Meal vouchers, which employers frequently distribute as components of comprehensive employee benefits or by government agencies to support social welfare, significantly impact the daily lives of employees and the food service industry as a whole. Initially conceived to ensure access to wholesome meals for employees, these swiftly garnered recognition for their multifaceted benefits, transcending mere sustenance to encompass broader objectives of employee satisfaction, productivity enhancement, and community support. Offering these as part of employee benefits contributes to overall job satisfaction.
Employees who feel appreciated and rewarded for their work are more likely to stay with the company. These provide a tangible and practical benefit that enhances the overall compensation package, increasing employee satisfaction and retention. Offering attractive employee benefits, such as these vouchers, can give employers a competitive edge in recruitment. Organizations that provide extensive benefits packages, such as meal vouchers, are more likely to attract potential employees by enhancing their overall quality of life and well-being. Over the decades, the market has evolved remarkably, propelled by technological advances, shifts in consumer preferences, and the ever-evolving dynamics of the labour sector.
The vibrant F&B processing industry in the EU results in a wide variety of food and beverage products available to consumers. These programs can capitalize on this diversity by partnering with various restaurants, cafes, bakeries, and beverage outlets, offering employees diverse dining options to redeem their vouchers. This collaboration with local F&B processing enterprises can support and promote local businesses within the EU. As per the Eurostat, 2020 revealed a substantial presence of 291,000 food and beverage (F&B) processing enterprises in the European Union (EU), constituting 14.1% of all manufacturing enterprises. The value added by these F&B processing entities amounted to €227 billion, marking a remarkable 30% increase compared to the €174 billion generated by the agriculture sector. Therefore, the region's growing food and beverages industry propels the market's growth.
The Germany market dominated the Europe Meal Voucher Market by Country in 2022 and would continue to be a dominant market till 2030; thereby, achieving a market value of $8,236 million by 2030. The UK market is exhibiting a CAGR of 4.7% during (2023 - 2030). Additionally, The France market would experience a CAGR of 6.4% during (2023 - 2030).
Based on Product Type, the market is segmented into Digital Card, and Book Card. Based on countries, the market is segmented into Germany, UK, France, Russia, Spain, Italy, and Rest of Europe.
List of Key Companies Profiled
- ACCOR SA
- Emburse, Inc. (Certify)
- SPENDIT AG
- Alelo Inc
- Axis Bank Limited
- Asinta
- Circula GmbH
- CIRFOOD International
- Rakuten group, Inc. (Gurunavi, Inc.)
- Swile
Market Report Segmentation
By Product Type- Digital Card
- Book Card
- Germany
- UK
- France
- Russia
- Spain
- Italy
- Rest of Europe
Table of Contents
Companies Mentioned
- ACCOR SA
- Emburse, Inc. (Certify)
- SPENDIT AG
- Alelo Inc
- Axis Bank Limited
- Asinta
- Circula GmbH
- CIRFOOD International
- Rakuten group, Inc. (Gurunavi, Inc.)
- Swile
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