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Food Service

The UK is a services nation, with the sector comprising 80% of the country’s GDP, second only in scale to the US. Remaining largely unaffected by Brexit, the UK’s services industry is well positioned in a global economy hungry for services; the sector is expected to account for 28% of global trade by 2030, up from 25% in 2019.

Food Service

The food service industry is a diverse and dynamic sector that includes a wide range of businesses and services that prepare, serve, and deliver food to customers. The industry includes restaurants, cafes, bars, mobile food, catering companies, and other food-related businesses. The UK’s food service market is predicted to expand to around £160 billion (bn) by 2030, proving that the industry’s longevity in the face of a cost-of-living crisis.

One of the main drivers of the food service industry is the demand for convenience, as consumers increasingly seek out quick and easy meal options. As a result, the industry has seen significant growth in recent years, with many new and innovative businesses entering the market since the lockdowns of Covid-19.

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