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  FOOD IRRADIATION TRENDS
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Food Irradiation Trends in Millions of US$. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Europe, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2000 through 2015. The report profiles 18 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Food Technology Service, Inc., IONISOS SA, MDS Nordion, REVISS Services (UK) Limited, 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  PAGES:    111
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       October 2008
COMPANIES:  18  MARKET DATA TABLES:   18
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  FOOD IRRADIATION TRENDS (Complete Report) Pages : 111   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS3$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY29$2250
  1. Industry Overview.....II-16 $400  
   Global Market Outlook.....II-1
Food Irradiation – The Most Contentious Issue.....II-1
Approximating the Market Opportunity.....II-1
Industry Insights.....II-1
1$100
   Industry Scenario.....II-2
A Raging Controversy-US.....II-2
Consumer Opinion – ‘Key to Growth’.....II-2
Food Irradiation - A Step Towards Globalization.....II-2
Irradiation and Global Trade-Rising Corporate Influence Over Worldwide Food
  Supply.....II-2
1$100
   Factors Generating Interest in Food Irradiation Services.....II-3
Food Borne Fatalities.....II-3
Fresh and Exotic Foods Ropes in Irradiation.....II-3
Food Safety Benefits and Taste.....II-3
Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Strains.....II-3
1$100
   Restrictions on Fumigation Methods.....II-4
Food Loss from Infestation and Contamination.....II-4
International Trade in Food Products.....II-4
Strategic Issues to be Focused On.....II-4
Call for Rationalization.....II-4
1$100
   Industry Lobbies Hard With Congress.....II-5
Labeling the Deep Corner of Irradiation.....II-5
High Capital Costs Gnaw Growth of Irradiation Market.....II-5
1$100
   Studies That Call for Second Thoughts.....II-6
Genetic Engineering and Food Irradiation- Threat to Global Food Security.....II-6
Food Irradiation and 2-ACBs.....II-6
1$100
  2. Food Irradiation – A Historical Review.....II-72 $200  
   Emergence and Evolution of Food Irradiation.....II-71$100
   The US Army Initiative.....II-8
Food Irradiation Across the World.....II-8
1$100
  3. A Review of Food Irradiation Industry Outside the US.....II-94 $400  
   International Food Trade Prompts Countries to Opt for Irradiation.....II-9
Food Irradiation in Different Countries.....II-9
Food Irradiation Facilities Worldwide (Outside the US).....II-9
2$200
   Foods Approved for Irradiation Across the World.....II-11
2$200
  4. Irradiation Technologies and Processes.....II-132 $200  
   Concept of Food Irradiation.....II-13
Combating on Myths and Realities.....II-13
Irradiation Process.....II-13
1$100
   Ionizing Radiation: Effects of Various Doses on Food.....II-14
Table 1: Cost Estimates For Irradiation Facility by Technology Type.....II-14
Various Approaches.....II-14
Gamma Radiation.....II-14
Electron Beam (e-beam) Radiation.....II-14
X-Ray Radiation.....II-14
1$300
  5. Alternative Food Protection Techniques.....II-152 $200  
   Ultra-High Pressure Technology.....II-15
Ozone Treatment.....II-15
Steam Pasteurization.....II-15
Fumigation.....II-15
Food Coating Technology.....II-15
Other Alternative Approaches.....II-15
2$200
  6. Recent Industry Activity.....II-172 $200  
   Gamma Agro Establishes Irradiation Facility.....II-17
Vietnam Pepper Plant Starts Business.....II-17
Sterigenics and ScandiNova Systems Sign an Agreement.....II-17
BARC and a US Research Center Ink an Agreement.....II-17
1$100
   MDS Nordion Launches Quadra Food Irradiator.....II-18
Sadex Acquires SureBeam Assets.....II-18
Clemens Obtains Approval for CFC Logistics Irradiator.....II-18
Sterigenics Acquired by PPM Ventures and PPM America Capital.....II-18
1$100
  7. Strategic Developments – Historic Review.....II-195 $500  
   MDS Nordion Sells Irradiator to America Brazil.....II-19
SureBeam Enters into an Agreement with SCIS Food Services.....II-19
SureBeam Collaborates with Bounty Fresh.....II-19
SureBeam Joins Hands with Minnesota Beef Council.....II-19
FTS Partners with Kemin Americas.....II-19
1$100
   SureBeam Enters into a Contract with Kenosha Beef.....II-20
WW Johnson Meat Company Introduces New SureBeam- Processed Fresh Ground Beef
  Products.....II-20
IBA Aligns with MDS Nordion to Introduce Palletron X-ray Irradiator.....II-20
Titan Spins Off SureBeam Corporation.....II-20
1$100
   Food Irradiation Companies Ink Pact to Create North American Alliance.....II-21
IBA Signs Five year Research Agreement with Agriculture Research Service.....II-21
IBA Joins Forces with USDA.....II-21
FTS Signs Agreement with Hillandale Farms.....II-21
IBA Forms Joint Venture with MDS Nordion.....II-21
1$100
   IBA Unveils New Advanced X-ray Test Center.....II-22
SureBeam Opens Chicago Food Safety Center.....II-22
Colorado Boxed Beef Launches Irradiated Beef Products.....II-22
Huisken Meats Launches Irradiated Hamburgers.....II-22
Huisken Introduces Frozen Beef Patties.....II-22
1$100
   Titan Corp Assumes New Corporate Identity for Irradiation Business.....II-23
Huisken Meats Extends Coverage of Irradiated Hamburgers Nationwide.....II-23
1$100
  8. Focus on Select Global Players.....II-243 $300  
   Food Technology Service, Inc. (US).....II-24
IONISOS SA (France).....II-24
MDS Nordion (Canada).....II-24
1$100
   REVISS Services (UK) Ltd......II-25
Sterigenics International, Inc. (US).....II-25
1$100
   STERIS Isomedix Services (US).....II-26
1$100
  9. Global Market Perspective.....II-27   
   Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-271$300
   Table 3: World Long-term Projections for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-281$300
   Table 4: World 10-Year Perspective for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for US, Canada, Europe and Rest of World Markets for Years 2003, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-291$300
III. MARKET44$1950
  1. United States.....III-124 $1225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Market Overview.....III-1
Industry Facts and Figures.....III-1
1$75
   Potential in Store.....III-2
Good Times for Food Irradiation.....III-2
Growth Drivers.....III-2
Advanced Applications Market Beckons Irradiation.....III-2
Consumer Attitude Pegs Up Market for Irradiated Foods.....III-2
1$75
   Support From Other Quarters.....III-3
Organizations Supporting Food Irradiation in the US.....III-3
1$75
   Organizations Not Supporting Food Irradiation in the US.....III-4
Market Retardants.....III-4
Consumer Groups in Thick Action.....III-4
1$75
   California Adopts Safe School Lunch Act.....III-5
End-User Review.....III-5
Retailers – Link Between Manufacturer and End Consumer.....III-5
Irradiated Foods Across Supermarket Shelves.....III-5
1$75
   Select Food Producers Endorsing Irradiation.....III-6
Huisken Meats.....III-6
Hawaii Pride LLC – Leading Supplier of Irradiated Tropical Fruits.....III-6
Table 5: Estimated Post-Harvest Treatment Cost Selected Crops – Comparison between Irradiation and Methyl Bromide Treatment.....III-6
Recent Past Review of Irradiation Facilities in the US.....III-6
Select Facilities for Food Irradiation in the US: 2001.....III-6
1$150
   Food Irradiation Business in the US (2002) – Review of Market Potential by
  State.....III-7
1$75
   Monitoring Irradiation Facilities.....III-8
Milestones in the US Food Irradiation Industry.....III-8
Major Historical Developments in the US Food Irradiation Market (1905-2000).....III-8
1$75
   Food Irradiation Market in the US: Year of Approval for Major Food Products:
  (1963-2000).....III-9
Formation of ICGFI.....III-9
1$75
   Major objectives of ICGFI.....III-10
With the Global Onset.....III-10
Codex Alimentarius.....III-10
Food Irradiation Processing Alliance.....III-10
1$75
   Commercialization.....III-11
Regulatory Status of Food Irradiation in the US.....III-11
Current Status.....III-11
1$75
   Foods Regulated for Irradiation in the US and Permitted Dosage.....III-12
FDA Proposal for Changing Labeling for Irradiated Foods.....III-12
Impact of FDA Proposal.....III-12
1$75
   Packaging.....III-13
Potential Application Areas.....III-13
Spices and Herbs.....III-13
Nutraceuticals and Botanicals.....III-13
USDA Okays Irradiation of Imported Fruits and Vegetables.....III-13
1$75
   Irradiation of Hawaiian Sweet potatoes.....III-14
Food Packaging Products.....III-14
FDA Brings Flexibility in Packaging Rules.....III-14
Juices Granted Approval.....III-14
1$75
   Red Meat on the Irradiated Tray.....III-15
Egg Irradiation Comes Under Fire.....III-15
Pet Foods Gain Approval for Irradiation.....III-15
1$75
   Ready to Eat Foods.....III-16
Shellfish Next on Agenda.....III-16
Irradiation for Finished Sprouts.....III-16
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-16
6$450
   Focus on Key Players.....III-22
Food Technology Service, Inc......III-22
Sterigenics International.....III-22
STERIS Isomedix Services.....III-22
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-23
Table 6: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$150
   Table 7: US Long-term Projections for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$150
  2. Canada.....III-254 $300  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-25
Canada Welcomes Extensive Food Irradiation.....III-25
Food for Irradiation.....III-25
1$75
   Gauging the Market Potential.....III-26
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-26
Focus on Key Player.....III-26
MDS Nordion.....III-26
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-27
Table 8: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$150
   Table 9: Canadian Long-term Projections for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$150
  3. Europe.....III-297 $425  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-29
Europe Still Cautious About Irradiation Technology.....III-29
Regulatory Scenario.....III-29
1$75
   Steps Proposed to Irradiate Foodstuff by European Commission.....III-301$75
   Market Opportunity.....III-31
United Kingdom.....III-31
Approved Food Items for Irradiation in the UK.....III-31
1$75
   Mandatory Labeling Regulations.....III-32
Averse Attitude Stifles Potential.....III-32
1$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments - Recent Past.....III-331$75
   Focus on Key Players.....III-34
IONISOS SA (France).....III-34
REVISS Services (UK).....III-34
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-35
Table 10: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35

Table 11: European Long-term Projections for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-35
1$150
  4. Rest of World.....III-369 $650  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-36
Market Potential.....III-36
Snapshots.....III-36
China - An Overview.....III-36
Australia & New Zealand.....III-36
Irradiation of Herbs and Spices Cleared in Australia and New Zealand.....III-36
1$75
   Irradiation Plants in the Region.....III-37
Philippines.....III-37
Irradiation of Mangoes on a Halt.....III-37
1$75
   Thailand.....III-38
Poor Logistic Facilities Hinder Thai Fruits’ Export to the US.....III-38
Thailand Considers Export of Irradiated Fruit to the US.....III-38
1$75
   India.....III-39
Overview.....III-39
India to Self-Certify Mango Irradiation Process.....III-39
1$75
   Government Enforces Irradiation of Food Items.....III-40
Irradiation Plant Set Up in Haryana –2005.....III-40
Malaysia.....III-40
Irradiation Technology for Halal Food.....III-40
Latin America.....III-40
Argentina......III-40
1$75
   Brazil.....III-41
Chile.....III-41
Cuba.....III-41
Ecuador.....III-41
Mexico.....III-41
1$75
   Peru.....III-42
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-42
Strategic Corporate Developments -Historic.....III-42
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-43
Table 12: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$150
   Table 13: Rest of World Long-term Projections for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-441$150
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 30$995
  
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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