Foodservice sector sees further revenue growth

The Dutch market for food and drinks consumed outside the home continues to grow. In 2025, consumers spent €23 billion within the Out of Home sector. This represents revenue growth of 3.9%. As a result, the sector is moving back toward its long-term average. This is shown by the annual food market figures from FoodService Instituut Nederland (FSIN), presented on January 12 during the opening of Horecava at the RAI in Amsterdam.

Moderate growth and ongoing cost pressure

The total foodservice sector recorded moderate revenue growth in 2025. Volume increased slightly, while price increases remained the main driver of growth. According to FSIN, this development fits a market that is returning to more normal conditions. At the same time, profit margins continue to face structural pressure. High labor costs, in particular, remain a persistent challenge.

For 2026, FSIN expects further revenue growth of 3.2%, bringing the Out of Home sector to €23.7 billion. The macroeconomic outlook is cautiously positive. CPB forecasts economic growth of 1.4% in 2026, following 1.6% in 2025. Inflation is expected to decline further to 2.1%. Purchasing power is set to increase by 1.3%, compared with 0.7% in 2025.

Classic horeca and catering show recovery

The Classic Horeca channel grew by 4.3% in 2025, reaching revenue of €12.5 billion. Restaurants benefit from rising purchasing power, but continue to face increasing labor and procurement costs. FSIN points to automation, cost control, and sufficient liquidity as key conditions for maintaining margins. For 2026, growth of 3.1% is expected.

Catering reached revenue of €4 billion in 2025, returning to the level seen in 2019. Growth was driven mainly by price increases and the growing number of employees working from the office more frequently again. For 2026, FSIN forecasts further growth of 3.8%.

Convenience grows through pricing, volume lags behind

Within the Convenience channel, volume remained stable in 2025. Revenue increased by 3.2% to €6.5 billion, entirely as a result of price increases. Due to earlier price rises, fast service is less often seen as a low-cost alternative to traditional horeca. According to FSIN, improving price perception is therefore essential. For 2026, revenue growth of 3.1% is expected.

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