Brazil is a crucial partner in trade and innovation for the Belgian food industry
19/11/2024 Brazil is the most important sales market in Latin America for Belgian food and beverages. However, the country is particularly crucial as a supplier of basic products for the Belgian and European food industry, such as coffee beans and orange juice.
3 reasons why SIAL Paris is gold to Belgian food companies
Over a five-day period in October 2024, Paris was the beating heart of the latest trends and innovations in the world of food and drink. Our Belgian food companies again won gold on the strength of their insatiable hunger for quality, innovation and sustainability.
Latte, cappuccino or iced? We all enjoy our coffee in our own way. What does the future of coffee look like? We sat down with Petty De Sloovere from the Royal Belgian Coffee Roasters Association: an interview on coffee trends and the sector's sustainability commitments.
Roeselare, the birthplace of your Mexican wraps and tortilla chips
The wraps of Roeselare are booming. No less than 6 million wraps roll off the conveyor belt every day at Paulig, the largest Tex-Mex factory in Europe. And it's running smoothly as their turnover grows by around 5 percent annually, currently accounting for 500 million euros. Olé!
Since the EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) came into effect in 2019, a sweet partnership has flourished between Klingele Chocolade and Japan. Belgian chocolates have always been a hit with the Japanese, but the agreement has given our exports an extra boost.
Do you also enjoy a delicious Belgian chocolate that is “fair” as well? Chocolate manufacturer Guylian - yes the one known for its seafood pralines - sets a high standard for sustainability.
Ready for take-off? We recently launched our new social media account on Instagram and TikTok to bring our Belgian food and drinks to new heights. Highlighting our delicious sector in a different way, and moreover, inspiring young talent for an exciting career in a food company? Check it out!
PepsiCo want to invest €200 million in the expansion of its crisps factory in Veurne and make it more sustainable
PepsiCo is set to expand its crisps factory in Veurne, West Flanders, with plans for new production and personnel facilities, as well as a brand-new warehouse. The company is also committed to making the factory more sustainable.
23/07/2024 The moment is almost here: on Friday, July 26, the Olympics will officially open in Paris, and food.be will be there. As an official partner of The Lotto Belgium House, the hotspot for Belgian athletes and their supporters, we showcase the assets of the food sector worldwide.
Founded five years ago, Yolloh is a proudly Belgian name in the world of high-quality sweets. "There was a gap in the market," says Frederic Naymark, co-founder and export manager. "We take great pride in building a strong Belgian brand with premium products."
