On the eve of its tenth year of operation, the La Meute brand continues to thrive in the high-quality meat segment. A "neighborhood steakhouse" model split between two establishments in Flagey and Waterloo.

POTY – When he took over the family business Jet Import, one of his commercial decisions would define his entire professional trajectory.

Initially perceived as a fallback solution during the health crisis, ready-meal vending machines are establishing themselves as a structural economic model in the province of Luxembourg. This "off-site sales" strategy offers financial and logistical advantages but demands rigorous management.

INSIGHT - If turnover is concentrated, financial robustness is even more so. Among the leaders in wholesale, only a handful display strong financial health.

INTERVIEW – Former marketing director of McDonald's France, he took over a Belgian company emerging from crisis in mid-December. With prospects of regained profitability starting this year, Exki's new CEO has his work cut out for him. But even in the heart of a particularly competitive market, Xavier Royaux displays a communicative optimism: "I have learned in the past to always be glad to have strong competitors."

The MR president has not shifted his stance on the budget process and categorically opposes any increase in Value Added Tax (VAT). At the next monitoring session scheduled for this month, the accounts will be approved as they stand, in their imperfect state according to him, before restarting "broad negotiations in the summer" where the government will need to find 4 billion euros.