BELGIUM - WALLONIA @ Food Ingredients Europe et Health & Natural Ingredients 2021

BELGIUM - WALLONIA Food Ingredients Europe et Health & Natural Ingredients 2021

BELGIUM – WALLONIA

Food Ingredients Europe et Health & Natural Ingredients 2021

30 NOV – 02 DEC 2021 MESSE FRANKFURT, GERMANY HALL 3.0 – BOOTH H130

WALLONISCHE EXPORTFÖRDERUNGSUND AUSLANDSINVESTITIONSAGENTUR Place Sainctelette, 2 B-1080 Brüssel Tel. + 32 2 421 82 11 info@awex.be www.awex.be

Die wallonische Agentur für Export und Auslandsinvestitionen (AWEX) ist für die Entwicklung und Abwicklung der internationalen Wirtschaftsbeziehungen Walloniens verantwortlich.

Mit angepassten Lösungen für jede Unternehmensform und einem innovativen und nachhaltigen Ansatz unterstützt die AWEX wallonische Unternehmen in jeder Phase ihrer Internationalisierung (Exporte, technologische Partnerschaften, Auslandsstandortaufbau), unabhängig von Größe, Branche oder Zielmärkten.

Um diese Ziele zu erreichen, verfügt die AWEX über lokale Niederlassungen in Wallonien (Regionalzentren) sowie ein weltweites Netzwerk an Handelsattachés, die Marktberichte und -analysen sowie aktuelle Brancheninformationen zur Verfügung stellen können und Unterstützung bei der Umsetzung von konkreten Marktaktivitäten im Ausland anbieten. Auf diese Weise wird die Verbreitung der technologischen Exzellenz Walloniens weltweit gefördert.

Zudem bietet die AWEX auch finanzielle Unterstützungen, den Zugang zu internationalen Finanzförderungen oder auch die Organisation von Schulungen für Berufe im Exportbereich an.

Im Rahmen ihrer Mission, ausländische Investitionsprojekte zu fördern und zu begleiten, stärkt die AWEX die Position Walloniens als zentrale europäische Anlaufstelle für internationale Investoren im Herzen Europas. Die AWEX deckt dabei alle Aufgaben ab, von der Bedarfs- und Kontaktidentifizierung, über Information, Argumentation und Beratung, um internationale Unternehmen in jeder Phase der Ansiedlungs- und Erweiterungsaktivitäten in Wallonien zu unterstützen.

Auf unserer Webseite finden Sie alle Informationen, um sowohl mit unseren lokalen Vertretern in den Regionalzentren als auch mit unseren weltweiten AWEX-Büros Kontakt aufzunehmen.

Unser Netzwerk, bestehend aus mehr als 400 Mitarbeitern in fast 100 Ländern (der ganzen Welt) steht Ihnen stets zur Verfügung, um Sie bei Ihren internationalen Aktivitäten zu begleiten.

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WALLONIA EXPORT & INVESTMENT AGENCY

The Wallonia Export & Investment Agency (AWEX) is the institution in charge of the development and management of Wallonia’s domestic and international economic relations.

Through a personalized, innovative, and sustainable approach, AWEX supports Walloon companies - regardless of their size, sector, or target market - in every step of their international endeavors. This includes exports, technological partnerships, and development abroad.

The agency’s vast network of connections ensures the best advisors are always by your side.

Our local anchors and agents abroad are capable of providing unparalleled insight to take your company to the next level. In addition, our connections will help establish your business in the global marketplace and promote it throughout the world. Training, incentives, and international financing are also available.

AWEX is also committed to strengthening Wallonia's position as the premier gateway for international investors seeking success in the heart of Europe. We work closely with them to inform, convince, and advise in every stage of their development.

Feel free to get in touch with one of our local or international agents via our websites listed above. In our network of more than 400 employees in nearly 100 countries around the world, there is always someone ready and willing to support you in your approach.

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WWW.WALFOOD.BE: A WEBSITE LINKING TO 300 BUSINESSES If you are looking for one of the following production methods: organic, Halal, Kosher …

If you are interested in PRIVATE LABEL (distributor branded products) If your activities are based on the type of packaging: vacuum packed, frozen, smoked, preserved …

WALFOOD PRESENTS BUSINESSES WORKING IN WALLONIA IN THE FOLLOWING SECTORS: Bakery, confectionery and waffles Beers and spirits with character Chocolate and confectionery Commercial and collective catering Dairy and egg products and derivatives Delicatessen products Fish, crustaceans and shellfish Food Ingredients and Food Supplements Fruits and vegetables, belgian fries Meat and cold cuts Spices and condiments Water and non-alcoholic drinks Miscellaneous

FOR INFORMATION ON THESE BUSINESSES OR THE POTENTIAL OF THE WALLOON AGRIFOOD SECTOR, YOU ONLY NEED ONE ADDRESS : AGRiFOOD@AWEX.BE

NÜTZLICHE ADDRESSEN USEFUL ADDRESSES

BELGIUM AWEX Espace International Wallonie-Bruxelles Place Sainctelette, 2 B - 1080 BRUSSELS Tel: +32 2 421.82.11 Website: www.walfood.be Pascale DELCOMMINETTE, CEO Maïté FERREIRA DE CRASTO Fairs & Events Project Manager Tel: + 32 2 421.85.13 E-mail: m.ferreira@awex.be Agrifood: agrifood@awex.be Lucie LEJEUNE Senior Agrifood Specialist T +32 471 92.39.00 l.lejeune@awex.be Eric LEJEUNE Agrifood Business Developer T +32 2 421.84.59 or +32 474 85.12.17 e.lejeune@awex.be

Die Wallonische Exportförderungs- und Auslandsinvestitionsagentur in Deutschland : The Wallonia Export-Investment Agency in Germany : KÖLN – Isabella PROFETA Wirtschafts-und Handelsvertretung der Wallonie (AWEX) Stolkgasse 25-45, 4.OG D-50667 KÖLN +49 221 254 173 cologne@awex-wallonia.com EUPEN – Jacqui MEESSEN Wirtschafts-und Handelsvertretung der Wallonie (AWEX) Hütte, 79/20 B - EUPEN 4700 +32 87/56 82 19 j.meessen@awex.be BERLIN – Denis LAHAYE Wirtschafts-und Handelsvertretung der Wallonie (AWEX)und der Hauptstadt Brüssel c/o Belgische Botschaft Jägerstraße 52-53 D-10117 BERLIN-MITTE +49 30 235 96 52 60 berlin@hub.brussels HAMBURG – Denis LAHAYE Wirtschafts-und Handelsvertretung der Wallonie (AWEX) c/o Belgisches Konsulat Langenhorner Markt 11, 4e étage D-22415 HAMBURG +49 40 532 4202 hambourg@awex-wallonia.com MÜNCHEN – Laurent RENSON Wirtschafts-und Handelsvertretung der Wallonie (AWEX) und der Hauptstadt Brüssel Maximiliansplatz 12a D-80333 MÜNCHEN +49 89 389 8920 munich@awex-wallonia.com

AUSSTELLER / EXHIBITORS

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ARTECHNO

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ETABLISSEMENTS DOUCY

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GRAMYBEL

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SIROPERIE MEURENS

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SOLAREC

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TECHNO-HIGH-TECHNOLOGY

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ARTECHNO

Rue Herman Méganck, 21 B – 5032 ISNES - GEMBLOUX Tel : +32 81/40 86 30 E-mail : Info@artechno.be Website : www.artechno.be CONTACT Omran ZAKI, Commercial Director Tel : +32 81/40 86 37 Mobile : +32 499/88 79 58 E-mail : o.zaki@artechno.be

ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND BRANDS ARTECHNO produces a wide range of beneficial micro-organisms for food supplements and people well-being, animal nutrition and welfare, vegetal nutrition and growth, environment quality and for cleaning products. Probiotics for human health being one of the company’s main activity fields.

ARTECHNO offers a large range of pure strains, applied products and contract manufacturing services to its customers on 5 continents.

NEW PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS Sporulating Bacillus ingredients are a major asset for probiotic products due to extended shelf life at room temperature. They have a higher resistance to very harsh environmental conditions (bile acid, low pH, etc). Bacillus have a wide variety of health capabilities including production of vitamins, enzymes and anti-microbial compounds.

CERTIFICATION Authorized by AFSCA (Belgian food chain safety agency) for: - human food manufacturing, transformation & trading (AER/NAM/008044) - for animal feed products (BE102987) ISO 22000

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ETABLISSEMENTS DOUCY

Rue Georges Cosse, 24 - Z.I. de Noville-les-Bois B – 5380 FERNELEMONT Tel : +32 81/22 23 81 E-mail : info@doucy-aromes.be Website : www.doucy-aromes.be CONTACT Michaël CERNETIG, Sales Manager Mobile : +32 476/92 93 39 E-mail : michael.cernetig@doucy-aromes.be

ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND BRANDS Located in Fernelmont in Belgium, ETABLISSEMENTS DOUCY have been developing and manufacturing food flavourings and colourings since 1929 for a wide range of products : beers, cookies, ice creams, liqueurs, ready meals ...

Flexibility, R&D and Creativity are our strengths : rapid and efficient solutions to our customer requested. Our flavourings and colourings, both natural and synthetic, follow current trends.

NEW PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS Brewing sector : clouding agent for beers, customized emulsions, infusion of oak chips, hop infusions…

Just to mention a few examples.

Ready meals sector : natural stock, natural colourings, natural flavourings … FEED sector : customized emulsions, essential oils ...

CERTIFICATION Our certifications : FSCC 22000, FCA, BIO, KASHER, HALAL (in progress)

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GRAMYBEL

Boulevard de l'Eurozone, 1 B – 7700 MOUSCRON Tel : +32 56/84 46 52 Website : www.gramybel.com CONTACT Noel VERGEYNST, Sales Director Mobile : +32 497/58 04 65 E-mail : noel.vergeynst@gramybel.com

ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND BRANDS GRAMYBEL has been established in 2002 for the production of potato Granules and potato Flakes for the snack industry and food service industry. GRAMYBEL is part of the MYDIBEL group, a family owned company established in 1988 by the family Mylle for the production of fries and potato specialties. This various range of potato products is exported worldwide. Taste, health and convenience are the products keywords, a perfect quality is the standard.

CERTIFICATION BRC ; IFS ; HALAL ; KOSHER

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SIROPERIE MEURENS

Rue Kan, 2 B – 4880 AUBEL Tel : +32 87/32 27 20 Website : www.sirop-de-liege.com E-mail : info@sirop-de-liege.com CONTACT Raphaël MAGETTE, Sales Mobile : +32 472/79 25 94 E-mail : raphael.magette@sirop-de-liege.com

ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND BRANDS SIROPERIE MEURENS, via the ingredient division SOLUFRUIT, is specialised in the transformation of ORGANIC and CONVENTIONAL dried fruits (dates, figs, prunes, raisins) in extracts and/or purees. These products are clean and clear label solutions for the food industry as well as other industries (tobacco, flavours, ...) . Our products are natural humectants, sweetening alternatives, coloring and flavouring agents and natural preservatives.

NEW PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS Innovations : - Purees with adjustable brix, low brix (18-35) and high brix (60-78) with homogenous texture, free from foreign bodies and optimized viscosity for food processes.

- Cold filling with premium dark chocolate flavour (allergen free, no refined sugars, vegan and vegetarian) New Products : - Tailor made production (of specific dried fruits) in syrups and/or purees solutions.

- Fair trade products CERTIFICATION IFS, FSSC22000, Bio, Fair Trade, Halal and Kosher

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SOLAREC

Rue de Saint-Hubert, 75 B – 6800 Libramont Tel : +32 61/22 98 11 E-mail : info@solarec.be Website : www.solarec.be CONTACT Geoffrey Paulus, Sales Director Tel : +32 61/22 99 62 Mobile : +32 479/21 24 30

ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND BRANDS Located in the heart of Europe, SOLAREC is active in the dairy industry field. Subsidiary of the Laiterie des Ardennes, we transform and sell the milk produced by our farmers. We work hard to bring a better life to our farmers by offering the best of the milk to the world. Each year, Solarec transforms 1.35 billion liters, which is converted into 99,000 tons of milk powders, 49,000 tons of butter and 220,000,000 liters of UHT milk.

NEW PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS Two new products will complete SOLAREC's product range in 2021.

The company has recently started selling textured butter. Available in the form of 2 kg sheets and 10 kg blocks, it is specially designed for making puff pastry.

Block mozzarella will be produced at the end of the year. Intended for grating or slicing, it can brighten pizzas and hot or cold prepared dishes.

CERTIFICATION The entire product range is Halal and Kosher certified. Some products follow organic, PDO or meadow milk certification. The effectiveness of the preventive and corrective actions implemented is recognized by IFS, FSSC 2200 and ISO 9001.

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THT PROBIOTICS PRODUCER

Rue Camille Hubert, 17 B – 5032 GEMBLOUX Tel : +32 81/71 99 20 E-mail : info@tht.be Website : www.tht.be CONTACT Constance CLARISSE, Sales & Marketing manager Tel : +32 81/71 99 27 Mobile : +32 497/49 26 43 E-mail : constance.clarisse@tht.be

ACTIVITIES, PRODUCTS AND BRANDS THT Probiotics Producer supplies raw living material as health ingredients and provide responsible solutions to the food and food supplement industry. We supply probiotics in bulk or probiotics full finished products.

Prolactys® is our registered finished products brand ready to import in your country. We extended our range with “Probiome”, an especially nutricosmetic developed for skin health.

NEW PRODUCTS AND INNOVATIONS We can help you to optimize your perfect formula for the targeted market and applications. We can supply probiotics in finished products or in full private labelled packaging.

The blends are enriched with other active ingredients like vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, prebiotic fibers, plant extracts etc.

We accompany and advise our customers in developing their marketing approach.

CERTIFICATION ISO - 9001 and ISO - 22000 - Halal and Kosher labelled on request.

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WALLONIA EXPORT & INVESTMENT AGENCY

Place Sainctelette 2 B - 1080 BRUSSELS BELGIUM Tel.:+32 2 421 82 11 E-mail: mail@awex.be Website: www.awex-export.be

Avenue des Dessus de Lives 6 B - 5101 NAMUR BELGIUM Tel.: +32 81 33 28 50 E-mail: welcome@investinwallonia.be Website: www.investinwallonia.be