches........19
Gamma Radiation........19
Electron Beam (e-beam) Radiation........19
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   X-Ray Radiation........20
Comparison of Ionizing Radiation........20
Benefits and Drawbacks of Food Irradiation........20
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   Ultra-High Pressure Technology........21
Ozone Treatment........21
Steam Pasteurization........21
Fumigation........21
Food Coating Technology........21
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   Other Alternative Approaches........22
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   PARAS Foods Commences Irradiation Treatment Services........23
IOWA State University Closes Irradiation Plant........23
Gamma Agro-Medical Processing to Establish Food Irradiation Plant........23
Vardaan Agratech Establishes Food Irradiation Project........23
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   Jhunsons Chemicals Establishes SBARRC........24
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   Food Technology Service, Inc. (US)........25
GRAY*STAR, Inc. (US)........25
IONISOS SA (France)........25
MDS Nordion (Canada)........25
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   PHYTOSAN S.A. de C.V. (Mexico)........26
REVISS Services (UK) Ltd (UK)........26
SADEX Corporation (US)........26
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   ScanTech Sciences, Inc.........27
Sterigenics International, Inc. (US)........27
STERIS Isomedix Services (US)........27
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   Table 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........281$350
   Table 5: World Historic Review for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........291$350
   Table 6: World 11-Year Perspective for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2005, 2010 & 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........30
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   A. Market Analysis........31
Food Irradiation – A Nascent Yet High Potential Market........31
Major Food Products Approved for Irradiation (1963-2008)........31
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   Industry Facts and Figures........32
Growth Drivers........32
Advanced Applications Market Beckons Irradiation........32
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   Consumer Attitude Pegs Up Market for Irradiated Foods........33
Support From Other Quarters........33
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   Market Restraints........34
Concerns for the Industry........34
Consumer and Retailer Perceptions Hamper Adoption........34
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   Consumer Groups in Thick Action........35
Irradiation Technology: Countering Food Borne Diseases........35
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   Rising Cases of Meat Product Contamination........36
Contamination in Lettuce & Spinach........36
Contamination Issues in Spices........36
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   FDA Approves Irradiation of Spinach and Iceberg Lettuce........37
US Approves Import of Irradiated Fruits and Vegetables........37
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   Irradiation Facilities in the US........38
Retailers – Link Between Manufacturer and End Consumer........38
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   Potential Application Areas........39
Spices and Herbs........39
Nutraceuticals and Botanicals........39
Food Packaging Products........39
Milestones in the US Food Irradiation Industry........39
Major Historical Developments in the US Food Irradiation Market
  (1905-2000)........39
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   Formation of ICGFI........40
With the Global Onset........40
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   Codex Alimentarius........41
Food Irradiation Processing Alliance........41
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   Commercialization........42
Regulatory Status of Food Irradiation in the US........42
Foods Regulated for Irradiation in the US and Permitted Dosage........42
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   Regulations in Labeling........43
Packaging........43
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   Table 7: Packaging Materials Approved for Use in Irradiation of Pre-Packaged Food Products (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........441$350
   Select Food Irradiation Companies in the US and Irradiation Facilities........45
Historic Review........45
Irradiated Foods Across Supermarket Shelves........45
Irradiation of Hawaiian Sweet potatoes........45
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   Juices Granted Approval........46
Red Meat on the Irradiated Tray........46
Pet Foods Gain Approval for Irradiation........46
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   B. Market Analytics........47
Table 8: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........47

Table 9: US Historic Review for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........47
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   A. Market Analysis........48
Outlook........48
Food for Irradiation........48
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   B. Market Analytics........49
Table 10: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........49

Table 11: Canadian Historic Review for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........49
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   A. Market Analysis........50
Outlook........50
Regulatory Scenario........50
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   Food Products Authorized for Irradiation in Select EU Member States........51
Steps Proposed to Irradiate Foodstuff by European Commission........51
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   United Kingdom........52
Approved Food Items for Irradiation in the UK........52
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   Mandatory Labeling Regulations........53
Averse Attitude Stifles Potential........53
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   B. Market Analytics........54
Table 12: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........54

Table 13: European Historic Review for Food Irradiation Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........54
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   A. Market Analysis........55
Outlook........55
Snapshots........55
Table 14: Number of Food Irradiation Facilities in Select Asian Countries (As of 2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........55
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   Commercial Food Irradiation Facilities (Operational) Outside the US and
  Europe........56
Table 15: Volume of Food Irradiated in Select Asian (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........56
Countries (2005)........56
Australia & New Zealand........56
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   Irradiation Plants in the Region........57
China........57
Overview........57
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   Regulatory Scenario........58
India........58
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   Table 16: Food Products Cleared for Radiation by Government of India........59
Food Irradiation Gains Ground........59
Indonesia........59
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   Pakistan........60
Philippines........60
Thailand........60
Latin America........60
Argentina........60
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   Brazil........61
Chile........61
Cuba........61
Mexico........61
Peru........61
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   B. Market Analytics........62
Table 17: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........62

Table 18: Rest of World Historic Review for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)........62
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Total Companies Profiled: 18 

Region/Country Players

The United States 8 Canada 2 Europe 3 France 1 The United Kingdom 2 Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 4 Latin America 1
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