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Cruise Supply

but due to the fact that we are the Mr Davey said: “The cruise sector has preference for no lying, paying for
largest in Europe in the ield we stay historically been working from a very low holidays in sterling and a wide choice of

ahead of the competition.base. For example the number of people itineraries and ships all beneit the sector.
Mr Verhagen added that another taking a cruise vacation as an overall Cavendish said it must be innovative

major challenge is the exchange rate, percentage of the population is quite in terms of new products to stay ahead

particularly between the US Dollar and small. It was an elitist vacation historically, of the game. It works with the Executive
the Euro.but now this is not the case as it appeals to Development Chefs of the major cruise

He said: “Currently it is to the a much wider demographic as a result of lines to aide menu planning. Mr Davey
advantage of the Euro which is good work by the operators to widen the appeal. says Cavendish has ‘at times’ been

for the European suppliers but this As a result of this we are still experiencing referred to as the R&D asset for those
can change within days resulting in a growth and the downturn in the market cruise lines.

potential loss making deal.”does not seem to be affecting the cruise He said: “Home grown competition
The cruise supply market is still sector. It is booming at the moment and continues to be very active, especially

booming despite the recent downturn has been for the last few years.in an environment where you have to
in shipping that the rest of the industry “The cruise sector has seen double tender and bid for every single line

is facing.igures growth in the UK for the last six every year. Cash and Carry wholesale
stores have also dipped their toes so
While ship owners and ship operating years. This is continuing primarily because
companies are struggling to balance their the major players continue to invest in to speak but found it too hot as they

budgets and meet fuel eficiency targets larger cruise ships to satisfy demand. are only prepared to supply what is on
Cavendish Ship Stores says the cruise Couple this with the fact UK departures their shelves. Traditional ship suppliers

market continues to grow.overall have increased with some such as Cavendish will go and ind
Director of the UK-based ship operators offering regional departures new products or varieties of existing

supply company John Davey believes from ports such as Liverpool, Newcastle, products. Quality of food competition
the ‘booming’ market is down to Belfast and Greenock. Southampton between the different cruise lines is key

investment in larger ships. There were continues to be the major UK departure and its one of their major unique selling
two 4,000-bed cruise ships launched in hub with four cruise terminals and apoints, so it is important for them to get

the UK this year.very busy schedule all year. Consumerthe products they want.”