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Unfortunately, the data provided in the analysis only goes up to 2017 and does not include specific figures starting from 2020. However, I can summarize the trends leading up to that point: As of the information provided up to 2017, the global collective catering market has been experiencing steady growth, with an estimated annual growth rate of 5% from 2018 to 2023 and a projected market value of $206.9 billion in 2018. Europe represents the largest market for collective catering, followed by North America and the Asia Pacific region. The market is dominated by a few major players including the Compass Group, Sodexo, Aramark, Baxterstorey, and Elior. The German collective catering market, with a value estimated around €17 billion, has shown signs of stagnation with low increases in turnover since 2005 and a particularly low subcontracting rate of 20%. Company canteens are the primary customer market, followed by healthcare and educational institutions. Major companies tend to specialize in certain customer markets, with Compass Group and Aramark holding significant shares. There has been a growing interest in healthy eating trends, with a push towards organic, vegetarian, and locally-sourced food products. The German market has faced challenges in adapting to these trends as well as competition from meal delivery services, potentially impacting traditional collective catering services. Due to the lack of specific data post-2017, the current state of the market and growth figures from 2020 onwards are not available in the provided text..### Trends in the Demand for Collective Catering in Germany The market for collective catering in Germany shows a mix of long-standing practices and evolving trends. With a market estimated at around 17 billion euros, collective catering encompasses various segments, including company canteens, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. The demand within each of these segments reveals specific patterns and preferences that shape the industry. Company canteens remain the largest client for collective catering services, accounting for a significant portion of the market, as over half of the collective catering revenues are attributed to this segment. However, there's an interesting divergence in employee behavior. Despite the prevalence of canteens, nearly half of the company employees do not regularly use these facilities. This trend could be influenced by the rise of other means of catering, such as meal deliveries, and the preference of employees to prepare meals at home. Less than half of the German workforce spends over 45 minutes on lunch, and a majority prepare their meals at home at least once a week. Healthcare facilities like clinics, hospitals, and retirement homes form another considerable segment, contributing to more than a quarter of collective catering contracts. Given the aging population in Germany, with the baby boomer generation now reaching an age that increases the need for such facilities, this segment forecasts a potential for growth. Educational institutions, though making up a smaller portion of the market, represent a mature sector with a high rate of concession at around 64%. Primary and secondary schools have differing levels of canteen attendance, with a higher utilization in primary schools and significant regional disparities. An overarching trend across all segments is the growing interest in healthier eating habits. There is a heightened demand for organic, local, and vegetarian options, with many collective catering services adapting their menus accordingly. A majority of company canteens have integrated local products into their offerings, and there's a noticeable shift towards incorporating seasonal products as well. Vegetarian and vegan options are also gaining traction, with over half of the surveyed collective restaurants planning to expand their offerings in this area. From a financial perspective, the average ticket per meal in company restaurants hovers around 3.90 euros, with variations depending on the establishment. Educational institutions, on the other hand, have a lower median ticket price, with primary education meals costing approximately 2.72 euros and secondary education meals at around 2.91 euros. In summary, demand in the German collective catering market is driven by a strong presence in company canteens, significant opportunities in healthcare facility catering, and a sustained interest.### Major Players Shaping the German Collective Catering Landscape The German collective catering market is distinguished by a select group of companies that dominate various segments, each bringing its unique expertise and services to cater to the diverse needs of institutions, schools, health facilities, and corporate entities. **Compass Group Deutschland GmbH** stands as a market leader, offering a vast array of catering services to a multitude of sectors, including businesses, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities. Their extensive reach and ability to provide tailored solutions have cemented their position at the forefront of the industry. **Aramark Holdings GmbH** is another heavyweight within the sector, particularly known for its strength in corporate food services. With a robust portfolio, Aramark delivers dining experiences that are both innovative and conscious of evolving consumer demands for health and wellness. **Sodexo Services GmbH** also plays a significant role in the market, particularly noted for its prominence within the educational segment. Their services are designed to not only provide nutritional meals but also to enhance the overall wellbeing of students and staff through food. **Klüh Catering GmbH** commands a leading presence in the arena of healthcare catering. Their specialization in clinics and hospitals allows them to meet the stringent dietary and nutritional needs specific to patients and healthcare environments. **Apetito Catering B.V.** and **Dussmann-Service Deutschland GmbH** both have commendable market shares, with Apetito well-acknowledged in the retirement home segment, and Dussmann providing comprehensive catering services across a variety of sectors. **SV (Deutschland) GmbH** has made notable strides within the healthcare domain, offering tailored meals that adhere to the specific nutritional needs of healthcare facilities. **Wisag Catering Holding GmbH** caters to a wide range of clients, from corporate canteens to educational institutions, boasting broad culinary expertise and a customer-centric approach. **Apleona Ahr Healthcare** and **Victor's Health Care Catering GmbH** both specialize in healthcare catering, providing services that not only meet the dietary requirements of patients and staff but also aid in the overall recovery and wellbeing of those in the healthcare system. **Leonardi GmbH**, **Primus Service GmbH**, **Genuss**, **Procuratio GmbH**, and **Consortium Gastronomie GmbH** are other noteworthy entities within the market, each contributing to its diversity and competitiveness. These companies are recognized for their ability to offer high-quality, customized catering solutions that meet the varied demands of their respective clienteles. In conclusion, the German collective
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1 Market overview

1.1 Introduction and scope of the study

Community catering is an industry that prepares and distributes meals within communities, companies or public institutions. In this sense, it includes, among other things, all catering services and productions for the benefit of private companies, school canteens, hospitals and other healthcare facilities , barracks and prisons, and finally in the event of a disaster.... [[ Dehoga ]

Community catering is divided into direct management (canteens and restaurants in facilities managed directly by the organization) and concessionary management when the same services are delegated by a service provider company This study will focus on the latter type of operation , which is the responsibility of the community caterers.

The German catering market is highly concentrated with two main companies in the industry Kompass Group and Aramark . Other local players on a smaller scale have developed in certain sectors, such as Klüh Catering for hospitals, or Sodexo for schools.

In an industry that is constantly changing and characterized by different consumer trends, we see a growing interest in "healthy" eating habits , as well as the development of other forms of out-of-home catering (meal delivery). In the face of these changes, the food service industry in Germany is struggling to develop, and the turnover of companies in the sector has increased only slightly since 2005 (0.8% annually) .

1.2 Sustainable global growth

The global communal catering market is experiencing steady growth momentum from **** to ****, as shown by the available data. The catering market, which reflects the overall performance of the industry, records an increase in sales in billions of dollars over the period under review. In ****, turnover will reach ***.* billion dollars, rising to ...

1.3 The German market

The market for communal catering in Germany is significantly influenced by the ** largest contract caterers, whose sales performance in the years **** to **** provides an interesting insight into the industry. The following data illustrates the financial performance in millions of euros for various segments:

Turnover development of the ** largest contract caterers Germany, ...

1.4 Price trends and the influence of the Ukraine conflict

Price trends in the canteen market in Germany are influenced by various factors, including geopolitical events such as the Ukraine conflict. An important indicator to understand the changes in canteen prices is the Consumer Price Index (***). In this section, we will look at the data from **** to **** and in particular analyze ...

2 Needs analysis

2.1 Demand-driving sectors and determinants

The communal catering market in Germany is driven by three major sectors:

Company catering (***)

Hospitals and home catering (***)

Canteens/schools/daycare centers (***)

Company catering

Business catering is the largest sector of communal catering in Germany. It comprises the catering of employees in companies, public authorities and other organizations. The demand for ...

2.2 Development of demand / company catering

The available data on the number of medium-sized and large companies in Germany in the period from **** to **** shows interesting developments in the market for mass catering. Medium-sized companies, defined by up to *** employees and up to ** million euros in turnover, and large companies, which have either more than *** employees or ...

2.3 Development of demand/hospitals and nursing homes

To analyze the communal catering market in Germany, we look at the development of the number of nursing homes and hospitals in ****, **** and ****.

Number of nursing homes and hospitals Germany, ****-****, number in thousands Source: ****

*. Development of the number of nursing homes:

The number of nursing homes in Germany has ...

2.4 Development of demand/ universities

In the market analysis for the communal catering market in Germany, particularly in connection with universities, this graph shows the number of universities in the years ****/** to ****/**.

Number of universities Germany, ****-****

The data shows a relatively stable number of universities in Germany over the period under review. In ****/** and ****/**, the ...

3 Market structure

3.1 A relatively concentrated market

In the period from **** to ****, the number of caterers in the German communal catering market showed a significant decline. In ****, there were still **.** thousand caterers, while this figure had fallen to **.** thousand by ****.

This downward trend indicates a consolidation of the market. Fewer players could indicate increased market concentration, with larger ...

3.2 Market leader on the German market

To gain an insight into the hierarchy of the leading companies in the German contract catering market, let's take a look at the **** data reflecting the number of contracts in different fields of activity.

Graphical representation of the largest catering companies in Germany by number of contracts in different fields of ...

3.3 Distribution

The catering service can be divided into two categories according to the method of serving food. The two types of systems are:

Conventional system: meals are prepared and cooked in the same facility where they are later distributed. Each kitchen therefore operates independently of the others, as all preparation takes place ...

4 Analysis of the offer

4.1 The products offered

This data provides an insight into the variety of options on offer in communal catering in Germany in ****. The relevance of vegetarian and vegan alternatives is particularly clear in company canteens and campus catering.

In company canteens, a veggie currywurst is offered as an alternative in almost **% of cases. This shows ...

4.2 New trends in offers

Foodservice offerings are constantly evolving, not only to attract new customers, but also to provide better service and higher quality meals. Here are the main trends in the offerings:

Entico Street Food: Some companies operating in this industry have launched several ethnic cuisine projects to meet the demand for more appetizing ...

4.3 Prices

The chart shows the price trend by court category at canteens in German cities in ****. The average prices per court (***) vary considerably between cities:

Prices by court category at canteens in German cities Germany, ****, price in € per dish Source: ****

The average total prices range from €*.** in Regensburg to €*.** in Hamburg. A ...

5 Rules and regulations

5.1 Laws and regulations

The mass catering market in Germany is regulated by a large number of statutory regulations and standards. These regulations serve to protect the health and safety of consumers and to ensure a high standard of quality.

European regulations

The European Union has issued a number of regulations that apply to mass ...

6 Positioning of the players

6.1 Some players in the sector

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Companies quoted in this study

This study contains a complete overview of the companies in the market, with the latest figures and news for each company. :

Compass Group Deutschland
Aramark Deuschland
Sodexo Services GmbH
Klüh Catering GmbH
Apetito Catering
Dussmann-Service Deutschland
SV (Deutschland) GmbH
Primus Service
Genuss & Harmonie Holding
Procuratio
Victor’s Health Care Catering
Consortium Gastronomie GmbH

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