Category: Company
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Vandemoortele – Europe’s leading producer of frozen bakery products
Vandemoortele, a leading Gent-based company in bread and pastry production, is set to become Europe’s largest frozen bakery product producer by acquiring Délifrance. This acquisition will increase its workforce by 3,200 employees and boost revenue by €930 million, adding to Vandemoortele’s existing 3,500 employees and €1.4 billion revenue.
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Parcel stations arrive in the Macedonian market
Parcel stations allow customers to pick up their deliveries at any time that is convenient. For online sales, they reduce the cost of delivery, as no one is needed to make “the last mile” into the apartments where there is a risk that the customer is not present. Cargo Express…
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Facing bricks by new Limburg factory absorb tonnes of CO₂
In a new process, bricks are made out of slag powder and CO2 is added to make them harden. The product and the production are CO2 negative. the bricks are available in 11 different colours, are aesthetic, stable, and comply with quality standards. The Vandersanden production site in Dilsen-Stokkem, Limburg,…
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Belgian Potato giant Agristo expands to India
Agristo, founded in 1983 by Antoon Wallays and Luc Raes, specializes in high-quality potato-based products. Initially processing frozen vegetables, the company expanded into fries in 1987 and has since grown to become a top ten global player, focusing on private labels and a diverse product range including croquettes and duchess…
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Lighthouse Intelligence becomes Belgium’s 5th Unicorn
The start-up Lighthouse Intelligence, founded in Ghent in 2012, develops a platform for hospitality professionals, serving 70 000 clients, including major hotel chains. With a valuation surpassing $1 billion following a $370 million investment, it employs 700 people globally. Its yield management software optimizes room pricing in real-time to maximize…
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Belgian company ABEE begins the construction of its factory in Kičevo
ABEE Avesta Battery & Energy Engineering explores all aspects of battery life, from cell production to battery pack systems to the final stage recycling. North Macedonia will be the second site after Belgium. The construction of the factory in North Macedonia has officially begun in December in TIRZ Kičevo, with the…
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