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Sabine Sagaert, POTY Award Winner: "Ardo is a great company that invests in regenerative agriculture"
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.
Mar 131 min read


A Lifetime Personality of the Year Award for Stefaan Bettens
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.
Mar 132 min read


Johan Vermeire, POTY Award Winner: "My main goal is to have a positive impact on those around me"
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.
Mar 131 min read


Stefanie and Evelyn Denys, Leadership in Tandem
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.
Mar 92 min read


Johan Vermeire, relevance over exhaustiveness
POTY - Johan Vermeire leads Colruyt Group’s B2B division following a clear horizon line, preferring relevance to exhaustiveness in a sector where the offering can quickly become oversized.
Mar 82 min read


Stefaan Bettens: Foodservice as a launchpad
POTY – When he took over the family business Jet Import, one of his commercial decisions would define his entire professional trajectory.
Mar 52 min read


Rodrick D'Hoore (Horeca Totaal) nominated for the Personality of the Year award
The Personality of the Year (POTY) award recognizes leaders who serve as role models for other industry players. This year, in the "Foodservice Wholesalers" category, Rodrick D'Hoore stands out for his corporate vision and his dedication to product quality.
Feb 272 min read


Davy De Vlieger (Spuntini) nominated for the Personality of the Year award
The Personality of the Year (POTY) award recognizes leaders who serve as role models for other industry players. This year, in the "Foodservice Wholesalers" category, Davy De Vlieger stands out for his proactive strategic approach, which is transforming an already flourishing family business.
Feb 272 min read


Johan Vermeire (Colruyt) nominated for the Personality of the Year award
The Personality of the Year (POTY) award recognizes leaders who serve as role models for other industry players. This year, in the "Wholesalers Foodservice" category, Johan Vermeire stands out for a leadership approach built around, notably, operational excellence.
Feb 272 min read


Stefanie and Evelyn Denys, co-CEOs of Délino, nominated for the Personality of the Year award
The Personality of the Year (POTY) award recognizes leaders who are concretely shaping the future of the industry. This year, in the "Foodservice Manufacturers" category, Stefanie and Evelyn Denys champion an entrepreneurship focused simultaneously on performance, people, and sustainability.
Feb 191 min read


Stefaan Bettens, CEO of Jet Import, nominated for the Personality of the Year award
The Personality of the Year (POTY) award recognizes leaders who are concretely shaping the future of the industry. This year, in the "Foodservice Manufacturers" category, Stefaan Bettens embodies an entrepreneurial vision based on innovation, quality, and sustainable growth.
Feb 191 min read


Sabine Sagaert, CEO of Ardo, nominated for the Personality of the Year award
The Personality of the Year (POTY) award recognizes leaders who are concretely shaping the future of the industry. This year, in the "Manufacturers Foodservice" category, Sabine Sagaert stands out for her commitment to sustainability, responsible partnerships, and diversity.
Feb 191 min read
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