The global player in the bakery ingredients business has acquired Wouters NV, a family business that has been based in Lokeren, has been active in the bakery ingredients, oils and frying fats sector since 1927.
Axereal’s malt subsidiary Boortmalt has doubled its capacity to 3m tons annually through this acquisition and now boasts 27 malting facilities on five continents.
Premium chocolate company has secured a listing for new brand Nutty Thins at Carrefour in Belgium as it hopes to broaden distribution beyond department stores and fine foods outlets.
Ferrero has reportedly made a bid to acquire Belgian biscuits and pastries manufacturer Delacre in a move one analyst says could support a push for North America and reduce its reliance on chocolate.
Terrorist attacks in the Belgian capital of Brussels today have left at least 34 people dead, in a series of coordinated attacks that have been condemned by industry and world leaders alike.
Easyfairs has relocated its tradeshows Empack 2015 and Packaging Innovations from Brussels Expo (November 25-26) to the Nekkerhal in Mechelen, Belgium, today (December 1-2).
Kellogg's says its new food science research and development facility in the Leuven Bio-Incubator in the Belgium will drive the company forward in terms of innovation and strengthen its existing ties with the European market.
