Stats SA will be releasing the first results of the 'Food and beverages' survey. This is a historic event in that, it is the first time that Stats SA has conducted a survey on this industry.
The Food and beverages survey is a monthly survey covering a sample of public and private enterprises involved in the production of meals and drinks for immediate consumption, in South Africa. For example, restaurants, take-away outlets, coffee-shops, caterers and bars are included in this category.
The purpose of the new survey is to increase the scope and coverage of South African tourism related industries. The results of this survey will be used mainly, to compile estimates of the Tourism Satellite Accounts (TSA), which is used to monitor and develop the tourism industry. These statistics can also used in the analysis of comparative business and industry performance.
The results of this monthly survey will be published quarterly in the statistical release P6420: Food and beverages.
Check the publications schedule for the release date.