GITNUXREPORT 2025

Supply Chain In The Culinary Industry Statistics

Supply chain disruptions shift costs, sourcing, and technology strategies in cuisine industry.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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70% of culinary supply chain professionals believe technology will significantly improve supply chain transparency by 2025

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80% of cold chain shipments in the culinary industry are tracked via GPS and IoT devices

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78% of food & beverage companies are investing in supply chain resilience strategies

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58% of culinary supply chain managers believe that automation will reduce logistics costs by up to 20% over the next five years

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68% of food industry suppliers plan to increase automation to handle supply fluctuations

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44% of culinary companies are investing in blockchain technology to improve supply chain transparency

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43% of food supply chain managers plan to implement more sustainable practices, including eco-friendly packaging and waste reduction

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49% of food manufacturers are investing in robotics to automate handling and processing of ingredients

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57% of supply chain professionals expect their budgets to increase for technology upgrades in the coming year

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61% of culinary industry executives are considering blockchain for end-to-end supply chain tracking

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The value of imported food products in the culinary industry reached $145 billion in 2022

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The global cold chain logistics market in the food industry is expected to reach $22 billion by 2027

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The plant-based ingredients segment in culinary supply chains grew by 12% in 2022

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The foodservice industry's supply chain market value is projected to reach $2.5 trillion globally by 2025

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E-commerce food sales increased by 25% in 2023, impacting supply chain logistics and inventory management

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55% of supply chain professionals are exploring alternative sourcing options such as vertical farming and aeroponics

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The adoption of AI-driven demand forecasting tools in culinary supply chains increased by 30% in 2023

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25% of the culinary supply chain involves perishables that require just-in-time delivery to prevent spoilage

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Global supply chain disruptions have caused a 15% increase in restaurant ingredient costs since 2020

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60% of foodservice operators report that supply chain delays negatively impact customer satisfaction

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45% of restaurants have had to substitute ingredients due to supply shortages

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55% of food manufacturers experienced shortages of packaging materials in 2023

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90% of culinary supply chain managers see increasing reliance on local sourcing to mitigate global disruptions

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80% of restaurants adopted digital inventory management systems in response to supply chain challenges

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65% of culinary companies report increased waste due to supply chain inconsistencies

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50% of supply chain disruptions are due to transportation delays

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35% of food industry executives plan to diversify their supplier base in the next year to minimize risks

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40% of restaurateurs have increased menu prices due to rising supply costs

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55% of restaurant chains report difficulties sourcing sustainable and responsibly farmed ingredients

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63% of supply chain issues in the culinary industry stem from supplier disruptions

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52% of culinary companies have increased their use of locally sourced ingredients in response to global supply chain issues

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48% of culinary supply chain managers cite geopolitical tensions as a major risk factor

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The average lead time for importing ingredients has increased from 20 days to 35 days since 2020

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43% of supply chain interruptions are due to labor shortages in logistics and warehousing

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33% of suppliers report challenges in maintaining food safety standards during supply chain disruptions

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70% of chefs and restaurant owners are concerned about supply chain sustainability and waste reduction

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60% of foodservice operators experienced increased lead times for specialty ingredients in 2023

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38% of supply chain disruptions cause increased food safety risks due to mishandling or delays

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72% of culinary businesses have faced a shortage of specific ingredients at some point in the past year

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65% of restaurants forecast higher supply chain costs over the next two years

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54% of supply chain managers are prioritizing diversity in their supplier networks to reduce risks

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32% of culinary businesses have turned to alternative proteins to cope with ingredient shortages

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49% of restaurant chains have implemented local sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain vulnerability

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67% of procurement managers believe that traceability is crucial for food safety compliance

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Key Highlights

Global supply chain disruptions have caused a 15% increase in restaurant ingredient costs since 2020
60% of foodservice operators report that supply chain delays negatively impact customer satisfaction
The value of imported food products in the culinary industry reached $145 billion in 2022
45% of restaurants have had to substitute ingredients due to supply shortages
70% of culinary supply chain professionals believe technology will significantly improve supply chain transparency by 2025
55% of food manufacturers experienced shortages of packaging materials in 2023
90% of culinary supply chain managers see increasing reliance on local sourcing to mitigate global disruptions
The global cold chain logistics market in the food industry is expected to reach $22 billion by 2027
80% of restaurants adopted digital inventory management systems in response to supply chain challenges
65% of culinary companies report increased waste due to supply chain inconsistencies
50% of supply chain disruptions are due to transportation delays
35% of food industry executives plan to diversify their supplier base in the next year to minimize risks
40% of restaurateurs have increased menu prices due to rising supply costs

As global disruptions continue to reshape the culinary industry’s supply chain landscape, rising costs, delays, and shortages are compelling restaurants and food producers to innovate rapidly—embracing technology, local sourcing, and sustainability strategies to keep their kitchens running and customers satisfied.

Digital Transformation and Innovation

70% of culinary supply chain professionals believe technology will significantly improve supply chain transparency by 2025
80% of cold chain shipments in the culinary industry are tracked via GPS and IoT devices

Digital Transformation and Innovation Interpretation

With 70% of culinary supply chain pros banking on tech to boost transparency by 2025 and a hefty 80% of cold chain shipments already GPS- and IoT-tracked, it seems the industry is quickly dialing up its digital recipe for trust and freshness.

Industry Adaptation and Investment

78% of food & beverage companies are investing in supply chain resilience strategies
58% of culinary supply chain managers believe that automation will reduce logistics costs by up to 20% over the next five years
68% of food industry suppliers plan to increase automation to handle supply fluctuations
44% of culinary companies are investing in blockchain technology to improve supply chain transparency
43% of food supply chain managers plan to implement more sustainable practices, including eco-friendly packaging and waste reduction
49% of food manufacturers are investing in robotics to automate handling and processing of ingredients
57% of supply chain professionals expect their budgets to increase for technology upgrades in the coming year
61% of culinary industry executives are considering blockchain for end-to-end supply chain tracking

Industry Adaptation and Investment Interpretation

With nearly four-fifths of food and beverage companies bolstering supply chain resilience and over half embracing automation and blockchain, the culinary industry is cooking up a high-tech recipe to serve transparency, sustainability, and cost-efficiency on a platter—proving that in today’s kitchen, digital innovation is the secret ingredient for flavoring future success.

Market Trends and Growth Opportunities

The value of imported food products in the culinary industry reached $145 billion in 2022
The global cold chain logistics market in the food industry is expected to reach $22 billion by 2027
The plant-based ingredients segment in culinary supply chains grew by 12% in 2022
The foodservice industry's supply chain market value is projected to reach $2.5 trillion globally by 2025
E-commerce food sales increased by 25% in 2023, impacting supply chain logistics and inventory management
55% of supply chain professionals are exploring alternative sourcing options such as vertical farming and aeroponics
The adoption of AI-driven demand forecasting tools in culinary supply chains increased by 30% in 2023

Market Trends and Growth Opportunities Interpretation

As the culinary world navigates a $145 billion import market, a booming cold chain, and a 12% surge in plant-based ingredients, it's clear that innovative supply chain strategies—including AI, alternative sourcing, and e-commerce growth—are serving up a recipe for resilience and sustainability in the industry.

Operational Strategies and Risk Management

25% of the culinary supply chain involves perishables that require just-in-time delivery to prevent spoilage

Operational Strategies and Risk Management Interpretation

A quarter of the culinary supply chain hinges on perfectly timed deliveries of perishables, highlighting that in the kitchen, procrastination isn't just a flaw—it's a recipe for disaster.

Supply Chain Disruptions and Challenges

Global supply chain disruptions have caused a 15% increase in restaurant ingredient costs since 2020
60% of foodservice operators report that supply chain delays negatively impact customer satisfaction
45% of restaurants have had to substitute ingredients due to supply shortages
55% of food manufacturers experienced shortages of packaging materials in 2023
90% of culinary supply chain managers see increasing reliance on local sourcing to mitigate global disruptions
80% of restaurants adopted digital inventory management systems in response to supply chain challenges
65% of culinary companies report increased waste due to supply chain inconsistencies
50% of supply chain disruptions are due to transportation delays
35% of food industry executives plan to diversify their supplier base in the next year to minimize risks
40% of restaurateurs have increased menu prices due to rising supply costs
55% of restaurant chains report difficulties sourcing sustainable and responsibly farmed ingredients
63% of supply chain issues in the culinary industry stem from supplier disruptions
52% of culinary companies have increased their use of locally sourced ingredients in response to global supply chain issues
48% of culinary supply chain managers cite geopolitical tensions as a major risk factor
The average lead time for importing ingredients has increased from 20 days to 35 days since 2020
43% of supply chain interruptions are due to labor shortages in logistics and warehousing
33% of suppliers report challenges in maintaining food safety standards during supply chain disruptions
70% of chefs and restaurant owners are concerned about supply chain sustainability and waste reduction
60% of foodservice operators experienced increased lead times for specialty ingredients in 2023
38% of supply chain disruptions cause increased food safety risks due to mishandling or delays
72% of culinary businesses have faced a shortage of specific ingredients at some point in the past year
65% of restaurants forecast higher supply chain costs over the next two years
54% of supply chain managers are prioritizing diversity in their supplier networks to reduce risks
32% of culinary businesses have turned to alternative proteins to cope with ingredient shortages
49% of restaurant chains have implemented local sourcing initiatives to reduce supply chain vulnerability
67% of procurement managers believe that traceability is crucial for food safety compliance

Supply Chain Disruptions and Challenges Interpretation

Amidst a 15% rise in ingredient costs and shrinking supply options, nearly half of culinary businesses are turning inward—with local sourcing and digital inventory systems—while juggling increased waste, rising prices, and safety concerns, all highlighting a kitchen crisis simmering from global disruptions and geopolitical spice.