Bord Bia report: Diners want health and indulgence on menu

Foodservice companies who deliver on consumer demands for health and authenticity will be among the big winners in Ireland’s soaring food service market, according to a new Bord Bia report.

The ‘Eating Out of Home’ report predicts Ireland’s foodservice market will grow from a record €7.5bn this year to more than €9bn by 2020.

Bord Bia links the soaring food consumption in restaurants, hotels, workplace catering and vending machines to the low 8% unemployment rate and the continuation of 9% VAT for hospitality.