Food vouchers have the potential to boost the German economy

Food vouchers have the potential to boost the German economy

forecast study unveiled: food vouchers could release billions for the German economy

In a time in which companies are looking for new ways to boost the growth of the German economy and increase job satisfaction despite skilled workers, a new study by Prognos AG on behalf of EDENRED has shown that food vouchers have considerable potential. These vouchers relieve employees at the high food prices, enliven the hospitality and lead to additional government income. The study illustrates how this potential could be fully exploited by optimized use.

Essen vouchers as a catalyst for the German economy

According to the examination, food vouchers could act as a catalyst for the German economy. Nicole Mantow, Managing Director of Edenred Germany, emphasizes the effectiveness of food vouchers: "Every euro that is invested in meal vouchers generates an impressive additional economic added value." Despite the great interest - 71% of employees and 31% of companies in Germany are interested in the introduction of food vouchers - the use of the possible potential is left behind. The main cause is legal and administrative hurdles.

important economic impulses through improved framework conditions

The current, complicated system of tax breaks in Germany makes it difficult to effectively offer their employees food vouchers. In order to fully exploit the potential of food vouchers, the study recommends adapting tax -free financial support to the current employee amount of EUR 4.13. This would also ensure an equal distribution. The legal framework should also be simplified in order to reduce administrative hurdles and to facilitate use.

Positive effects on gastronomy and work culture

Essen vouchers not only strengthen the economy, but also the local gastronomy and social interaction in companies. An increased social interaction through common meals promotes lively work culture and increases productivity in everyday work. This applies especially to small and medium -sized companies, for which a canteen is often not profitable. Essen vouchers thus create a win-win-win situation: they support employees, enliven regional gastronomy and improve social interaction and well-being at work.

reform proposals to optimize the legal framework

Although food vouchers offer considerable potential, Germany is lagging behind compared to many neighboring European countries. The study proposes specific adjustments to the legal framework, including an adjustment of the tax -free employer subsidy and a simplification of the legal conditions for the issue of food vouchers. Edenred Germany appeals to the political decision -makers to simplify the legal framework in order to facilitate the use of food vouchers and to create sustainable, social benefits.

about EDENRED

EDENRED is a leading digital service and payment platform that supports people at work. The company networked over 60 million users and more than 2 million partner retailers in 45 countries. EDENRED offers earmarked payment solutions for food, incentives, mobility and corporate payments. These solutions improve the well -being and the purchasing power of the users, increase the attractiveness and efficiency of companies and enliven the labor market and the local economy.

The results of the forecast study show that food vouchers have a significant potential to boost the German economy and increase job satisfaction. Improved legal framework could release food vouchers for the German economy. It is now up to the political decision -makers to recognize this potential and implement corresponding reforms.