Food Irradiation Trends

Published by: Global Industry Analysts

Published: Aug. 1, 2006 - 99 Pages

Table of Contents

I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations

Disclaimers

Data Interpretation & Reporting Level

Quantitative Techniques & Analytics

Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Industry Overview

Global Market Outlook

Food Irradiation - The Most Contentious Issue

Approximating the Market Opportunity

Industry Insights

Industry Scenario

A Raging Controversy-US

Consumer Opinion - ‘Key to Growth’

Food Irradiation- A Step Towards Globalization

Irradiation and Global Trade-Rising Corporate Influence Over Worldwide Food Supply

Factors Generating Interest in Food Irradiation Services

Food Borne Fatalities

Fresh and Exotic Foods Ropes in Irradiation

Food Safety Benefits and Taste

Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria Strains

Restrictions on Fumigation Methods

Food Loss from Infestation and Contamination

International Trade in Food Products

Strategic Issues to be Focused On

Call for Rationalization

Industry Lobbies Hard With Congress

Labeling the Deep Corner of Irradiation

High Capital Costs Gnaw Growth of Irradiation Market

Studies That Call for Second Thoughts

Genetic Engineering and Food Irradiation- Threat to Global Food Security

Food Irradiation and 2-ACBs

2. Food Irradiation - A Historical Review

Emergence and Evolution of Food Irradiation

The US Army Initiative

Food Irradiation Across the World

3. A Review of Food Irradiation Industry Outside the US

International Food Trade Prompts Countries to Opt for Irradiation

Food Irradiation in Different Countries

Food Irradiation Facilities Worldwide (Outside the US)

Foods Approved for Irradiation Across the World

4. Irradiation Technologies and Processes

Concept of Food Irradiation

Combating on Myths and Realities

Irradiation Process

Ionizing Radiation: Effects of Various Doses on Food

Table 1: Cost Estimates For Irradiation Facility by Technology Type

Various Approaches

Gamma Radiation

Electron Beam (e-beam) Radiation

X-Ray Radiation

5. Alternative Food Protection Techniques

Ultra-High Pressure Technology

Ozone Treatment

Steam Pasteurization

Fumigation

Food Coating Technology

Other Alternative Approaches

6. Recent Industry Activity

MDS Nordion Launches Quadra Food Irradiator

Sadex Acquires Surebeam Assets

Clemens Obtains Approval for CFC Logistics Irradiator

SureBeam Files for Bankruptcy

Sterigenic Acquired by PPM Ventures and PPM America Capital

MDS Nordion Sells Irradiator to America Brazil

ADQ Expands Electronic Irradiated Beef Test To New Mexico

7. Strategic Developments - Historic Review

8. Focus on Select Global Players

Food Technology Service, Inc. (US)

IONISOS (France)

MDS Nordion (Canada)

REVISS Services (UK)

Sterigenics International (US)

STERIS Isomedix Services (STERIS Corporation Division) (US)

9. Global Market Perspective

Table 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 3: World 10-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 2000, 2005 & 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

III. MARKET

1. United States

A.Market Analysis

Market Overview

Industry Facts and Figures

Potential in Store

Growth Drivers

Advanced Applications Market Beckons Irradiation

Consumer Attitude Pegs Up Market for Irradiated Foods

Support From Other Quarters

Organizations Supporting Food Irradiation in the US

Organizations Not Supporting Food Irradiation in the US

Market Retardants

Consumer Groups in Thick Action

California Adopts Safe School Lunch Act

End-User Review

Retailers - Link Between Manufacturer and End Consumer

Irradiated Foods Across Supermarket Shelves

Select Food Producers Endorsing Irradiation

Huisken Meats

Hawaii Pride LLC - Leading Supplier of Irradiated Tropical Fruits

Table 4: Estimated Post-Harvest Treatment Cost Selected Crops - Comparison between Irradiation and Methyl Bromide Treatment

Review of Irradiation Facilities in the US

Select Facilities for Food Irradiation in the US: 2001

Food Irradiation Business in the US - Review of Market Potential by State

Monitoring Irradiation Facilities

Milestones in the US Food Irradiation Industry

Major Historical Developments in the US Food Irradiation Market (1905-2000)

Food Irradiation Market in the US: Year of Approval for Major Food Products: (1963-2000)

Formation of ICGFI

Major objectives of ICGFI

With the Global Onset

Codex Alimentarius

Food Irradiation Processing Alliance

Commercialization

Regulatory Status of Food Irradiation in the US

Current Status

Foods Regulated for Irradiation in the US and Permitted Dosage

Regulations in Re Labeling

Packaging

Potential Application Areas

Spices and Herbs

Nutraceuticals and Botanicals

USDA Okays Irradiation of Imported Fruits and Vegetables

Irradiation of Hawaiian Sweet potatoes

Food Packaging Products

FDA Brings Flexibility in Packaging Rules

Juices Granted Approval

Red Meat on the Irradiated Tray

Egg Irradiation Comes Under Fire

Pet Foods Gain Approval for Irradiation

Ready to Eat Foods

Shellfish Next on Agenda

Irradiation for Finished Sprouts

Strategic Corporate Developments

Focus on Key Players

Food Technology Service, Inc.

Sterigenics International

STERIS Isomedix Services

B.Market Analytics

Table 5: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

2. Canada

A.Market Analysis

Canada Welcomes Extensive Food Irradiation

Food for Irradiation

Gauging the Market Potential

Strategic Corporate Developments

Focus on Key Player

MDS Nordion

B.Market Analytics

Table 6: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/ Chart)

3. Europe

A.Market Analysis

Regulatory Scenario

Steps Proposed to Irradiate Foodstuff by European Commission

Market Opportunity

United Kingdom

Approved Food Items for Irradiation in the UK

Mandatory Labeling Regulations

Averse Attitude Stifles Potential

Strategic Corporate Developments - Recent Past

Focus on Key Players

IONISOS (France)

REVISS Services (UK)

B.Market Analytics

Table 7: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/ Chart)

4. Rest of World

A.Market Analysis

Market Potential

Snapshots

Australia & New Zealand

Irradiation of Herbs and Spices Cleared in Australia and New Zealand

Irradiation Plants in the Region

Philippines

Irradiation of Mangoes on a Halt

Thailand

Thailand Considers Export of Irradiated Fruit to the US

India

Food Irradiation Gains Ground

Indian Mangoes Yet to Receive USDA Approval

Irradiation Plant Set Up in Haryana -2005

Malaysia

Irradiation Technology for Halal Food

Latin America

Argentina.

Brazil

Chile

Cuba

Ecuador

Mexico

Peru

Strategic Corporate Developments -Historic

B.Market Analytics

Table 8: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Food Irradiation with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2000 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

IV. COMPETITION

1. Agbeta, Inc. (USA)

2. Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (India)

3. Food Technology Service, Inc. (USA)

Table 9: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In US$ million)

4. Gray Star, Inc. (USA)

5. IBA SA (Belgium)

6. Ionisos SA (France)

7. Iotron Industries Canada, Inc. (Canada)

8. Isotron PLC (UK)

Table 10: Annual Sales Analysis: 2003-2005 (In £ million)

Table 11: Annul Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In £ million)

9. MDS Nordion, Inc. (Canada)

10. Mitec, Inc. (USA)

11. Oasis Santa Barbara, Inc. (USA)

12. PHYTOSAN SA de CV (Mexico)

13. Reviss Services (UK) Ltd. (UK)

14. Sadex Corporation (USA)

15. Scanmex LLC (USA)

16. Sterigenics International, Inc. (USA)

17. Steris Corporation (USA)

Table 12: Annual Sales Analysis: 2004-2006 (In US$ billion)

Table 13: Annual Sales Analysis by Quarter: 2005-2006 (In US$ billion)

Table 14: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2005-2006 (In US$ billion)

Table 15: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2005-2006 (In US$ billion)

Table 16: Annual Sales Analysis by Segment: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion)

Table 17: Annual Sales Analysis by Geographic Region: 2004-2005 (In US$ billion)

STERIS Isomedix Services (USA)

18. Vardaan Agrotech Pvt., Ltd. (India)

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