New Zealand Foodservice Market - Growth, Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts (2022 - 2027)
The New Zealand foodservice market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.73%, during the forecast period 2020 - 2025.
Key HighlightsFull-service restaurants are increasingly focusing on sustainable locally sourced ingredients with local ingredients giving the food a sense of place. Thus, leading players are focusing on leveraging opportunities from the emerging consumer trends, in order to expand their offerings, primarily to cater to the requirements. For instance, the Lotus-Heart is one of those independently owned vegetarian restaurants. In addition to their pure vegetarian fare, the restaurant offers various options for vegan, gluten-free and raw food diets. Also, for many years, cities such as Wellington, have been highly accepting of vegetarian and vegan food options, with most full-service restaurants offering a selection well beyond the token salad for vegans and vegetarians. Lone star has been one of the leading players in the New Zealand full-service restaurant market offering high-quality food.
Growing Demand For Fast Food MarketConsumer spending on fast food was highest in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch. Restaurant Brands New Zealand Limited, currently operates and owns the master franchising rights for the Carl's Jr., KFC, and Taco Bell brands in New Zealand. Owing to the significant demand for fast food across the country, global players are entering into the market studied with an aim to increase their revenue and market share. For instance, in October 2019, Fast food chain Taco Bell was launched in New West Auckland, Zealand. Popular brands such as KFC, McDonald’s and Subway are embarking on expansion plans across the country, to effectively penetrate its presence. For instance, in February 2018, McDonald’s announced to open four new restaurants in greater Christchurch.
Competitive LandscapeThe New Zealand market for foodservice is competitive and fragmented, owing to the presence of large regional and domestic players in different countries. Emphasis is given on the merger, expansion, acquisition, and partnership of the companies along with new product development as strategic approaches adopted by the leading companies to boost their brand presence among consumers. For instance, in 2018, Domino’s has partnered with a local provider, Angel Foods, to make vegan cheese in order to provide customers with vegan cheese pizza.
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