Cruises are returning to normalcy 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 significant economic implications, particularly for maritime catering. The cruise industry encompasses a wide range of services, including transportation, food production, staff training, and tourism in the cities where ships dock.
Since 2019, Conor has enhanced its services for maritime catering and is now one of the leading players in Italy and Europe in the cruise ship catering sector.
Conor and Restaurants on Cruise Ships: Consultancy and Delivery Management
Conor specializes in cruise ship and maritime catering, offering a competitive range of services that includes expert consultancy for fruit and vegetable assortment as well as delivery management.
This is made possible by Conor’s efficient supply chain, which ensures fruits and vegetables are transported quickly from the field to strategically located logistics platforms across Italy. Partnerships with various European cities have also enabled Conor to restock international cruise lines, providing a maritime catering transport service via both road and air that reaches major ferry and cruise boarding ports.
In addition, Conor’s cruise ship catering service includes door-to-door refrigerated delivery, maintaining the cold chain until goods are loaded on board to ensure their quality.
The results achieved in maritime catering have been outstanding: starting in 2019 with 5 million kg in sales, Conor reached 10 million kg in the first half of 2023, reflecting a 20% increase.