The document discusses the food service market in the UK. It notes that the market is worth £26 billion annually in sales and £9 billion in purchases, with over 270,000 outlets serving 10 million meals per day. It also notes that the market is fragmented, dynamic, and influenced by trends around convenience, provenance, indulgence, and health. The food service market caters to both profit sectors like hotels and restaurants, and cost sectors like businesses, education, and healthcare. Key considerations for the market include availability, continuity of supply, quality, price, and cost.