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Private labeling: an opportunity to seize
INSIGHT – The rise of private labeling has long been viewed as a crisis phenomenon, expected to recede once price pressures subsided. The figures tell a different story. The Belgian foodservice industry, therefore, should develop private labeling rather than fight it.
May 272 min read


These two healthy trends are tightening the belt in the foodservice
INSIGHT – A real upheaval is already underway for the Belgian foodservice industry: the rise of "better-for-you" and GLP-1 treatments. These trends will have a significant impact on categories that have been very successful until now.
May 202 min read


Between Indifference and Impulse: The Reality and Potential of Food in Service Stations
INSIGHT - Who stops at the station shop, and to buy what? Behind limited footfall, Food & Beverage (F&B) in service stations reveals contrasting dynamics but also a major potential for transformation in the era of new habits.
Apr 143 min read


Ratings & Reviews: A Restaurant's Online Reputation is Also an Indicator of Good Management
INSIGHT - In a hospitality sector with razor-thin margins, the reviews and ratings restaurants receive on the web go beyond a simple marketing tool: they are a full-fledged asset, an indicator of quality for customers but also of sound management for partners.
Mar 174 min read


The Wholesaler’s Dilemma: Grow or Perish
INSIGHT – Dealing with unforgiving margins, the wholesale sector must protect itself from financial instability. Achieving critical mass – whether through external growth or lasting partnerships – is emerging as a shield: the pursuit of scale, purchasing optimization, and geographical consolidation are becoming the new performance standards.
Mar 112 min read


Which are the most profitable restaurants in Belgium?
INSIGHT – Is there a "magic formula" for success in Belgian restaurants? The sector generates billions, but profitability varies greatly. From establishments with high profit margins to chains that dominate in terms of volume, success takes many forms. But Gondola Foodservice's analysis also highlights a constant that seems to connect all restaurants.
Nov 5, 20252 min read
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