We have some dizzying numbers. According to the data from the second
Censis-Italgrob Report “Horeca Distribution and Out-of-Home Foodservice:
a great opportunity for Italian revival”, the sector is lively and vibrant. There
are 800 companies, over 60,000 employees, and a turnover of 17 billion
euros. This adds up to a total value of the Horeca market in Italy, which is
approximately 330,000 public establishments.
The employment figures speak for themselves: 1.4 million people, about 6.1%
of the Italian workforce, work in this sector. Our Horeca industry is a big boss
that now faces a challenge.
Yes, because consumers are demanding transparency and sustainability,
with over 91% of people appreciating venues that communicate their ecofriendly
practices and making their choices accordingly, as highlighted by
the report.
The spotlight is now on the sector to address the current big issue of
making the “out-of-home” environment