B2B for Food in Foodservice Market Size, Share, Growth, Industry Analysis, By Type (Food Products, Beverages and Kitchen Equipment), By Application (Restaurant, Healthcare Facilities, Education Institutions and Sports Stadiums) and Regional Forecast to 2034.

B2B FOR FOOD IN FOODSERVICE MARKET OVERVIEW

The Global B2B for Food in Foodservice Market size was valued at USD 149.52 billion in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 282.96 billion in 2034, reflecting a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 8.3% during the Forecast Period.

The B2B for food in foodservice typically involves transaction of food between two businesses. In layman's terms it can be described as connecting food suppliers or distributors to the restaurants and hotels. Its market in recent years has had significant growth which was largely driven by increase in the disposable income among the younger generation leading to frequent spending and dining out. Currently, the Asia-Pacific region dominates this market by holding 39% of the global market shares.

LATEST TRENDS

Smart Logistics is the Latest Trend in the Industry

Smart logistics in B2B for food in foodservice involves implementing modern technologies to streamline the delivery process. By using GPS and IoT companies are able track the delivery process in real-time, this helps the customers to get up-to-date information. Businesses have also started to leverage the use of AI and machine learning for inventory management and route optimization. These implementations ensure timely and accurate deliveries, ensuring customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. Optimized logistics operation also minimizes food spoilage and waste resulting in cost savings and sustainability. Hence implementing smart logistics is the latest trend in the industry.

GLOBAL CRISIS ARE IMPACTING THE MARKET- US TARIFF IMPACT

US Tariffs Resulted in an Increase in The Price of the Services to The Customers

The implementation of tariffs on the B2B for food in foodservice industries have resulted in an increase in the price of the services to the customers. This in turn has led to a decrease in the need of these services by the customers. Tariffs are also known to affect the smooth distribution and supply of the products to the end users. To mitigate these drawbacks customers are shifting towards domestic suppliers. Some businesses are even absorbing the increased cost in order to stay ahead of the competition whereas others are shifting the price towards the customers as they market revenue. This shows that tariffs when implemented can have a negative impact on the overall growth of the B2B for food in the foodservice market.

B2B FOR FOOD IN FOODSERVICE MARKET SEGMENTATION

BY TYPE

Based on Type, the global B2B for Food in Foodservice Market is categorized into Food Products, Beverages and Kitchen Equipment 

• Food Products: The B2B foodservice caters to a diverse range of foodservice needs that are sourced from manufacturers, distributors and wholesalers. The main reason for employing the B2B foodservice for the food products industries is that it provides a convenient way of ordering and payment options to the customers to ensure their satisfaction. These features, result in improved efficiency, inventory management and access to broad range of products & services. Increasing customers interest in dining out due to increase in the disposable income and expansion of food delivery services are playing a major role in driving the market for B2B for food in foodservice industries.
• Beverages: The beverages sector has benefited quite a lot by implementing the B2B for food in foodservice, as it provides the customers with a wide range of beverages from different reputable suppliers thereby maintaining the consistent quality of the products. This service also streamlines the ordering and delivery process and in turn gets marketing and operational support from the suppliers. Hence its market is quite dynamic and is driven by growing demand for sustainable beverage options, rising demand for unique and artisanal beverages and demand for efficient operations to meet customers demand. By this partnership between beverage suppliers and B2B for food in foodservice helps with the supplying high quality beverages to the customers and benefits from streamlining the logistics and support.
• Kitchen Equipment: This refers to the supply and distribution of a wide range of kitchen equipment to restaurants, hotels and other such facilities, basically it refers to the distribution from one business to another. This includes cooking, refrigerator, food preparation and dishwashing equipment. It also includes the supply of storage and shelving equipment as well. By employing the B2B foodservice businesses are able to streamline the food preparation and service thereby reducing labor cost and improve productivity. Plus, procuring durable equipment reduces maintenance and costs over time. Due to demand, its market in 2023 was valued at 37.6 billion USD and by 2030 it is estimated to reach 58.220 billion USD. Expanding hospitality sector and adoption of smart and IoT enabled kitchen appliances are further expected to rise the market growth in coming years.

BY APPLICATION

Based on Application, the global B2B for Food in Foodservice Market is categorized into Restaurant, Healthcare Facilities, Educational Institutions and Sports Stadiums

• Restaurant: The B2B for food in foodservice involves supplying goods and services to the restaurants as a way to help them function efficiently. These services usually supply food, ingredients, kitchen equipment, beverages, and technologies to the restaurant to streamline procurement and inventory management. By using the B2B services restaurants are able to access high quality ingredients and reduce waste through efficient inventory management. This leads to offering a wide range of menu options with high quality food for customer satisfaction. Hence the B2B market for food in foodservice in the restaurant sector has had substantial growth in recent years and is further driven by increasing global population, urbanization and changing customer preferences.
• Healthcare Facilities: In the healthcare facilities, the B2B foodservice is a rapidly growing sector with its growth greatly driven by demand for high-quality food services in hospitals, integration of modern technologies and growing demand for sustainable ingredients in the healthcare facilities. In 2023, the B2B for food in foodservice was valued at 45.94 billion USD and by 2034 it is anticipated to reach 133.94 billion USD. Increasing demand for personalized and therapeutic diets are expected to play a crucial role in boosting the sales and market growth of B2B for food in foodservice industries.
• Educational Institutions: In the educational institutions, the B2B for food in foodservice is a steady growing market and this growth is achieved by increasing demand for high-quality food for the educational institutions such as schools, colleges and universities. In the educational institutions, the market for B2B for food in foodservice was valued at 3.03 billion USD and by 2034 it is estimated to reach 3.85 billion USD. 50% plant based food adoption, personalized nutrients technological integration to track student’s preferences and meal participants are some of the reasons that is expected to help with boosting the adoption of B2B for food in foodservice thereby leading to market growth.
• Sports Stadiums: The B2B for food in foodservice especially in the sports Stadiums gaining popularity in recent years due to increasing demand for high-quality convenient food. In the sports stadiums, B2B services offer in-set delivery, remote ordering and marketplaces. With the integration of technologies such as load balancing algorithms and Timeslot features are expected to boost the demand and popularity of the B2B services in the sports stadiums. Overall, with the rise of sports culture the market is poised for an upward trajectory in coming years.

MARKET DYNAMICS

Market dynamics includes driving and restraining factor, opportunities and challenges stating the market conditions.

DRIVING FACTORS

Rising Consumer Demand is Driving the Market Growth

The customer preferences are the key factor that is helping in the growth of the B2B services. Some of the customer’s demands include quality food and ingredients which the suppliers should source from reliable sources, customization and personalization solutions to offer tailored product offering, strong relationship and communication between the suppliers and customers and data driven insights. These features are playing a key role in not only retaining the customers base but also in attracting new customers leading to a significant growth of the B2B for food in foodservice market growth.

Automation and Data Analytics is Fueling the Market Growth

With the integration of automation and data analytics, the B2B for food in foodservice industries have developed and transformed the way the business operates. Automation helps with reducing manual labor and this helps with minimizing errors that occur during food production, it also improves the quality of ingredients and packaging thereby ensuring customer satisfaction. Analytics helps with identifying trends and enables target market campaigns. Plus, it helps with data insights to optimize inventory management which results in reduced cost and ensures the deliveries are on time. Hence these benefits from both automation and data analytics are creating demand for the B2B for food foodservice and in increasing the market growth.

RESTRAINING FACTOR

Fluctuating Cost of Raw Materials is Restraining the Market Growth

The cost of the food, ingredients and kitchen equipment are known to fluctuate often. So when the price is high due to weather or other geopolitical reasons, the demand for the food related products and equipment face a decline or decrease in demand, which in turn slows down the B2B for food in foodservice causing a decline in market growth. One of the key factors that fluctuates for the cost of raw materials in the current times is the tariff which heavily affects not only the purchase but also in demand among the global population causing a significant decline in the market growth.

CHALLENGES

Data Security and Privacy is Challenging the Market Growth

One of the common concerns in the integration of modern technologies is the security concerns. The B2B for food in foodservice has a wide range of data that includes transaction and customer information. Leak of these data could heavily impact the brand's reputation and can even lead to shutting down of these services in certain regions as well. Hence data security is a key factor challenging the B2B for food in foodservice market growth.

OPPORTUNITIES

Delivery-First Models is Opening New Avenues for the Market Growth

In recent years the restaurants around the world are opting for delivery first strategies to gain customer satisfaction. This is done directly from the customers either through direct apps of the restaurants or by collaborating with services providers to prioritize safe and proper delivery to the end users. This collaboration is greatly helping the B2B for food in foodservice to cater to the needs and preferences of the customers thereby resulting in an increase in the adoption of these services and is in turn opening new opportunities for the market growth.

B2B FOR FOOD IN FOODSERVICE MARKET REGIONAL INSIGHT

• NORTH AMERICA (US)

The United States B2B for food in foodservice market has seen significant growth in the last couple of years and this growth is driven by technological advancement in the food services industries, growing demand for reliable food suppliers for the hospitality sectors and educational institutions. The North America region holds 28% of the B2B for food in foodservice market share. In short, the US B2B for food in foodservice is a dynamic market which is poised for a consistent growth in coming years.

• EUROPE

The Europe B2B for food in foodservice market is facing steady growth and this growth is fueled by increasing focus on sustainable services, advancement in technologies and supportive environmental regulations. Germany, the UK and France are the key players for the B2B foodservice market in this region. This shows the rising demand for B2B foodservice in the Europe region due to increasing demand for efficient and reliable food supply to all parts of this region.

• ASIA

The B2B for food in foodservice in the Asia-Pacific region has seen rapid growth in recent years and this growth is fueled by increased spending in foodservice, e-commerce growth and expansion of foodservice in both corporate and industrial sectors. China is the major player in this market and is followed closely by India and Singapore. Rapid digitalization, increase in disposable income and growing demand for sustainable food services. Over, the Asia-Pacific B2B for food in foodservice market is expected to have a strong growth in the years to come.

KEY INDUSTRY PLAYERS

Key Industry Players Shaping the Market Through Innovation and Market Expansion

The key industry players are often termed as dominant players in the global B2B for food in foodservice market. They keep up with trends that took place recently in the industry which resulted in a boost of sales and market growth. These key players are responsible for finding funds and investment to carry out research in order to come up with new and innovative solutions and products for market growth. They are also responsible for the smooth distribution and supply of products to the end users and come up with new strategies that could help with market growth.

LIST OF KEY B2B FOR FOOD IN FOODSERVICE COMPANIES

• Sysco Corporation (U.S.)
• US Foods Inc. (U.S.)
• Performance Food Group (U.S.)
• McLane Company Inc. (U.S.)
• Gordon Food Service (U.S.)
• Domino's (U.S.)
• Grubhub (U.S.)
• Zomato (India)
• Deliveroo (U.K.)
• Just Eat (U.K.)

KEY INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT

February 2024: Welbilt created a new product that is within the B2B foodservice market, which is the Merrychef ConneX oven. It is used for a diverse range of cooking options.

REPORT COVERAGE

This report covers the basis of the B2B for food in foodservice industry and its market in the global platform. Then it briefly covers the trends that took place recently in the industry and the impact of tariffs on the market growth.

Then the report dives into the segmentation of the B2B for food in foodservice market on the basis of type and application and its contribution to the market growth. The role of driving factors and opportunities in the growth of the market and the impact of restraining factors and challenges in the decline of the market.

Lastly the report covers the regional insight of the B2B for food in foodservice market. The result of key industry players in the market growth and the key industry development that took place recently in the industry.