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On this page, discover what Belgian food and beverage companies are up to – including the latest innovations, investments and events. After all, companies in Belgium don’t sit still for long! For bite-sized news items, satisfy your craving with some food.be snacks. Are you more interested in exports and investments? Check out our Best of Belgium long-read stories. Not in the mood for reading? There’s a food.be video to suit your tastes. Hear the voices of our own companies speak in their own words. Enjoy!

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Belgian waffle producer Avieta expands manufacturing plant and doubles its production of Liège waffles

The Belgian waffle producer Avieta, located in Wanze, will expand their factory with a total new manufacturing plant.

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Belgian food & beverages are « Passionately Reliable »

The Flemish export promotion agency Flanders Investment & Trade developed a branding strategy to strengthen the image of Flanders (Belgiums northern region) abroad.

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Belgium: global market leader in chocolate

Belgium enjoys worldwide renown for its chocolate. Which stands to reason, considering that the praline was invented in Belgium.

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Belgian bread: tradition meets innovation

Bread is a key element in the great Belgian food tradition. Kathou Wagemans of the Belgian Bread Association explains how the industry is responding to the demand for sustainable and varied bread.

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The Belgian chocolate industry, retailers and civil society join in partnership for sustainable Belgian chocolate

The Belgian chocolate industry and other partners have the joint ambition to make Belgian chocolate even better and more sustainable.

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Belgian sugar manufacturer Couplet Sugars celebrates its 170th birthday with a brand new factory

On the occasion of its 170th birthday, Couplet Sugars, the leading manufacturer of pearl sugar, inaugurated a brand new factory. More than 40 millions of euros have been invested in the plant’s modernization.

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Flashback SIAL 2018

SIAL Paris 2018 is a wrap! Take a look at another successful edition here.  

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SIAL Paris: here we come!

From 21 untill 25 October, Europe's biggest food exhibition will take place in Paris. SIAL Paris is the place to be to network, to meet new business contacts and reconnect with current business partners. More than 200 Belgian business companies at the fair are getting ready to see you there. 

Best of Belgium

Poco Loco - Being a little crazy doesn’t hurt

Snack food company Poco Loco produces tortilla chips, wraps, taco shells, sauces, dips and dinner kits.