Tony Loeb

🍝 Consumer habits solidified during the pandemic, such as take away and delivery, lead to a cautious spending approach due to ongoing inflation. Food service spending in countries like Italy, France, Germany, Spain, and the UK has rebounded to pre-Covid levels, rising from €309 billion in 2019 to €336 billion (+9%). However, visits to food outlets have not fully recovered, with full-service restaurants seeing a 2.7% decline, whereas fast-food services remain stable. Home delivery spending surged from €16 billion in 2019 to €37 billion, supported by the continued trend of remote or hybrid work. Immediate consumption meals account for 37% of Europe's €888 billion Food & Beverage expenditure. Retail channels, which grew from 21% in 2021 to 23% in 2024, are increasingly challenging traditional fast food with fresh and ready meal options. France leads in consumer out-of-home spending within retail at 6.8%, a 17.5% increase, followed by the UK (6.6%), Germany (5.8%), Spain (4.2%), and Italy (3.5%), particularly for ready-to-eat meals geared towards lunch (+9%).

🍰 Trieste's renowned "Pasticceria da Ily," a gluten-free bakery part of Restworld network, seeks 1 counter assistant with 2-3 years experience and English proficiency. Tasks include customer communication, counter preparation, cleanliness, sales management, and cash register operation. Knowledge of the gluten-free sector is a plus. Offers a temp contract with potential for permanent hire; shifts Tuesday-Sunday: 7:00-14:00, 14:00-21:00, Sunday 8:00-15:00. Salary: €1,300-€1,500 net per month, plus 13th salary. Open to all genders per laws 903/77 and 125/91.