The LSG Group is proud of its long heritage and international success.
We have been providing best-in-class food products and services to airlines across continents for more than 75 years.
Now also serving train companies and convenience retailers, our company and its expert brands continue to evolve. Customers old and new appreciate our unwavering commitment to facilitating the best culinary and hospitality experiences.
American Airlines establishes Sky Chefs in Texas, United States
Lufthansa establishes LSG in Germany
International expansion of LSG into Egypt, Italy and Asia started
In 1993:
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LSG’s acquisition of a minority share in Sky Chefs.
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Launch of joint marketing activities under the LSG Sky Chefs brand, making it the largest airline-catering brand in the world.
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Beginning of second wave of global expansion (Latin America, Canada, Eastern Europe, South Africa)
LSG acquires the remaining shares in Sky Chefs
Further acquisitions and partnerships in Asia, Eastern Europe and Africa
Launch of partnership to provide packaged meal solutions with Oakfield Farms Inc., United States
In 2011:
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Acquisition of Norris Food Services facilitates entry into the convenience-retail market in the United States
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Launch of Train Services as a strategic business segment
In 2013:
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Strategic partnership with Retail inMotion for onboard retail
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Launch of the SPIRIANT brand for onboard equipment
Convenience retail business expands into China
In 2016:
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Launch of the LSG Group as a corporate umbrella brand
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Full acquisition of Retail inMotion / SPIRIANT’s global expansion begins
In 2017:
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Retail inMotion opens offices in the United States and Latin America
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Launch of the global convenience-retail division
Launch of Evertaste at the WTCE in Hamburg, the new brand for packaged products and convenience-food solutions for airline, train and retail customers
Lufthansa Group and gategroup sign a sale agreement for the LSG European Business, openings of new CSCs in Phoenix, Nairobi and Novosibirk, cooperation with Barilla signed
