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How Kharis Capital is banking on Foodmaker to build a European leader in healthy food
The Belgian fund is investing in the brand founded by Lieven Vanlommel and aims to accelerate its international development in a sector undergoing rapid change, combining health, speed and profitability.
Oct 15, 20253 min read
“Foodservice Needs Transformation”
GFS CONGRESS 2025 - Six months after its launch, Gondola Foodservice held its inaugural congress, during which the centre of expertise unveiled the prototype of its technology platform. Far from a traditional celebration, the event served as a platform to assert a bold ambition: to reshape the out-of-home food consumption sector through data, collaboration, and collective intelligence.
Oct 13, 20252 min read
Storm Warnings on the Market: Wave of Failures... and Acquisitions
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.
Oct 13, 20252 min read
“The Cube”: The Data Engine Revealing Every Angle of the Foodservice
GFS CONGRESS 2025 – In the age of information overload, the paradox of data is more apparent than ever: there’s no shortage of numbers, yet few players possess a truly comprehensive view. To fill that gap and provide the out-of-home food sector with the strategic insights critical for its growth, Gondola Foodservice is building The Cube.
Oct 13, 20252 min read
From Hospitals to Filling Stations: Navigating Food Transition's Challenges and Opportunities
GFS CONGRESS 2025 - During breakout group sessions, attendees at the inaugural Gondola Foodservice Congress immersed themselves in real-world scenarios, seeking practical solutions to industry challenges.
Oct 13, 20252 min read
Inaugural GFS Congress: A Mix of Fresh Data and Spiced Ideas to Feed the Future of Foodservice
The very first – and sold-out – Gondola Foodservice (GFS) Congress took place on October 1st at the Faculty Club in Leuven. While the weather was foggy, the speakers wasted no time in providing clarity. Foodservice remains an area that is still (too) little studied, warned Amaury Marescaux, CEO of GFS. Reliable data and events like this one are essential to remedy that.
Oct 11, 20253 min read
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