Intermediation service activities for food and beverage services activities

NACE v2.1 Code: I56.4

About intermediation service activities for food and beverage services activities

NACE code 56.4 covers the intermediation service activities for food and beverage services. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader hospitality and catering sector, facilitating the connection between food and beverage providers and their customers. By acting as an intermediary, these businesses help streamline the process of delivering food and drinks to consumers, contributing to the overall efficiency and accessibility of the food service industry.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry involve the facilitation of transactions and the coordination of services between food and beverage providers and their customers. This may include activities such as order taking, reservation management, delivery coordination, and payment processing. Intermediaries in this sector often utilize technology-based platforms and applications to enhance the customer experience and optimize the delivery of services.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for intermediation service activities in the food and beverage industry include a robust network of food and beverage providers, efficient communication and logistics systems, and skilled personnel to manage the intermediation process. Additionally, these businesses may require access to data and market intelligence to better understand consumer preferences and industry trends.

Production outputs

The primary output of this industry is the successful facilitation of transactions and the delivery of food and beverage services to consumers. The intermediation services provided by NACE code 56.4 businesses can be consumed by a variety of other NACE codes, including 56.1 Food and beverage service activities, 47.2 Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco in specialised stores, and 47.9 Retail trade not in stores, stalls or markets.

Revisions to 56.4

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 56.4. The most recent 1 version of this code (56.4) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 56.4.

Family tree for intermediation service activities for food and beverage services activities

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A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/I/56'>56: Food and beverage service activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/I/56/4'>56.4: Intermediation service activities for food and beverage services activities</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/I/56/1'>56.1: Restaurants and mobile food service activities</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/I/56/2'>56.2: Event catering, contract catering service activities and other food service activities</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/I/56/3'>56.3: Beverage serving activities</a>"]

    C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/I/56/40'>56.40: Intermediation service activities for food and beverage services activities</a>"]


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