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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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Sitting down with… Koffiecafé’s Petty De Sloovere

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.

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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!

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A sweet partnership between Klingele and Japan

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.

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Fair and sustainable chocolate from Guylian

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.

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Who are we? @wearefoodbe on Instagram and TikTok!

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!

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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.

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Belgian Yolloh sweets travelling the world

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."

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La Lorraine Bakery Group invests 20 million euros in new production line in Barchon

La Lorraine Bakery Group is a Belgian family-owned company with 85 years experience in the milling and bakery sector.

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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.