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Sustainable Catering Services Market

Sustainable Catering Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report, By Service Type (Contractual Catering Service and Non-contractual Catering Service) By End-user (Industrial, Hospitality, Educational, Healthcare, In-flight and Others), By Region, Forecasts, 2024-2031

Report ID : 2781 | Published : 2024-09-23 | Pages: 170 | Format: PDF/EXCEL

The Sustainable Catering Services Market Size was valued at USD 141.5 Bn in 2023 and is predicted to reach USD 213.6 Bn by 2031 at a 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

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Sustainable catering services prioritize eliminating unused food and reducing greenhouse gas emissions while utilizing natural locally. Both businesses and consumers are looking increasingly for environmentally friendly catering options for activities like intimate gatherings and business conferences to meet their sustainability targets.  Technological innovations, such as wasted food monitoring devices and environmentally acceptable packaging options, are expanding the potential for ecologically conscious catering services and making them more effective and environmentally beneficial. The necessity to comply with ecological laws and an increasing need for accessible distribution networks are the main factors driving market expansion.

However, the sustainable catering services industry is impeded by the expansive prices. It can be expensive to establish ecological catering methods because they call for expenditures on garbage disposal systems, nutritious food, and environmentally friendly containers. Because ethical supply chains are complicated, it may prove difficult to guarantee an ongoing source of environmentally responsible components, particularly for large-scale activities. Monitoring food deterioration, controlling distribution networks, and ensuring environmental acceptability requires complex technological integration, which comes with a high cost and skill requirement. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted the tourism sector. Undoubtedly, economic activity will rebound, consumer demand will still be insufficient, and inventory chain disruptions will still be intolerable. The marketplace will bounce back soon, although consumer expenditure will only increase slightly. The manufacturing chain will likewise keep experiencing delays: strong consumer demand, a quick economic recovery, and resolved supply chain issues.

Competitive Landscape

Some of the Major Key Players in the Sustainable Catering Services Market are

  • Sodexo
  • Compass Group
  • Aramark Corporation
  • Elior Group
  • ISS World
  • Delaware North
  • Thomas Franks Ltd
  • Gategroup Holding AG
  • Mitie Group PLC
  • ABM Industries Inc.
  • BaxterStorey
  • Nexdine
  • Eco Caters
  • The Red Radish
  • Feast It
  • Others

Market Segmentation:

The sustainable catering services market is segmented based on service type and end-user. Based on service type, the market is segmented into contractual catering services and non-contractual catering services. End-users segment the market into individuals, hospitality, educational, healthcare, in-flight, and other end users.

Based on the Service Type, the Contractual Catering Services Segment is Accounted as a Major Contributor to the Sustainable Catering Services Market

The contractual catering services sustainable catering services market is expected to hold a significant global market share in 2023. Contractual catering focuses mainly on commitments or contracts. Getting contracts with lengthy terms allows catering businesses to generate consistent, stable earnings. The ability to create food options, organize workers more effectively, and optimize processes can lead to increased revenue. Companies can establish a lasting relationship with their customers through contractual catering to gain repeat business. Additionally, it makes it possible for customers to receive personalized services from caterers, which is anticipated to boost the market for catering services.

In-Flight Segment to Witness Growth at a Rapid Rate

The in-flight industry makes up the most sustainable catering services because in-flight food services intend to make travelling more enjoyable for customers. Foods specially made to be consumed in an airplane environment must be prepared, packaged, and delivered, especially in countries like the US, Germany, the UK, China, and India.

In the Region, the North American Sustainable Catering Services Market Holds a Significant Revenue Share

The North American sustainable catering services market is expected to register the highest market share in revenue in the near future. It can be attributed to the region's significant focus on social obligation. Due in large part to the comparatively high levels of financial freedom among its citizens, North Americans have been spending more on catering and other activities. In addition, Asia Pacific is projected to grow rapidly in the global sustainable catering services market due to a number of factors, including an increase in overseas tourist destinations, rapid development, growing economic conditions that support desirable journeys, and a return to flexible expenditure. Due to the increasing number of airways in this area, there will also be significant growth possibilities for during-flight catering companies.

Recent Developments:

  • In April 2024, Compass Group UK & Ireland, the leading catering and nutritional activities business in the UK, introduced a new collection of maternal jackets, an industry-first consistent that is specifically designed to encourage and accommodate female coworkers during and after maternity.
  • In June 2024, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), an internationally recognized supplier of nutritional products and infrastructure services with activities in the manufacturing and businesses medical, educational, athletics, entertainment, and modifications sectors, is collaborating with Pringle Robotics, a company that develops independent automated systems for building administration, to deploy functioning software programs and floor cleaning machines at essential consumer resources.

Sustainable Catering Services Market Report Scope

Report Attribute

Specifications

Market Size Value In 2023

USD 141.5 Bn

Revenue Forecast In 2031

USD 213.6 Bn

Growth Rate CAGR

CAGR of 5.4% from 2024 to 2031

Quantitative Units

Representation of revenue in US$ Bn and CAGR from 2024 to 2031

Historic Year

2019 to 2023

Forecast Year

2024-2031

Report Coverage

The forecast of revenue, the position of the company, the competitive market structure, growth prospects, and trends

Segments Covered

By Service Type, and End User

Regional Scope

North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa

Country Scope

U.S.; Canada; U.K.; Germany; China; India; Japan; Brazil; Mexico; France; Italy; Spain; South East Asia; South Korea

Competitive Landscape

Sodexo, Compass Group, Aramark Corporation, Elior Group, ISS World, Delaware North, Thomas Franks Ltd, Gategroup Holding AG, Mitie Group PLC, ABM Industries Inc., BaxterStorey, Nexdine, Eco Caters, The Red Radish, Feast It, and Others.

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Chapter 1. Methodology and Scope
1.1. Research Methodology
1.2. Research Scope & Assumptions

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

Chapter 3. Global Sustainable Catering Services Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Global Sustainable Catering Services Market Variables, Trends & Scope
4.1. Market Segmentation & Scope
4.2. Drivers
4.3. Challenges
4.4. Trends
4.5. Investment and Funding Analysis
4.6. Industry Analysis – Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.7. Competitive Landscape & Market Share Analysis
4.8. Impact of Covid-19 Analysis

Chapter 5. Market Segmentation 1: by Service Type Estimates & Trend Analysis
5.1. by Service Type & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
5.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by Service Type:

5.2.1. Contractual Catering Service
5.2.2. Non-contractual Catering Service

Chapter 6. Market Segmentation 2: by End-users Estimates & Trend Analysis
6.1. by End-users & Market Share, 2019 & 2031
6.2. Market Size (Value (US$ Mn) & Forecasts and Trend Analyses, 2019 to 2031 for the following by End-users:
6.2.1. Industrial
6.2.2. Hospitality
6.2.3. Educational
6.2.4. Healthcare
6.2.5. In-flight
6.2.6. Others

Chapter 7. Sustainable Catering Services Market Segmentation 3: Regional Estimates & Trend Analysis

7.1. North America
7.1.1. North America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.1.2. North America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.1.3. North America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

7.2. Europe
7.2.1. Europe Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.2.2. Europe Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.2.3. Europe Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

7.3. Asia Pacific
7.3.1. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.3.2. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.3.3. Asia Pacific Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

7.4. Latin America
7.4.1. Latin America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.4.2. Latin America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.4.3. Latin America Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

7.5. Middle East & Africa
7.5.1. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by Service Type, 2024-2031
7.5.2. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by End-users, 2024-2031
7.5.3. Middle East & Africa Sustainable Catering Services Market Revenue (US$ Million) Estimates and Forecasts by country, 2024-2031

Chapter 8. Competitive Landscape
8.1. Major Mergers and Acquisitions/Strategic Alliances
8.2. Company Profiles

8.2.1. Sodexo (France)
8.2.2. Compass Group (UK)
8.2.3. Aramark Corporation (US)
8.2.4. Elior Group (France)
8.2.5. ISS World (Denmark)
8.2.6. Delaware North (US)
8.2.7. Thomas Franks Ltd (UK)
8.2.8. Gategroup Holding AG (Switzerland)
8.2.9. Mitie Group PLC (UK)
8.2.10. ABM Industries Inc. (US)
8.2.11. BaxterStorey (UK)
8.2.12. Nexdine (US)
8.2.13. Eco Caters (US)
8.2.14. The Red Radish (UK)
8.2.15. Feast It (UK)
8.2.16. Others
8.2.17. Other Prominent Players

 

Segmentation of Sustainable Catering Services Market

Sustainable Catering Services Market- By Service Type

  • Contractual Catering Services
  • Non-Contractual Catering Services

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Sustainable Catering Services Market- By End-User

  • Individuals
  • Hospitality
  • Educational
  • Healthcare
  • In-Flight
  • Other End Users

Sustainable Catering Services Market- By Region

North America-

  • The US
  • Canada
  • Mexico

Europe-

  • Germany
  • The UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe

Asia-Pacific-

  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • South East Asia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific

Latin America-

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America

 Middle East & Africa-

  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of the Middle East and Africa

 

InsightAce Analytic follows a standard and comprehensive market research methodology focused on offering the most accurate and precise market insights. The methods followed for all our market research studies include three significant steps – primary research, secondary research, and data modeling and analysis - to derive the current market size and forecast it over the forecast period. In this study, these three steps were used iteratively to generate valid data points (minimum deviation), which were cross-validated through multiple approaches mentioned below in the data modeling section.

Through secondary research methods, information on the market under study, its peer, and the parent market was collected. This information was then entered into data models. The resulted data points and insights were then validated by primary participants.

Based on additional insights from these primary participants, more directional efforts were put into doing secondary research and optimize data models. This process was repeated till all data models used in the study produced similar results (with minimum deviation). This way, this iterative process was able to generate the most accurate market numbers and qualitative insights.

Secondary research

The secondary research sources that are typically mentioned to include, but are not limited to:

  • Company websites, financial reports, annual reports, investor presentations, broker reports, and SEC filings.
  • External and internal proprietary databases, regulatory databases, and relevant patent analysis
  • Statistical databases, National government documents, and market reports
  • Press releases, news articles, and webcasts specific to the companies operating in the market

The paid sources for secondary research like Factiva, OneSource, Hoovers, and Statista

Primary Research:

Primary research involves telephonic interviews, e-mail interactions, as well as face-to-face interviews for each market, category, segment, and subsegment across geographies

The contributors who typically take part in such a course include, but are not limited to: 

  • Industry participants: CEOs, CBO, CMO, VPs, marketing/ type managers, corporate strategy managers, and national sales managers, technical personnel, purchasing managers, resellers, and distributors.
  • Outside experts: Valuation experts, Investment bankers, research analysts specializing in specific markets
  • Key opinion leaders (KOLs) specializing in unique areas corresponding to various industry verticals
  • End-users: Vary mainly depending upon the market

Data Modeling and Analysis:

In the iterative process (mentioned above), data models received inputs from primary as well as secondary sources. But analysts working on these models were the key. They used their extensive knowledge and experience about industry and topic to make changes and fine-tuning these models as per the product/service under study.

The standard data models used while studying this market were the top-down and bottom-up approaches and the company shares analysis model. However, other methods were also used along with these – which were specific to the industry and product/service under study.

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The Sustainable Catering Services Market is expected to grow at a 5.4% CAGR during the forecast period for 2024-2031.

Sodexo, Compass Group, Aramark Corporation, Elior Group, ISS World, Delaware North, Thomas Franks Ltd, Gategroup Holding AG, Mitie Group PLC, ABM Indu

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