Market research on the consumer foodservice industry. Standardise...
Market research on the consumer foodservice industry. Standardised and cross-comparable total market sizes, market share and share data, distribution and industry trends and category level information.
Cafés/bars enjoyed positive current value growth in 2023, although this was mainly driven by the recovery from COVID-19 disruption and inflationary-led price increases. Overall, the category saw a decrease in outlets with independents being hardest…
While chained consumer foodservice outlets have been able to expand outlets in travel and retail locations, independents that operate through stand-alone sites are far less flexible. As such, independents have proved to be more vulnerable than…
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…
Full-service restaurants remain the most affected foodservice category since the COVID-19 pandemic, with transactions and current value sales in 2023 still well below 2019 levels. Some losses were recouped following a strong rebound in sales during…
Limited-service restaurants continued to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic in 2023, although value growth was much slower than recent years. This is mainly due to the twin issues of higher food prices and more conservative spending patterns, as…
Following the sharp decline in self-service cafeterias during 2022, the number of outlets increased in 2023. Current value growth also remained strong due to higher prices charged by self-service cafeterias. Nevertheless, this category is facing…
Street stalls/kiosks is traditionally a popular channel in Belgium for offering quick, convenient, and affordable snacks and meal options. However, with a high proportion of independent players, this category has proven to be very fragile since the…