Eating Out Habits and Confidence in the Sector
In late 2025, incidents suspected to be food poisoning, sometimes resulting in death, caused quite a stir, particularly in Istanbul's tourist areas. According to statements made by industry representatives, this led to a decline in public confidence in the food and beverage sector, a drop in online food orders, and fewer people eating at restaurants and cafes. In this section, we examine how th
Food safety
Trust in the food and beverage sector
Eating out habits
Restaurant and café usage
Online food ordering
Online food delivery platforms
Perception of hygiene
Trust in hygiene and inspections
Food inspections
Trust in food and beverage venues
Consumer confidence
Impact of current events on consumer behavior
Demographic breakdowns
Urban lifestyle practices
Istanbul and touristic regions
Istanbul
Touristic regions
Restaurants