Key findings: P6420 - Food and beverages, December 2006

The total income generated by the food and beverages industry in the fourth quarter of 2006 amounted to R6 934,1 million. This was an increase of 16,5% (R981,2 million) compared with the fourth quarter of 2005. The increase was due to a 17,2% (R870,7 million) increase in income from food sales, a 12,6% (R93,1 million) increase in income from bar sales and a 11,5% (R17,4 million) increase in other income.

The largest percentage increase in total income for the fourth quarter of 2006 compared with the fourth quarter of 2005 was reported by take-away outlets (18,1%), followed by restaurants and caterers (both at 15,9%), and other catering services (14,3%).