Did you know fibre intake is still too low for most people? Vondelmolen is determined to change the game, one bite at a time.

While many companies limit themselves to solar panels, electric cars or energy-efficient buildings, the Belgian milling group Dossche Mills deliberately chooses a different approach. The company addresses the biggest climate impact where it actually originates: on the agricultural field.

How can a food company remain competitive in a rapidly evolving global market marked by price volatility and fast-moving trends? For Chocolatier Vandenbulcke, the answer is clear and points to one key driver: innovation as the engine of sustainable growth.

As Nougat Vital celebrates its 100th anniversary, the company looks beyond its rich heritage to a more sustainable future. By combining tradition with innovation, it actively contributes to stronger, local and responsible production chains.

What’s for dinner tomorrow? At Cargill Vilvoorde, the R&D team explores this question every day in their food innovation lab. They analyze emerging food trends and translate them into future-proof ingredients for the food industry.

By 2030, the Belgian food industry aims to reduce its CO₂ emissions by 40%. Brewery Huyghe in Melle turns these ambitions into tangible, drinkable initiatives. Together with malting group Boortmalt, the brewery is now the first in Belgium to brew beer with CO₂-negative malt.

Consumer behavior isn’t just shifting, it’s accelerating. For food companies with international ambitions, understanding markets is no longer enough. The real competitive edge lies in spotting the societal undercurrents that quietly, but decisively, reshape demand.

The European federation FoodDrinkEurope has adopted and launched Fenavian’s training programme and tool as the standard for the food and drink industry across Europe. Making it the first industry in Europe to implement such a standard.

Every day, our food companies take responsibility for helping consumers eat and drink in a more balanced way. One inspiring example is The Mocktail Club, founded by sisters Marie and Kaat Claessens.