Consumer Foodservice

While sales and transactions through consumer foodservice experienced an improvement compared to the drastic declines of 2020 due to limited mobility outside of the home, the Swiss Federal Council tightened measures to help contain the spread of the…

In 2022, consumer foodservice recorded solid growth in value sales and the number of transactions, as well as the number of outlets. In most channels, value sales and the number of transactions recovered to pre-pandemic levels. However, inflationary…

The reopening of society in Vietnam, following the pandemic restrictions, has boosted sales in consumer foodservice across all channels. It is noted that the fourth COVID-19 wave in 2021 had further negative impacts, with restrictions loosening from…

The foodservice industry in Germany was undergoing significant changes in 2022, driven by evolving consumer preferences, shifting market dynamics and ongoing technological advancements. The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a profound impact on the…

In 2022, the foodservice industry in Mexico was characterised by transformation in terms of remodelling, openings, the integration of technology, the development of delivery systems and menu renewal. Consumer habits have changed, and the industry is…

Rates of growth in total current value sales and transactions for consumer foodservice in Finland in 2022 were well up on 2021, with most categories showing significantly improved results in this regard. Trade across the market increased at a robust…

Consumer foodservice in India recorded another year of dynamic, double-digit value growth in 2022, driven by pent-up demand, ease of ordering and the removal of pandemic-related restrictions. Foodservice channels such as bars/pubs, street…

Indonesia remained free of any major coronavirus waves in 2022. The Omicron variant outbreak in February/March proved to be mild thanks to strict measures in place which allowed for the relaxation of pandemic-related rules and restrictions from April…

In 2022, the revised COVID-19 vaccination strategy in Singapore, which focused on administering booster shots every few months to ensure that every individual’s vaccination was up-to-date, kept the community safe and infection numbers under control…

Consumer Foodservice in Malaysia saw solid growth in 2022, although current value sales remained below pre-pandemic levels. The easing of various national COVID-19 related measures, including the removal of the Government’s Movement Control Order in…

The year 2022 was marked by uncertainty. On the one hand, pandemic restrictions were left behind, and on the other its lingering negative effects were combined with multifactorial economic crisis. From Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and high commodity…

The Romanian consumer foodservice registered healthy growth in current value sales in 2022, in spite of difficult economic fundamentals. High inflation caused by in particular increased energy prices due to the war in Ukraine led to steep price…

The double-digit growth recorded by consumer foodservice in 2021 in terms of current value sales and transactions was followed by another dynamic performance in 2022. While the industry continued to rebound from the drastic losses experienced in 2020…

COVID-19 restrictions were present in Norway from November 2020 and lasted into early 2021. Restrictions encouraged consumers to remain at home, avoid socialising and international travel. In addition, there was a national ban on serving alcoholic…

The purchasing power of Moroccan families from the poorest and most in-need groups has been affected as the economy continues to decelerate sharply in 2022. This is due to various reasons. The increased frequency of rainy seasons has caused drought…

The imminent threat of COVID-19 was left behind in 2022, but Spanish consumers were faced with new challenges such as high inflation rates, high energy (utility) prices, and fears of a recession and a new economic crisis. This put pressure on…

2022 was another strong year for consumer foodservice, with both transactions and current value sales edging back towards pre-pandemic levels. Growth was boosted by the ending of COVID-19-related restrictions and the revival of inbound tourism, as…

2022 was the first year of a new era for Chilean consumer foodservice. After two years of pandemic turmoil, lockdown mandates, supply chain instability, labour shortages, sanitary restrictions, unbalanced cashflow and capacity limitations (among many…

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, consumer foodservice was driven by a change in the lifestyle of Poles to whom convenience, free time and exploring new cuisines were increasingly important. The demand for catering services, including delivery, was…

Slovakia was still affected by lockdown restrictions at the start of 2022 with consumer foodservice establishments fully re-opening in late February. This largely benefited limited-service restaurants and those offering takeaway and delivery…