Beer and other alcoholic beverages

Belgium is globally known and respected for its wide variety of high-quality beers. The Belgian beer culture is recognised as UNESCO Intangible Heritage
Consumers are going for better balanced and more conscious lifestyles. That’s why non-alcoholic and low alcohol beers are booming
Did you know that Belgium also produces wines? Several wines are even protected Belgian designations of origin and geographical indications
Local and artisan products are on the rise, such as our famed elixirs, Flemish pastis and Belgian whiskies and jenevers
Sector represented by the Belgian Brewers federation and Vinum Et Spiritus, the Belgian industry association for producers of wines and spirit drinks

Belgian beers and Belgian breweries: vibrant and going places

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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.

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.

Brew-tiful Belgian Beer: From Brussels to the USA!

This year, the Belgian Brewers and The Knighthood of the Brewers' Paddle organised a Belgian Beer Week in the USA, igniting a passion for Belgian brews in the hearts of Americans.

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.

Press release: Belgian food and drinks are big in Japan

Japan is the third biggest overseas export destination for the Belgian food industry. Over thirty food companies will be joining HRH Princess Astrid on the trade mission to Japan from 4 through 9 December to bolster their existing business relations and explore new opportunities.

Caulier Brewery trebles its production capacity

For the past 25 years, Caulier Brewery has been brewing quality beers. The family brewery is currently expanding, with the intention of trebling its production capacity by 2025.

Press release: Belgian food industry goes for renewed growth in the US

The United States remain by far the main overseas export destination for the Belgian food industry. Unfortunately, the corona pandemic has stymied the soaring rise of export sales. To reverse this trend, thirty food companies will be joining HRH Princess Astrid on a mission to the US.

Expo 2020 Dubai is a wrap

For 182 days, our country set out its stall showcasing its strong suits at the World Exhibition in Dubai. Here is a lookback at the opportunities the Dubai Exhibition provided for Belgian food and drink companies.

What’s for dinner tomorrow?

The Belgian food industry recently launched its new Sustainability Roadmap. This compass is the industry’s bid to lead the way over the years ahead in pushing for a sustainable food system working in tandem with consumers, food chain partners and other stakeholders.

A taste of Belgium at Expo 2020 Dubai

Expo 2020 Dubai is a hotspot to get inspired about food trends across the world. That’s exactly what two of our companies did at the Belgian pavilion, demonstrating how they want to grow bread on Mars… And we asked visitors how they get inspired by our Belgian food and drinks!

Brasserie Val-Dieu makes crackers out of beer draff

Val-Dieu was the first Belgian brewer to launch crackers based on the brewer’s beer draff, a residual product from the brewing of beer.