In 2011, the foodservice market in Canada was estimated at CAD59,921.3m. While the industry in Canada has not been affected severely by the recent global financial downturn, the growth rate declined considerably in 2009, from 4.0% in 2008 to 2.1% in 2009. While the growth of the industry was down considerably in 2009, the industry recovered at a fast pace registering growth of 4.1% in 2010 and 3.8% in 2011. Growth in the forecast period seems promising, as the industry is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.10%, which is comparatively above the CAGR of 3.63% achieved during the review period.

"Canadian Foodservice: The Future of Foodservice in Canada to 2016" provides a top-level overview and detailed market, channel and company-specific insights into the operating environment for foodservice companies. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Canadian foodservice value chain, and for new companies considering entering the market.