Potatoes & potato products

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  • The Belgian chip shop culture is officially recognised as Intangible Cultural Heritage
  • With 5.2 million tonnes of processed potatoes per year, Belgium is the world leader
  • Potato processing companies are working on efficient water management. O' De Lys is a unique beer that is made from purified Lys water
  • Sector represented by Belgapom, the Professional Organisation of the Belgian Potato Trade and Processing Industry
Browse 51 Belgian companies in this category
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Lutosa: a Belgian global icon in the potato industry

Operating at the heart of Europe, Belgium is the dominant player par excellence in the potato industry. Lutosa’s success story got under way in 1978 in the province of Hainaut. 

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PepsiCo helps against increasing drought in West Flanders

Water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource in Belgium, especially during the summer.

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Lutosa: a Belgian global icon in the potato industry

Operating at the heart of Europe, Belgium is the dominant player par excellence in the potato industry. Lutosa’s success story got under way in 1978 in the province of Hainaut. 

Snacks

PepsiCo helps against increasing drought in West Flanders

Water is increasingly becoming a scarce resource in Belgium, especially during the summer.

Snacks

Pringles reduces carbon emissions and water footprint

Pringles, a subsidiary of Kellogg's, is drastically reducing its CO2 emissions and water consumption. The installation of the new incinerator reduces the company's CO2 footprint by 35%.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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! 

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Gulf region’s taste for Belgian food

Our Belgian delicacies have been gaining popularity in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and by extension the entire Gulf region. What other opportunities, food trends and events does the Middle East have to offer you? 

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Small country, great food!

Coming from a small country in the heart of Europe, Belgians are known to be rather modest and humble. But when it comes to our food and beverages, we have a great food.be story to tell!