Cruises are returning to normality after the pandemic and with them comes cruise ship catering. In 2023, a record 12.7 million passengers were recorded in Italy and 48.6 million in the Euro-Mediterranean area alone, returning to 2019 levels.
The recovery of sea travel has important economic implications including for maritime catering. In fact, the world of cruises involves many services: transport, food production, staff training and tourism in the cities where the ships stop.
Starting from 2019, Conor has improved its service for maritime catering. It is currently one of the main players in Italy and Europe in the cruise ship catering sector.
Conor and restaurants on cruise ships: consultancy and delivery management
Conor handles cruise ship and maritime catering as a special provider, featuring a competitive offer ranging from specialist consultancy for the assortment of fruit and vegetables to delivery management.
This is possible because Conor’s fruit and vegetables are quickly transported from the field to logistics platforms strategically located all over Italy; various partnerships with European cities have then created the opportunity to restock international cruise lines, offering a transport service for maritime catering, which incorporates both road and air, and can reach the major ferry and cruise boarding ports.
Furthermore, Conor’s cruise ship catering service provides door-to-door refrigerated delivery, which guarantees that the cold chain is maintained right up until the goods are loaded on board, ensuring their quality.
The results achieved so far in maritime catering are excellent: starting in 2019, with sales of 5 million kg up to 10 million in the 1st half of 2023, there has been a return of +20% compared with 2022.