Chocolate & chocolate products

Belgium is globally known and respected for its chocolates
The sector shares the Belgian craftmanship though training and innovation centers worldwide
Did you know that the praline was invented by Jean Neuhaus in Belgium
With the Beyond Chocolate initiative, the sector is making Belgian chocolate more sustainable
Sector represented by Choprabisco, the Royal Belgian Association for Biscuits, Chocolate, Pralines and Confectionary

Belgium: global market leader in chocolate

Browse 187 Belgian companies in this category

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.

From waste stream to praline: Vandenbulcke makes chocolate circular

Reinventing chocolate? Chocolatier Vandenbulcke does it with waste streams from cacao fruit. With Pulp ‘n Choc Fruity Mix they make a praline from the white pulp surrounding the cacao bean: the pulp normally left behind on the field. It gets a second life here as a fresh fruit filling.

Ovidias: a passion for sustainable Belgian chocolates

What started 45 years ago as a modest confectionery company developed into a globally renowned chocolate brand of Belgian origin with both private and professional customers. Ovidias has a sustainable passion: to make delicious chocolates with love for the craft and the planet.

Press release: Belgian food exports to Australia are on the rise

Australia is on the up as an export destination for Belgian food and drinks. Last year the country made its first appearance in the top 5 of overseas export destinations. The upcoming European-Australian trade agreement is certain to lend even more of a boost to the food and beverage trade.

The Belgian Chocolate Group: winning over the world with Belgian chocolate

Belgian chocolate enjoys a reputation of excellence around the globe and The Belgian Chocolate Group plays a crucial role in maintaining this position. The Group is a 100% Belgian company where Belgian chocolate is at the very heart of its activities.

Chocolaterie Carré: The best of two worlds in a single praline

Chocolaterie Carré’s adventure started out with Dirk Naert, a talented chocolate worker who realised he had found his calling whilst training as a chocolatier.

David Maenhout named “Belgium Chocolate Personality of the Year”

David Maenhout has been named "Belgium Chocolate Personality of the Year" for the first time by the trade magazine Chocolaterie. This prize was created to honour Belgian chocolatiers who excel through their high quality, innovation and sustainable entrepreneurship.

Puratos predicts five game-changing food trends

Puratos, the world's leading producer of bakery products, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, predicts food trends with their “Taste Tomorrow” research program.

Five terms to know in order to do business in Japan

Recently, a food delegation joined HRH Princess Astrid on the trade mission to Japan to bolster their existing business relations and explore new opportunities. Luckily, our ‘Belgitude’ is a great match for doing business with the Japanese.

Kim's Chocolates: chocolate with a message

Kim's Chocolates is one of the biggest chocolate producers in Belgium. Marc Quirijnen, CEO: “We prepare each of our creations with the greatest respect for the Belgian tradition. We also attach great importance to sustainability both in our raw materials and in our production.”

Towards a sustainable chocolate industry with Beyond Chocolate

Since 2018, sub-federation Choprabisco has been putting its shoulders to the wheel of the Beyond Chocolate initiative to ramp up the sustainability the Belgian chocolate industry.