Consumer Foodservice

Inflationary pressure drove continued current value growth in consumer foodservice in India in 2023. However, a slowdown in growth was seen compared with the previous two years, as 2022 had already seen full recovery to the pre-pandemic level of…

In 2023, consumer foodservice in Singapore recorded moderate current value growth, signifying a marginal slowdown since the spikes of 2021 and 2022 when pandemic-related restrictions were first eased. The industry has had to contend with a number of…

In 2023, the Malaysian consumer foodservice market saw the continued strengthening of the country’s coffee drinking culture, which provided a notable boost to the performance of the specialist coffee and tea shops channel during the year. The end of…

Consumer foodservice in Brazil experienced a period of adjustment to reality in 2023. This followed a robust growth phase in 2022, driven by the ending of pandemic-related restrictions, as well as high inflation rates, mainly in the first half of the…

Consumer foodservice in Indonesia saw another year of positive growth in 2023, although current value sales remained well below pre-pandemic levels. Demand slumped in 2020, as the Community Activities Restrictions Enforcement (PPKM) put in place to…

The consumer foodservice industry was without doubt challenged in recent years. This started in the first quarter of 2020 with the COVID-19 pandemic, which had a direct effect in this and following years, with outlet closures and sales at historic…

Consumer foodservice in Mexico experienced healthy growth in 2023, filled with launches, collaborations, and innovations. Given the economic uncertainty experienced during the year, mainly driven by the lingering impact of 2022, consumers were more…

Consumer foodservice in Finland experienced a contradictory year in 2023. On the surface, looking only at the figures, consumer foodservice in Finland performed strongly. By 2022, foodservice value sales had exceeded the 2019 pre-Coronavirus…

Consumer foodservice in Switzerland witnessed solid current value and transaction growth in 2023. In the aftermath of the pandemic, there was increasing demand for convenience foods as busy lifestyles resumed and consumers sought out quick and easy…

Consumer foodservice in Vietnam experienced positive growth in current value terms in 2023, albeit at a slower rate than the previous year. This was attributable to the elevated rate of inflation, which impacted household spending. With prices…

The foodservice industry continued to show strong sales growth in 2023. However, much of this growth was driven by inflation, with operators, labour, rent and food costs having significantly increased. As such, the main driver of value sales in 2023…

In 2023, consumer foodservice in Spain saw growth across all metrics, albeit at lower rates than that seen in the previous year of the review period. However, persistently high inflation rates drove up average prices, limiting growth in…

Consumer foodservice in Morocco witnessed steady growth in 2023, despite the pressing issue of high inflation. In the face of rising prices, locals have changed how they eat, with simpler meals and eating out less frequently becoming more…

The positive performance of consumer foodservice in 2023 was driven by the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in March 2022. However, high inflation was seen from the last quarter of 2022, coinciding with rising consumption of heat, gas and electricity…

Overall, 2023 has been a positive year for consumer foodservice in Norway. After two strong years of recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, the industry has seen volume and value growth begin to normalise in 2023. Rising unit prices has been a key…

Inflationary pressures have had a major impact on consumer foodservice in Belgium, with the spike in retail prices translating into more expensive dishes and menus, whilst lower consumer purchasing power has stifled demand. Out of home expenditure…

Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine continued to be a major factor influencing consumer foodservice in 2023. Nonetheless, Ukrainian businesses showed unprecedented resilience while operating in challenging wartime conditions, including constant air raids…

Consumer foodservice in France once again witnessed dynamic value growth in 2023 building on the recovery seen in 2021-2022. The absence of COVID-19-related restrictions, the return of tourists, and favourable weather conditions all contributed to…

In 2023, the economic landscape has been marked by inflation, high interest rates, and increased unemployment. As a result, individual budgets have contracted, forcing consumers to focus on essential spending. Nevertheless, post-pandemic, there has…

Consumer foodservice in Thailand registered a buoyant performance in 2023, with current value sales exceeding pre-pandemic levels. Growth was driven by the revival of normal lifestyle patterns, including the return of consumers to their physical…