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Food7 September, 2026
Dutch supermarkets increasingly suffer from cross-border shopping
Price differences are increasingly driving Dutch consumers across the border, especially for fuel, personal care products, and everyday groceries. Even retailers that aren’t located right on the border are feeling the impact more and more.
Food7 September, 2026
Maash raises 12 million euros for fungus-based meat alternatives
The Brussels-based startup Maash has raised 12 million euros to scale up production of mycoprotein, a protein derived from fungal mycelium. The first products containing this meat substitute are expected to hit store shelves by mid-2027.
Beauty/Care7 September, 2026
EssilorLuxottica: family conflict escalates and reshapes management
The French-Italian eyewear giant EssilorLuxottica, known for brands such as Ray-Ban, Oakley, and Persol, is restructuring its top management following a public conflict with the founder’s son. CEO Francesco Milleri is also taking this opportunity to better integrate the company’s growing tech operations, such as its smart glasses developed with…
Food7 September, 2026
Delhaize builds a new fresh produce warehouse and invests 120 million euros
Delhaize is allocating 120 million euros to expand its logistics capacity in Belgium. Among other things, the supermarket chain is building a new distribution center for fresh products in Zellik. The investment is expected to create 130 new permanent jobs.
Leisure7 September, 2026
Six more stores for Bike Republic
Bike Republic will expand from 42 to 48 locations in the coming months. The Colruyt Group’s bicycle chain is now deliberately targeting city centers and expects to return to profitability this year.
Food4 September, 2026
Food supply chain is “insufficiently prepared” for upcoming extreme El Niño
The current El Niño could become the strongest in decades. The World Meteorological Organization warns of major consequences for precipitation, heat, and flooding. The food industry faces the threat of crop failures, as well as higher-priced raw materials, logistical disruptions, and new pressures on supply chains that are already (too)…
DIY/Garden4 September, 2026
Brico Planit to join Colruyt on former Makro site
Progress is being made on the redevelopment of the former Makro site in Deurne. Following the announcement that Colruyt Professionals will open there on September 16, Brico Planit says it is aiming for early 2027. The chain will also begin operating the existing drive-through there.
Home4 September, 2026
IKEA: price pressure is changing what consumers expect from their homes
Affordability is playing an increasingly important role in how consumers furnish their homes. Still, many people continue to invest in smaller improvements, especially when it comes to storage space. This is according to Ikea’s new global “Life at Home” study.
Food4 September, 2026
Colmar brothers launch new youth-oriented restaurant concept “Crunch”
The family behind the Colmar and Crocodile restaurant chains is once again focusing on fast food. With Crunch, CEO David and COO Devigné Van den Weghe are launching a new takeout concept aimed at young people and students. The first three locations will open in the coming weeks in Antwerp…
Food4 September, 2026
Belgian scale-up Gus Foods plans to roll out smart fridges nationwide
Gus Foods, which is offering an alternative to company cafeterias with its smart refrigerators stocked with fresh meals, has secured new funding to accelerate its nationwide rollout.
Food4 September, 2026
Lidl now has 13,000 stores worldwide
With the opening last Thursday of a 1,200 m² supermarket in Raunheim, not far from Frankfurt in the German state of Hesse, Lidl reached the milestone of 13,000 active stores worldwide.
Food4 September, 2026
“Canned fish manufacturers are omitting crucial information”
While overfishing is becoming a pressing problem, canned fish sold in Belgian and Dutch supermarkets lack sufficient transparency regarding their origin. “The fishing industry is like the Wild West,” says Bart van Olphen, founder of the Fish Tales brand.