Over the past four years, food service distribution rates have risen by 30%, and growth has followed naturally. In 2025, the sector is projected to grow by 2.5% to €24.7 billion (Food Service Vision). That momentum has faded, and the downstream sector is no longer driving volume: 11.97 billion meals served, stable customer traffic, and 9,468 business failures in the hospitality and restaurant industry over the course of the year.
