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."
Towards a living income for cocoa farmers: Belgian chocolate industry is committed
How do we make sure we assign the right value to sustainably farmed cocoa? This was the main topic at the World Cocoa Conference. No fewer than 1,000 stakeholders, including Choprabisco, descended on Brussels to affirm their commitment to ensuring sustainable chocolate.
The Belgian cuisine through the eyes of the Lady Chef of the Year 2023
Did you know that every year a female chef in Belgium is elected Lady Chef of the Year? On Oct. 23 2023, Manon Schenck received the award: "The flavours of this Lady Chef speak to the heart." How does she perceive Belgian food? Let’s find out!
Produce food with less water? It is possible! March 22nd, World Water Day, What’s Cooking? inaugurated its brand-new water reuse installation. The installation results in half the amount of wastewater and half the amount of groundwater usage.
