Central and Eastern Europe Foodservice Profile 2012 Report
INTRODUCTION
The foodservice industry in Central and Eastern Europe* is currently valued at over US$48 billion. While it is comparably smaller than its Western European counterpart, it has not yet reached its full capacity, presenting future opportunities for Canadian producers and exporters. The foodservice industry encompasses cafés/bars, full-service restaurants, fast food, 100% home delivery/takeaway, and self-service cafeterias. This report will provide general information on the foodservice industry in Central and Eastern Europe, while highlighting the unique markets of Hungary, Poland, Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Russia.
Consumer foodservice trends in this region mirror the growth seen in Western Europe. However, preferences for good quality, high-end cafés/bars and fast food are particularly noticeable in Central and Eastern Europe. In addition, many of the trends seen in the packaged food industry in Western Europe are expected to be seen in Eastern Europe in the coming years.
*Note: For the purposes of this report, Central and Eastern Europe refers to the countries under Euromonitor International’s definition, and consists of: Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia and Ukraine.
