GAIN Report: Food Service Industry Turkey 2008

Total 2007 food service revenues were about USD 19.5 billion. The tourism industry is optimistic about the 2008 season and based on early reservation numbers the Mediterranean Touristic Hotel Association predic ts a 5 to 10 percent increase in 2008 revenues.

Major changes in the lifestyles, incomes and consumption patterns of Turks in the last decade have resulted in increased tendencies to eat outside of the home. These trends have led to a growth in the HRI sector, particularly for fast food and institutional food service.