Newrest: scaling global excellence in catering and hospitality

July 29, 2025

Global catering and hospitality company Newrest is accelerating its expansion across Latin America and beyond, reinforcing its position as a key player in airline, rail, remote site and facility management services.

In the last year, Newrest acquired Compass Group’s operations in three Latin American countries, expanded to Guyana and launched a Digital Factory in Madrid, adding 15,000 new employees and boosting revenue significantly. The company is also driving sustainability through digital transformation and solar-powered operations. With a footprint in 53 countries and more than 60,000 employees, Newrest achieved global revenues of EUR 3.5 billion by 2025.

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Who We Are
• Operating in 52 countries
• 60,000+ employees
• Core sectors: Airline catering, rail catering, remote site services, inflight retail, lounges, facility management
• 2025 revenue projections:
o Over EUR 1 billion from South America
o Around EUR 3.5 billion globally

Recent Expansions (2024–2025)
• Sept 2024: Acquired Compass Group operations in Chile, Colombia and Mexico
o +15,000 employees
o +USD 600 million annual revenue
• Dec 2024: Expanded footprint in Guyana
• Dec 2024: Acquired GEPSA, enhancing position in facility management for sensitive sites
• May 2025: Opened Digital Factory in Madrid

Sustainability & Innovation
• 25+ solar-powered sites worldwide
• Digitalised processes across 75% of operations
• Zero food waste pilot programmes running in 10 countries

Newrest remains committed to safety, forming strong local partnerships and delivering continuous operational improvement.

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