We are now in 2026. As sanitary requirements become increasingly stringent, supply chains more complex, and regulatory pressure intensifies, industry players are looking for partners capable of anticipating risks, driving innovation, and delivering concrete solutions. It is precisely in this context that Kersia, one of the global leaders in food safety and biosecurity, inaugurated its Centre for Food Safety Excellence on May 20, 2026, in Seneffe, Wallonia. This new hub reflects a clear ambition: to strengthen its technological edge and accelerate innovation from Belgium to markets worldwide.

A global leader at the heart of food safety challenges

Operating in more than 140 countries, Kersia develops solutions designed to prevent contamination and disease throughout the entire food chain—from agricultural production to food service, including the food processing industry.

The company’s positioning is built on a comprehensive approach that combines solutions (detergents, disinfectants, animal nutrition products) and services (sanitary protocols, training, technical support). This ability to offer integrated solutions is one of the key pillars of its leadership.

In a sector where health risks are constantly evolving, Kersia invests heavily in research and innovation to address emerging challenges and sustainably support players in the food and beverage industries.

Innovation as a driver of performance and global leadership

Kersia’s international success is rooted above all in its applied innovation model. The company’s objective is not only to develop solutions in the lab, but also to demonstrate their effectiveness under real industrial conditions.

The Centre for Food Safety Excellence (CFSE) in Seneffe perfectly embodies this approach. Unique in Europe, this 1,000 m² facility brings together scientific research, applied validation, and training under one roof.

By connecting laboratories, a semi-industrial application hall, and training spaces, the centre enables a seamless transition from research to real-world application. Solutions can be tested on equipment similar to those used by manufacturers and then adjusted to meet operational constraints.

This ability to bridge science, field application, and skills development represents a major competitive advantage for Kersia.

Belgium as a strategic hub for food safety innovation

The choice of Seneffe, a town in southern Belgium, is far from accidental. The site builds on the industrial heritage of a Belgian company (formerly Sopura), renowned for its hygiene solutions in the food industry and integrated into the Kersia group in 2020.

With the CFSE, the site enters a new phase, becoming a center of expertise with international reach. Belgium is thus positioned as a key European hub for food safety innovation within the group.

This investment also highlights Wallonia’s strengths as a destination for high-value industrial projects: strong technical expertise, a dynamic agri-food ecosystem, a strategic geographic location, and direct access to European and global markets.

 An answer to major challenges across the food chain

Food safety has always been a global priority. Today, driven by several structural trends, it is more critical than ever: rising consumer expectations, stricter regulations, environmental imperatives, and increasingly complex supply chains.

The Centre for Food Safety Excellence enables Kersia to provide concrete answers to these challenges. Teams develop and test solutions in chemistry and microbiology, optimize their effectiveness, and train industry professionals in best practices.

This integrated approach accelerates innovation while ensuring its safe deployment at scale. By strengthening its ability to demonstrate the real-world impact of its solutions, Kersia reinforces its role as a strategic partner for food industry players worldwide.

A sustainable and responsible industrial model

Beyond technological performance, Kersia is also committed to sustainable development. The Seneffe facility was designed according to high environmental standards, with a target of BREEAM “Very Good” certification.

The building incorporates concrete choices in terms of energy efficiency, including the absence of gas and the use of heat pumps, as well as careful attention to materials and resource management.

This positioning reflects a major evolution in the sector: food safety can no longer be separated from environmental and societal challenges.

A global player with strong local roots

With more than 3,300 employees and a turnover of €665 million, Kersia confirms its status as a global leader. Yet its growth also relies on strong local anchors, such as in Wallonia (Belgium).

The opening of the Centre for Food Safety Excellence in Seneffe illustrates this dual dynamic: a global company leveraging regional centers of excellence to innovate and expand internationally.

In a world where food safety remains a strategic priority, Kersia demonstrates that innovation, proximity to industrial players, and the ability to anticipate risks are the true keys to global leadership.

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