With 24 companies offering high-quality products, Wallonia will showcase a major pavilion at the ISM 2026 trade fair, from 1 to 4 February in Cologne, Germany. Come and meet Walloon specialists in confectionery, chocolate and snacks.
In just a few days, confectionery and snacking specialists will gather in Cologne for ISM. From 1 to 4 February, Walloon flavours will take centre stage in Hall 4.2, aisles M/N.
The success of Walloon chocolate
Once again, Walloon chocolate will be in the spotlight at ISM.
What makes Walloon chocolate so successful? Quality and creativity.
Quality ingredients: carefully selected cocoa beans, natural flavours, exclusive use of butter and cocoa butter (and not other fats, as currently permitted), perfect grinding and conching processes… Whether dark, milk or white, in bars, pralines or figurines, chocolate from our regions offers a generous and deep flavour that is truly incomparable.
Building on centuries-old expertise, today’s Walloon chocolatiers dare to create new recipes, never-seen-before presentations and bold flavour pairings.
While our German, French and British neighbours are among the most enthusiastic fans, Walloon chocolate is also enjoyed in the United States, Canada and Japan. Major brands are synonymous worldwide with luxury and refinement. Overall, Belgium ranks as the world’s second-largest chocolate exporter.
BELVAS
BELVAS produces premium organic and fair-trade chocolates and has been Demeter-certified since 1 January 2023. The company creates pralines, truffles, fine chocolates and bars based on authentic craftsmanship and a strong commitment to sustainability. As a true Bean-to-Bar chocolatier, BELVAS works directly with cocoa producers in Peru, the Dominican Republic and Côte d’Ivoire, ensuring exceptional quality and a fair, transparent supply chain.
Bostani Chocolate Belgium
Bostani Chocolate Belgium produces couverture chocolate, chocolate chips and pralines made exclusively with pure cocoa butter. The company offers a wide range of chocolate products and fillings designed to meet the needs of retail markets, supermarket chains and distributors worldwide, suitable for multiple confectionery applications.
Bruyerre Chocolates
Since 1909, Bruyerre Chocolates has crafted its signature hazelnut praline. A creator of refined pralines and truffles made from high-quality natural ingredients, Bruyerre Chocolates innovates in 2026 with a pistachio truffle, seven new pralines and twelve premium gift boxes celebrating a rich diversity of unique flavours.
Choc and Co
A manufacturer of high-quality artisanal chocolates since 1964, Choc and Co exports to more than 40 countries. The company produces for its own premium brands as well as private label projects.
Dolfin
Founded in 1989, Belgian chocolatier DOLFIN and its master chocolatiers passionately design subtle and harmonious recipes. Exceptional natural ingredients are carefully selected and blended into delicious chocolate in the Belgian tradition. To contribute to the planet’s future, Dolfin has launched an ambitious ethical sustainability programme: Cocoa Act 4.
La Chocolaterie Galler
Since 1976, La Chocolaterie Galler has produced high-quality Belgian chocolates using artisanal know-how and carefully selected ingredients. The range includes everyday products such as filled bars, chocolate tablets and snack bars, as well as seasonal creations to celebrate every moment of the year.
La Chocolaterie Galler is Fair Trade certified and holds the Royal Warrant, reflecting its commitment to quality, sustainability and excellence.
Sigoji
Sigoji offers a range of elegant and surprising chocolates. The explosive encounter between African terroirs and Belgian tradition creates an unexpected fusion of flavours and cultures, reflecting today’s values: local flavour, global openness, love of tradition and respect for the land and its people.
Walloon biscuits on the rise
Wallonia is not only about chocolate. Biscuit companies embody unique know-how, combining gourmet tradition with responsible innovation. Their products, made with quality ingredients, meet international market expectations for pleasure, transparency and convenience.
FanDo
Do you know FanDo? It’s a new kind of donut: visually fun, fresh in taste and crafted with great care. It is also a source of fibre, lower in calories than average, and available in a vegan version.
DESOBRY
DESOBRY, a global private label specialist, offers a wide range of products: 45 Belgian chocolate biscuits packaged in various formats, including metal tins, trendy gift boxes, classic cardboard boxes and trays. DESOBRY is present in more than 45 countries worldwide.
GENEROUS
GENEROUS is a Belgian biscuit company combining artisanal know-how with social and environmental responsibility since 2013. Its range of organic and gluten-free biscuits and waffles includes vegan, lactose-free and reduced-sugar options. Private label solutions are available for tailor-made projects.
La Biscuiterie Namuroise
Rooted in a family recipe book dating back to 1908, La Biscuiterie Namuroise combines authentic craftsmanship with supply capacity for mid-market and wholesale partners. Carefully preserved recipes passed down through generations produce natural, clean-label biscuits with no preservatives or additives, using high-quality short supply chain ingredients.
Paticeo
For more than 120 years, Paticeo has created irresistible treats that turn everyday moments into pure pleasure. From madeleines and muffins to cakes, bagels and biscuits, their passion for quality is reflected in every bite. With iconic brands such as Maison Colibri and Pâtisserie Tradition, and tailor-made solutions for distributors and foodservice professionals, Paticeo brings happiness to more than 50 countries worldwide.
Specul’House
Specul’House Biscuit Factory specialises in traditional artisanal speculoos and Belgian specialties such as baked marzipan. The company also offers a variety of conventional and organic biscuits.
Innovation at the heart of Walloon confectionery
The confectionery presented at the Wallonia stand at ISM tells a story of indulgence and innovation. Between iconic recipes and innovative creations, participating companies combine taste pleasure, ingredient quality and sustainable commitment to attract consumers worldwide.
Sweet-Switch
SWEET-SWITCH® is a fast-growing brand creating sugar-free, vegan and 100% natural candies, biscuits, chocolates and spreads for health-conscious consumers. The company continues to grow with a strong focus on innovation, choice and healthier indulgence. A key milestone was a complete rebranding with a fresh and modern visual identity reflecting its sugar-free mission and future ambitions. SWEET-SWITCH® now offers sugar-free candies with a Nutri-Score A, providing a healthier alternative without compromising taste or pleasure.
Etablissements Carlier
Founded in 1925, this family-owned company quickly became a major player in the nougat market. Thanks to continuous investment in equipment and product quality, Nougat Carlier is now one of Europe’s largest producers.
Gicopa
Gicopa stands for Gillard, Confiserie & Pain d’épice, after its founder Mr Hubert Gillard. Since 1895, Gicopa has produced high-quality confectionery. The Belgian-based factory is FSSC 22000 certified. Traditionally offering hard candies, Gicopa has recently added an innovative range of jelly sweets. All candies are vegan and made with natural colourings from vegetable, fruit and plant extracts.
Marshall Food
Marshall Food, creator of the Bel’gians and Diknek brands, offers a wide assortment of typically Belgian savoury and sweet products in various packaging formats suitable for retail and foodservice.
Rensonnet
RENSONNET SA is a family-owned confectionery company founded in 1984. With a 1,500 m² production area, the company uses high-performance equipment to manufacture a wide range of marzipan-based products. Thanks to its broad offering and customer-oriented approach, Rensonnet marzipan products are available to chocolatiers, pastry chefs, supermarkets and export markets.
The “Unclassifiable” – innovative snacking players
In the snacking world, there is more than chocolate, confectionery and biscuits. From sweet to savoury and packaging, Walloon companies stand out with increasingly innovative products.
Pinchy – 2VD
Since 1992, 2VD has distinguished itself through its expertise in dry products. Its flexibility allows continuous innovation, from croutons to dried fruits, under private label or the PINCHY brand. With 30 years of expertise, 2VD has gained the credibility to address international markets and operate on both small and large scales.
Candy Pack Belgium
Its main activity is repackaging all kinds of confectionery in all types of packaging. Candy Pack Belgium is a leader in seasonal products such as Easter, Halloween and Christmas, developing specific packaging and custom assortments according to customer needs.
Confiture l’Ardennaise
With more than 50 years of existence, this family-owned Belgian company specialises in organic and traditional jams. A human-sized structure synonymous with flexibility, its products are pasteurised and monitored by an inline metal detection system. They are 100% natural, with no additives or colourings. The company has developed an innovative vacuum cooking process that recovers evaporated aromas and reinjects them into the final product.
FidaFruit
Importing, processing, roasting and packaging all types of dried fruits, seeds and nuts, both conventional and organic.
Lucien
One day, three farmers from the Namur region decided to turn their own potatoes into artisanal chips. They joined forces to create a finished product and connect directly with consumers. This family project could only bear one name: that of their grandfather, Lucien. Lucien’s chips are made with 100% natural flavours and spices, gluten-free and lactose-free, with no added flavourings or colourings.
Trendy Foods
Trendy Foods has been a BeLux wholesaler since 1970. With more than 100 trucks, the company delivers to over 10,000 professional customers in service stations, convenience stores, retail outlets, etc. Its monthly catalogue features more than 20,000 food and non-food products, including imported items and exclusive products.
Isabelle Anneet (AWEX)
