Foodservice refers to the sale of food and beverages that are prepared for immediate consumption or for takeaways and home deliveries. Foodservice outlets are classified into two sectors: commercial establishments which include fast-food restaurants, catering, nightclubs and recreational outlets. Non-commercial outlets which include food operations that run inside the premises of an organizations such as hospitals, schools, military bases, etc.
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Food service industry: global market size 2021-2028
The size of the global food service market reached **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2021. This figure was forecast to grow to **** trillion U.S. dollars in 2028, showing a CAGR of *** percent from 2021 to 2028.
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