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Advances in Food Testing and Analytical Technologies (Technical Insights)Published by: Frost & Sullivan Published: Sep. 29, 2006 Table of Contents
1. Scope and Methodology 1. Scope 2. Methodology 2. Key Findings 1. Key Emerging Technologies 2. Key Emerging Applications 2. Technology; Applications;Technology Adoption Analysis; Analyst Insights 3. Developments in Pathogenic Testing 4. Developments in Testing of Pesticides; Antibiotic Residues; and Other Contaminants 5. Patents and Database of Key Industrial Participants 6. Decision Support Database AbstractResearch OverviewThis Frost & Sullivan research service entitled Advances in Food Testing and Analytical Technologies provides an overview of emerging technologies for the food testing industry, along with key drivers, restraints and analysis of trends witnessed in the food testing sector specifically for pathogens, pesticide and drug residues. In this research, Frost & Sullivan's expert analysts thoroughly examine the following technologies: Rapid Microbiological methods, LC/MS, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Immunomagnetic Separation, & biosensors for enabling rapid food testing. Market Sectors Frost & Sullivan’s expert analysts thoroughly examine the following sectors in this research:
The following technologies are covered in this research:
Deadly food borne pathogens such as Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella typhimurium, Campylobacter jejuni and Escherichia coli O157:H are typically found in meat-, diary-, and poultry-based products. Some of these pathogens are harmful even if they are present in very small doses (approximately 10 bacterial cells). Microbiological contaminants in food are important in terms of economical costs and epidemiological impact. Currently, the food industry is looking to minimize the product release time before testing and also to improve the safety standards. Conventional tests take about five to seven days to produce results, and, hence, there is a necessity to develop fast, accurate, and sensitive detection techniques to detect these foodborne pathogens to improve food safety. In addition, there is the issue of pesticide residues present in fresh produce such as vegetables and fruits, and the presence of veterinary drug residues in animal-based food products. Many countries are interested in safeguarding the food supply chain and want to trace the food products to their origin. Simply said, it is the "farm to fork" concept. Whether it is cattle or fresh produce there is an awareness of having to monitor and prevent harmful chemical residues, drug residues, and pathogens getting into the food supply chain. This study will focus on the emerging technologies and products related to rapid food borne pathogen detection and technologies used for pesticide and drug residue analysis in food products. In addition, a detailed description of the trends witnessed in the food industry for the adoption of such new techniques will be discussed. Some of the main areas that have been discussed include Immunomagnetic Separation, culture media, real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction systems, DNA hybridization techniques, Bacteriophage techniques, Biosensors etc. Get Full Details About This Report >> |
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