Stories

Did you know that Belgium also excels in making tortilla chips and wraps? Last week, the first stone was officially laid in Roeselare for Poco Loco's new, CO2-neutral production facility for tortillas. 

Kim's Chocolates exports tasty Belgian chocolate from Tienen to, among others, Canada and the United States. Kim's Chocolate also assumes its role as a socially responsible company by improving the living conditions of farmers in Tanzania.

As a specialist baker of frangipane, genoise cakes and soft waffles, Lilly’s Cakes brings Belgium’s favourite pastries to your local supermarket. 

A third-generation family business, Dely successfully made crafting the perfect freezer waffle its number-one mission – even in the face of big challenges!

The East-Flanders brewery The Musketeers is launching a new specialty beer in cans. Moreover, The Musketeers is increasing its production capacity in order to continue to meet the great demand at home and abroad.

The global player in frozen vegetables, herbs and fruit uses state-of-the-art technology to innovate. Ardo recently launched beet bacon: a pre-cooked, crispy piece of red beetroot.  

Poultry specialist Volys is celebrating its diamond jubilee this year. +450 employees produce some of the world’s finest cold cuts and culinary preparations.

Milcobel, Belgium’s largest dairy cooperative, makes mozzarella as an ingredient for food companies all over the world – from Europe to Asia and Africa. 

Meet Vinum Et Spiritus, the Belgian industry association for producers of wines and spirit drinks. We spoke to CEO Geert Van Lerberghe, who is clearly proud of his entrepreneurs, who are locally embedded and are continuing to work hard with gusto and passion to deliver quality products.

Our Belgian delicacies have been gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and by extension the entire Gulf region. What other opportunities, food trends and events does the Middle East have to offer you? 

Belgium is barely a dot on the world map, but that does not prevent the Barry Callebaut Group from coming up with grand plans in our country.

For four generations, Lecocq Flavours has been developing a wide range of liquid flavourings and distillates. Now, 100 years later, the Limburg based company is in full growth and wants to expand.