The contract catering market, which includes the preparation and distribution of meals within companies, communities or public institutions, has undergone significant changes as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Before the pandemic, the global market was expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% between 2018 and 2023, reaching 264 billion euros. However, the rise of telecommuting has had a negative impact on demand, particularly in corporate catering. With fewer employees making regular visits to company canteens, the sector is forced to adapt by offering new services such as deliveries. Major players such as Sodexo and Compass Group hold significant market shares, accounting for over 50% of the sector's sales in Belgium. Faced with the challenges of the pandemic, companies are resorting to strategies such as winning public contracts, mergers and acquisitions, diversification into event catering and delivery services. The trend towards "responsible" and "sustainable" collective cooking has als
