Belgium-Luxembourg: Belgian Food Processors Association Focuses on Sustainability

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At its December 4, 2017, annual meeting, FEVIA, the Belgian food industry association celebrated its 80th anniversary with the announcement of new logos and a new sustainability program for food processors. The Belgian food industry has annual revenues of €50 billion and is growing fast at 2.9 percent in 2016. Belgium exports about half of it production and top products include: chocolate, beer, but also frozen vegetables and potato products. 

Belgium-Luxembourg: Belgian Food Processors Association Focuses on Sustainability

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