Catering Services And Food Contractors Global Market Briefing 2017

The catering services and food contractors industry offers food services per single event or on a contractual basis. Such establishments include banquet halls with catering services, caterers, airline food service caterers, canteen catering services and contractual caterers. This industry does not include food vending machines and mobile food services (food trucks) and renting of non-residential buildings without food catering services.

The largest geographic markets by consumption in the catering services and food contractors sector are Asia and the Americas. Asia was the largest region in the catering services and food contractors market in 2016, accounting for more than 50% market share. This was mainly due to large number of businesses in countries like India, Japan and China availing food catering services for their employees, functions and other events. The Americas was the second largest region accounting for almost 25% market share.

Catering services and food contractors are increasingly sourcing local and organic raw materials and ingredients to produce meals. Many individuals in the 18-35 age group prefer organic meals as they are becoming conscious about their eating habits and lifestyles. For instance, more than 1.5 million meals are delivered daily under Food for Life brand that is famous for its organically balanced meals . Establishments in the industry are increasingly seeking to differentiate themselves by upgrading their ingredients and experimenting with healthier meals.

Catering Services And Food Contractors Market Characteristics 4
Catering Services And Food Contractors Market Historic Growth 5
Drivers of the Market 6
Restraints on the Market 6
Catering Services And Food Contractors Market Forecast Growth 7
Drivers of the Market 8
Restraints on the Market 8
Catering Services And Food Contractors Market Regional and Country Comparison 9
Global Catering Services And Food Contractors Market, Split By Region, 2016 9
Global Catering Services And Food Contractors Market, Historic and Forecast Growth, By Region, 2012 – 2020 11
Global Catering Services And Food Contractors Market, Split By Country, 2016 13
Global Catering Services And Food Contractors Market, Historic and Forecast Growth, Split By Country, 2012 – 2020 15
Catering and Food Service Contractors Market Segmentation 17
Catering and Food Service Contractors Market Size, Split By Segments, 2016, $ Billion 17
Catering Services and Food Service Contractors Market Competitive Landscape 18
Compass Group PLC 19
Sodexo 20
Aramark Corporation 20
Elior Group 21
Delaware North 22
Catering Services And Food Contractors Market Key Mergers And Acquisitions 23
Catering Services And Food Contractors Market Trends And Strategies 24
Emergence Of Organic Menus 24
Advances In Technology 24
Delivering Homeless And Needy With Surplus Food 24
Appendix 25
NAICS Definitions Of Industry Covered In This Report 25
Research Methodology 27
Abbreviations 28
Currencies 28
Research Inquiries 28
The Business Research Company 28