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.

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.

ANALYSIS - While seven out of ten school kitchens passed their inspections, the Federal Agency for the Safety of the Food Chain (FASFC) had only published a national average, without differentiated statistics. A breakdown of the official figures now highlights marked regional and provincial disparities.

The young Schaerbeek-based pizzeria Biga is testing, as of this April 13, a model of experiential gastronomy featuring blind tasting evenings. If it proves to be well-executed and well-received by the clientele, the initiative could serve as a lever for both reputation and profitability for this quality-conscious establishment.

The company estimates that there is potential for about ten stores intended for a professional clientele in Belgium.

The market trajectory is obvious, concedes Steven Timmermans, co-owner of the family business Alfa Fish, on the sidelines of the Gondola Foodservice Congress where he was a speaker. "But we see a real opportunity in it."

The Belgian restaurant chain has launched a rare campaign: upon presentation of a fuel receipt, customers will now receive a discount on their meal. "A small gesture, but a clear signal," stated Sabine Vanderveken, the CEO of Lunch Garden, during the Gondola Foodservice Congress, which had the specific theme: "Stop guessing. Think like the Guest."

INTERVIEW - Behind the image of a mastered fast-good concept, the small chain of poke bars Tadao has not escaped the very real tensions of the Horeca sector. But its founder readily shares how he learned to cope. An experience with the flavor of skills development.

INTERVIEW - The federal government is attacking a national monument. By mandating the radical warning "alcohol harms," decision-makers are sweeping away the nuance between moderate enjoyment and abuse, denounces the General Manager of Vinum Et Spiritus. The sector federation regrets this tightening "without an in-depth evaluation," which goes against the proactive best practices of the stakeholders, and is concerned about the deleterious effects… on the financial health of ou

Intuition has its limits. Knowing where to set up shop starts with knowing where to look. To obtain the indicators that will make the difference, one must ask the right questions. Karolien Sottiaux, COO of Sirius Insight, confirms that commercial success begins with a rigorous diagnosis.

The federal government approved a proposal by Minister Frank Vandenbroucke (Vooruit) on Friday, enacting new restrictions on alcoholic beverages. These are scaled-back measures that will not come into force immediately.

By inaugurating their joint restaurant last month in Sint-Niklaas, the healthy restaurant chain and the sports center chain reached a milestone: ten establishments in just five years of fruitful collaboration.

INTERVIEW - During the Personality of the Year 2025 - 2026 (POTY) awards ceremony, four awards were presented this Thursday across various categories, along with a Lifetime Personality of the Year award presented to a figure who has made a significant impact on the retail and FMCG sector. Discover now our meeting with Sabine Sagaert, CEO of Ardo and winner in the Manufacturers Foodservice category.

POTY – During the Personality of the Year ceremony, which was held yesterday, a special award was presented to honor a remarkable entrepreneurial career. The Lifetime Personality of the Year award was bestowed upon Stefaan Bettens, CEO of Jet Import, for his entire professional journey and his lasting influence on the Belgian and Luxembourgish markets.

INTERVIEW - During the Personality of the Year 2025 - 2026 (POTY) awards ceremony, four awards were presented this Thursday across various categories, along with a Lifetime Award presented to a figure who has made a significant impact on the retail and FMCG sector. Discover our interview with Johan Vermeire, General Manager B2B Foodretail at Colruyt and winner in the Wholesalers Foodservice category.

INTERVIEW – How do you carve out a place in a crowded market where customers are conservative? With over a million annual visits across its twenty points of sale, Fritapapa has clearly found the recipe to "dust off the fry shop." Co-founder Julien Abras presents his ingredients – a blend of digital agility and respect for the geography of tastes – to anchor the brand in our cravings for a good cone of fries.

The port city has been chosen to host the very first edition of the Benelux Sushi Cup on April 1st. Sushi chefs will compete in this official elimination round to reach the international final of the prestigious World Sushi Cup in Tokyo.

POTY - The Denys sisters lead Delino as a duo, through family leadership close to the field that limits the gap between strategy and operational reality.