CATERING AND FOOD SERVICE CONTRACTOR MARKET ANALYSIS

Regional Analysis

Europe is expected to witness significant market share during the forecast period in the global catering and food service contractor market. Market growth in the region is attributed to increasing number of merger and acquisition activities in the region. For instance, in 2017, CH&Co Group and Harbour & Jones merged, which brought the turnover of US$ 299.46 million. The merger of both the companies was aimed to offer catering services across the U.K. and Ireland. Prior to this, in 2015, Harbour & Jones acquired PCC Ltd along with its two brands namely Fare of London and Principals Catering. The deal made the turnover of over US$ 55.48 million. Therefore, increasing M&A activities in Europe is expected to boost the market growth in terms of revenue.

Asia Pacific is expected to account for a significant market share over the projected period in the global catering and food service contractor market. This is majorly attributed to stringent regulations in the region that promote people towards healthy eating. For instance, In April 2017, the Government of Singapore introduced Whole-of-Government (WOG) Healthier Catering Policy. The policy was introduced to encourage healthier eating at homes, workplaces, and communities in Singapore. According to the policy, government entities in Singapore will be provided with healthy food and drinks at the government organized functions, conferences, trainings, and meetings.