With the announcement on Wednesday of the closure of its Brussels restaurant, Belgian multi-service group Tero is walking away from one of its foundational pillars: sustainable, locally sourced dining rooted in the “farm-to-fork” philosophy. The move follows the shutdown of its Bierges location last year and signals a strategic shift – raising broader questions about the viability of such an idealistic model in the challenging hospitality sector.

GFS CONGRESS 2025 – Consolidation Ahead. A growing number of players are expected to disappear, brought down by fragile balance sheets and limited resilience to economic shocks. Yet the current environment is whetting the appetite of domestic giants and foreign funds alike, who are eager to seize opportunities for expansion.

The Ghent-based startup has acquired its main competitor in a strategic move to consolidate the highly fragmented ordering app market within the hospitality sector. Together, the two platforms now claim nearly 95% market share in Belgium.

The industrial movement is clearly "better-for-you", with major operations such as the acquisition of Poppi by PepsiCo illustrating a strong appetite for healthy and functional products.

The group aims to strengthen its position in the Utrecht urban region by integrating a recognized local player into its distribution network. Sligro Food Group announces the acquisition (for an unspecified amount) of GEPU Beheer BV, an independent wholesaler based in Utrecht. GEPU is active in food distribution for catering and professional customers, both in delivery and self-service. The family business, with 50 years of experience, is located within a 30 km radius of Utrec