Content creator Robert Van Impe, alias Average Rob, has partnered with seasoned entrepreneurs and investment funds to launch a new "friterie" (fry shop) concept. Despite its unassuming name, the ambition behind the "La Patate" brand is clear: to re-establish the traditional fry shop model in the heart of prime urban locations.

INTERVIEW – While multinationals "fatten themselves up by force-feeding our children junk food," some refuse to wait for the State to react. Benoît Leplae and Jérémy Vandyck denounce the hypocrisy of public procurement and the scandal of government budget cuts. Through Ekillibre, these committed entrepreneurs are leading a showdown against short-term profit, imposing equity, local sourcing, and health as true indicators of prosperity.

INSIGHT - The Belgian consumer has never been so solicited. And never have they been so free to choose where they spend their food euro. Mass retail and out-of-home dining are engaged in a true duel: who captures what, when, and at what price?

The Halle-based retail group is shifting into high gear with its lunch bar chain, Bon. While the chain is not yet profitable, the group aims to change that by doubling the number of locations over the next four years.

In a market disrupted by geopolitical tensions, the Netherlands' leading foodservice wholesaler anticipates energy costs to rise by at least €500,000 per month. Added to this is an unwelcome accounting impact: Sligro Food Group must reclassify expenditures for its new ERP system, moving them from capital expenditure (CapEx) to operating expenses (OpEx). This shift risks denting its 2026 results by €12 million.

A darts concept transforming a trivial pub hobby into a high-quality entertainment experience. How does Darts. commercially blend a Brussels bar, great food, and a game born in medieval England? Founder Laurent Neukermans reveals his technique.