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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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Roadmap in Action: Duvel Moortgat Brews a Sustainable Future

At Duvel Moortgat, it’s not only beer that is maturing, but also an ambitious vision for the future. Through its Duvel Net-Zero Brewing project, the company has secured €3.8 million in funding from the Flemish Government.

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Roadmap in action: Brasserie des Légendes turns sustainability into business value

Can a craft brewery also be a model of sustainability? At the Brasserie des Légendes, the answer has been a wholehearted “yes” for more than 25 years. 

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Roadmap in action: from field to craftsmanship at Les Moulins du Val Dieu

Les Moulins du Val Dieu exemplifies how a forward looking business vision can be seamlessly combined with time-honoured craftsmanship. The company brings its regional artisanal mills to life by focusing on local raw materials, regenerative agriculture and attracting young talent.

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Roadmap in action: Vondelmolen launches high-fibre gingerbread

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

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Roadmap in action: Dossche Mills drives sustainability across the grain supply chain

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.

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Roadmap in action: Innovation at Chocolatier Vandenbulcke

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.

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Roadmap in action: how Nougat Vital is celebrating its centenary sustainably

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.

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Roadmap in action: sustainable supply chains powered by Cargill’s food innovation lab

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.

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Roadmap in action: Belgian beer with CO₂-negative malt

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.