Food Irradiation Trends - Global Market Opportunities

1.METHODOLOGY
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Quantitative Techniques & Reporting Level
2.GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW AND OUTLOOK
Food Irradiation – The Most Contentious Issue
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
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
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.CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS
Gamma Agro Establishes Irradiation Facility
Vietnam Pepper Plant Starts Business
Sterigenics and ScandiNova Systems Sign an Agreement
BARC and a US Research Center Ink an Agreement
7.MAJOR PLAYERS
Food Technology Service, Inc. (US)
IONISOS SA (France)
MDS Nordion (Canada)
REVISS Services (UK) Ltd.
Sterigenics International, Inc. (US)
STERIS Isomedix Services (US)
8.MARKET ANALYTICS
9.THE UNITED STATES
Market Overview
Industry Facts and Figures
Good Times for Food Irradiation
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
Monitoring Irradiation Facilities
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
FDA Proposal for Changing Labeling for Irradiated Foods
Impact of FDA Proposal
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
10.CANADA
Canada Welcomes Extensive Food Irradiation
Food for Irradiation
11.EUROPE
Europe Still Cautious About Irradiation Technology
Regulatory Scenario
Steps Proposed to Irradiate Foodstuff by European Commission
United Kingdom
Approved Food Items for Irradiation in the UK
Mandatory Labeling Regulations
Averse Attitude Stifles Potential
12.REST OF WORLD
Market Potential
Snapshots
China - An Overview
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
Poor Logistic Facilities Hinder Thai Fruits’ Export to the US
Thailand Considers Export of Irradiated Fruit to the US
India
Overview
India to Self-Certify Mango Irradiation Process
Government Enforces Irradiation of Food Items
Irradiation Plant Set Up in Haryana – 2005
Malaysia
Irradiation Technology for Halal Food
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
Chile
Cuba
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru
Exhibits
Table 1: Cost Estimates for Irradiation Facility by Technology Type
Table 2: Global Food Irradiation Market by Region for the Period 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 3: Percentage Breakdown of Global Food Irradiation Market by Region for the Years 2008 & 2009
Table 4: Estimated Post-Harvest Treatment Cost Selected Crops – Comparison between Irradiation and Methyl Bromide Treatment
Table 5: Food Irradiation Market by Segment in the US: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 6: Food Irradiation Market by Segment in Canada: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 7: Food Irradiation Market by Segment in Europe: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Table 8: Food Irradiation Market by Segment in Rest of World: 2007-2015 (Sales in US$ Million)
Companies Profiled