Newrest revenues climb 33% globally on strong airline and remote site catering

November 18, 2025

Global food services specialist Newrest has reported a 33% revenue rise to EUR 3.336 billion, driven by international expansion, innovation and acquisitions. With strong gains in airline and remote site catering and major investments in automation and sustainability, the group is positioning itself as a top-tier service provider across complex and strategic environments.

France’s Newrest has posted revenues of EUR 3.336 billion for its 2024-2025 fiscal year, driven by robust airline and remote site catering activity. This represents a 33% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.
The group reported an 11% organic growth rate alongside four acquisitions contributing EUR 555 million in revenue. Airline catering generated EUR 1.435 billion, while concession and remote site services brought in EUR 1.459 billion. Rail and commercial catering contributed EUR 442 million.

Acquisitions strengthen global footprint
In H2 2024, Newrest acquired Gepsa from Engie, gaining a foothold in facility management for sensitive sites in France. In Latin America, the company expanded through the purchase of Compass Group’s operations in Chile, Colombia and Mexico, raising the share of concession and remote site services to 44% of group revenue.
“In 2025, PBIT reached EUR 328 million, but above all, our net cash position improved, even after acquisitions and investments,” group CFO Luc Gérardin said. “This level of liquidity gives us significant investment capacity.”

Innovation and sustainability drive investment
Newrest invested EUR 106 million over the year to improve environmental impact and operational efficiency, with upgrades including automation and AI in its airline and rail operations.
Founder and president Olivier Sadran highlighted the strength of the group’s dual strategy: “Despite the acquisition of Compass Group’s operations in Chile, Colombia and Mexico, combined with the purchase of Gepsa, we remain focused on our organic growth at 11%, which reflects our competitiveness and quality of service. This results in a very high retention rate and significant market share gains.”

 

Global expansion across regions and business lines
Remote site services and concession catering are now central pillars of Newrest’s growth strategy, particularly in Latin America and Africa. Remote sites operations resumed in Tunisia and New Caledonia, while Cambodia saw the opening of 38 new outlets at Phnom Penh airport.
In airline catering, new contracts with Delta, United and American Airlines helped Belgium and the Netherlands double revenue. The group also expanded its production footprint: a 14,000-square-metre facility in Madrid, equipped with robotic tray assembly, now supports multi-airline service and will be replicated in Athens. In Atlanta, Newrest now serves 900 flights per day under its extended Delta Airlines contract.
Rail services also advanced, supported by new logistics hubs in Zurich and Sucy, the latter serving major clients including SNCF following its launch in March 2025.

Operational upgrades and environmental performance
Newrest is reinforcing the operational backbone of its global network through continued investment in innovation and environmental performance. The group is modernising its production and logistics centres, integrating automation, digital tools and energy-efficient systems to support long-term growth.
“We intend to sustain our growth through our approach to innovation, while continuing our investments to modernise and reduce the environmental impact of production network and logistics centres,” strategy director Alexis Frantz said.

Social impact and corporate identity
Newrest employed 61,360 people in 2025, 97.35% of whom held capital in the group, reflecting a corporate culture built around employee ownership and long-term engagement. This people-centred model extends beyond the company’s workforce: through its Foundation Unlimited programme, Newrest allocates 1.5% of annual net profit to development and humanitarian initiatives across its operating regions, strengthening its social footprint.
Founded in 1996 in Toulouse by Olivier Sadran, the group has expanded to operate in 52 countries while maintaining a corporate identity rooted in innovation, sustainability and staff participation. This combination of employee ownership, community commitment and global operational reach underpins Newrest’s position as the world’s largest independent airline catering provider.

For more insights into Newrest’s global strategy, read our exclusive interview with Olivier Sadran: Newrest: Global catering solutions for complex energy frontiers.

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