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building.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-20","addedAt":"2026-07-18","initials":"SB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"savonneries-bruxelloises.png","width":600,"height":599,"source":"https://www.savonneriesbruxelloises.com/"},"tags":["soap","skincare","craft"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Traditionele zeep gemaakt in Brussel","description":"Vaste zepen, met traditionele methodes geproduceerd in de oorspronkelijke Brusselse fabriek van het bedrijf.","evidenceNote":"Het bedrijf stelt dat zijn zepen nog altijd volgens traditionele methodes worden geproduceerd in zijn oorspronkelijke Brusselse gebouw."},"fr":{"tagline":"Savon traditionnel fabriqué à Bruxelles","description":"Savons solides produits selon des méthodes traditionnelles dans la fabrique bruxelloise d'origine de l'entreprise.","evidenceNote":"L'entreprise indique que ses savons sont toujours produits selon des méthodes traditionnelles dans son bâtiment bruxellois d'origine."}}},{"slug":"ray","name":"Ray","tagline":"Skincare made in 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Belgium.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-28","addedAt":"2026-07-28","founded":"2018","initials":"R","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"ray.svg","width":160,"height":100,"source":"https://rayskincare.com/"},"tags":["skincare","cosmetics","manufacturing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Verzorging gemaakt in het eigen laboratorium in Nazareth","description":"Huid-, lichaams- en haarverzorging, ontwikkeld en geproduceerd door apotheker Hilde Nys en haar team in het eigen laboratorium in Nazareth, Oost-Vlaanderen.","evidenceNote":"Onder de titel Lokale productie stelt de eigen verhaalpagina van het bedrijf dat alle producten van Ray worden ontwikkeld en geproduceerd in het laboratorium van Hilde Nys en haar team in Nazareth, België."},"fr":{"tagline":"Des soins fabriqués dans le laboratoire de l'entreprise à Nazareth","description":"Soins pour la peau, le corps et les cheveux, développés et produits par la pharmacienne Hilde Nys et son équipe dans le laboratoire de l'entreprise à Nazareth, en Flandre-Orientale.","evidenceNote":"Sous le titre Lokale productie, la page « notre histoire » de l'entreprise indique que tous les produits Ray sont développés et produits dans le laboratoire de Hilde Nys et de son équipe à Nazareth, en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"belgian-chocolate-makers","name":"The Belgian Chocolate Makers","tagline":"Bean-to-bar chocolate made in Brussels","description":"Chocolate bars, pralines and truffles produced from raw cacao beans in the makers’ own Brussels workshop.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.chocolaterie.brussels","evidenceUrl":"https://www.chocolaterie.brussels/pages/chocolate-workshops","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260521082030/https://www.chocolaterie.brussels/pages/chocolate-workshops","evidenceNote":"The official workshop page states that its certified chocolate makers produce chocolate directly from raw cacao beans in their Brussels workshop.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","initials":"BC","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"belgian-chocolate-makers.png","width":511,"height":421,"source":"https://www.chocolaterie.brussels/"},"tags":["chocolate","bean-to-bar","artisan"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Bean-to-bar chocolade gemaakt in Brussel","description":"Chocoladerepen, pralines en truffels, geproduceerd uit rauwe cacaobonen in het eigen Brusselse atelier van de makers.","evidenceNote":"De officiële pagina van het atelier stelt dat de gecertificeerde chocolademakers chocolade rechtstreeks uit rauwe cacaobonen produceren in hun Brusselse atelier."},"fr":{"tagline":"Chocolat bean-to-bar fabriqué à Bruxelles","description":"Tablettes, pralines et truffes produites à partir de fèves de cacao brutes dans l'atelier bruxellois des chocolatiers.","evidenceNote":"La page officielle de l'atelier indique que ses chocolatiers certifiés produisent le chocolat directement à partir de fèves de cacao brutes dans leur atelier bruxellois."}}},{"slug":"lindemans-lambic","name":"Lindemans Lambic","tagline":"Family-brewed lambic from Pajottenland","description":"Authentic lambic and fruit beers crafted by the Lindemans family brewery in Vlezenbeek.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Vlezenbeek, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://lindemans.be","evidenceUrl":"https://lindemans.be/en-us/pages/brewery","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260729140721/https://lindemans.be/en-us/pages/brewery","evidenceNote":"Lindemans documents more than 200 years of family lambic production in Vlezenbeek and the Pajottenland.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","founded":"1822","initials":"L","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"lindemans-lambic.webp","width":486,"height":402,"source":"https://lindemans.be/"},"tags":["lambic","beer","brewery"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Familiaal gebrouwen lambiek uit het Pajottenland","description":"Authentieke lambiek- en fruitbieren, gemaakt door de familiebrouwerij Lindemans in Vlezenbeek.","evidenceNote":"Lindemans documenteert meer dan 200 jaar familiale lambiekproductie in Vlezenbeek en het Pajottenland."},"fr":{"tagline":"Lambic brassé en famille au Pajottenland","description":"Lambics et bières fruitées authentiques élaborés par la brasserie familiale Lindemans à Vlezenbeek.","evidenceNote":"Lindemans documente plus de 200 ans de production familiale de lambic à Vlezenbeek et dans le Pajottenland."}}},{"slug":"philips-biscuits","name":"Philip’s Biscuits","tagline":"Freshly baked biscuits from Antwerp","description":"Artisanal biscuits, speculoos and Antwerp Hands produced by the family-run Antwerp biscuit house.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://philipsbiscuits.be/en","evidenceUrl":"https://philipsbiscuits.be/en","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251116184755/https://philipsbiscuits.be/en","evidenceNote":"The official shop identifies Philip’s as Made in Antwerp and describes its biscuits as freshly baked in Antwerp.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-20","addedAt":"2026-07-18","founded":"1991","initials":"PB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"philips-biscuits.svg","width":209,"height":100,"source":"https://philipsbiscuits.be/en"},"tags":["biscuits","bakery","Antwerp"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Vers gebakken koekjes uit Antwerpen","description":"Ambachtelijke koekjes, speculoos en Antwerpse Handjes, gemaakt door het Antwerpse familiale koekjeshuis.","evidenceNote":"De officiële winkel bestempelt Philip's als Made in Antwerp en omschrijft zijn koekjes als vers gebakken in Antwerpen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Biscuits fraîchement cuits d'Anvers","description":"Biscuits artisanaux, spéculoos et Mains d'Anvers produits par la biscuiterie familiale anversoise.","evidenceNote":"La boutique officielle présente Philip's comme Made in Antwerp et décrit ses biscuits comme fraîchement cuits à Anvers."}}},{"slug":"lore-van-keer","name":"Lore Van Keer","tagline":"Handcrafted Belgian jewellery","description":"Architectural rings, necklaces and earrings designed and handcrafted in the label’s Belgian ateliers.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Belgium","website":"https://lorevankeer.com","evidenceUrl":"https://lorevankeer.com/pages/about","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260222180938/https://lorevankeer.com/pages/about","evidenceNote":"Lore Van Keer’s official about page describes the label’s jewellery as handcrafted in its Belgian ateliers.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-16","addedAt":"2026-07-18","initials":"LV","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"lore-van-keer.png","width":474,"height":51,"source":"https://lorevankeer.com"},"tags":["jewellery","design","handmade"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Ambachtelijke Belgische juwelen","description":"Architecturale ringen, halskettingen en oorbellen, ontworpen en met de hand gemaakt in de Belgische ateliers van het label.","evidenceNote":"De officiële over-pagina van Lore Van Keer omschrijft de juwelen van het label als met de hand gemaakt in zijn Belgische ateliers."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bijoux belges façonnés à la main","description":"Bagues, colliers et boucles d'oreilles architecturaux, conçus et façonnés à la main dans les ateliers belges du label.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation officielle de Lore Van Keer décrit les bijoux du label comme façonnés à la main dans ses ateliers belges."}}},{"slug":"bioracer","name":"Bioracer","tagline":"Belgian performance cycling apparel","description":"Performance and custom cycling apparel developed from the company’s Belgian headquarters and produced across its international factory network.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Tessenderlo-Ham, Limburg","province":"limburg","website":"https://www2.bioracer.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www2.bioracer.com/en/custom-order-process","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260520095146/https://www2.bioracer.com/en/custom-order-process/","evidenceNote":"Bioracer states that research and development happen at its Belgian headquarters while production spans factories in Belgium and several other countries, so this is a Belgian-brand verdict rather than a blanket made-here claim.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","initials":"BR","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"bioracer.png","width":369,"height":78,"source":"https://www2.bioracer.com/en"},"tags":["cycling","sportswear","performance"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Belgische wielerkleding voor prestatie","description":"Wielerkleding voor prestatie en op maat, ontwikkeld vanuit de Belgische hoofdzetel van het bedrijf en geproduceerd in zijn internationale fabrieksnetwerk.","evidenceNote":"Bioracer stelt dat onderzoek en ontwikkeling op zijn Belgische hoofdzetel gebeuren, terwijl de productie verspreid is over fabrieken in België en verschillende andere landen; daarom geldt hier het oordeel Belgisch merk en geen algemene claim dat alles hier gemaakt wordt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Vêtements de cyclisme de performance belges","description":"Vêtements de cyclisme de performance et sur mesure, développés depuis le siège belge de l'entreprise et produits dans son réseau international d'usines.","evidenceNote":"Bioracer indique que la recherche et le développement ont lieu à son siège belge, tandis que la production est répartie entre des usines en Belgique et dans plusieurs autres pays ; le verdict est donc celui d'une marque belge et non une revendication générale de fabrication ici."}}},{"slug":"just-russel","name":"Just Russel","tagline":"Personalised dog and cat food from Ghent","description":"Dry and wet pet food composed per animal from an online profile and delivered on subscription by a Ghent company.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://justrussel.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://justrussel.com/en/general-terms-and-conditions","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260121200247/https://justrussel.com/en/general-terms-and-conditions/","evidenceNote":"Just Russel’s official terms identify JUST RUSSEL BV and its registered head office in Ghent; the company does not state that the food itself is produced in Belgium, so this is a Belgian-brand verdict.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-18","initials":"JR","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"just-russel.svg","width":211,"height":100,"source":"https://justrussel.com/en"},"tags":["pet food","subscription","personalisation"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Gepersonaliseerde honden- en kattenvoeding uit Gent","description":"Droge en natte diervoeding, per dier samengesteld op basis van een online profiel en op abonnement geleverd door een Gents bedrijf.","evidenceNote":"De officiële voorwaarden van Just Russel vermelden JUST RUSSEL BV en haar maatschappelijke zetel in Gent; het bedrijf stelt niet dat de voeding zelf in België wordt geproduceerd, vandaar het oordeel Belgisch merk."},"fr":{"tagline":"Alimentation personnalisée pour chiens et chats, depuis Gand","description":"Croquettes et pâtées composées animal par animal à partir d'un profil en ligne et livrées par abonnement par une entreprise gantoise.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions officielles de Just Russel identifient JUST RUSSEL BV et son siège social à Gand ; l'entreprise n'indique pas que l'alimentation elle-même est produite en Belgique, d'où le verdict de marque belge."}}},{"slug":"ngrave-zero","name":"NGRAVE ZERO","tagline":"Air-gapped crypto hardware wallet","description":"A touch-screen cold wallet for storing and signing cryptocurrency transactions offline.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Belgium; Wavre legal seat","website":"https://www.ngrave.io/","evidenceUrl":"https://ngrave.io/en/zero","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260605133458/https://ngrave.io/en/zero","evidenceNote":"NGRAVE states that it builds ZERO wallets in Belgium and that all its products are manufactured in Belgium; the same page footer identifies Hestara SRL as registered in Belgium at Wavre.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-27","addedAt":"2026-07-27","founded":"2018","initials":"NZ","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"ngrave-zero.png","width":600,"height":125,"source":"https://ngrave.io/en/press/"},"tags":["hardware wallet","crypto","electronics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Air-gapped hardwarewallet voor crypto","description":"Een coldwallet met touchscreen om cryptotransacties offline te bewaren en te ondertekenen.","evidenceNote":"NGRAVE stelt dat het de ZERO-wallets in België bouwt en dat al zijn producten in België worden vervaardigd; de voettekst van dezelfde pagina vermeldt Hestara SRL als in België geregistreerd, in Waver."},"fr":{"tagline":"Portefeuille matériel crypto air-gapped","description":"Un portefeuille froid à écran tactile pour conserver et signer des transactions en cryptomonnaie hors ligne.","evidenceNote":"NGRAVE indique fabriquer les portefeuilles ZERO en Belgique et que tous ses produits sont fabriqués en Belgique ; le pied de page de la même page identifie Hestara SRL comme immatriculée en Belgique, à Wavre."}}},{"slug":"odoo","name":"Odoo","tagline":"Open-source business software","description":"An integrated suite for CRM, accounting, inventory, ecommerce, HR and other business operations.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Grand-Rosière, Walloon Brabant","province":"walloon-brabant","website":"https://www.odoo.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.odoo.com/page/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260722135316/https://www.odoo.com/page/about-us","evidenceNote":"Odoo lists Grand Rosière, Belgium, as its headquarters and an R&D office.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-20","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Google Cloud and OVHcloud (AWS for selected non-EU regions)","note":{"en":"Odoo's privacy policy names Google Cloud and OVH as hosts of Odoo Online and Odoo.sh (AWS for selected non-EU regions), says customers are hosted in the region closest to them and can request a change, and lists production in France and Belgium for the Europe region, with EU-only backups for new customers on Odoo 19 or later while other EU customers keep an extra Canada-based backup until the transition completes (ETA Q4 2026).","nl":"Het privacybeleid van Odoo noemt Google Cloud en OVH als hosts van Odoo Online en Odoo.sh (AWS voor bepaalde niet-EU-regio's), zegt dat klanten worden gehost in de regio die het dichtst bij hen ligt en een wijziging kunnen aanvragen, en vermeldt productie in Frankrijk en België voor de regio Europa, met back-ups uitsluitend in de EU voor nieuwe klanten op Odoo 19 of later, terwijl andere EU-klanten een extra back-up in Canada houden tot de overgang is afgerond (verwacht in het vierde kwartaal van 2026).","fr":"La politique de confidentialité d'Odoo cite Google Cloud et OVH comme hébergeurs d'Odoo Online et d'Odoo.sh (AWS pour certaines régions hors UE), indique que les clients sont hébergés dans la région la plus proche et peuvent demander un changement, et mentionne une production en France et en Belgique pour la région Europe, avec des sauvegardes uniquement dans l'UE pour les nouveaux clients sous Odoo 19 ou plus récent, les autres clients européens conservant une sauvegarde supplémentaire au Canada jusqu'à la fin de la transition (prévue au quatrième trimestre 2026)."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.odoo.com/privacy","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"openSource":true,"initials":"O","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"odoo.svg","width":304,"height":100,"source":"https://www.odoo.com/page/brand-assets"},"tags":["ERP","CRM","open source"],"featured":true,"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Bedrijfssoftware in open source","description":"Een geïntegreerde suite voor CRM, boekhouding, voorraad, e-commerce, hr en andere bedrijfsprocessen.","evidenceNote":"Odoo vermeldt Grand Rosière, België, als zijn hoofdzetel en een R&D-kantoor."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciel de gestion open source","description":"Une suite intégrée pour le CRM, la comptabilité, les stocks, l'e-commerce, les RH et d'autres processus d'entreprise.","evidenceNote":"Odoo indique que son siège et un bureau de R&D se trouvent à Grand Rosière, en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"aikido-security","name":"Aikido Security","tagline":"All-in-one application security","description":"A developer-focused platform combining code, cloud and runtime security in one product.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.aikido.dev/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.aikido.dev/company/europe-office","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260416013642/https://www.aikido.dev/company/europe-office","evidenceNote":"Aikido identifies its Ghent origin and Belgian company presence.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"AWS","note":{"en":"Aikido's help centre says its servers are on AWS and that data is stored in-region: app.aikido.dev in the EU, app.us.aikido.dev in the US, and separate Middle East and Australia instances.","nl":"Het helpcentrum van Aikido zegt dat de servers op AWS staan en dat data in de eigen regio wordt opgeslagen: app.aikido.dev in de EU, app.us.aikido.dev in de VS, en aparte instanties voor het Midden-Oosten en Australië.","fr":"Le centre d'aide d'Aikido indique que ses serveurs sont sur AWS et que les données sont stockées dans leur région : app.aikido.dev dans l'UE, app.us.aikido.dev aux États-Unis, et des instances distinctes pour le Moyen-Orient et l'Australie."},"evidenceUrl":"https://help.aikido.dev/getting-started/setting-up-your-account/aikido-never-stores-your-code","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"AI","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"aikido-security.svg","width":413,"height":100,"source":"https://www.aikido.dev/"},"tags":["security","developer tools","cloud"],"featured":true,"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Alles-in-één applicatiebeveiliging","description":"Een platform voor ontwikkelaars dat code-, cloud- en runtimebeveiliging in één product samenbrengt.","evidenceNote":"Aikido benoemt zijn Gentse oorsprong en zijn Belgische vennootschap."},"fr":{"tagline":"Sécurité applicative tout-en-un","description":"Une plateforme pensée pour les développeurs, qui réunit la sécurité du code, du cloud et de l'exécution dans un seul produit.","evidenceNote":"Aikido identifie son origine gantoise et sa présence en tant que société belge."}}},{"slug":"combell","name":"Combell","tagline":"Belgian hosting and cloud infrastructure","description":"Hosting, domain, email and managed infrastructure services operated by a Ghent-based Belgian company.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.combell.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.combell.com/en/about-combell","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260717160757/https://www.combell.com/en/about-combell","evidenceNote":"Combell identifies itself as Belgium’s hosting market leader and documents its Ghent office and local infrastructure services.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Combell's own infrastructure (facility owners not named)","note":{"en":"Combell says all its cloud servers are in data centres in the Benelux and that its colocation sites are in the Antwerp, Brussels and Ghent regions; it calls them 'our data centres' but does not say who owns the buildings or which services run in Belgium versus the Netherlands.","nl":"Combell zegt dat al zijn cloudservers in datacenters in de Benelux staan en dat zijn colocatiesites in de regio's Antwerpen, Brussel en Gent liggen; het spreekt van 'onze datacenters', maar zegt niet wie eigenaar is van de gebouwen of welke diensten in België en welke in Nederland draaien.","fr":"Combell indique que tous ses serveurs cloud se trouvent dans des centres de données au Benelux et que ses sites de colocation sont situés dans les régions d'Anvers, de Bruxelles et de Gand ; il parle de « nos centres de données » sans préciser à qui appartiennent les bâtiments ni quels services tournent en Belgique ou aux Pays-Bas."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.combell.com/en/public-cloud-servers","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"CB","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"combell.png","width":600,"height":384,"source":"https://www.combell.com/en/"},"tags":["hosting","domains","cloud"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Belgische hosting en cloudinfrastructuur","description":"Hosting-, domein-, e-mail- en beheerde infrastructuurdiensten, uitgebaat door een Belgisch bedrijf uit Gent.","evidenceNote":"Combell omschrijft zichzelf als marktleider in hosting in België en documenteert zijn Gentse kantoor en zijn lokale infrastructuurdiensten."},"fr":{"tagline":"Hébergement et infrastructure cloud belges","description":"Services d'hébergement, de noms de domaine, de messagerie et d'infrastructure gérée, exploités par une entreprise belge établie à Gand.","evidenceNote":"Combell se présente comme le leader du marché belge de l'hébergement et documente son bureau gantois et ses services d'infrastructure locale."}}},{"slug":"teamleader","name":"Teamleader","tagline":"Work management for SMEs","description":"CRM, project management and invoicing software built for small and medium-sized businesses.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.teamleader.eu/","evidenceUrl":"https://careers.teamleader.eu/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260308235347/https://careers.teamleader.eu/about-us","evidenceNote":"Teamleader documents its founding and headquarters in Ghent.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-18","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"AWS","note":{"en":"Teamleader's sub-processor lists for Teamleader Focus and Teamleader One both name AWS for cloud hosting and storage, with hosting location EU (Dublin, Ireland).","nl":"De lijsten van subverwerkers van Teamleader voor Teamleader Focus en Teamleader One noemen allebei AWS voor cloudhosting en -opslag, met als hostinglocatie EU (Dublin, Ierland).","fr":"Les listes de sous-traitants de Teamleader pour Teamleader Focus et Teamleader One citent toutes deux AWS pour l'hébergement et le stockage cloud, avec comme lieu d'hébergement UE (Dublin, Irlande)."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.teamleader.eu/legal/sub-processors-teamleader-focus","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"T","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"teamleader.svg","width":455,"height":100,"source":"https://www.teamleader.eu/"},"tags":["CRM","invoicing","SME"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Werkbeheer voor kmo's","description":"Software voor CRM, projectbeheer en facturatie, gebouwd voor kleine en middelgrote ondernemingen.","evidenceNote":"Teamleader documenteert zijn oprichting en hoofdzetel in Gent."},"fr":{"tagline":"Gestion du travail pour les PME","description":"Logiciel de CRM, de gestion de projet et de facturation conçu pour les petites et moyennes entreprises.","evidenceNote":"Teamleader documente sa fondation et son siège à Gand."}}},{"slug":"deliverect","name":"Deliverect","tagline":"Food-order operations software","description":"Software connecting delivery channels, point-of-sale systems and restaurant operations.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.deliverect.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.deliverect.com/en/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260415034138/https://www.deliverect.com/en/about-us","evidenceNote":"Deliverect's about page lists its founding team and names Ghent, Belgium, as its headquarters.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Google Cloud Platform (MongoDB for service data storage)","note":{"en":"Deliverect's security page says its entire infrastructure is hosted on Google Cloud Platform, and the sub-processor list in its privacy notice gives Google cloud services a hosting location of Europe and MongoDB (service data storage and processing) a location of Belgium.","nl":"De beveiligingspagina van Deliverect zegt dat de volledige infrastructuur op Google Cloud Platform wordt gehost, en de lijst van subverwerkers in de privacyverklaring geeft voor Google-clouddiensten als hostinglocatie Europa en voor MongoDB (opslag en verwerking van servicegegevens) België.","fr":"La page sécurité de Deliverect indique que toute son infrastructure est hébergée sur Google Cloud Platform, et la liste des sous-traitants de sa notice de confidentialité donne pour les services cloud de Google un lieu d'hébergement en Europe et pour MongoDB (stockage et traitement des données de service) la Belgique."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.deliverect.com/en/security","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"DE","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"deliverect.svg","width":507,"height":100,"source":"https://www.deliverect.com/en"},"tags":["hospitality","delivery","operations"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Software voor het beheer van voedingsbestellingen","description":"Software die bezorgkanalen, kassasystemen en de werking van restaurants met elkaar verbindt.","evidenceNote":"De over-ons-pagina van Deliverect somt het oprichtersteam op en noemt Gent, België, als hoofdzetel."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciel d'exploitation des commandes de repas","description":"Logiciel reliant les canaux de livraison, les systèmes de caisse et l'exploitation des restaurants.","evidenceNote":"La page « À propos » de Deliverect présente son équipe fondatrice et désigne Gand, en Belgique, comme son siège."}}},{"slug":"showpad","name":"Showpad","tagline":"Sales enablement software","description":"A platform helping revenue teams manage content, training and buyer engagement.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.showpad.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.showpad.com/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260105214808/https://www.showpad.com/company/about-us/","evidenceNote":"Showpad documents its 2011 founding in Ghent and a current Ghent office. Its timeline also records its 2025 acquisition by Vector Capital and merger with Bigtincan.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-20","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"AWS (Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL)","note":{"en":"Showpad's sub-processor list (version July 27, 2026) names Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL for hosting in the EU, and its privacy principles say the main hosting runs in two separate AWS EU regions, with the CloudFront CDN using AWS data centres worldwide unless it is switched off for a customer.","nl":"De lijst van subverwerkers van Showpad (versie 27 juli 2026) noemt Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL voor hosting in de EU, en de privacyprincipes zeggen dat de hoofdhosting in twee aparte AWS-regio's in de EU draait, waarbij het CloudFront-CDN AWS-datacenters wereldwijd gebruikt, tenzij het voor een klant wordt uitgeschakeld.","fr":"La liste des sous-traitants de Showpad (version du 27 juillet 2026) cite Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL pour l'hébergement dans l'UE, et ses principes de confidentialité indiquent que l'hébergement principal tourne dans deux régions AWS distinctes de l'UE, le CDN CloudFront utilisant des centres de données AWS dans le monde entier sauf s'il est désactivé pour un client."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.showpad.com/subprocessors/","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"SH","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"showpad.svg","width":557,"height":100,"source":"https://www.showpad.com/"},"tags":["sales","enablement","B2B"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Software voor sales enablement","description":"Een platform waarmee salesteams content, opleiding en klantinteractie beheren.","evidenceNote":"Showpad documenteert zijn oprichting in Gent in 2011 en een huidig kantoor in Gent. Zijn tijdlijn vermeldt ook de overname door Vector Capital en de fusie met Bigtincan in 2025."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciel d'aide à la vente","description":"Une plateforme qui aide les équipes commerciales à gérer le contenu, la formation et l'engagement des acheteurs.","evidenceNote":"Showpad documente sa fondation à Gand en 2011 et un bureau actuel à Gand. Sa chronologie mentionne aussi son acquisition par Vector Capital et sa fusion avec Bigtincan en 2025."}}},{"slug":"silverfin","name":"Silverfin","tagline":"Cloud platform for accountants","description":"Financial reporting and workflow software connecting accountants with live client data.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://silverfin.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://silverfin.com/en-gb/resources/cloud-accounting-leader-silverfin-acquires-machine-learning-and-ai-expert-boltzmann","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251213152618/https://silverfin.com/en-gb/resources/cloud-accounting-leader-silverfin-acquires-machine-learning-and-ai-expert-boltzmann/","evidenceNote":"Silverfin documents its Belgian founding and Ghent office.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-18","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Google Cloud","note":{"en":"The Visma Trust Centre entry for Silverfin (Visma is Silverfin's parent group) lists Google Cloud as hosting provider with location EU/EEA and Google (Ireland) for cloud infrastructure hosting; silverfin.com refused all our automated requests, so we could not read Silverfin's own pages.","nl":"De fiche over Silverfin in het Visma Trust Centre (Visma is de moedergroep van Silverfin) vermeldt Google Cloud als hostingprovider met locatie EU/EER en Google (Ierland) voor hosting van de cloudinfrastructuur; silverfin.com weigerde al onze geautomatiseerde verzoeken, dus we konden de eigen pagina's van Silverfin niet lezen.","fr":"La fiche de Silverfin dans le Visma Trust Centre (Visma est le groupe parent de Silverfin) mentionne Google Cloud comme hébergeur avec pour localisation UE/EEE et Google (Irlande) pour l'hébergement de l'infrastructure cloud ; silverfin.com a refusé toutes nos requêtes automatisées, nous n'avons donc pas pu lire les pages de Silverfin elle-même."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.visma.com/trust-centre-products/silverfin","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"SF","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"silverfin.svg","width":478,"height":100,"source":"https://support.silverfin.com/en/support/home"},"tags":["accounting","fintech","reporting"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Cloudplatform voor accountants","description":"Software voor financiële rapportering en workflows die accountants met actuele klantgegevens verbindt.","evidenceNote":"Silverfin documenteert zijn Belgische oprichting en zijn kantoor in Gent."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme cloud pour comptables","description":"Logiciel de reporting financier et de flux de travail reliant les comptables aux données clients en temps réel.","evidenceNote":"Silverfin documente sa fondation belge et son bureau gantois."}}},{"slug":"guardsquare","name":"Guardsquare","tagline":"Mobile application protection","description":"Security products that protect Android and iOS applications against reverse engineering and tampering.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.guardsquare.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.guardsquare.com/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260721200232/https://www.guardsquare.com/about-us","evidenceNote":"Guardsquare identifies Leuven as its headquarters and company origin.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Google Cloud Platform","note":{"en":"Guardsquare's security page says its SaaS products are hosted on Google Cloud Platform in data centres in the European Union, with backup snapshots stored in a separate EU region; the statement is scoped to its SaaS products.","nl":"De beveiligingspagina van Guardsquare zegt dat de SaaS-producten op Google Cloud Platform worden gehost in datacenters in de Europese Unie, met back-upsnapshots in een aparte EU-regio; de verklaring gaat over de SaaS-producten.","fr":"La page sécurité de Guardsquare indique que ses produits SaaS sont hébergés sur Google Cloud Platform dans des centres de données situés dans l'Union européenne, avec des instantanés de sauvegarde stockés dans une région distincte de l'UE ; la déclaration porte sur ses produits SaaS."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.guardsquare.com/security","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"G","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"guardsquare.png","width":376,"height":388,"source":"https://github.com/Guardsquare"},"tags":["mobile","security","developer tools"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Bescherming van mobiele applicaties","description":"Beveiligingsproducten die Android- en iOS-applicaties beschermen tegen reverse engineering en manipulatie.","evidenceNote":"Guardsquare benoemt Leuven als zijn hoofdzetel en als oorsprong van het bedrijf."},"fr":{"tagline":"Protection des applications mobiles","description":"Produits de sécurité qui protègent les applications Android et iOS contre la rétro-ingénierie et l'altération.","evidenceNote":"Guardsquare identifie Louvain comme son siège et comme lieu d'origine de l'entreprise."}}},{"slug":"intigriti","name":"Intigriti","tagline":"Ethical hacking and bug bounty platform","description":"A crowdsourced security platform connecting organisations with ethical hackers.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://www.intigriti.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://kb.intigriti.com/en/articles/3884388-company-information","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260829021615/https://kb.intigriti.com/en/articles/3884388-company-information","evidenceNote":"Intigriti's company information page names Intigriti NV, Klokstraat 16, 2600 Antwerp, Belgium, with VAT number BE 0660.623.646 and registration at the RPR Antwerp.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Google Cloud and AWS","note":{"en":"Intigriti's trust centre FAQ says it hosts its infrastructure solely in EU regions, and its 'Platform processors' document lists Google Cloud EMEA and Amazon Web Services EMEA as hosting processors with data centre location EU.","nl":"De FAQ in het trustcenter van Intigriti zegt dat de infrastructuur uitsluitend in EU-regio's wordt gehost, en het document 'Platform processors' vermeldt Google Cloud EMEA en Amazon Web Services EMEA als hostingverwerkers met datacenterlocatie EU.","fr":"La FAQ du trust center d'Intigriti indique que son infrastructure est hébergée exclusivement dans des régions de l'UE, et son document « Platform processors » cite Google Cloud EMEA et Amazon Web Services EMEA comme sous-traitants d'hébergement, avec des centres de données situés dans l'UE."},"evidenceUrl":"https://trust.intigriti.com/faq","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"IN","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"intigriti.svg","width":491,"height":100,"source":"https://www.intigriti.com/"},"tags":["security","bug bounty","platform"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Platform voor ethisch hacken en bug bounty's","description":"Een crowdsourced beveiligingsplatform dat organisaties met ethische hackers verbindt.","evidenceNote":"De pagina met bedrijfsinformatie van Intigriti vermeldt Intigriti NV, Klokstraat 16, 2600 Antwerpen, België, met btw-nummer BE 0660.623.646 en inschrijving in het RPR Antwerpen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme de hacking éthique et de bug bounty","description":"Une plateforme de sécurité participative qui met en relation des organisations et des hackers éthiques.","evidenceNote":"La page d'informations sur l'entreprise d'Intigriti mentionne Intigriti NV, Klokstraat 16, 2600 Anvers, Belgique, avec le numéro de TVA BE 0660.623.646 et une inscription au RPM d'Anvers."}}},{"slug":"apicbase","name":"Apicbase","tagline":"Food and beverage operations platform","description":"Inventory, procurement and food-cost software for multi-site hospitality businesses.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Belgium","website":"https://get.apicbase.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://get.apicbase.com/author/joris","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260422092042/https://get.apicbase.com/author/joris/","evidenceNote":"Apicbase’s official author profile describes the product as a Belgian SaaS company and food-management platform.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"AWS","note":{"en":"Apicbase's trust centre says it uses AWS, with production infrastructure in Frankfurt and Ireland and Paris as backup regions.","nl":"Het trustcenter van Apicbase zegt dat het AWS gebruikt, met de productie-infrastructuur in Frankfurt en Ierland en Parijs als back-upregio's.","fr":"Le trust center d'Apicbase indique qu'il utilise AWS, avec l'infrastructure de production à Francfort et l'Irlande et Paris comme régions de sauvegarde."},"evidenceUrl":"https://trust.apicbase.com/faq","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"AP","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"apicbase.svg","width":373,"height":100,"source":"https://get.apicbase.com/"},"tags":["foodtech","inventory","hospitality"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Platform voor food- en beverageprocessen","description":"Software voor voorraad, inkoop en foodcost voor horecabedrijven met meerdere vestigingen.","evidenceNote":"Het officiële auteursprofiel van Apicbase omschrijft het product als een Belgisch SaaS-bedrijf en een platform voor foodmanagement."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme d'exploitation pour la restauration","description":"Logiciel de gestion des stocks, des achats et des coûts matières pour les groupes de restauration multisites.","evidenceNote":"Le profil d'auteur officiel d'Apicbase décrit le produit comme une entreprise SaaS belge et une plateforme de gestion alimentaire."}}},{"slug":"itsme","name":"itsme","tagline":"Belgian digital identity app","description":"A mobile identity application used to log in, confirm transactions and sign documents.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.itsme-id.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.itsme-id.com/en-be/blog/launch","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260420122022/https://www.itsme-id.com/en-BE/blog/launch","evidenceNote":"Belgian Mobile ID documents the Belgian consortium and Brussels company behind itsme.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Microsoft (Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd.); Proximus data centre","note":{"en":"The sub-contractor list in itsme's trust centre gives Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. a data location of 'NL / IE' with services performed in the USA, and Proximus DC a data location of Belgium, but it does not name Azure or say which itsme data sits with which provider; itsme's security page says data is stored encrypted in 'one of the most secure data centres in the European Union'.","nl":"De lijst van onderaannemers in het trustcenter van itsme geeft voor Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. als datalocatie 'NL / IE' met diensten uitgevoerd in de VS, en voor Proximus DC als datalocatie België, maar noemt Azure niet en zegt niet welke itsme-gegevens bij welke provider staan; de beveiligingspagina van itsme zegt dat gegevens versleuteld worden opgeslagen in 'een van de veiligste datacenters in de Europese Unie'.","fr":"La liste des sous-traitants du trust center d'itsme donne pour Microsoft Ireland Operations Ltd. une localisation des données « NL / IE » avec des services exécutés aux États-Unis, et pour Proximus DC une localisation en Belgique, mais elle ne cite pas Azure et ne précise pas quelles données d'itsme se trouvent chez quel prestataire ; la page sécurité d'itsme indique que les données sont stockées chiffrées dans « l'un des centres de données les plus sûrs de l'Union européenne »."},"evidenceUrl":"https://trust.itsme-id.com/","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"IM","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"itsme.svg","width":100,"height":100,"source":"https://www.itsme-id.com/"},"tags":["identity","fintech","mobile"],"featured":true,"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Belgische app voor digitale identiteit","description":"Een mobiele identiteitsapp om in te loggen, transacties te bevestigen en documenten te ondertekenen.","evidenceNote":"Belgian Mobile ID documenteert het Belgische consortium en het Brusselse bedrijf achter itsme."},"fr":{"tagline":"Application belge d'identité numérique","description":"Une application mobile d'identité pour se connecter, confirmer des transactions et signer des documents.","evidenceNote":"Belgian Mobile ID documente le consortium belge et la société bruxelloise derrière itsme."}}},{"slug":"go-vocal","name":"Go Vocal","tagline":"Digital community engagement","description":"Participation software helping governments involve residents in public decision-making.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.govocal.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.govocal.com/privacy-policy","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260904165609/https://www.govocal.com/privacy-policy","evidenceNote":"Go Vocal's privacy policy names Go Vocal NV, Boulevard Pachéco 34, 1000 Brussels, Belgium, as owner and as the party responsible for processing data.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","note":{"en":"Go Vocal's website privacy policy, which says it applies to personal data collected through the website, states that Go Vocal 'formally commits to process all data exclusively in the EEA as from November 30, 2020 onwards'; it names no hosting provider and we found no platform sub-processor list.","nl":"Het privacybeleid op de website van Go Vocal, dat zegt te gelden voor persoonsgegevens verzameld via de website, stelt dat Go Vocal zich 'formeel verbindt om vanaf 30 november 2020 alle gegevens uitsluitend in de EER te verwerken'; het noemt geen hostingprovider en we vonden geen lijst van subverwerkers voor het platform.","fr":"La politique de confidentialité du site de Go Vocal, qui dit s'appliquer aux données personnelles collectées via le site, indique que Go Vocal « s'engage formellement à traiter toutes les données exclusivement dans l'EEE à partir du 30 novembre 2020 » ; elle ne cite aucun hébergeur et nous n'avons trouvé aucune liste de sous-traitants pour la plateforme."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.govocal.com/privacy-policy","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"GV","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"go-vocal.svg","width":162,"height":100,"source":"https://www.govocal.com/"},"tags":["civic tech","participation","government"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Digitale burgerparticipatie","description":"Participatiesoftware waarmee overheden inwoners betrekken bij publieke besluitvorming.","evidenceNote":"Het privacybeleid van Go Vocal noemt Go Vocal NV, Boulevard Pachéco 34, 1000 Brussel, België, als eigenaar en als verantwoordelijke voor de verwerking van gegevens."},"fr":{"tagline":"Participation citoyenne numérique","description":"Logiciel de participation qui aide les pouvoirs publics à associer les habitants aux décisions publiques.","evidenceNote":"La politique de confidentialité de Go Vocal désigne Go Vocal NV, boulevard Pachéco 34, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgique, comme propriétaire et comme responsable du traitement des données."}}},{"slug":"apptweak","name":"AppTweak","tagline":"App-store marketing intelligence","description":"A platform for app-store optimisation, Apple Ads, competitor research, reviews and app-performance reporting.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.apptweak.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.apptweak.com/en/contact","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260520005430/https://www.apptweak.com/en/contact","evidenceNote":"AppTweak’s official contact page identifies its Belgian company and Brussels office.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"not-published","evidenceUrl":"https://www.apptweak.com/en/legal/privacy-policy","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"AT","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"apptweak.svg","width":503,"height":100,"source":"https://www.apptweak.com/en"},"tags":["mobile","marketing","analytics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Marketinginzichten voor appstores","description":"Een platform voor appstore-optimalisatie, Apple Ads, concurrentieonderzoek, reviews en rapportering over appprestaties.","evidenceNote":"De officiële contactpagina van AppTweak vermeldt de Belgische vennootschap en het kantoor in Brussel."},"fr":{"tagline":"Intelligence marketing pour les app stores","description":"Une plateforme d'optimisation pour les app stores, d'Apple Ads, d'analyse concurrentielle, d'avis et de reporting sur les performances des applications.","evidenceNote":"La page de contact officielle d'AppTweak identifie sa société belge et son bureau bruxellois."}}},{"slug":"crazygames","name":"CrazyGames","tagline":"Browser games from Leuven","description":"A browser-game platform providing distribution, audience, analytics and monetisation tools to game developers.","category":"games-creative","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.crazygames.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.crazygames.com/privacy-policy","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260714143620/https://www.crazygames.com/privacy-policy","evidenceNote":"CrazyGames’ official privacy policy identifies Belgian operator Maxflow BV in Leuven.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"not-published","evidenceUrl":"https://www.crazygames.com/privacy-policy","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"CG","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"crazygames.svg","width":275,"height":100,"source":"https://www.crazygames.com/"},"tags":["games","browser","publishing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Browsergames uit Leuven","description":"Een browsergameplatform dat gameontwikkelaars distributie, publiek, analytics en monetisatietools biedt.","evidenceNote":"Het officiële privacybeleid van CrazyGames vermeldt de Belgische uitbater Maxflow BV in Leuven."},"fr":{"tagline":"Jeux en navigateur depuis Louvain","description":"Une plateforme de jeux en navigateur qui offre aux développeurs distribution, audience, analytique et outils de monétisation.","evidenceNote":"La politique de confidentialité officielle de CrazyGames identifie l'exploitant belge Maxflow BV à Louvain."}}},{"slug":"qover","name":"Qover","tagline":"Embedded insurance technology","description":"A platform for embedding, administering and supporting digital insurance products.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.qover.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://bunq.qover.com/en/home","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250905122807/https://bunq.qover.com/en/home","evidenceNote":"Qover’s official product surface identifies Qover SA/NV and its registered Brussels address.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-20","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"not-published","evidenceUrl":"https://assets.qover.com/documents/policies/Privacy%20Policy_EN_v.04_2026.pdf","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"Q","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"qover.svg","width":341,"height":100,"source":"https://www.qover.com/"},"tags":["insurance","fintech","platform"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Technologie voor embedded verzekeringen","description":"Een platform om digitale verzekeringsproducten in te bedden, te beheren en te ondersteunen.","evidenceNote":"De officiële productomgeving van Qover vermeldt Qover SA/NV en haar geregistreerde adres in Brussel."},"fr":{"tagline":"Technologie d'assurance embarquée","description":"Une plateforme pour intégrer, administrer et accompagner des produits d'assurance numériques.","evidenceNote":"Le site produit officiel de Qover identifie Qover SA/NV et son adresse enregistrée à Bruxelles."}}},{"slug":"robovision","name":"Robovision","tagline":"Computer-vision AI platform","description":"A platform for developing, deploying and managing computer-vision systems in operational environments.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://robovision.ai/","evidenceUrl":"https://robovision.ai/about-us/our-offices","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260415221641/https://robovision.ai/about-us/our-offices","evidenceNote":"Robovision’s official offices page identifies its headquarters in Ghent.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-20","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"not-published","evidenceUrl":"https://robovision.ai/vision-software","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"RV","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"robovision.svg","width":379,"height":100,"source":"https://robovision.ai/"},"tags":["AI","computer vision","industry"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"AI-platform voor computervisie","description":"Een platform om computervisiesystemen te ontwikkelen, uit te rollen en te beheren in operationele omgevingen.","evidenceNote":"De officiële kantorenpagina van Robovision vermeldt de hoofdzetel in Gent."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme d'IA de vision par ordinateur","description":"Une plateforme pour développer, déployer et gérer des systèmes de vision par ordinateur en environnement opérationnel.","evidenceNote":"La page officielle des bureaux de Robovision identifie son siège à Gand."}}},{"slug":"lansweeper","name":"Lansweeper","tagline":"IT and cyber-asset intelligence","description":"Software that discovers and inventories technology assets for IT and security teams.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Merelbeke, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.lansweeper.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.lansweeper.com/contact/contact-sales","evidenceNote":"Lansweeper’s official contact page identifies its Belgian entity and Merelbeke office.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","note":{"en":"Lansweeper's documentation says customers choose a data hosting region, Europe (Ireland) or US East (Ohio), when creating a site and cannot move it later, and that some features hosted in Europe and some tenant metadata may cross regions; it does not name the cloud provider.","nl":"De documentatie van Lansweeper zegt dat klanten bij het aanmaken van een site een hostingregio kiezen, Europa (Ierland) of US East (Ohio), die later niet kan worden gewijzigd, en dat sommige functies die in Europa worden gehost en bepaalde tenantmetadata regio's kunnen overschrijden; de cloudprovider wordt niet genoemd.","fr":"La documentation de Lansweeper indique que les clients choisissent une région d'hébergement, Europe (Irlande) ou US East (Ohio), lors de la création d'un site et ne peuvent pas la changer ensuite, et que certaines fonctions hébergées en Europe et certaines métadonnées de locataire peuvent traverser les régions ; le fournisseur cloud n'est pas 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and commercial platform for vehicle routing, employee scheduling and constraint optimisation.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://timefold.ai/","evidenceUrl":"https://jobs.timefold.ai/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260609224045/https://jobs.timefold.ai/","evidenceNote":"Timefold identifies itself as a commercial open-source company headquartered at Wintercircus in Ghent.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-18","addedAt":"2026-07-18","openSource":true,"initials":"TF","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"timefold.svg","width":445,"height":100,"source":"https://timefold.ai/"},"tags":["optimisation","scheduling","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Opensourceplanning en -roostering","description":"Een opensourcesolver en commercieel platform voor routeplanning, personeelsroosters en optimalisatie onder randvoorwaarden.","evidenceNote":"Timefold omschrijft zichzelf als een commercieel opensourcebedrijf met hoofdzetel in het Wintercircus in Gent."},"fr":{"tagline":"Planification et ordonnancement open source","description":"Un solveur open source et une plateforme commerciale pour l'optimisation de tournées, la planification du personnel et l'optimisation sous contraintes.","evidenceNote":"Timefold se présente comme une entreprise open source commerciale dont le siège se trouve au Wintercircus, à Gand."}}},{"slug":"twipe","name":"Twipe","tagline":"Digital publishing technology","description":"Product and subscription technology for news publishers, including digital editions and reader engagement.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.twipemobile.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.twipemobile.com/contact","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260419104348/https://www.twipemobile.com/contact/","evidenceNote":"Twipe’s official contact page identifies Twipe Mobile Solutions NV in Leuven.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-18","addedAt":"2026-07-18","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure","note":{"en":"Twipe's sub-processor list (last updated July 2026) says it may process and store customer data with AWS, Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure, but does not say in which regions.","nl":"De lijst van subverwerkers van Twipe (laatst bijgewerkt in juli 2026) zegt dat Twipe klantgegevens kan verwerken en opslaan bij AWS, Google Cloud Platform en Microsoft Azure, maar niet in welke regio's.","fr":"La liste des sous-traitants de Twipe (mise à jour en juillet 2026) indique que Twipe peut traiter et stocker des données clients chez AWS, Google Cloud Platform et Microsoft Azure, sans préciser dans quelles régions."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.twipemobile.com/legal/subprocessors/","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"TW","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"twipe.svg","width":224,"height":100,"source":"https://www.twipemobile.com/"},"tags":["publishing","news","subscription"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Technologie voor digitale uitgeverij","description":"Product- en abonnementstechnologie voor nieuwsuitgevers, met digitale edities en lezersbetrokkenheid.","evidenceNote":"De officiële contactpagina van Twipe vermeldt Twipe Mobile Solutions NV in Leuven."},"fr":{"tagline":"Technologie d'édition numérique","description":"Technologie produit et abonnement pour les éditeurs de presse, incluant les éditions numériques et l'engagement des lecteurs.","evidenceNote":"La page de contact officielle de Twipe identifie Twipe Mobile Solutions NV à Louvain."}}},{"slug":"larian-studios","name":"Larian Studios","tagline":"Independent role-playing game studio","description":"The game studio behind the 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monastery at Scourmont.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"1850","initials":"C","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"chimay.webp","width":494,"height":552,"source":"https://chimay.com/en/"},"tags":["beer","cheese","Trappist"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Trappistenbieren en -kazen uit Scourmont","description":"Trappistenbieren en -kazen, gemaakt door de gemeenschap van de abdij van Scourmont op het plateau boven Chimay.","evidenceNote":"De site van de abdij beschrijft de boerderij, de brouwerij en de kaasmakerij die rond het klooster van Scourmont zijn ontstaan."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bières et fromages trappistes de Scourmont","description":"Bières et fromages trappistes produits par la communauté de l'abbaye de Scourmont, sur le plateau au-dessus de Chimay.","evidenceNote":"Le site de l'abbaye décrit la ferme, la brasserie et la fromagerie établies autour du monastère de Scourmont."}}},{"slug":"brugse-zot","name":"Brugse Zot","tagline":"Beer still brewed in the 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Himalaya-plantenextracten","description":"Gezichts- en lichaamsverzorging, verkocht door CÎME bvba in Brussel en samengesteld rond plantenextracten van telers in Nepal en Ladakh.","evidenceNote":"De eigen algemene voorwaarden van het bedrijf identificeren de verkoper als CÎME bvba in de Antoine Dansaertstraat 184 in Brussel, met het Belgische btw-nummer BE 0848.066.149; de teampagina schrijft de productontwikkeling toe aan een gespecialiseerd biolaboratorium in Zuid-Frankrijk, en geen enkele CÎME-pagina noemt een Belgische productiesite."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque belge de soins à base d'extraits de plantes de l'Himalaya","description":"Soins visage et corps vendus par CÎME bvba à Bruxelles et formulés autour d'extraits de plantes provenant de cultivateurs au Népal et au Ladakh.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions générales de l'entreprise identifient le vendeur comme CÎME bvba, Antoine Dansaertstraat 184 à Bruxelles, sous le numéro de TVA belge BE 0848.066.149 ; sa page équipe attribue le développement des produits à un bio-laboratoire spécialisé dans le sud de la France, et aucune page de CÎME ne nomme de site de production belge."}}},{"slug":"durlet","name":"Durlet","tagline":"Seating furniture built in Izegem","description":"Leather and textile sofas and armchairs assembled by hand in the company's own workshop in Izegem.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Izegem, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://www.durlet.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.durlet.com/en/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260112233430/https://www.durlet.com/en/about-us","evidenceNote":"Durlet states it was established in 1966 and that its materials are transformed into seating furniture with Belgian craftsmanship at its Izegem address.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"1966","initials":"DL","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"durlet.png","width":600,"height":212,"source":"https://www.durlet.com/en"},"tags":["furniture","sofas","leather"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Zitmeubelen gebouwd in Izegem","description":"Zetels en fauteuils in leder en textiel, met de hand geassembleerd in het eigen atelier van het bedrijf in Izegem.","evidenceNote":"Durlet stelt dat het in 1966 is opgericht en dat zijn materialen op zijn adres in Izegem met Belgisch vakmanschap tot zitmeubelen worden verwerkt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Sièges fabriqués à Izegem","description":"Canapés et fauteuils en cuir et en tissu, assemblés à la main dans l'atelier de l'entreprise à Izegem.","evidenceNote":"Durlet indique avoir été fondée en 1966 et que ses matériaux sont transformés en sièges avec un savoir-faire belge à son adresse d'Izegem."}}},{"slug":"bautier","name":"Bautier","tagline":"Solid wood furniture designed in Brussels","description":"A compact collection of solid wood furniture designed by Marina Bautier from her Brussels studio.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://bautier.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://bautier.com/pages/about","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251224063621/https://bautier.com/pages/about","evidenceNote":"Bautier states it was founded in Brussels in 2013 by designer Marina Bautier and that the furniture is produced in north-west Germany.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"2013","initials":"BT","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"bautier.svg","width":473,"height":100,"source":"https://bautier.com/"},"tags":["furniture","solid wood","design studio"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Massiefhouten meubelen ontworpen in Brussel","description":"Een compacte collectie massiefhouten meubelen, ontworpen door Marina Bautier vanuit haar Brusselse studio.","evidenceNote":"Bautier stelt dat het in 2013 in Brussel is opgericht door ontwerpster Marina Bautier en dat de meubelen in het noordwesten van Duitsland worden geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Mobilier en bois massif conçu à Bruxelles","description":"Une collection restreinte de meubles en bois massif dessinés par Marina Bautier depuis son studio bruxellois.","evidenceNote":"Bautier indique avoir été fondée à Bruxelles en 2013 par la designer Marina Bautier et que le mobilier est produit dans le nord-ouest de l'Allemagne."}}},{"slug":"tribu","name":"Tribù","tagline":"Outdoor furniture from a Belgian design house","description":"Outdoor furniture collections developed with external designers by a family-run design house in Limburg.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Bilzen-Hoeselt, Limburg","province":"limburg","website":"https://www.tribu.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.tribu.com/en/heritage/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260121160256/https://www.tribu.com/en/heritage/","evidenceNote":"Tribù describes itself as a family-run Belgian design house dating to 1967 and lists its Bilzen-Hoeselt headquarters; the page does not state where production happens.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"1967","initials":"TB","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"tribu.svg","width":306,"height":100,"source":"https://www.tribu.com/en/"},"tags":["outdoor furniture","design studio","family company"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Buitenmeubilair van een Belgisch designhuis","description":"Collecties buitenmeubilair, ontwikkeld met externe ontwerpers door een familiaal designhuis in Limburg.","evidenceNote":"Tribù omschrijft zichzelf als een Belgisch familiaal designhuis dat teruggaat tot 1967 en vermeldt zijn hoofdzetel in Bilzen-Hoeselt; de pagina zegt niet waar de productie gebeurt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Mobilier d'extérieur d'une maison de design belge","description":"Collections de mobilier d'extérieur développées avec des designers externes par une maison de design familiale du Limbourg.","evidenceNote":"Tribù se décrit comme une maison de design belge familiale remontant à 1967 et indique son siège de Bilzen-Hoeselt ; la page ne précise pas où a lieu la production."}}},{"slug":"glowbus","name":"Glowbus","tagline":"Handmade sculptural fire pits from Laakdal","description":"Outdoor fire bowls and fire sculptures built with a mix of craft and modern metalworking techniques.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Laakdal, Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://www.glowbus.eu/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.glowbus.eu/our-story","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250430071912/https://www.glowbus.eu/our-story","evidenceNote":"Glowbus states that every piece in its collection is built with authentic handicrafts and modern techniques and that it is proud to feature the Handmade in Belgium label; its official shop footer identifies Glowbus bv in Laakdal.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-27","addedAt":"2026-07-27","initials":"GB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"glowbus.svg","width":335,"height":100,"source":"https://www.glowbus.eu/en"},"tags":["fire pits","outdoor living","handmade"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Handgemaakte sculpturale vuurschalen uit Laakdal","description":"Vuurschalen en vuursculpturen voor buiten, gebouwd met een mix van ambacht en moderne metaalbewerkingstechnieken.","evidenceNote":"Glowbus stelt dat elk stuk uit zijn collectie met authentiek handwerk en moderne technieken wordt gebouwd en dat het met trots het label Handmade in Belgium draagt; de voettekst van zijn officiële webshop vermeldt Glowbus bv in Laakdal."},"fr":{"tagline":"Braseros sculpturaux faits main de Laakdal","description":"Braseros et sculptures de feu d'extérieur, réalisés avec un mélange d'artisanat et de techniques modernes de travail du métal.","evidenceNote":"Glowbus indique que chaque pièce de sa collection est réalisée avec un artisanat authentique et des techniques modernes et qu'elle porte fièrement le label Handmade in Belgium ; le pied de page de sa boutique officielle identifie Glowbus bv à Laakdal."}}},{"slug":"manutti","name":"Manutti","tagline":"Outdoor furniture from a Deerlijk company","description":"Outdoor furniture collections from a Belgian company selling through professional dealers and project channels.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Deerlijk, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://www.manutti.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.manutti.com/en/pages/legal/terms-and-conditions","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260420133240/https://www.manutti.com/en/pages/legal/terms-and-conditions","evidenceNote":"Manutti's official terms identify Manutti bv at Beverenstraat 13–17 in Deerlijk; its about page describes the founder's outdoor-furniture company history, but the official evidence does not establish Belgian manufacture.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-27","addedAt":"2026-07-27","initials":"M","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"manutti.svg","width":451,"height":100,"source":"https://www.manutti.com/en"},"tags":["outdoor furniture","design","dealer network"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Buitenmeubilair van een bedrijf uit Deerlijk","description":"Collecties buitenmeubilair van een Belgisch bedrijf dat verkoopt via professionele dealers en projectkanalen.","evidenceNote":"De officiële voorwaarden van Manutti vermelden Manutti bv op Beverenstraat 13–17 in Deerlijk; de over-pagina beschrijft de geschiedenis van het buitenmeubelbedrijf van de oprichter, maar het officiële bewijs toont geen Belgische productie aan."},"fr":{"tagline":"Mobilier d'extérieur d'une entreprise de Deerlijk","description":"Collections de mobilier d'extérieur d'une entreprise belge qui vend par des revendeurs professionnels et des canaux de projet.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions officielles de Manutti identifient Manutti bv au Beverenstraat 13–17 à Deerlijk ; sa page de présentation décrit l'histoire de l'entreprise de mobilier d'extérieur de son fondateur, mais les preuves officielles n'établissent pas de fabrication belge."}}},{"slug":"deltalight","name":"Deltalight","tagline":"Architectural lighting made at a Belgian headquarters","description":"Architectural lighting fixtures for homes, offices, hospitality and public spaces.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Wevelgem, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://deltalight.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://deltalight.com/en-gb/about-deltalight/our-brand","evidenceNote":"Deltalight states that each product is born at its Belgian headquarters and that design, development, prototyping, manufacturing, packaging and storage happen there; its contact page lists Deltalight HQ in Wevelgem.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-27","addedAt":"2026-07-27","initials":"DLT","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"deltalight.svg","width":746,"height":100,"source":"https://deltalight.com/"},"tags":["lighting","architecture","manufacturing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Architecturale verlichting gemaakt op een Belgische hoofdzetel","description":"Architecturale verlichtingsarmaturen voor woningen, kantoren, horeca en publieke ruimtes.","evidenceNote":"Deltalight stelt dat elk product op zijn Belgische hoofdzetel ontstaat en dat ontwerp, ontwikkeling, prototyping, productie, verpakking en opslag daar gebeuren; de contactpagina vermeldt Deltalight HQ in Wevelgem."},"fr":{"tagline":"Éclairage architectural fabriqué au siège belge","description":"Luminaires architecturaux pour l'habitat, les bureaux, l'hôtellerie et les espaces publics.","evidenceNote":"Deltalight indique que chaque produit naît à son siège belge et que la conception, le développement, le prototypage, la fabrication, l'emballage et le stockage s'y déroulent ; sa page de contact mentionne le siège Deltalight à Wevelgem."}}},{"slug":"delvaux","name":"Delvaux","tagline":"Brussels leather goods house since 1829","description":"Structured handbags and leather goods from the house founded in Brussels a year before Belgian independence.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.delvaux.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.delvaux.com/en/since-1829","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251110235302/https://www.delvaux.com/en/since-1829","evidenceNote":"Delvaux states that Charles Delvaux opened his first travel goods workshop in Brussels in 1829; the page does not state where products are made today.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"1829","initials":"DX","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"delvaux.svg","width":300,"height":100,"source":"https://www.delvaux.com/en/"},"tags":["leather","handbags","heritage"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Brussels lederwarenhuis sinds 1829","description":"Gestructureerde handtassen en lederwaren van het huis dat een jaar voor de Belgische onafhankelijkheid in Brussel werd opgericht.","evidenceNote":"Delvaux stelt dat Charles Delvaux in 1829 in Brussel zijn eerste atelier voor reisartikelen opende; de pagina zegt niet waar de producten vandaag worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Maison de maroquinerie bruxelloise depuis 1829","description":"Sacs structurés et articles de maroquinerie de la maison fondée à Bruxelles un an avant l'indépendance de la Belgique.","evidenceNote":"Delvaux indique que Charles Delvaux a ouvert son premier atelier d'articles de voyage à Bruxelles en 1829 ; la page ne précise pas où les produits sont fabriqués aujourd'hui."}}},{"slug":"la-fille-do","name":"La Fille d'O","tagline":"Lingerie cut and sewn in Belgium","description":"Slow-fashion lingerie by Murielle Scherre, with design, development, cutting and production kept in Belgium.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.lafilledo.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.lafilledo.com/pages/about","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260626185334/https://lafilledo.com/pages/about","evidenceNote":"The label states its full production is made in Belgium, including design, product development, fittings, cutting and production, from its Ghent address.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"2003","initials":"FO","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"la-fille-do.svg","width":684,"height":100,"source":"https://www.lafilledo.com/"},"tags":["lingerie","slow fashion","local production"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Lingerie gesneden en genaaid in België","description":"Slowfashionlingerie van Murielle Scherre, met ontwerp, ontwikkeling, snit en productie in België.","evidenceNote":"Het label stelt dat zijn volledige productie in België gebeurt — ontwerp, productontwikkeling, pasvorm, snit en productie — vanuit zijn adres in Gent."},"fr":{"tagline":"Lingerie coupée et cousue en Belgique","description":"Lingerie slow fashion de Murielle Scherre, dont la conception, le développement, la coupe et la production restent en Belgique.","evidenceNote":"Le label indique que toute sa production est réalisée en Belgique — conception, développement produit, essayages, coupe et production — depuis son adresse gantoise."}}},{"slug":"collibra","name":"Collibra","tagline":"Data governance and catalog platform","description":"A data intelligence platform for governance, cataloguing and data quality, started in 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september 2026, een pdf gelinkt vanaf de pagina) noemt AWS en Google Cloud voor datahosting, infrastructuur en opslag in de Verenigde Staten, de Europese Unie, Canada, het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Australië of Singapore en verwijst naar de 'primaire hostingregio' van een klant, terwijl verschillende dienstspecifieke subverwerkers gegevens in de VS verwerken.","fr":"La liste des sous-traitants de Collibra (datée du 8 septembre 2026, un PDF lié depuis la page) cite AWS et Google Cloud pour l'hébergement, l'infrastructure et le stockage des données aux États-Unis, dans l'Union européenne, au Canada, au Royaume-Uni, en Australie ou à Singapour et fait référence à la « région d'hébergement principale » d'un client, tandis que plusieurs sous-traitants propres à certains services traitent des données aux États-Unis."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.collibra.com/legal/documents/collibra-subprocessors","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"initials":"CO","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"collibra.png","width":600,"height":151,"source":"https://www.collibra.com/company/newsroom"},"tags":["data governance","catalog","enterprise"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Platform voor datagovernance en datacatalogus","description":"Een data-intelligenceplatform voor governance, catalogisering en datakwaliteit, begonnen in Brussel.","evidenceNote":"Collibra stelt dat het in België is opgericht, in Brussel is gestart en nu hoofdzetels heeft in New York en Brussel."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme de gouvernance et de catalogue de données","description":"Une plateforme d'intelligence des données pour la gouvernance, le catalogage et la qualité des données, née à Bruxelles.","evidenceNote":"Collibra indique avoir été fondée en Belgique, avoir démarré à Bruxelles et avoir aujourd'hui ses sièges à New York et à 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redundantie over Europese datacenters, dat klanten met het SecNumCloud-gekwalificeerde Vault-abonnement op 3DS Outscale in Frankrijk draaien, en dat on-premiseklanten het in hun eigen omgeving hosten.","fr":"Le trust center d'Elium indique que son hébergement par défaut est Google Cloud Platform, dans la région belge de Google Cloud avec une redondance sur des centres de données européens, que les clients de l'offre Vault qualifiée SecNumCloud tournent sur 3DS Outscale en France, et que les clients sur site l'hébergent dans leur propre environnement."},"evidenceUrl":"https://elium.com/trust","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"founded":"2007","initials":"EL","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"elium.svg","width":297,"height":100,"source":"https://elium.com/"},"tags":["knowledge base","SaaS","collaboration"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Kennisdeling voor verspreide teams","description":"Een platform voor kennisdeling dat interne knowhow vastlegt en ordent, opgericht als Knowledge 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Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://skyline.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://skyline.be/skyline/about/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260316120630/https://skyline.be/skyline/about/","evidenceNote":"Skyline Communications dates its start to 1985, lists Izegem among its workspaces and describes DataMiner as its vendor-independent platform.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"Microsoft Azure","note":{"en":"DataMiner's documentation says its hosted offering, DataMiner as a Service, runs on Microsoft Azure, by default in the Azure West Europe region (the Netherlands), and that customers can select a different compute and storage region; this covers the hosted service, not DataMiner systems customers deploy themselves.","nl":"De documentatie van DataMiner zegt dat de gehoste dienst, DataMiner as a Service, op Microsoft Azure draait, standaard in de Azure-regio West Europe (Nederland), en dat klanten een andere reken- en opslagregio kunnen kiezen; dit gaat over de gehoste dienst, niet over DataMiner-systemen die klanten zelf uitrollen.","fr":"La documentation de DataMiner indique que son offre hébergée, DataMiner as a Service, tourne sur Microsoft Azure, par défaut dans la région Azure West Europe (Pays-Bas), et que les clients peuvent choisir une autre région de calcul et de stockage ; cela concerne le service hébergé, pas les systèmes DataMiner que les clients déploient eux-mêmes."},"evidenceUrl":"https://docs.dataminer.services/dataminer/About_DataMiner/Deployment_models/DaaS_hosting.html","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"founded":"1985","initials":"DM","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"dataminer.svg","width":456,"height":100,"source":"https://skyline.be/"},"tags":["network management","broadcast","operations"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Multivendor-operationsplatform voor medianetwerken","description":"Het platform van Skyline Communications voor netwerkbeheer en -operaties, voor omroep-, satelliet- en breedbandoperatoren.","evidenceNote":"Skyline Communications dateert zijn start op 1985, vermeldt Izegem bij zijn werkplekken en omschrijft DataMiner als zijn leveranciersonafhankelijke platform."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme d'exploitation multi-fournisseurs pour réseaux médias","description":"La plateforme de gestion et d'exploitation de réseaux de Skyline Communications, destinée aux opérateurs de diffusion, de satellite et de haut débit.","evidenceNote":"Skyline Communications date ses débuts de 1985, mentionne Izegem parmi ses lieux de travail et décrit DataMiner comme sa plateforme indépendante des fournisseurs."}}},{"slug":"materialise","name":"Materialise","tagline":"3D printing software and manufacturing services","description":"Additive manufacturing software and printing services, spanning industrial parts and medical devices.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Belgium","website":"https://www.materialise.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.materialise.com/en/about","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260625154246/https://www.materialise.com/en/about","evidenceNote":"Materialise dates its start to 1990 when founder Fried Vancraen bought his first 3D printer, and states it is headquartered in Belgium.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","hosting":{"status":"published","provider":"AWS","note":{"en":"Materialise's Mimics Flow FAQ says data saved to the Mimics cloud platform is stored in Amazon AWS on servers in Frankfurt, Germany, and that country-specific storage is not offered 'at this moment'; this covers the Mimics cloud platform, not all Materialise software and services.","nl":"De FAQ van Materialise over Mimics Flow zegt dat gegevens die in het Mimics-cloudplatform worden bewaard, in Amazon AWS worden opgeslagen op servers in Frankfurt, Duitsland, en dat opslag per land 'op dit moment' niet wordt aangeboden; dit gaat over het Mimics-cloudplatform, niet over alle software en diensten van Materialise.","fr":"La FAQ de Materialise sur Mimics Flow indique que les données enregistrées sur la plateforme cloud Mimics sont stockées dans Amazon AWS sur des serveurs situés à Francfort, en Allemagne, et qu'un stockage par pays n'est pas proposé « pour le moment » ; cela concerne la plateforme cloud Mimics, pas l'ensemble des logiciels et services de Materialise."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.materialise.com/en/healthcare/mimics/mimics-flow","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"founded":"1990","initials":"MT","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"materialise.svg","width":269,"height":100,"source":"https://www.materialise.com/"},"tags":["3D printing","software","manufacturing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"3D-printsoftware en productiediensten","description":"Software voor additive manufacturing en printdiensten, van industriële onderdelen tot medische hulpmiddelen.","evidenceNote":"Materialise dateert zijn start op 1990, toen oprichter Fried Vancraen een eerste 3D-printer kocht, en stelt dat zijn hoofdzetel in België ligt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciels d'impression 3D et services de fabrication","description":"Logiciels de fabrication additive et services d'impression, des pièces industrielles aux dispositifs médicaux.","evidenceNote":"Materialise date ses débuts de 1990, lorsque le fondateur Fried Vancraen a acheté une première imprimante 3D, et indique que son siège se trouve en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"icometrix","name":"icometrix","tagline":"Quantitative brain MRI analysis","description":"icobrain analyses brain MRI scans to quantify volumes and lesions for neurological care.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Belgium","website":"https://www.icometrix.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.icometrix.com/about","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260514035214/https://www.icometrix.com/about","evidenceNote":"icometrix states it was founded in 2011 as a spin-off from two Belgian universities and hospitals and developed the icobrain software.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","hosting":{"status":"published","note":{"en":"icometrix says personal data of US data subjects is processed and stored in the US and that of EU and other data subjects in the EU, without naming a hosting provider.","nl":"icometrix zegt dat persoonsgegevens van betrokkenen in de VS in de VS worden verwerkt en opgeslagen, en die van betrokkenen in de EU en andere regio's in de EU, zonder een hostingprovider te noemen.","fr":"icometrix indique que les données personnelles des personnes concernées aux États-Unis sont traitées et stockées aux États-Unis, et celles des personnes de l'UE et des autres régions dans l'UE, sans nommer d'hébergeur."},"evidenceUrl":"https://www.icometrix.com/icobridge","checkedAt":"2026-09-26"},"founded":"2011","initials":"IC","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"icometrix.png","width":600,"height":193,"source":"https://www.icometrix.com/"},"tags":["medical imaging","MRI","spin-off"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Kwantitatieve analyse van hersen-MRI","description":"icobrain analyseert MRI-scans van de hersenen om volumes en letsels te kwantificeren voor neurologische zorg.","evidenceNote":"icometrix stelt dat het in 2011 is opgericht als spin-off van twee Belgische universiteiten en ziekenhuizen en de icobrain-software heeft ontwikkeld."},"fr":{"tagline":"Analyse quantitative d'IRM cérébrale","description":"icobrain analyse les IRM cérébrales pour quantifier les volumes et les lésions dans le cadre des soins neurologiques.","evidenceNote":"icometrix indique avoir été fondée en 2011 comme spin-off de deux universités et hôpitaux belges et avoir développé le logiciel icobrain."}}},{"slug":"snapkin","name":"Snapkin","tagline":"Calorie tracking from a photo of the plate","description":"A calorie and protein tracker for iPhone and Android that estimates a meal from a photo of the plate and shows what it assumed, so each estimate can be corrected. The app's data is stored in the EU; meal photos are sent to US-based AI providers for analysis.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Berlaar, Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://getsnapkin.app/","evidenceUrl":"https://getsnapkin.app/en/about","evidenceNote":"The About Snapkin page states that Snapkin is built and run by Robot Studios IT Consultancy BV, registered at Hemelshoek 277, 2590 Berlaar, Belgium, with enterprise number 0732.991.584, and that the person behind it is Mattias Geniar, a software developer in Belgium.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"SN","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"snapkin.svg","width":100,"height":100,"source":"https://getsnapkin.app/"},"tags":["mobile","nutrition","health"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Calorieën bijhouden met een foto van het bord","description":"Een calorie- en eiwittracker voor iPhone en Android die een maaltijd inschat op basis van een foto van het bord en toont wat hij daarbij aannam, zodat elke inschatting kan worden gecorrigeerd. De gegevens van de app worden in de EU opgeslagen; maaltijdfoto's worden voor analyse naar Amerikaanse AI-aanbieders gestuurd.","evidenceNote":"De pagina Over Snapkin stelt dat Snapkin wordt gebouwd en gerund door Robot Studios IT Consultancy BV, met maatschappelijke zetel aan de Hemelshoek 277, 2590 Berlaar, België, en ondernemingsnummer 0732.991.584, en dat de persoon erachter Mattias Geniar is, een softwareontwikkelaar in België."},"fr":{"tagline":"Le suivi des calories à partir d'une photo de l'assiette","description":"Une application de suivi des calories et des protéines pour iPhone et Android, qui estime un repas à partir d'une photo de l'assiette et montre les hypothèses retenues, pour que chaque estimation puisse être corrigée. Les données de l'application sont stockées dans l'UE ; les photos des repas sont envoyées à des fournisseurs d'IA américains pour être analysées.","evidenceNote":"La page « À propos de Snapkin » indique que Snapkin est construit et exploité par Robot Studios IT Consultancy BV, dont le siège social est situé Hemelshoek 277, 2590 Berlaar, Belgique, sous le numéro d'entreprise 0732.991.584, et que la personne derrière le produit est Mattias Geniar, un développeur logiciel en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"drupal","name":"Drupal","tagline":"Content management framework started in Antwerp","description":"An open-source content management framework created by Dries Buytaert while studying in Antwerp.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Antwerp (project origin)","province":"antwerp","website":"https://www.drupal.org/","evidenceUrl":"https://dri.es/about","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260622130955/https://dri.es/about","evidenceNote":"Founder Dries Buytaert states he was born and raised in Antwerp, founded Drupal in 2000 and has been project lead since; he has been based in the United States since 2010 and the project is governed internationally.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"2000","openSource":true,"initials":"DR","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"drupal.svg","width":277,"height":100,"source":"https://www.drupal.org/"},"tags":["CMS","PHP","community"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Contentmanagementframework begonnen in Antwerpen","description":"Een opensource contentmanagementframework, gemaakt door Dries Buytaert tijdens zijn studies in Antwerpen.","evidenceNote":"Oprichter Dries Buytaert stelt dat hij in Antwerpen geboren en getogen is, Drupal in 2000 heeft opgericht en sindsdien projectleider is; hij woont sinds 2010 in de Verenigde Staten en het project wordt internationaal bestuurd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Framework de gestion de contenu né à Anvers","description":"Un framework de gestion de contenu open source créé par Dries Buytaert pendant ses études à Anvers.","evidenceNote":"Le fondateur Dries Buytaert indique être né et avoir grandi à Anvers, avoir fondé Drupal en 2000 et en être le responsable depuis ; il est basé aux États-Unis depuis 2010 et le projet est gouverné à l'échelle internationale."}}},{"slug":"spatie-open-source","name":"Spatie open source","tagline":"Hundreds of PHP and Laravel packages","description":"A large catalogue of maintained PHP, Laravel and JavaScript packages released by the Antwerp studio Spatie.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://spatie.be/open-source","evidenceUrl":"https://spatie.be/open-source","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260709183343/https://spatie.be/open-source","evidenceNote":"Spatie states it releases and maintains hundreds of packages, and lists its Antwerp address on the same page.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","openSource":true,"initials":"SP","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"spatie-open-source.png","width":600,"height":264,"source":"https://spatie.be/open-source"},"tags":["PHP","Laravel","packages"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Honderden PHP- en Laravel-pakketten","description":"Een grote catalogus van onderhouden PHP-, Laravel- en JavaScript-pakketten, uitgebracht door de Antwerpse studio Spatie.","evidenceNote":"Spatie stelt dat het honderden pakketten uitbrengt en onderhoudt, en vermeldt op dezelfde pagina zijn Antwerpse adres."},"fr":{"tagline":"Des centaines de paquets PHP et Laravel","description":"Un vaste catalogue de paquets PHP, Laravel et JavaScript maintenus, publiés par le studio anversois Spatie.","evidenceNote":"Spatie indique publier et maintenir des centaines de paquets, et mentionne son adresse anversoise sur la même page."}}},{"slug":"itext","name":"iText","tagline":"PDF library written in Ghent","description":"A programmable PDF library for Java and .NET, offered under AGPL alongside a commercial licence.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://itextpdf.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://itextpdf.com/itext-history-page","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260704193004/https://itextpdf.com/itext-history-page","evidenceNote":"iText documents that Bruno Lowagie developed the library while working at Ghent University and released version 0.30 as open source in February 2000.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","founded":"2000","openSource":true,"initials":"IT","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"itext.svg","width":247,"height":100,"source":"https://itextpdf.com/"},"tags":["PDF","Java","library"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"PDF-bibliotheek geschreven in Gent","description":"Een programmeerbare PDF-bibliotheek voor Java en .NET, aangeboden onder AGPL naast een commerciële licentie.","evidenceNote":"iText documenteert dat Bruno Lowagie de bibliotheek ontwikkelde tijdens het werk aan de Universiteit Gent en versie 0.30 in februari 2000 als open source uitbracht."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bibliothèque PDF écrite à Gand","description":"Une bibliothèque PDF programmable pour Java et .NET, proposée sous AGPL à côté d'une licence commerciale.","evidenceNote":"iText documente que Bruno Lowagie a développé la bibliothèque en travaillant à l'Université de Gand et a publié la version 0.30 en open source en février 2000."}}},{"slug":"hammer","name":"Hammer","tagline":"Parser combinators for binary formats","description":"A GPL parser-combinator toolkit in C for binary formats, with bindings for other languages.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://gitlab.special-circumstanc.es/hammer/hammer","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/abiggerhammer","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260212022358/https://github.com/abiggerhammer","evidenceNote":"Meredith L. Patterson’s GitHub profile lists Belgium and Hammer among her repositories; the canonical GitLab project is public GPLv2+ and shows Patterson maintaining master.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-27","addedAt":"2026-07-27","openSource":true,"initials":"H","accent":"olive","tags":["parser","C","binary formats"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Parsercombinators voor binaire formaten","description":"Een GPL-toolkit met parsercombinators in C voor binaire formaten, met bindings voor andere talen.","evidenceNote":"Het GitHub-profiel van Meredith L. Patterson vermeldt België en Hammer bij haar repository's; het canonieke GitLab-project is publiek onder GPLv2+ en toont Patterson als beheerder van master."},"fr":{"tagline":"Combinateurs d'analyse pour formats binaires","description":"Une boîte à outils GPL de combinateurs d'analyse en C pour les formats binaires, avec des liaisons pour d'autres langages.","evidenceNote":"Le profil GitHub de Meredith L. Patterson mentionne la Belgique et Hammer parmi ses dépôts ; le projet GitLab canonique est public sous GPLv2+ et montre Patterson à la maintenance de master."}}},{"slug":"happy-volcano","name":"Happy Volcano","tagline":"Game studio in Leuven","description":"The studio behind You Suck at Parking and the narrative puzzle game The Almost Gone.","category":"games-creative","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.happyvolcano.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.happyvolcano.com/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260723045107/https://www.happyvolcano.com/","evidenceNote":"The studio lists its Leuven company address and presents You Suck at Parking and The Almost Gone as its own titles.","verifiedAt":"2026-07-25","addedAt":"2026-07-25","initials":"HV","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"happy-volcano.svg","width":67,"height":100,"source":"https://www.happyvolcano.com/"},"tags":["games","studio","indie"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Gamestudio in Leuven","description":"De studio achter You Suck at Parking en de narratieve puzzelgame The Almost Gone.","evidenceNote":"De studio vermeldt haar bedrijfsadres in Leuven en presenteert You Suck at Parking en The Almost Gone als eigen titels."},"fr":{"tagline":"Studio de jeux à Louvain","description":"Le studio à l'origine de You Suck at Parking et du jeu de réflexion narratif The Almost Gone.","evidenceNote":"Le studio indique son adresse d'entreprise à Louvain et présente You Suck at Parking et The Almost Gone comme ses propres titres."}}},{"slug":"appeal-studios","name":"Appeal Studios","tagline":"The studio behind Outcast","description":"A Charleroi game studio known for the 1999 open-world adventure Outcast and 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des Entreprises sous le numéro 0812.335.408 ; le site ne dit rien du lieu de production des vêtements."}}},{"slug":"trappistes-rochefort","name":"Trappistes Rochefort","tagline":"Trappist ales brewed at the abbey of Saint-Remy","description":"Rochefort 6, 8 and 10 and Triple Extra, brewed at the Trappist abbey of Notre-Dame de Saint-Remy in Rochefort.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Rochefort, Namur","province":"namur","website":"https://www.trappistes-rochefort.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.trappistes-rochefort.com/en/the-brewery/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250716083125/https://www.trappistes-rochefort.com/en/the-brewery/","evidenceNote":"The brewery page traces brewing at the abbey to written records from 1595 and says a new brewhouse was built in 2020; its footer gives the Brasserie des Trappistes Rochefort's address at the Abbey of Saint-Remy in 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fermentation.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"BD","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"brasserie-dupont.png","width":184,"height":222,"source":"https://www.brasserie-dupont.com/en/"},"tags":["beer","brewery","organic","family company"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Saison Dupont van een Henegouwse hoevebrouwerij","description":"Een familiale hoevebrouwerij in Tourpes, bekend om Saison Dupont en haar biologische bieren.","evidenceNote":"De historiekpagina van de brouwerij voert haar wortels terug tot een hoeve in Tourpes die in 1844 een hoevebrouwerij werd, stelt dat de familie Dupont ze in 1920 kocht en in de familie hield, en vermeldt dat een magazijn uit 2022 in Leuze-en-Hainaut een warme kamer voor de tweede gisting bevat."},"fr":{"tagline":"La Saison Dupont d'une brasserie-ferme du Hainaut","description":"Une brasserie-ferme familiale de Tourpes, connue pour la Saison Dupont et ses bières biologiques.","evidenceNote":"La page historique de la brasserie fait remonter ses racines à une ferme de Tourpes devenue brasserie-ferme en 1844, indique que la famille Dupont l'a achetée en 1920 et l'a gardée dans la famille, et précise qu'un entrepôt de 2022 à Leuze-en-Hainaut abrite une chambre chaude pour la seconde fermentation."}}},{"slug":"chouffe","name":"Chouffe","tagline":"Ardennes beers from the brewery in Achouffe","description":"La Chouffe and the rest of the Chouffe range, from the brewery founded in Achouffe in 1982 and part of Duvel Moortgat since 2006.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Achouffe, Luxembourg province","province":"luxembourg","website":"https://chouffe.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://chouffe.com/en-gb/about-us/our-story","evidenceNote":"Chouffe's story page says its founders brewed the first La Chouffe in Achouffe in 1982, bought the farm they had been brewing in in 1986, invested in a new brewhouse in 1992, and that the brewery joined Duvel Moortgat in 2006.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1982","initials":"CF","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"chouffe.webp","width":438,"height":600,"source":"https://chouffe.com/"},"tags":["beer","brewery","Ardennes"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Ardense bieren uit de brouwerij in Achouffe","description":"La Chouffe en de rest van het Chouffe-gamma, van de brouwerij die in 1982 in Achouffe werd opgericht en sinds 2006 deel uitmaakt van Duvel Moortgat.","evidenceNote":"Het verhaal op de site van Chouffe stelt dat de oprichters de eerste La Chouffe in 1982 in Achouffe brouwden, in 1986 de hoeve kochten waarin ze brouwden, in 1992 in een nieuwe brouwzaal investeerden, en dat de brouwerij in 2006 bij Duvel Moortgat kwam."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bières ardennaises de la brasserie d'Achouffe","description":"La Chouffe et le reste de la gamme Chouffe, de la brasserie fondée à Achouffe en 1982 et membre de Duvel Moortgat depuis 2006.","evidenceNote":"La page historique de Chouffe indique que les fondateurs ont brassé la première La Chouffe à Achouffe en 1982, ont racheté en 1986 la ferme où ils brassaient, ont investi dans une nouvelle salle de brassage en 1992, et que la brasserie a rejoint Duvel Moortgat en 2006."}}},{"slug":"belgian-owl","name":"Belgian Owl","tagline":"Single malt whisky from the Hesbaye","description":"Belgian single malt whisky distilled from Hesbaye barley on two stills brought from Scotland.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://belgianwhisky.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://belgianwhisky.com/en/distillery","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250710201424/https://belgianwhisky.com/en/distillery","evidenceNote":"The distillery page says Belgian Owl's two stills were brought to Belgium from the former Caperdonich distillery in Speyside and that every distillate runs from them, with barley from 29 partner farmers in the Hesbaye region; the site's contact page gives its address in Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"BO","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"belgian-owl.svg","width":536,"height":100,"source":"https://belgianwhisky.com/en"},"tags":["whisky","distillery"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Single malt whisky uit Haspengouw","description":"Belgische single malt whisky, gestookt van gerst uit Haspengouw op twee distilleerketels die uit Schotland werden overgebracht.","evidenceNote":"De distilleerderijpagina stelt dat de twee distilleerketels van Belgian Owl uit de voormalige Caperdonich-distilleerderij in Speyside naar België werden gebracht en dat elk distillaat erdoor loopt, met gerst van 29 partnerboeren uit de streek van Haspengouw; de contactpagina van de site geeft het adres in Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher."},"fr":{"tagline":"Whisky single malt de Hesbaye","description":"Whisky single malt belge distillé à partir d'orge de Hesbaye dans deux alambics venus d'Écosse.","evidenceNote":"La page de la distillerie indique que les deux alambics de Belgian Owl ont été amenés en Belgique depuis l'ancienne distillerie Caperdonich, dans le Speyside, et que chaque distillat en est issu, avec de l'orge de 29 agriculteurs partenaires de la région hesbignonne ; la page de contact du site donne son adresse à Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher."}}},{"slug":"terre-de-fromages","name":"Terre de Fromages","tagline":"Herve PDO cheese from the Pays de Herve","description":"Herve PDO washed-rind cheeses, from mild to Remoudou, and other soft cheeses from a cheesemaker in Herve.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Herve, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.terredefromages.be/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.terredefromages.be/en/cheese-makers/","evidenceNote":"The cheesemaker describes itself as the leading producer of Herve PDO and says it processes the equivalent of the output of 25 dairy farms in the Pays de Herve; the page footer gives its address in Herve.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"TF","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"terre-de-fromages.png","width":600,"height":209,"source":"https://www.terredefromages.be/en/"},"tags":["cheese","food","protected origin"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Herve BOB-kaas uit het Land van Herve","description":"Herve BOB-kazen met gewassen korst, van zacht tot Remoudou, en andere zachte kazen van een kaasmakerij in Herve.","evidenceNote":"De kaasmakerij omschrijft zichzelf als de grootste producent van Herve BOB en stelt dat ze het equivalent van de productie van 25 melkveebedrijven in het Land van Herve verwerkt; de voettekst van de pagina geeft haar adres in Herve."},"fr":{"tagline":"Fromage de Herve AOP du Pays de Herve","description":"Fromages de Herve AOP à croûte lavée, du doux au Remoudou, et d'autres pâtes molles d'une fromagerie de Herve.","evidenceNote":"La fromagerie se présente comme le premier producteur de Herve AOP et indique transformer l'équivalent de la production de 25 fermes laitières du Pays de Herve ; le pied de page donne son adresse à Herve."}}},{"slug":"siroperie-meurens","name":"Siroperie Meurens","tagline":"Sirop de Liège from Aubel","description":"Le Vrai Sirop de Liège, an apple and pear syrup made by the Meurens family's syrup works in Aubel.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Aubel, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://sirop-de-liege.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://sirop-de-liege.com/en/the-syrup-factory/","evidenceNote":"Siroperie Meurens says it has made Vrai Sirop de Liège in Aubel for nearly 125 years, still operates from its historical production site and is run by the fourth generation of the family.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"SM","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"siroperie-meurens.svg","width":316,"height":100,"source":"https://sirop-de-liege.com/en/"},"tags":["food","family company","syrup"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Luikse siroop uit Aubel","description":"Le Vrai Sirop de Liège, een appel- en perensiroop gemaakt door de siroperij van de familie Meurens in Aubel.","evidenceNote":"Siroperie Meurens stelt dat ze al bijna 125 jaar Vrai Sirop de Liège maakt in Aubel, nog steeds vanaf haar historische productiesite werkt en door de vierde generatie van de familie wordt geleid."},"fr":{"tagline":"Sirop de Liège d'Aubel","description":"Le Vrai Sirop de Liège, un sirop de pommes et de poires fabriqué par la siroperie de la famille Meurens à Aubel.","evidenceNote":"La Siroperie Meurens indique fabriquer le Vrai Sirop de Liège à Aubel depuis près de 125 ans, toujours depuis son site de production historique, et être dirigée par la quatrième génération de la famille."}}},{"slug":"fumet-des-ardennes","name":"Fumet des Ardennes","tagline":"Ardennes ham and charcuterie smoked in Corbion","description":"Jambon d'Ardenne PGI and other smoked charcuterie from a family butcher and farm in Corbion, near Bouillon.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Corbion, Luxembourg province","province":"luxembourg","website":"https://fumetdesardennes.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://fumetdesardennes.be/fr/content/4-a-propos","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260609201828/https://fumetdesardennes.be/fr/content/4-a-propos","evidenceNote":"The family business says it is based in Corbion in the municipality of Bouillon, that all its products are smoked in a traditional smokehouse over oak and beech sawdust, and that some of its salted meats are PGI products made in the Ardennes to a set specification.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1989","initials":"FA","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"fumet-des-ardennes.svg","width":391,"height":100,"source":"https://fumetdesardennes.be/"},"tags":["Ardennes","protected origin","charcuterie"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Ardense ham en charcuterie, gerookt in Corbion","description":"Jambon d'Ardenne BGA en andere gerookte charcuterie van een familiale slagerij en boerderij in Corbion, bij Bouillon.","evidenceNote":"Het familiebedrijf stelt dat het in Corbion in de gemeente Bouillon gevestigd is, dat al zijn producten in een traditionele rookkamer boven eiken- en beukenzaagsel worden gerookt, en dat sommige van zijn gezouten vleeswaren BGA-producten zijn die volgens een vastgelegd lastenboek in de Ardennen worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Jambon et salaisons d'Ardenne fumés à Corbion","description":"Jambon d'Ardenne IGP et autres salaisons fumées d'une boucherie et ferme familiale de Corbion, près de Bouillon.","evidenceNote":"L'entreprise familiale indique être établie à Corbion, dans la commune de Bouillon, que tous ses produits sont fumés dans un fumoir traditionnel au-dessus de sciure de chêne et de hêtre, et que certaines de ses salaisons sont des produits IGP fabriqués en Ardenne selon un cahier des charges précis."}}},{"slug":"val-dieu","name":"Val-Dieu","tagline":"Abbey beer brewed inside Val-Dieu Abbey","description":"Blonde, Brune, Triple and other Val-Dieu abbey beers, brewed at the Cistercian abbey near Aubel.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Aubel, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.val-dieu.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.val-dieu.com/en/history-of-val-dieu-abbey/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260614072734/https://www.val-dieu.com/en/history-of-val-dieu-abbey/","evidenceNote":"The brewery says Val-Dieu is the only Belgian abbey beer brewed within the monastery itself, on the site of the Cistercian abbey founded in 1216; its contact page gives an address at Val-Dieu in Aubel.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"VD","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"val-dieu.svg","width":235,"height":100,"source":"https://www.val-dieu.com/en/"},"tags":["beer","abbey","brewery"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Abdijbier gebrouwen in de abdij van Val-Dieu","description":"Blonde, Brune, Triple en andere abdijbieren van Val-Dieu, gebrouwen in de cisterciënzerabdij bij Aubel.","evidenceNote":"De brouwerij stelt dat Val-Dieu het enige Belgische abdijbier is dat in het klooster zelf wordt gebrouwen, op de site van de in 1216 gestichte cisterciënzerabdij; de contactpagina geeft een adres in Val-Dieu, Aubel."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bière d'abbaye brassée dans l'abbaye du Val-Dieu","description":"Blonde, Brune, Triple et autres bières d'abbaye du Val-Dieu, brassées à l'abbaye cistercienne près d'Aubel.","evidenceNote":"La brasserie indique que la Val-Dieu est la seule bière d'abbaye belge brassée au sein même du monastère, sur le site de l'abbaye cistercienne fondée en 1216 ; sa page de contact donne une adresse au Val-Dieu, à Aubel."}}},{"slug":"brasserie-du-bocq","name":"Brasserie du Bocq","tagline":"Blanche de Namur and Gauloise from Purnode","description":"A brewery in Purnode that brews Blanche de Namur, Gauloise, Saison 1858 and other bottle-refermented beers.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Purnode, Namur","province":"namur","website":"https://www.bocq.be/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.bocq.be/en/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260612112738/https://bocq.be/en/","evidenceNote":"The brewery says it began in 1858 in a farmer's outbuildings in Purnode, brought all its beer production back to Purnode in 1983 and is now owned by the Keersmaekers family, who have brewed Corsendonk there for over 30 years.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1858","initials":"BB","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"brasserie-du-bocq.png","width":600,"height":261,"source":"https://www.bocq.be/en/"},"tags":["beer","brewery"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Blanche de Namur en Gauloise uit Purnode","description":"Een brouwerij in Purnode die Blanche de Namur, Gauloise, Saison 1858 en andere op fles hergiste bieren brouwt.","evidenceNote":"De brouwerij stelt dat ze in 1858 begon in de bijgebouwen van een boerderij in Purnode, in 1983 al haar bierproductie naar Purnode terugbracht en nu eigendom is van de familie Keersmaekers, die er al meer dan 30 jaar Corsendonk brouwt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Blanche de Namur et Gauloise de Purnode","description":"Une brasserie de Purnode qui brasse la Blanche de Namur, la Gauloise, la Saison 1858 et d'autres bières refermentées en bouteille.","evidenceNote":"La brasserie indique avoir débuté en 1858 dans les dépendances d'une ferme de Purnode, avoir rapatrié toute sa production de bière à Purnode en 1983 et appartenir aujourd'hui à la famille Keersmaekers, qui y brasse la Corsendonk depuis plus de 30 ans."}}},{"slug":"galler","name":"Galler","tagline":"A Liège chocolate house since 1976","description":"Chocolate bars, Galler bâtons and pralines from the chocolate house founded in Vaux-sous-Chèvremont in 1976.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.galler.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.galler.com/en/the-chocolate-factory/","evidenceNote":"Galler states that its chocolate factory in Liège produces its chocolate and that its fillings are made in its own workshops; the page does not give the factory's address.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1976","initials":"G","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"galler.svg","width":106,"height":100,"source":"https://www.galler.com/"},"tags":["chocolate","praline"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Een Luiks chocoladehuis sinds 1976","description":"Chocoladerepen, Galler-bâtons en pralines van het chocoladehuis dat in 1976 in Vaux-sous-Chèvremont werd opgericht.","evidenceNote":"Galler stelt dat zijn chocoladefabriek in Luik zijn chocolade produceert en dat de vullingen in de eigen ateliers worden gemaakt; de pagina vermeldt het adres van de fabriek niet."},"fr":{"tagline":"Une chocolaterie liégeoise depuis 1976","description":"Tablettes, bâtons Galler et pralines de la chocolaterie fondée à Vaux-sous-Chèvremont en 1976.","evidenceNote":"Galler indique que sa chocolaterie de Liège produit son chocolat et que ses fourrages sont réalisés dans ses propres ateliers ; la page ne donne pas l'adresse de l'usine."}}},{"slug":"ice-watch","name":"Ice-Watch","tagline":"Colourful watches from a Bastogne company","description":"Watches and smartwatches sold under the Ice-Watch brand by BEWATCH, a company based in Bastogne.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Bastogne, Luxembourg province","province":"luxembourg","website":"https://www.ice-watch.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.ice-watch.com/en/pages/terms-and-conditions-of-sale","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260918132227/https://www.ice-watch.com/en/pages/terms-and-conditions-of-sale","evidenceNote":"The official store's terms name BEWATCH srl, a Belgian-law company with its head office in Bastogne, as the owner of ice-watch.com and the seller of its products; the page does not say where the watches are made.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"IW","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"ice-watch.svg","width":100,"height":100,"source":"https://www.ice-watch.com/"},"tags":["watches","accessories"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Kleurrijke horloges van een bedrijf uit Bastenaken","description":"Horloges en smartwatches onder het merk Ice-Watch, verkocht door BEWATCH, een bedrijf gevestigd in Bastenaken.","evidenceNote":"De verkoopsvoorwaarden van de officiële webwinkel noemen BEWATCH srl, een vennootschap naar Belgisch recht met hoofdzetel in Bastenaken, als eigenaar van ice-watch.com en verkoper van de producten; de pagina zegt niet waar de horloges worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Des montres colorées d'une entreprise bastognarde","description":"Montres et montres connectées vendues sous la marque Ice-Watch par BEWATCH, une entreprise établie à Bastogne.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions de vente de la boutique officielle désignent BEWATCH srl, société de droit belge dont le siège est à Bastogne, comme propriétaire d'ice-watch.com et vendeur de ses produits ; la page ne précise pas où les montres sont fabriquées."}}},{"slug":"fishing-cactus","name":"Fishing Cactus","tagline":"Game studio from Mons","description":"A Mons game studio behind the typing adventures Epistory and Nanotale, among other games.","category":"games-creative","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Mons, Hainaut","province":"hainaut","website":"https://www.fishingcactus.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.fishingcactus.be/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260519102624/https://fishingcactus.be/","evidenceNote":"Fishing Cactus says it is a team of 38 game developers from Mons, Wallonia, and lists Epistory and Nanotale among its own games.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"FC","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"fishing-cactus.svg","width":517,"height":100,"source":"https://www.fishingcactus.be/"},"tags":["games","studio","indie"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Gamestudio uit Bergen","description":"Een gamestudio uit Bergen, onder meer bekend van de typavonturen Epistory en Nanotale.","evidenceNote":"Fishing Cactus stelt dat het een team van 38 gameontwikkelaars uit Bergen (Wallonië) is en vermeldt Epistory en Nanotale bij zijn eigen games."},"fr":{"tagline":"Studio de jeux montois","description":"Un studio de jeux de Mons à l'origine, entre autres, des aventures de dactylographie Epistory et Nanotale.","evidenceNote":"Fishing Cactus indique être une équipe de 38 développeurs de jeux de Mons, en Wallonie, et cite Epistory et Nanotale parmi ses propres jeux."}}},{"slug":"n-side","name":"N-SIDE","tagline":"Optimisation software from Louvain-la-Neuve","description":"Optimisation and AI software for clinical-trial supply chains and electricity markets.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"built","location":"Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Brabant","province":"walloon-brabant","website":"https://www.n-side.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.n-side.com/en/news/economic-missions-open-new-doors-for-companies-the-case-of-n-side/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260831124646/https://www.n-side.com/en/news/economic-missions-open-new-doors-for-companies-the-case-of-n-side/","evidenceNote":"A 2023 interview published on N-SIDE's site says the company employs more than 180 people in Louvain-la-Neuve and that its CEO is a UCLouvain professor of operations research.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"NS","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"n-side.svg","width":383,"height":100,"source":"https://www.n-side.com/en/"},"tags":["optimisation","AI","industry"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Optimalisatiesoftware uit Louvain-la-Neuve","description":"Optimalisatie- en AI-software voor de toeleveringsketen van klinische studies en voor elektriciteitsmarkten.","evidenceNote":"Een interview uit 2023 op de site van N-SIDE stelt dat het bedrijf meer dan 180 mensen tewerkstelt in Louvain-la-Neuve en dat de CEO hoogleraar operationeel onderzoek aan de UCLouvain is."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciels d'optimisation de Louvain-la-Neuve","description":"Logiciels d'optimisation et d'IA pour la chaîne d'approvisionnement des essais cliniques et les marchés de l'électricité.","evidenceNote":"Une interview de 2023 publiée sur le site de N-SIDE indique que l'entreprise emploie plus de 180 personnes à Louvain-la-Neuve et que son CEO est professeur de recherche opérationnelle à l'UCLouvain."}}},{"slug":"carrieres-du-hainaut","name":"Carrières du Hainaut","tagline":"Belgian blue stone quarried and cut in Soignies","description":"Blue limestone of Hainaut for floors, facades and gardens, extracted and processed at the company's quarry in Soignies.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Soignies, Hainaut","province":"hainaut","website":"https://www.carrieresduhainaut.com/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.carrieresduhainaut.com/en/quarry/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260508052401/https://www.carrieresduhainaut.com/en/quarry/about-us","evidenceNote":"The company says it has extracted blue stone from Belgian ground for more than 135 years and that the extraction and transformation process is carried out at a single site in Soignies; the page adds that it is part of the SigmaRoc group.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"CH","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"carrieres-du-hainaut.svg","width":100,"height":100,"source":"https://www.carrieresduhainaut.com/en/"},"tags":["stone","interior","manufacturing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Belgische blauwe hardsteen, gewonnen en gezaagd in Zinnik","description":"Henegouwse blauwe hardsteen voor vloeren, gevels en tuinen, gewonnen en verwerkt in de groeve van het bedrijf in Zinnik.","evidenceNote":"Het bedrijf stelt dat het al meer dan 135 jaar blauwe hardsteen uit de Belgische bodem wint en dat de ontginning en verwerking op één enkele site in Zinnik gebeuren; de pagina vermeldt ook dat het deel uitmaakt van de SigmaRoc-groep."},"fr":{"tagline":"Pierre bleue belge extraite et taillée à Soignies","description":"Pierre bleue du Hainaut pour sols, façades et jardins, extraite et transformée dans la carrière de l'entreprise à Soignies.","evidenceNote":"L'entreprise indique extraire la pierre bleue du sous-sol belge depuis plus de 135 ans et que l'extraction et la transformation ont lieu sur un site unique à Soignies ; la page précise aussi qu'elle fait partie du groupe SigmaRoc."}}},{"slug":"qbus","name":"Qbus","tagline":"Home automation assembled in Erpe-Mere","description":"Home and building automation modules and controllers for comfort, energy, heating and security.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Erpe-Mere, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.qbus.be/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.qbus.be/en/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260217115629/https://www.qbus.be/en/about-us","evidenceNote":"Qbus says its headquarters and its production are both in Erpe-Mere and that its products are fully developed, tested and assembled locally.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1999","initials":"QB","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"qbus.svg","width":231,"height":100,"source":"https://www.qbus.be/en"},"tags":["home automation","electronics","manufacturing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Domotica geassembleerd in Erpe-Mere","description":"Modules en controllers voor woning- en gebouwautomatisering, voor comfort, energie, verwarming en veiligheid.","evidenceNote":"Qbus stelt dat zowel zijn hoofdkantoor als zijn productie zich in Erpe-Mere bevinden en dat zijn producten volledig lokaal worden ontwikkeld, getest en geassembleerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Domotique assemblée à Erpe-Mere","description":"Modules et contrôleurs de domotique et d'automatisation des bâtiments pour le confort, l'énergie, le chauffage et la sécurité.","evidenceNote":"Qbus indique que son siège et sa production se trouvent tous deux à Erpe-Mere et que ses produits sont entièrement développés, testés et assemblés localement."}}},{"slug":"velbus","name":"Velbus","tagline":"Home automation produced in Belgium","description":"A modular home-automation system developed and assembled by Velleman Group in Gavere.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Gavere, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.velbus.eu/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.velbus.eu/blog/latest-news-1/made-in-belgium-26","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260617034623/https://www.velbus.eu/blog/latest-news-1/made-in-belgium-26","evidenceNote":"Velbus says that since summer 2023 its products have been 100% produced in Belgium, with circuit boards from Mechelen, component assembly in Poperinge and Harelbeke, housings moulded in Diepenbeek, and final assembly at Velleman Group in Gavere.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"VB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"velbus.png","width":254,"height":57,"source":"https://www.velbus.eu/"},"tags":["home automation","electronics","manufacturing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Domotica geproduceerd in België","description":"Een modulair domoticasysteem, ontwikkeld en geassembleerd door Velleman Group in Gavere.","evidenceNote":"Velbus stelt dat zijn producten sinds de zomer van 2023 voor 100% in België worden geproduceerd, met printplaten uit Mechelen, componentenmontage in Poperinge en Harelbeke, behuizingen die in Diepenbeek worden gespoten en de eindassemblage bij Velleman Group in Gavere."},"fr":{"tagline":"Domotique produite en Belgique","description":"Un système domotique modulaire développé et assemblé par Velleman Group à Gavere.","evidenceNote":"Velbus indique que depuis l'été 2023 ses produits sont fabriqués à 100 % en Belgique, avec des circuits imprimés de Malines, l'assemblage des composants à Poperinge et Harelbeke, des boîtiers moulés à Diepenbeek et l'assemblage final chez Velleman Group à Gavere."}}},{"slug":"niko","name":"Niko","tagline":"Switches and home automation from Sint-Niklaas","description":"Switches, sockets, the Niko Home Control system and lighting controls from a family-owned company.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.niko.eu/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.niko.eu/en/about-niko/our-story","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260515160417/https://www.niko.eu/en/about-niko/our-story","evidenceNote":"Niko's history page says the company was founded in Sint-Niklaas in 1919, is led by the third generation of the De Backer family and is still based at its Industriepark-West site there; it says its Rocker and Toggle switches are handcrafted in Belgium but does not say where the rest of the range is made.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1919","initials":"N","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"niko.svg","width":322,"height":100,"source":"https://www.niko.eu/en"},"tags":["home automation","electronics","family company"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Schakelaars en domotica uit Sint-Niklaas","description":"Schakelaars, stopcontacten, het Niko Home Control-systeem en lichtsturing van een familiebedrijf.","evidenceNote":"De historiekpagina van Niko stelt dat het bedrijf in 1919 in Sint-Niklaas werd opgericht, door de derde generatie van de familie De Backer wordt geleid en nog steeds op zijn site op Industriepark-West daar gevestigd is; ze vermeldt dat de schakelaars Rocker en Toggle in België met de hand worden gemaakt, maar zegt niet waar de rest van het gamma wordt gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Interrupteurs et domotique de Saint-Nicolas","description":"Interrupteurs, prises, le système Niko Home Control et commandes d'éclairage d'une entreprise familiale.","evidenceNote":"La page historique de Niko indique que l'entreprise a été fondée à Saint-Nicolas en 1919, qu'elle est dirigée par la troisième génération de la famille De Backer et qu'elle est toujours établie sur son site de l'Industriepark-West ; elle précise que les interrupteurs Rocker et Toggle sont fabriqués à la main en Belgique, mais ne dit pas où le reste de la gamme est fabriqué."}}},{"slug":"televic","name":"Televic","tagline":"Conference and rail communication systems from Izegem","description":"Conference and interpretation systems and passenger-information systems for trains from a company based in Izegem.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Izegem, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://www.televic.com/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.televic.com/en/business-units/televic-group/about/history","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251018190347/https://www.televic.com/en/business-units/televic-group/about/history","evidenceNote":"Televic's history page says it was founded in 1946 as a Belgian manufacturer, relocated to Izegem and opened a manufacturing plant there, and also has plants in Bulgaria, China and the US; it does not say which products are made where.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1946","initials":"TV","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"televic.svg","width":503,"height":100,"source":"https://www.televic.com/en"},"tags":["electronics","conference","rail"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Conferentie- en treincommunicatie uit Izegem","description":"Conferentie- en tolksystemen en reizigersinformatiesystemen voor treinen van een bedrijf gevestigd in Izegem.","evidenceNote":"De historiekpagina van Televic stelt dat het in 1946 werd opgericht als Belgische fabrikant, naar Izegem verhuisde en daar een productievestiging opende, en ook fabrieken heeft in Bulgarije, China en de VS; ze zegt niet welke producten waar worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Systèmes de conférence et de communication ferroviaire d'Izegem","description":"Systèmes de conférence et d'interprétation et systèmes d'information voyageurs pour les trains, d'une entreprise établie à Izegem.","evidenceNote":"La page historique de Televic indique qu'elle a été fondée en 1946 comme fabricant belge, s'est installée à Izegem et y a ouvert une usine, et dispose aussi d'usines en Bulgarie, en Chine et aux États-Unis ; elle ne précise pas quels produits sont fabriqués où."}}},{"slug":"smappee","name":"Smappee","tagline":"EV chargers and energy management from Harelbeke","description":"Smart EV chargers and energy-management systems that coordinate solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and the grid.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Harelbeke, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://www.smappee.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.smappee.com/eu/our-story","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260706073629/https://www.smappee.com/eu/our-story","evidenceNote":"Smappee's story page says it makes smart EV chargers and energy-management systems and calls an energy-neutral cleantech hub in Harelbeke, West Flanders, its home; it does not say where its hardware is manufactured.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"SP","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"smappee.svg","width":419,"height":100,"source":"https://www.smappee.com/"},"tags":["EV charging","energy","electronics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Laadpalen en energiebeheer uit Harelbeke","description":"Slimme laadpalen voor elektrische wagens en energiebeheersystemen die zonnepanelen, batterijen, warmtepompen en het net op elkaar afstemmen.","evidenceNote":"De verhaalpagina van Smappee stelt dat het slimme laadpalen en energiebeheersystemen maakt en noemt een energieneutrale cleantechhub in Harelbeke (West-Vlaanderen) zijn thuis; ze zegt niet waar de hardware wordt geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bornes de recharge et gestion de l'énergie de Harelbeke","description":"Bornes de recharge intelligentes pour véhicules électriques et systèmes de gestion de l'énergie qui coordonnent panneaux solaires, batteries, pompes à chaleur et réseau.","evidenceNote":"La page « Notre histoire » de Smappee indique qu'elle fabrique des bornes de recharge intelligentes et des systèmes de gestion de l'énergie, et présente un pôle cleantech énergétiquement neutre à Harelbeke, en Flandre-Occidentale, comme son port d'attache ; elle ne précise pas où son matériel est produit."}}},{"slug":"evs","name":"EVS","tagline":"Live replay and production servers from Liège","description":"Live production servers and replay systems such as XT-VIA and LSM-VIA, used by broadcasters for sport and live events.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Seraing, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://evs.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://evs.com/company/about-evs","evidenceNote":"EVS says it was founded in Liège in February 1994 and is headquartered in Liège; its offices page places that headquarters at the Liège Science Park in Seraing. Neither page says where its servers are manufactured.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1994","initials":"EV","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"evs.svg","width":367,"height":100,"source":"https://evs.com/"},"tags":["broadcast","electronics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Live replay- en productieservers uit Luik","description":"Liveproductieservers en replaysystemen zoals XT-VIA en LSM-VIA, gebruikt door omroepen voor sport en live-evenementen.","evidenceNote":"EVS stelt dat het in februari 1994 in Luik werd opgericht en zijn hoofdzetel in Luik heeft; de pagina met kantoren situeert die hoofdzetel in het Liège Science Park in Seraing. Geen van beide pagina's zegt waar de servers worden geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Serveurs de replay et de production live liégeois","description":"Serveurs de production live et systèmes de replay comme XT-VIA et LSM-VIA, utilisés par les diffuseurs pour le sport et les événements en direct.","evidenceNote":"EVS indique avoir été fondée à Liège en février 1994 et avoir son siège à Liège ; sa page des bureaux situe ce siège au Liège Science Park, à Seraing. Aucune des deux pages ne précise où ses serveurs sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"aerospacelab","name":"Aerospacelab","tagline":"Satellite platforms from Mont-Saint-Guibert","description":"Satellite platforms, payloads and subsystems for Earth-observation and telecommunications missions.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Mont-Saint-Guibert, Walloon Brabant","province":"walloon-brabant","website":"https://www.aerospacelab.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.aerospacelab.com/privacy","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260820030946/https://www.aerospacelab.com/privacy","evidenceNote":"The site's legal notice names Aerospacelab S.A., at Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium, with company number BE 0652.911.750, as its publisher; the page does not say where the satellites are built.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"2018","initials":"AL","accent":"violet","tags":["space","satellites","electronics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Satellietplatformen uit Mont-Saint-Guibert","description":"Satellietplatformen, payloads en subsystemen voor aardobservatie- en telecommunicatiemissies.","evidenceNote":"De juridische vermeldingen op de site noemen Aerospacelab S.A., in Mont-Saint-Guibert (België), met ondernemingsnummer BE 0652.911.750, als verantwoordelijke uitgever; de pagina zegt niet waar de satellieten worden gebouwd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateformes satellites de Mont-Saint-Guibert","description":"Plateformes satellites, charges utiles et sous-systèmes pour des missions d'observation de la Terre et de télécommunications.","evidenceNote":"Les mentions légales du site désignent Aerospacelab S.A., à Mont-Saint-Guibert (Belgique), numéro d'entreprise BE 0652.911.750, comme éditeur responsable ; la page ne précise pas où les satellites sont construits."}}},{"slug":"e-peas","name":"e-peas","tagline":"Energy-harvesting chips from Louvain-la-Neuve","description":"Power-management chips that let wireless and IoT devices run on ambient light, heat, motion or radio energy.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Brabant","province":"walloon-brabant","website":"https://e-peas.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://e-peas.com/contact/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260521191849/https://e-peas.com/contact/","evidenceNote":"e-peas lists its headquarters in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, and offices in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, and Palo Alto, USA; the page does not say where its chips are fabricated.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-16","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"EP","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"e-peas.svg","width":334,"height":100,"source":"https://e-peas.com/"},"tags":["semiconductors","IoT","electronics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Energy-harvestingchips uit Louvain-la-Neuve","description":"Energiebeheerchips waarmee draadloze apparaten en IoT-toestellen werken op omgevingslicht, warmte, beweging of radio-energie.","evidenceNote":"e-peas vermeldt zijn hoofdkantoor in Louvain-la-Neuve (België) en kantoren in Neuchâtel (Zwitserland) en Palo Alto (VS); de pagina zegt niet waar de chips worden vervaardigd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Puces de récupération d'énergie de Louvain-la-Neuve","description":"Puces de gestion de l'énergie qui permettent aux appareils sans fil et IoT de fonctionner grâce à la lumière, à la chaleur, au mouvement ou à l'énergie radio ambiants.","evidenceNote":"e-peas indique son siège à Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgique) et des bureaux à Neuchâtel (Suisse) et Palo Alto (États-Unis) ; la page ne précise pas où ses puces sont fabriquées."}}},{"slug":"teletask","name":"TELETASK","tagline":"Home and building automation from Ghent","description":"Home and building automation systems for comfort, security and energy management in homes and professional buildings.","category":"hardware-electronics","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://teletask.be/en/","evidenceUrl":"https://teletask.be/en/about/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260222155820/https://teletask.be/en/about/","evidenceNote":"TELETASK describes itself as a family-owned company based in Ghent, founded in 1984, whose core business is the design and manufacturing of smart home products; the page does not say where manufacturing takes place.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1984","initials":"TT","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"teletask.png","width":600,"height":130,"source":"https://teletask.be/media/3167/corporate-identity-guidelines_v08.pdf"},"tags":["home automation","electronics","family company"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Woning- en gebouwautomatisering uit Gent","description":"Domoticasystemen voor comfort, veiligheid en energiebeheer in woningen en professionele gebouwen.","evidenceNote":"TELETASK omschrijft zichzelf als een familiebedrijf gevestigd in Gent, opgericht in 1984, met het ontwerp en de productie van smarthomeproducten als kernactiviteit; de pagina zegt niet waar die productie plaatsvindt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Domotique et automatisation des bâtiments de Gand","description":"Systèmes domotiques pour le confort, la sécurité et la gestion de l'énergie dans les habitations et les bâtiments professionnels.","evidenceNote":"TELETASK se présente comme une entreprise familiale établie à Gand, fondée en 1984, dont le cœur de métier est la conception et la fabrication de produits pour la maison intelligente ; la page ne précise pas où cette fabrication a lieu."}}},{"slug":"lazy-nvim","name":"lazy.nvim","tagline":"Plugin manager for Neovim","description":"A plugin manager for the Neovim editor with lazy-loading, caching and dependency handling; its author also maintains the LazyVim configuration.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://lazy.folke.io/","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/folke","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260828183741/https://github.com/folke","evidenceNote":"Folke Lemaitre’s GitHub profile gives his location as Ghent, Belgium and pins lazy.nvim, which is published under his account under the Apache-2.0 licence and most of whose commits are his.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"LZ","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"lazy-nvim.svg","width":97,"height":100,"source":"https://lazy.folke.io/"},"tags":["editor","command line","developer tools","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Pluginbeheerder voor Neovim","description":"Een pluginbeheerder voor de Neovim-editor met lazy loading, caching en afhandeling van afhankelijkheden; de auteur onderhoudt ook de LazyVim-configuratie.","evidenceNote":"Het GitHub-profiel van Folke Lemaitre vermeldt Gent, België als locatie en zet lazy.nvim vooraan; het project staat onder zijn account, valt onder de Apache-2.0-licentie en de meeste commits zijn van hem."},"fr":{"tagline":"Gestionnaire d'extensions pour Neovim","description":"Un gestionnaire d'extensions pour l'éditeur Neovim avec chargement différé, mise en cache et gestion des dépendances ; son auteur maintient aussi la configuration LazyVim.","evidenceNote":"Le profil GitHub de Folke Lemaitre indique Gand, Belgique comme localisation et épingle lazy.nvim, publié sous son compte sous licence Apache-2.0 et dont la plupart des commits sont les siens."}}},{"slug":"oh-my-posh","name":"Oh My Posh","tagline":"Prompt engine for any shell","description":"A customisable, cross-platform prompt renderer that works with any shell.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Diest, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://ohmyposh.dev/","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/JanDeDobbeleer","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260911134348/https://github.com/JanDeDobbeleer","evidenceNote":"Jan De Dobbeleer’s GitHub profile gives his location as Diest, Belgium and links to ohmyposh.dev, whose footer credits the project to him and contributors; the MIT-licensed repository sits under his account.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"OP","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"oh-my-posh.png","width":600,"height":387,"source":"https://github.com/JanDeDobbeleer/oh-my-posh"},"tags":["command line","developer tools","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Prompt-engine voor elke shell","description":"Een aanpasbare, platformonafhankelijke prompt-renderer die met elke shell werkt.","evidenceNote":"Het GitHub-profiel van Jan De Dobbeleer vermeldt Diest, België als locatie en linkt naar ohmyposh.dev, waarvan de footer het project aan hem en de bijdragers toeschrijft; de MIT-gelicentieerde repository staat onder zijn account."},"fr":{"tagline":"Moteur d'invite pour tous les shells","description":"Un moteur de rendu d'invite personnalisable et multiplateforme qui fonctionne avec n'importe quel shell.","evidenceNote":"Le profil GitHub de Jan De Dobbeleer indique Diest, Belgique comme localisation et renvoie vers ohmyposh.dev, dont le pied de page attribue le projet à lui et aux contributeurs ; le dépôt sous licence MIT se trouve sous son compte."}}},{"slug":"tryton","name":"Tryton","tagline":"Open-source business software from Liège","description":"A modular business application platform covering accounting, sales, purchasing, inventory, manufacturing and project management, released under the GPL.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.tryton.org/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.tryton.org/foundation","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260905051208/https://www.tryton.org/foundation","evidenceNote":"The Tryton Foundation page describes a private foundation under Belgian law seated in Liège and chaired by Cédric Krier (Belgium); the project’s repository shows him authoring most commits in 2026.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"TR","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"tryton.svg","width":335,"height":100,"source":"https://www.tryton.org/"},"tags":["ERP","accounting","inventory","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Opensource bedrijfssoftware uit Luik","description":"Een modulair platform voor bedrijfstoepassingen voor boekhouding, verkoop, aankoop, voorraad, productie en projectbeheer, uitgebracht onder de GPL.","evidenceNote":"De pagina van de Tryton Foundation beschrijft een private stichting naar Belgisch recht met zetel in Luik, voorgezeten door Cédric Krier (België); de repository van het project toont dat hij in 2026 de meeste commits schreef."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciel de gestion open source liégeois","description":"Une plateforme modulaire d'applications de gestion couvrant la comptabilité, les ventes, les achats, les stocks, la production et la gestion de projets, publiée sous GPL.","evidenceNote":"La page de la Tryton Foundation décrit une fondation privée de droit belge dont le siège est à Liège, présidée par Cédric Krier (Belgique) ; le dépôt du projet montre qu'il est l'auteur de la plupart des commits en 2026."}}},{"slug":"belgian-eid-middleware","name":"Belgian eID middleware","tagline":"Open-source software for the Belgian identity card","description":"The middleware and viewer that let computers use the Belgian electronic identity card, published by the federal administration under LGPL-3.0.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://eid.belgium.be/en","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/Fedict/eid-mw","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260811234819/https://github.com/Fedict/eid-mw","evidenceNote":"The repository, published by the GitHub organisation of FPS BOSA DG Digital Transformation (formerly Fedict), holds the LGPL-3.0 software and viewer for the Belgian electronic identity card; FPS BOSA’s contact page gives its address in Brussels.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"ID","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"belgian-eid-middleware.svg","width":138,"height":100,"source":"https://eid.belgium.be/en"},"tags":["identity","government","security","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Opensourcesoftware voor de Belgische identiteitskaart","description":"De middleware en viewer waarmee computers de Belgische elektronische identiteitskaart kunnen gebruiken, door de federale overheid uitgebracht onder LGPL-3.0.","evidenceNote":"De repository, gepubliceerd door de GitHub-organisatie van FOD BOSA DG Digitale Transformatie (voorheen Fedict), bevat de LGPL-3.0-software en -viewer voor de Belgische elektronische identiteitskaart; de contactpagina van FOD BOSA vermeldt zijn adres in Brussel."},"fr":{"tagline":"Logiciel open source pour la carte d'identité belge","description":"Le middleware et la visionneuse qui permettent aux ordinateurs d'utiliser la carte d'identité électronique belge, publiés par l'administration fédérale sous LGPL-3.0.","evidenceNote":"Le dépôt, publié par l'organisation GitHub du SPF BOSA DG Transformation digitale (anciennement Fedict), contient le logiciel et la visionneuse sous LGPL-3.0 pour la carte d'identité électronique belge ; la page de contact du SPF BOSA indique son adresse à Bruxelles."}}},{"slug":"easybuild","name":"EasyBuild","tagline":"Software installation framework for HPC","description":"A framework for building and installing (scientific) software on high-performance computing systems, developed at Ghent University with its user community.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://easybuild.io/","evidenceUrl":"https://easybuild.io/","evidenceNote":"EasyBuild’s site states it is developed by the High-Performance Computing team at Ghent University together with the EasyBuild community, and is available under the GNU GPL version 2.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"EB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"easybuild.png","width":600,"height":305,"source":"https://github.com/easybuilders/easybuild"},"tags":["HPC","scientific computing","research","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Framework voor software-installatie op HPC","description":"Een framework om (wetenschappelijke) software te bouwen en te installeren op high-performance-computingsystemen, ontwikkeld aan de Universiteit Gent samen met de gebruikersgemeenschap.","evidenceNote":"De site van EasyBuild stelt dat het ontwikkeld wordt door het High-Performance Computing-team van de Universiteit Gent samen met de EasyBuild-gemeenschap, en beschikbaar is onder de GNU GPL versie 2."},"fr":{"tagline":"Cadre d'installation de logiciels pour le HPC","description":"Un cadre pour compiler et installer des logiciels (scientifiques) sur des systèmes de calcul haute performance, développé à l'Université de Gand avec sa communauté d'utilisateurs.","evidenceNote":"Le site d'EasyBuild indique qu'il est développé par l'équipe High-Performance Computing de l'Université de Gand avec la communauté EasyBuild, et qu'il est disponible sous GNU GPL version 2."}}},{"slug":"gmsh","name":"Gmsh","tagline":"Finite element mesh generator","description":"A three-dimensional finite element mesh generator with a built-in CAD engine and post-processor, driven through its own scripting language or APIs.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://gmsh.info/","evidenceUrl":"https://people.montefiore.uliege.be/geuzaine/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260719040703/https://people.montefiore.uliege.be/geuzaine/","evidenceNote":"Christophe Geuzaine’s University of Liège page describes him as a full professor there and lists Gmsh among his research codes distributed as open-source software; gmsh.info names him and Jean-François Remacle as its authors and gives GPL version 2 or later as its licence.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"GM","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"gmsh.png","width":471,"height":600,"source":"https://gitlab.onelab.info/gmsh/gmsh"},"tags":["simulation","scientific computing","research","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Generator van eindige-elementenroosters","description":"Een driedimensionale generator van eindige-elementenroosters met ingebouwde CAD-engine en postprocessor, aan te sturen via een eigen scripttaal of API's.","evidenceNote":"De pagina van Christophe Geuzaine aan de Universiteit Luik beschrijft hem als gewoon hoogleraar daar en vermeldt Gmsh bij zijn onderzoekscode die als opensourcesoftware wordt verspreid; gmsh.info noemt hem en Jean-François Remacle als auteurs en vermeldt GPL versie 2 of later als licentie."},"fr":{"tagline":"Générateur de maillages par éléments finis","description":"Un générateur tridimensionnel de maillages par éléments finis avec moteur CAO et post-processeur intégrés, piloté par son propre langage de script ou par des API.","evidenceNote":"La page de Christophe Geuzaine à l'Université de Liège le présente comme professeur ordinaire et cite Gmsh parmi ses codes de recherche distribués en logiciel libre (open source) ; gmsh.info le désigne, avec Jean-François Remacle, comme auteurs et indique la GPL version 2 ou ultérieure comme licence."}}},{"slug":"openjpeg","name":"OpenJPEG","tagline":"JPEG 2000 codec from UCLouvain","description":"An open-source JPEG 2000 codec written in C, recognised by ISO/IEC and ITU-T as JPEG 2000 reference software and released under the 2-clause BSD licence.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Louvain-la-Neuve, Walloon Brabant","province":"walloon-brabant","website":"https://www.openjpeg.org/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.openjpeg.org/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260829140710/https://www.openjpeg.org/","evidenceNote":"OpenJPEG’s site states the library was created and is still maintained by the Image and Signal Processing Group of the Université de Louvain (UCL), Belgium; the repository sits under UCLouvain’s GitHub organisation in Louvain-la-Neuve, while most recent commits come from a contributor based in France.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"OJ","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"openjpeg.png","width":600,"height":143,"source":"https://www.openjpeg.org/"},"tags":["image compression","C","library","research"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"JPEG 2000-codec van de UCLouvain","description":"Een opensource JPEG 2000-codec in C, door ISO/IEC en ITU-T erkend als JPEG 2000-referentiesoftware en uitgebracht onder de BSD-licentie met twee clausules.","evidenceNote":"De site van OpenJPEG stelt dat de bibliotheek gemaakt werd en nog steeds onderhouden wordt door de Image and Signal Processing Group van de Université de Louvain (UCL), België; de repository staat onder de GitHub-organisatie van de UCLouvain in Louvain-la-Neuve, terwijl de meeste recente commits van een in Frankrijk gevestigde bijdrager komen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Codec JPEG 2000 de l'UCLouvain","description":"Un codec JPEG 2000 open source écrit en C, reconnu par l'ISO/IEC et l'UIT-T comme logiciel de référence JPEG 2000 et publié sous licence BSD à deux clauses.","evidenceNote":"Le site d'OpenJPEG indique que la bibliothèque a été créée et est toujours maintenue par l'Image and Signal Processing Group de l'Université de Louvain (UCL), en Belgique ; le dépôt se trouve sous l'organisation GitHub de l'UCLouvain à Louvain-la-Neuve, tandis que la plupart des commits récents proviennent d'un contributeur basé en France."}}},{"slug":"comunica","name":"Comunica","tagline":"Knowledge graph querying framework","description":"A JavaScript framework for running SPARQL and GraphQL queries over decentralised RDF data on the web, released under the MIT licence.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://comunica.dev/","evidenceUrl":"https://comunica.dev/about/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260823225158/https://comunica.dev/about/","evidenceNote":"Comunica’s about page states the project was initiated by IDLab at Ghent University – imec and is developed by a variety of contributors, now with a non-profit Comunica Association; the site’s copyright is held by Ghent University – imec, Belgium.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"CM","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"comunica.svg","width":71,"height":100,"source":"https://comunica.dev/"},"tags":["linked data","research","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Framework om kennisgrafen te bevragen","description":"Een JavaScript-framework voor SPARQL- en GraphQL-query's over gedecentraliseerde RDF-data op het web, uitgebracht onder de MIT-licentie.","evidenceNote":"De about-pagina van Comunica stelt dat het project werd opgestart door IDLab aan de Universiteit Gent – imec en door uiteenlopende bijdragers wordt ontwikkeld, nu met een Comunica Association zonder winstoogmerk; het auteursrecht van de site ligt bij Ghent University – imec, België."},"fr":{"tagline":"Cadre d'interrogation de graphes de connaissances","description":"Un cadre JavaScript pour exécuter des requêtes SPARQL et GraphQL sur des données RDF décentralisées sur le web, publié sous licence MIT.","evidenceNote":"La page « about » de Comunica indique que le projet a été lancé par l'IDLab de l'Université de Gand – imec et qu'il est développé par divers contributeurs, désormais avec une Comunica Association sans but lucratif ; le copyright du site appartient à Ghent University – imec, Belgique."}}},{"slug":"community-solid-server","name":"Community Solid Server","tagline":"Open server for Solid pods and identity","description":"An open, modular implementation of the Solid specifications that gives people a personal data pod and identity, released under the MIT licence.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://github.com/CommunitySolidServer/CommunitySolidServer","evidenceUrl":"https://joachimvh.github.io/community-server-article/","evidenceNote":"An article on the server, published on Joachim Van Herwegen’s GitHub Pages site, places four of its five authors at IDLab, Ghent University – imec; the repository README says the code is copyrighted by Inrupt Inc. and imec, and Van Herwegen is its most frequent committer overall.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"CS","accent":"ink","tags":["linked data","identity","research","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Open server voor Solid-pods en identiteit","description":"Een open, modulaire implementatie van de Solid-specificaties die mensen een persoonlijke datapod en identiteit geeft, uitgebracht onder de MIT-licentie.","evidenceNote":"Een artikel over de server, gepubliceerd op de GitHub Pages-site van Joachim Van Herwegen, plaatst vier van de vijf auteurs bij IDLab, Universiteit Gent – imec; de README van de repository stelt dat het auteursrecht op de code bij Inrupt Inc. en imec ligt, en Van Herwegen is over het geheel de meest actieve committer."},"fr":{"tagline":"Serveur ouvert pour pods Solid et identité","description":"Une implémentation ouverte et modulaire des spécifications Solid qui fournit à chacun un pod de données personnel et une identité, publiée sous licence MIT.","evidenceNote":"Un article sur le serveur, publié sur le site GitHub Pages de Joachim Van Herwegen, rattache quatre de ses cinq auteurs à l'IDLab, Université de Gand – imec ; le README du dépôt indique que le code est sous copyright d'Inrupt Inc. et d'imec, et Van Herwegen en est, au total, le contributeur le plus fréquent."}}},{"slug":"mapcomplete","name":"MapComplete","tagline":"Thematic OpenStreetMap editor","description":"An OpenStreetMap viewer and editor built around single-topic thematic maps, meant to make updating map data easy for non-technical users; released under GPLv3.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Bruges area, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://mapcomplete.org/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Pieter%20Vander%20Vennet","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260813065505/https://www.openstreetmap.org/user/Pieter%20Vander%20Vennet","evidenceNote":"Pieter Vander Vennet’s OpenStreetMap profile describes him as a mapper around Bruges and the creator of MapComplete.org; the project’s GPLv3 code, largely committed by him, now lives on source.mapcomplete.org after moving from GitHub.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"MC","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"mapcomplete.webp","width":500,"height":510,"source":"https://mapcomplete.org/"},"tags":["OpenStreetMap","maps","community","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Thematische OpenStreetMap-editor","description":"Een viewer en editor voor OpenStreetMap, opgebouwd rond thematische kaarten over één onderwerp, om kaartdata ook voor niet-technische gebruikers eenvoudig bij te werken; uitgebracht onder GPLv3.","evidenceNote":"Het OpenStreetMap-profiel van Pieter Vander Vennet beschrijft hem als mapper rond Brugge en als maker van MapComplete.org; de GPLv3-code van het project, grotendeels door hem gecommit, staat na de verhuizing van GitHub nu op source.mapcomplete.org."},"fr":{"tagline":"Éditeur OpenStreetMap thématique","description":"Un visualiseur et éditeur OpenStreetMap construit autour de cartes thématiques consacrées à un seul sujet, pour rendre la mise à jour des données cartographiques simple, y compris pour les non-techniciens ; publié sous GPLv3.","evidenceNote":"Le profil OpenStreetMap de Pieter Vander Vennet le présente comme cartographe autour de Bruges et créateur de MapComplete.org ; le code du projet sous GPLv3, en grande partie commité par lui, se trouve désormais sur source.mapcomplete.org après avoir quitté GitHub."}}},{"slug":"mkosi","name":"mkosi","tagline":"OS image builder from the systemd project","description":"A tool in the systemd project that wraps dnf, apt, pacman and zypper to build customised OS disk images, released under LGPL-2.1-or-later.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Belgium","website":"https://github.com/systemd/mkosi","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/daandemeyer","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260910140749/https://github.com/daandemeyer","evidenceNote":"Daan De Meyer’s GitHub profile lists Belgium and describes him as systemd/mkosi maintainer; in the mkosi repository he is the most frequent committer, with about 4,000 of some 6,700 commits. The project’s early commits in 2016 are by other systemd developers.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"MK","accent":"stamp","tags":["Linux","command line","developer tools","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"OS-imagebouwer uit het systemd-project","description":"Een tool uit het systemd-project die dnf, apt, pacman en zypper aanstuurt om aangepaste OS-schijfimages te bouwen, uitgebracht onder LGPL-2.1-or-later.","evidenceNote":"Het GitHub-profiel van Daan De Meyer vermeldt België en beschrijft hem als maintainer van systemd/mkosi; in de mkosi-repository is hij de meest actieve committer, met ongeveer 4.000 van zo'n 6.700 commits. De vroege commits van het project in 2016 zijn van andere systemd-ontwikkelaars."},"fr":{"tagline":"Constructeur d'images système du projet systemd","description":"Un outil du projet systemd qui pilote dnf, apt, pacman et zypper pour construire des images disque système personnalisées, publié sous LGPL-2.1-or-later.","evidenceNote":"Le profil GitHub de Daan De Meyer indique la Belgique et le présente comme mainteneur de systemd/mkosi ; dans le dépôt mkosi, il est le contributeur le plus fréquent, avec environ 4 000 des quelque 6 700 commits. Les premiers commits du projet, en 2016, sont d'autres développeurs de systemd."}}},{"slug":"casadi","name":"CasADi","tagline":"Nonlinear optimisation and algorithmic differentiation","description":"An open-source tool for nonlinear optimisation and algorithmic differentiation, used to implement numerical optimal control and model predictive control, released under LGPL-3.0.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://web.casadi.org/","evidenceUrl":"https://web.casadi.org/support/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260324231946/https://web.casadi.org/support/","evidenceNote":"CasADi’s support page names two main developers and states that Joris Gillis is registered in Belgium and Joel Andersson in the United States and Norway; Gillis’s GitHub profile places him in Leuven at KU Leuven, and he authored most of the repository’s commits in the past year.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"CA","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"casadi.svg","width":412,"height":100,"source":"https://web.casadi.org/"},"tags":["optimisation","scientific computing","research","library"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Niet-lineaire optimalisatie en algoritmische differentiatie","description":"Een opensourcetool voor niet-lineaire optimalisatie en algoritmische differentiatie, gebruikt voor numerieke optimale controle en modelgebaseerde predictieve regeling, uitgebracht onder LGPL-3.0.","evidenceNote":"De supportpagina van CasADi noemt twee hoofdontwikkelaars en stelt dat Joris Gillis in België geregistreerd is en Joel Andersson in de Verenigde Staten en Noorwegen; het GitHub-profiel van Gillis plaatst hem in Leuven aan de KU Leuven, en hij schreef het afgelopen jaar de meeste commits van de repository."},"fr":{"tagline":"Optimisation non linéaire et différentiation algorithmique","description":"Un outil open source d'optimisation non linéaire et de différentiation algorithmique, utilisé pour la commande optimale numérique et la commande prédictive par modèle, publié sous LGPL-3.0.","evidenceNote":"La page de support de CasADi cite deux développeurs principaux et indique que Joris Gillis est enregistré en Belgique et Joel Andersson aux États-Unis et en Norvège ; le profil GitHub de Gillis le situe à Leuven, à la KU Leuven, et il est l'auteur de la plupart des commits du dépôt au cours de l'année écoulée."}}},{"slug":"jobrunr","name":"JobRunr","tagline":"Background job processing for Java","description":"A Java library for running background jobs backed by persistent storage, released under LGPL-3.0 alongside commercial licences.","category":"developer-tools","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.jobrunr.io/","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/rdehuyss","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260920185414/https://github.com/rdehuyss","evidenceNote":"Ronald Dehuysser’s GitHub profile describes him as a software developer from Leuven, Belgium and creator of JobRunr; he authored most commits in the jobrunr repository, whose licence file offers LGPL-3.0 alongside commercial terms.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"JB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"jobrunr.svg","width":490,"height":100,"source":"https://www.jobrunr.io/en/"},"tags":["Java","scheduling","library","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Achtergrondtaken voor Java","description":"Een Java-bibliotheek om achtergrondtaken uit te voeren met persistente opslag, uitgebracht onder LGPL-3.0 naast commerciële licenties.","evidenceNote":"Het GitHub-profiel van Ronald Dehuysser beschrijft hem als softwareontwikkelaar uit Leuven, België en maker van JobRunr; hij schreef de meeste commits in de jobrunr-repository, waarvan het licentiebestand LGPL-3.0 naast commerciële voorwaarden aanbiedt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Tâches d'arrière-plan pour Java","description":"Une bibliothèque Java pour exécuter des tâches d'arrière-plan adossées à un stockage persistant, publiée sous LGPL-3.0 à côté de licences commerciales.","evidenceNote":"Le profil GitHub de Ronald Dehuysser le présente comme développeur de logiciels de Leuven, en Belgique, et créateur de JobRunr ; il est l'auteur de la plupart des commits du dépôt jobrunr, dont le fichier de licence propose la LGPL-3.0 à côté de conditions commerciales."}}},{"slug":"freesewing","name":"FreeSewing","tagline":"Made-to-measure sewing patterns","description":"Open-source software that generates bespoke sewing patterns, with its MIT-licensed code hosted on Codeberg.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://freesewing.eu/","evidenceUrl":"https://github.com/joostdecock","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260809215713/https://github.com/joostdecock","evidenceNote":"Joost De Cock’s GitHub profile gives his location as Antwerp and calls him the benevolent dictator of FreeSewing; the FreeSewing site introduces him as its founder and maintainer, and the project’s MIT-licensed monorepo on Codeberg had a release in September 2026.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","openSource":true,"initials":"FS","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"freesewing.svg","width":92,"height":100,"source":"https://freesewing.eu/"},"tags":["sewing","community","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Naaipatronen op maat","description":"Opensourcesoftware die naaipatronen op maat genereert, met MIT-gelicentieerde code op Codeberg.","evidenceNote":"Het GitHub-profiel van Joost De Cock vermeldt Antwerpen als locatie en noemt hem de welwillende dictator van FreeSewing; de FreeSewing-site stelt hem voor als oprichter en beheerder, en de MIT-gelicentieerde monorepo van het project op Codeberg kreeg in september 2026 een release."},"fr":{"tagline":"Patrons de couture sur mesure","description":"Un logiciel open source qui génère des patrons de couture sur mesure, avec un code sous licence MIT hébergé sur Codeberg.","evidenceNote":"Le profil GitHub de Joost De Cock indique Anvers comme localisation et le qualifie de dictateur bienveillant de FreeSewing ; le site FreeSewing le présente comme fondateur et mainteneur, et le monorepo du projet sous licence MIT sur Codeberg a publié une version en septembre 2026."}}},{"slug":"misp","name":"MISP","tagline":"Threat intelligence sharing platform started in Belgium","description":"An open-source platform for storing, sharing and correlating threat intelligence, released under the AGPL.","category":"software","kind":"digital","verdict":"oss","location":"Belgium (project origin)","website":"https://www.misp-project.org/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.misp-project.org/who/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260906230907/https://www.misp-project.org/who/","evidenceNote":"MISP’s history page states that Christophe Vandeplas started it in 2011 as CyDefSIG and that his employer, the Belgian Defence, began using it officially that August; today its lead developer works for CIRCL and it describes itself as a community project led by volunteers.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"2011","openSource":true,"initials":"MI","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"misp.png","width":600,"height":178,"source":"https://www.misp-project.org/"},"tags":["security","threat intelligence","community","open source"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Platform voor het delen van dreigingsinformatie, gestart in België","description":"Een opensourceplatform om dreigingsinformatie op te slaan, te delen en te correleren, uitgebracht onder de AGPL.","evidenceNote":"De geschiedenispagina van MISP stelt dat Christophe Vandeplas het in 2011 begon als CyDefSIG en dat zijn werkgever, de Belgische Defensie, het die augustus officieel in gebruik nam; vandaag werkt de hoofdontwikkelaar voor CIRCL en omschrijft het project zich als een gemeenschapsproject geleid door vrijwilligers."},"fr":{"tagline":"Plateforme de partage de renseignements sur les menaces, née en Belgique","description":"Une plateforme open source pour stocker, partager et corréler des renseignements sur les menaces, publiée sous AGPL.","evidenceNote":"La page d'historique de MISP indique que Christophe Vandeplas l'a lancé en 2011 sous le nom de CyDefSIG et que son employeur, la Défense belge, a commencé à l'utiliser officiellement en août de la même année ; aujourd'hui, son développeur principal travaille pour le CIRCL et le projet se décrit comme communautaire, mené par des bénévoles."}}},{"slug":"cote-dor","name":"Côte d'Or","tagline":"Chocolate bars made in Herentals","description":"Chocolate brand created in 1883 and now owned by Mondelēz International; its Côte d'Or chocolate bars are made at the Mondelēz plant in Herentals.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Herentals, Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://cotedor.com/fr-be/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.mondelezinternational.com/belgium-luxembourg-netherlands/","evidenceNote":"Mondelēz International states that its Herentals chocolate plant has six production lines where Côte d'Or and Milka products are made, including Côte d'Or chocolate bars; the page does not say that every Côte d'Or product is made there.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1883","initials":"CD","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"cote-dor.png","width":242,"height":244,"source":"https://cotedor.com/fr-be/"},"tags":["chocolate","factory","confectionery"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Chocoladerepen gemaakt in Herentals","description":"Chocolademerk dat in 1883 werd gecreëerd en nu eigendom is van Mondelēz International; de Côte d'Or-chocoladerepen worden gemaakt in de fabriek van Mondelēz in Herentals.","evidenceNote":"Mondelēz International stelt dat zijn chocoladefabriek in Herentals zes productielijnen heeft waarop producten van Côte d'Or en Milka worden gemaakt, waaronder Côte d'Or-chocoladerepen; de pagina zegt niet dat elk Côte d'Or-product daar wordt gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Barres de chocolat fabriquées à Herentals","description":"Marque de chocolat créée en 1883 et aujourd'hui propriété de Mondelēz International ; ses barres de chocolat Côte d'Or sont fabriquées dans l'usine Mondelēz de Herentals.","evidenceNote":"Mondelēz International indique que son usine de chocolat de Herentals compte six lignes de production où sont fabriqués des produits Côte d'Or et Milka, dont les barres de chocolat Côte d'Or ; la page ne dit pas que tous les produits Côte d'Or y sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"leonidas","name":"Leonidas","tagline":"Pralines from the Leonidas factory, now in Nivelles","description":"Pralines and chocolates from the family business founded by Leonidas Kestekides in 1913, which is moving its factory from Anderlecht to Nivelles.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Nivelles, Walloon Brabant","province":"walloon-brabant","website":"https://www.leonidas.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.leonidas.com/en/about/the-leonidas-story/","evidenceNote":"Leonidas states that in 2026 it is relocating its factory from Anderlecht to Nivelles, where it continues to create its chocolates; the page does not say whether any production takes place outside Belgium.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1913","initials":"LN","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"leonidas.svg","width":495,"height":100,"source":"https://www.leonidas.com/"},"tags":["chocolate","praline","family company"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Pralines uit de Leonidas-fabriek, nu in Nijvel","description":"Pralines en chocolade van het familiebedrijf dat Leonidas Kestekides in 1913 oprichtte en dat zijn fabriek van Anderlecht naar Nijvel verhuist.","evidenceNote":"Leonidas stelt dat het in 2026 zijn fabriek van Anderlecht naar Nijvel verhuist, waar het zijn chocolade blijft maken; de pagina zegt niet of er ook productie buiten België plaatsvindt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Pralines de l'usine Leonidas, désormais à Nivelles","description":"Pralines et chocolats de l'entreprise familiale fondée par Leonidas Kestekides en 1913, qui déménage son usine d'Anderlecht à Nivelles.","evidenceNote":"Leonidas indique qu'en 2026 il déménage son usine d'Anderlecht à Nivelles, où il continue de créer ses chocolats ; la page ne précise pas si une partie de la production a lieu hors de Belgique."}}},{"slug":"stella-artois","name":"Stella Artois","tagline":"Pils brewed at the Stella Artois brewery in Leuven","description":"The pilsner AB InBev brews at its Stella Artois brewery in Leuven; AB InBev also brews Stella Artois outside Belgium, including in the United States since 2021.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.ab-inbev.be/stella-artois","evidenceUrl":"https://ab-inbev-corporate.prezly.com/nl_BE/news/ab-inbev-investeert-31-miljoen-euro-in-haar-drie-brouwerijen-in-vlaams-brabant","evidenceNote":"AB InBev describes a 2023 visit to its Stella Artois brewery in Leuven, where the brewery director explained the brewing process; the release does not say that all Stella Artois is brewed there.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"SA","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"stella-artois.png","width":359,"height":68,"source":"https://www.stellaartois.com/"},"tags":["beer","brewery","lager"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Pils gebrouwen in de Stella Artois-brouwerij in Leuven","description":"De pils die AB InBev brouwt in zijn Stella Artois-brouwerij in Leuven; AB InBev brouwt Stella Artois ook buiten België, onder meer sinds 2021 in de Verenigde Staten.","evidenceNote":"AB InBev beschrijft een bezoek in 2023 aan zijn Stella Artois-brouwerij in Leuven, waar de brouwerijdirecteur het brouwproces toelichtte; het bericht zegt niet dat alle Stella Artois daar wordt gebrouwen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Pils brassée à la brasserie Stella Artois de Louvain","description":"La pils qu'AB InBev brasse dans sa brasserie Stella Artois de Louvain ; AB InBev brasse aussi la Stella Artois hors de Belgique, notamment aux États-Unis depuis 2021.","evidenceNote":"AB InBev décrit une visite en 2023 de sa brasserie Stella Artois de Louvain, où le directeur de la brasserie a expliqué le processus de brassage ; le communiqué ne dit pas que toute la Stella Artois y est brassée."}}},{"slug":"jupiler","name":"Jupiler","tagline":"Pils brewed in Jupille-sur-Meuse","description":"The pilsner named after Jupille-sur-Meuse and brewed there by AB InBev at the Jupiler brewery.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Jupille-sur-Meuse, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.jupiler.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://ab-inbev-corporate.prezly.com/nl_BE/news/ab-inbev-deelt-het-geheim-achter-jupiler-tijdens-een-unieke-bierervaring-in-luik-en-stelt-nieuw-jupiler-glas-voor","evidenceNote":"In a 2025 release about Jupiler, AB InBev states that more than 700 employees at the Jupiler brewery in Jupille-sur-Meuse brew what it calls Belgium's favourite pils every day, with a capacity of over 5 million hectolitres a year.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"J","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"jupiler.svg","width":65,"height":100,"source":"https://www.jupiler.be/"},"tags":["beer","brewery","lager"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Pils gebrouwen in Jupille-sur-Meuse","description":"De pils die naar Jupille-sur-Meuse is genoemd en daar door AB InBev in de Jupiler-brouwerij wordt gebrouwen.","evidenceNote":"In een bericht uit 2025 over Jupiler stelt AB InBev dat in de Jupiler-brouwerij in Jupille-sur-Meuse meer dan 700 medewerkers dagelijks wat het België's meest geliefde pils noemt brouwen, met een capaciteit van meer dan 5 miljoen hectoliter per jaar."},"fr":{"tagline":"Pils brassée à Jupille-sur-Meuse","description":"La pils qui tire son nom de Jupille-sur-Meuse et qu'AB InBev y brasse dans la brasserie Jupiler.","evidenceNote":"Dans un communiqué de 2025 consacré à Jupiler, AB InBev indique qu'à la brasserie Jupiler de Jupille-sur-Meuse, plus de 700 collaborateurs brassent chaque jour ce qu'il appelle la pils préférée des Belges, avec une capacité de plus de 5 millions d'hectolitres par an."}}},{"slug":"hoegaarden","name":"Hoegaarden","tagline":"Wheat beer brewed in Hoegaarden","description":"Cloudy wheat beer whose recipe was revived in Hoegaarden in 1965; AB InBev brews it at its brewery in the village.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Hoegaarden, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.hoegaarden.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://ab-inbev-corporate.prezly.com/nl_BE/news/brouwerij-hoegaarden-verwelkomt-nieuwe-inwoners","evidenceNote":"In a 2018 release, AB InBev states that its Hoegaarden brewery brews the village's witbier and that more than 95% of the volume brewed in Hoegaarden is exported; the release does not say that all Hoegaarden sold worldwide is brewed there.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"H","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"hoegaarden.svg","width":386,"height":100,"source":"https://www.hoegaarden.com/"},"tags":["beer","brewery","wheat beer"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Witbier gebrouwen in Hoegaarden","description":"Troebel witbier waarvan het recept in 1965 in Hoegaarden nieuw leven werd ingeblazen; AB InBev brouwt het in zijn brouwerij in het dorp.","evidenceNote":"In een bericht uit 2018 stelt AB InBev dat zijn brouwerij in Hoegaarden het witbier van het dorp brouwt en dat meer dan 95% van het in Hoegaarden gebrouwen volume wordt geëxporteerd; het bericht zegt niet dat alle Hoegaarden die wereldwijd wordt verkocht daar wordt gebrouwen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Bière blanche brassée à Hoegaarden","description":"Bière blanche trouble dont la recette a été relancée à Hoegaarden en 1965 ; AB InBev la brasse dans sa brasserie du village.","evidenceNote":"Dans un communiqué de 2018, AB InBev indique que sa brasserie de Hoegaarden brasse la bière blanche du village et que plus de 95 % du volume brassé à Hoegaarden est exporté ; le communiqué ne dit pas que toute la Hoegaarden vendue dans le monde y est brassée."}}},{"slug":"leffe","name":"Leffe","tagline":"Abbey beer brand of Leuven-based AB InBev","description":"Abbey beers brewed today by AB InBev, the Leuven-headquartered brewer whose Belgian history includes the takeover of Leffe in 1954; the brand's Maison Leffe visitor centre is in Dinant.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Leuven, Flemish Brabant","province":"flemish-brabant","website":"https://www.leffe.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.ab-inbev.be/belgisch-erfgoed","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260613091319/https://ab-inbev.be/belgisch-erfgoed","evidenceNote":"AB InBev states that its headquarters are in Leuven and lists the takeover of Leffe in 1954 in its Belgian heritage timeline; the page does not say where Leffe is brewed.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"LF","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"leffe.svg","width":142,"height":100,"source":"https://www.leffe.com/"},"tags":["beer","abbey beer"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Abdijbiermerk van het Leuvense AB InBev","description":"Abdijbieren die vandaag worden gebrouwen door AB InBev, de brouwer met hoofdzetel in Leuven wiens Belgische geschiedenis de overname van Leffe in 1954 omvat; het bezoekerscentrum Maison Leffe ligt in Dinant.","evidenceNote":"AB InBev stelt dat zijn hoofdzetel in Leuven ligt en vermeldt de overname van Leffe in 1954 in zijn tijdlijn van Belgisch erfgoed; de pagina zegt niet waar Leffe wordt gebrouwen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de bière d'abbaye d'AB InBev, basé à Louvain","description":"Bières d'abbaye brassées aujourd'hui par AB InBev, le brasseur dont le siège est à Louvain et dont l'histoire belge comprend le rachat de Leffe en 1954 ; le centre de visite Maison Leffe se trouve à Dinant.","evidenceNote":"AB InBev indique que son siège se trouve à Louvain et mentionne le rachat de Leffe en 1954 dans sa chronologie du patrimoine belge ; la page ne dit pas où la Leffe est brassée."}}},{"slug":"kinder-schoko-bons","name":"Kinder Schoko-Bons","tagline":"Made exclusively in Arlon","description":"Kinder Schoko-Bons from the Ferrero group, made only at its Ferrero Ardennes plant in Arlon, which also produces Kinder Surprise and Raffaello.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Arlon, Luxembourg","province":"luxembourg","website":"https://www.kinder.com/be/fr/kinder-schoko-bons","evidenceUrl":"https://www.ferrero.com/be/fr/a-propos-de-nous/ferrero-en-belgique","evidenceNote":"Ferrero states that its Ferrero Ardennes plant in Arlon, opened in 1989, is the exclusive manufacturer of Kinder Schoko-Bons worldwide and the group's largest Kinder Surprise production site.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"KS","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"kinder-schoko-bons.png","width":331,"height":199,"source":"https://www.kinder.com/it/it/kinder-schoko-bons"},"tags":["chocolate","factory","confectionery"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Exclusief gemaakt in Aarlen","description":"Kinder Schoko-Bons van de Ferrero-groep, uitsluitend gemaakt in de fabriek Ferrero Ardennes in Aarlen, die ook Kinder Surprise en Raffaello produceert.","evidenceNote":"Ferrero stelt dat zijn fabriek Ferrero Ardennes in Aarlen, geopend in 1989, wereldwijd de exclusieve producent van Kinder Schoko-Bons is en de grootste productiesite van Kinder Surprise binnen de groep."},"fr":{"tagline":"Fabriqués exclusivement à Arlon","description":"Les Kinder Schoko-Bons du groupe Ferrero, fabriqués uniquement dans l'usine Ferrero Ardennes d'Arlon, qui produit aussi des Kinder Surprise et des Raffaello.","evidenceNote":"Ferrero indique que son usine Ferrero Ardennes d'Arlon, ouverte en 1989, est le fabricant exclusif des Kinder Schoko-Bons dans le monde entier et le plus grand site de production de Kinder Surprise du groupe."}}},{"slug":"chaudfontaine","name":"Chaudfontaine","tagline":"Mineral water bottled at the source in Chaudfontaine","description":"Natural mineral water from Belgium's only hot spring, bottled in Chaudfontaine since 1924; the bottling plant is now owned by Coca-Cola.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Chaudfontaine, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.coca-cola.com/be/fr/brands/chaudfontaine","evidenceUrl":"https://www.coca-cola.com/be/fr/media-center/le-site-d-embouteillage-de-chaudfontaine-fete-son-100e-anniversa","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260310122935/https://www.coca-cola.com/be/fr/media-center/le-site-d-embouteillage-de-chaudfontaine-fete-son-100e-anniversa","evidenceNote":"Coca-Cola's Belgian site describes the Chaudfontaine bottling plant and its protected source, dates the first bottling by the Canter family to 1924, and states in 2023 that Coca-Cola acquired the plant twenty years earlier.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1924","initials":"CF","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"chaudfontaine.png","width":442,"height":135,"source":"https://www.coca-cola.com/fr/fr/brands/chaudfontaine"},"tags":["water","drink","mineral water"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Mineraalwater gebotteld aan de bron in Chaudfontaine","description":"Natuurlijk mineraalwater uit de enige warmwaterbron van België, sinds 1924 gebotteld in Chaudfontaine; de bottelarij is nu eigendom van Coca-Cola.","evidenceNote":"De Belgische site van Coca-Cola beschrijft de bottelarij van Chaudfontaine en haar beschermde bron, dateert de eerste botteling door de familie Canter in 1924 en stelt in 2023 dat Coca-Cola de fabriek twintig jaar eerder heeft overgenomen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Eau minérale embouteillée à la source à Chaudfontaine","description":"Eau minérale naturelle issue de la seule source d'eau chaude de Belgique, embouteillée à Chaudfontaine depuis 1924 ; l'usine d'embouteillage appartient aujourd'hui à Coca-Cola.","evidenceNote":"Le site belge de Coca-Cola décrit l'usine d'embouteillage de Chaudfontaine et sa source protégée, date le premier embouteillage par la famille Canter de 1924 et indique en 2023 que Coca-Cola a acquis l'usine vingt ans plus tôt."}}},{"slug":"materne","name":"Materne","tagline":"Jams and compotes from Floreffe","description":"Jams, compotes and other fruit products from the brand founded near Namur in 1888, which has produced in Floreffe since 1980.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Floreffe, Namur","province":"namur","website":"https://www.materne.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.materne.be/pages/engagements-materne","evidenceNote":"Materne describes itself as a Belgian brand based in Floreffe and reports the emissions and water savings of its Floreffe production site; the page does not say that every Materne product is made there.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"1888","initials":"M","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"materne.svg","width":187,"height":100,"source":"https://www.materne.be/"},"tags":["jam","compote","fruit"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Confituren en compotes uit Floreffe","description":"Confituren, compotes en andere fruitproducten van het merk dat in 1888 bij Namen werd opgericht en sinds 1980 in Floreffe produceert.","evidenceNote":"Materne omschrijft zichzelf als een Belgisch merk gevestigd in Floreffe en rapporteert de uitstoot- en waterbesparingen van zijn productiesite in Floreffe; de pagina zegt niet dat elk Materne-product daar wordt gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Confitures et compotes de Floreffe","description":"Confitures, compotes et autres produits à base de fruits de la marque fondée près de Namur en 1888, qui produit à Floreffe depuis 1980.","evidenceNote":"Materne se présente comme une marque belge implantée à Floreffe et fait état des réductions d'émissions et de consommation d'eau de son site de production de Floreffe ; la page ne dit pas que tous les produits Materne y sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"natan-couture","name":"Natan Couture","tagline":"Couture made above the Avenue Louise boutique","description":"Couture and bridal pieces from the Brussels house of Edouard Vermeulen, made in its own ateliers; Natan's ready-to-wear comes from external factories in Europe.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.natan.be/en","evidenceUrl":"https://www.natan.be/en/couture/couture-process","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260520002200/https://www.natan.be/en/couture/couture-process","evidenceNote":"Natan states that its couture creations are developed and manufactured in Atelier I above its Avenue Louise boutique in Brussels, with further pieces hand-crafted at Atelier II on Place Brugmann.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"NA","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"natan-couture.svg","width":623,"height":100,"source":"https://www.natan.be/en"},"tags":["couture","handmade","womenswear"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Couture gemaakt boven de boetiek aan de Louizalaan","description":"Couture- en bruidscreaties van het Brusselse huis van Edouard Vermeulen, gemaakt in de eigen ateliers; de prêt-à-porter van Natan komt uit externe fabrieken in Europa.","evidenceNote":"Natan stelt dat zijn couturecreaties worden ontwikkeld en vervaardigd in Atelier I boven zijn boetiek aan de Louizalaan in Brussel, en dat andere stukken met de hand worden gemaakt in Atelier II aan het Brugmannplein."},"fr":{"tagline":"Couture réalisée au-dessus de la boutique de l'avenue Louise","description":"Pièces de couture et de mariée de la maison bruxelloise d'Edouard Vermeulen, réalisées dans ses 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the clothes are made.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"X","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"xandres.svg","width":851,"height":100,"source":"https://www.xandres.com/"},"tags":["womenswear","clothing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Damesmode van een modehuis uit Destelbergen","description":"Damesmode in maten 34 tot 56 van het modehuis dat voortkwam uit Andres en in de jaren negentig Xandres werd.","evidenceNote":"De Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen vermeldt Xandres als actieve onderneming met maatschappelijke zetel in Destelbergen; het register vermeldt niet waar de kleding wordt gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Mode féminine d'une maison de mode de Destelbergen","description":"Mode féminine du 34 au 56 de la maison de mode issue d'Andres, devenue Xandres dans les années 1990.","evidenceNote":"La Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises mentionne Xandres comme entreprise active dont le siège social est à Destelbergen ; le registre n'indique pas où les vêtements sont 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Brusselse huis dat sinds 1989 actief is en ook andere merken verkoopt.","evidenceNote":"Het privacybeleid van Bellerose omschrijft Bellerose SA als een Belgisch bedrijf met hoofdzetel aan de Waterloosesteenweg 1213, 1180 Brussel; de pagina zegt niet waar de kleding wordt gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de vêtements dont le siège est à Uccle","description":"Vêtements pour femmes, hommes et enfants de la maison bruxelloise active depuis 1989, qui vend aussi d'autres marques.","evidenceNote":"La politique de confidentialité de Bellerose décrit Bellerose SA comme une société belge dont le siège se trouve au 1213 chaussée de Waterloo, 1180 Bruxelles ; la page ne dit pas où les vêtements sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"essentiel-antwerp","name":"Essentiel Antwerp","tagline":"Antwerp fashion label since 1999","description":"Clothing known for graphic and floral prints, from the Antwerp-based label that Esfan Eghtessadi and Inge Onsea started in 1999 with a T-shirt 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gebruiksvoorwaarden van Essentiel Antwerp stellen dat Kadine BV, met maatschappelijke zetel aan de Arenbergstraat 21 in Antwerpen, de kleding onder het merk Essentiel Antwerp verkoopt; de pagina zegt niet waar de kleding wordt gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Label de mode anversois depuis 1999","description":"Vêtements connus pour leurs imprimés graphiques et floraux, du label anversois qu'Esfan Eghtessadi et Inge Onsea ont lancé en 1999 avec une collection de T-shirts.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions d'utilisation d'Essentiel Antwerp indiquent que Kadine BV, dont le siège est situé Arenbergstraat 21 à Anvers, vend les vêtements sous la marque Essentiel Antwerp ; la page ne dit pas où les vêtements sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"marie-jo","name":"Marie Jo","tagline":"Lingerie from Van de Velde in Schellebelle","description":"Lingerie and swimwear from Van de Velde NV, which also sells the Primadonna and Sarda brands and assembles part of its products at its own site in 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een eigen site in Tunesië.","evidenceNote":"Het jaarverslag 2025 van Van de Velde situeert de hoofdzetel en het productontwerp in Schellebelle en het snijden van de stoffen in het distributiecentrum in Wichelen, en stelt dat de eigen productiesite in Tunesië ongeveer 35% van de producten assembleert."},"fr":{"tagline":"Lingerie de Van de Velde à Schellebelle","description":"Lingerie et maillots de bain de Van de Velde NV, qui commercialise aussi les marques Primadonna et Sarda et assemble une partie de ses produits sur son propre site en Tunisie.","evidenceNote":"Le rapport annuel 2025 de Van de Velde situe le siège et la conception des produits à Schellebelle et la découpe des tissus au centre de distribution de Wichelen, et indique que son propre site de production en Tunisie assemble environ 35 % de ses produits."}}},{"slug":"lutosa","name":"Lutosa","tagline":"Frozen fries from two Belgian plants","description":"Frozen fries, potato specialities and potato flakes processed at Lutosa's two integrated production sites, with up to 70% of its potatoes bought in Belgium.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Leuze-en-Hainaut and Sint-Eloois-Vijve","website":"https://lutosa.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://lutosa.com/notre-societe/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260618012153/https://www.lutosa.com/notre-societe/","evidenceNote":"Lutosa states that its two fully integrated production sites handle every stage of potato processing, lists its lines in Leuze-en-Hainaut and St-Eloois-Vijve, and announces new fries lines in Waregem in 2026.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"L","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"lutosa.png","width":426,"height":202,"source":"https://lutosa.com/"},"tags":["fries","potatoes","frozen food"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Diepvriesfrieten uit twee Belgische fabrieken","description":"Diepvriesfrieten, aardappelspecialiteiten en aardappelvlokken, verwerkt in de twee geïntegreerde productiesites van Lutosa, dat tot 70% van zijn aardappelen in België aankoopt.","evidenceNote":"Lutosa stelt dat zijn twee volledig geïntegreerde productiesites alle stappen van de aardappelverwerking uitvoeren, vermeldt zijn lijnen in Leuze-en-Hainaut en Sint-Eloois-Vijve en kondigt voor 2026 nieuwe frietlijnen in Waregem aan."},"fr":{"tagline":"Frites surgelées de deux usines belges","description":"Frites surgelées, spécialités de pommes de terre et flocons, transformés dans les deux sites de production intégrés de Lutosa, qui achète jusqu'à 70 % de ses pommes de terre en Belgique.","evidenceNote":"Lutosa indique que ses deux sites de production entièrement intégrés prennent en charge toutes les étapes de la transformation des pommes de terre, mentionne ses lignes de Leuze-en-Hainaut et de St-Eloois-Vijve et annonce de nouvelles lignes de frites à Waregem en 2026."}}},{"slug":"cesar-casier","name":"Cesar Casier","tagline":"Knitwear produced in Sint-Niklaas","description":"Knitwear designed by model and cookbook author Cesar Casier and produced in a small family-owned factory in Sint-Niklaas.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Sint-Niklaas, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.cesarcasier.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.cesarcasier.com/pages/about","evidenceNote":"The label's about page states that the Cesar Casier Knitwear Collection is 100% made in Belgium and that everything the designer creates is produced in a small family-owned factory in Sint-Niklaas.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"CC","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"cesar-casier.png","width":600,"height":207,"source":"https://www.cesarcasier.com/"},"tags":["knitwear","local production","clothing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Breigoed geproduceerd in Sint-Niklaas","description":"Breigoed ontworpen door model en kookboekauteur Cesar Casier en geproduceerd in een kleine familiefabriek in Sint-Niklaas.","evidenceNote":"De over-pagina van het label stelt dat de Cesar Casier Knitwear Collection voor 100% in België is gemaakt en dat alles wat de ontwerper creëert, wordt geproduceerd in een kleine familiefabriek in Sint-Niklaas."},"fr":{"tagline":"Maille produite à Saint-Nicolas","description":"Maille dessinée par le mannequin et auteur de livres de cuisine Cesar Casier, et produite dans une petite usine familiale à Saint-Nicolas.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation du label indique que la Cesar Casier Knitwear Collection est fabriquée à 100 % en Belgique et que tout ce que crée le designer est produit dans une petite usine familiale à Saint-Nicolas."}}},{"slug":"godfrieds","name":"Godfrieds","tagline":"Raw selvedge jeans handmade in Wakken","description":"Unwashed selvedge-denim jeans, trousers and skirts, made to order in standard sizes or to measure in a West Flanders atelier, from denim sourced in Japan or Italy.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Wakken, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://www.godfrieds.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.godfrieds.com/","evidenceNote":"The homepage states that the jeans are handmade to order in the company's atelier in Wakken, Belgium, from selvedge denim sourced in Japan or Italy.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"GF","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"godfrieds.png","width":600,"height":347,"source":"https://www.godfrieds.com/"},"tags":["clothing","handmade","local production"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Ruwe selvedge-jeans, met de hand gemaakt in Wakken","description":"Ongewassen jeans, broeken en rokken in selvedge-denim, op bestelling gemaakt in standaardmaten of op maat in een West-Vlaams atelier, met denim uit Japan of Italië.","evidenceNote":"De homepage stelt dat de jeans op bestelling met de hand worden gemaakt in het atelier van het bedrijf in Wakken, België, van selvedge-denim uit Japan of Italië."},"fr":{"tagline":"Jeans selvedge bruts faits main à Wakken","description":"Jeans, pantalons et jupes en denim selvedge non lavé, fabriqués sur commande en tailles standard ou sur mesure dans un atelier de Flandre-Occidentale, avec du denim provenant du Japon ou d'Italie.","evidenceNote":"La page d'accueil indique que les jeans sont faits main sur commande dans l'atelier de l'entreprise à Wakken, en Belgique, à partir de denim selvedge provenant du Japon ou d'Italie."}}},{"slug":"natacha-cadonici","name":"Natacha Cadonici","tagline":"Reversible womenswear handmade in Brussels","description":"Reversible tops, dresses, trousers and knitwear for women in organic and dormant-stock fabrics, sold from the designer's shop on Rue du Marché au Charbon in Brussels.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://www.natachacadonici.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.natachacadonici.com/pages/about","evidenceNote":"The designer's about page states that all her creations are handmade in Brussels from certified organic fabrics, with 30% of the fabrics taken from the dormant stock of European haute couture houses.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"NC","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"natacha-cadonici.png","width":600,"height":283,"source":"https://www.natachacadonici.com/"},"tags":["womenswear","slow fashion","organic","handmade"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Omkeerbare damesmode, met de hand gemaakt in Brussel","description":"Omkeerbare tops, jurken, broeken en breigoed voor vrouwen in biologische stoffen en stoffen uit restvoorraad, verkocht vanuit de winkel van de ontwerpster aan de Kolenmarkt in Brussel.","evidenceNote":"De over-pagina van de ontwerpster stelt dat al haar creaties met de hand worden gemaakt in Brussel van gecertificeerd biologische stoffen, waarvan 30% afkomstig is uit de slapende voorraad van Europese haute-couturehuizen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Mode féminine réversible faite main à Bruxelles","description":"Hauts, robes, pantalons et mailles réversibles pour femmes, en tissus biologiques et en tissus de stocks dormants, vendus depuis la boutique de la créatrice, rue du Marché au Charbon à Bruxelles.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation de la créatrice indique que toutes ses créations sont faites main à Bruxelles, en tissus certifiés biologiques, dont 30 % proviennent des stocks dormants de maisons de haute couture européennes."}}},{"slug":"nayestones","name":"Nayestones","tagline":"Fine jewellery made by goldsmiths in Antwerp","description":"Rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets in recycled 18-carat gold, set with gemstones and natural or laboratory-grown diamonds, designed in a studio near Brussels and made in Antwerp.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://nayestones.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://nayestones.com/pages/about-us","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250804085724/https://nayestones.com/pages/about-us","evidenceNote":"The about page states that the pieces are designed in the brand's studio near Brussels and then handmade in Antwerp by the goldsmiths, stone-setters and artisans it works closely with.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"NS","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"nayestones.png","width":600,"height":133,"source":"https://nayestones.com/"},"tags":["jewellery","goldsmith","handmade"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Fijne juwelen, gemaakt door goudsmeden in Antwerpen","description":"Ringen, oorbellen, halskettingen en armbanden in gerecycleerd 18-karaats goud, gezet met edelstenen en natuurlijke of in een laboratorium gekweekte diamanten, ontworpen in een studio bij Brussel en gemaakt in Antwerpen.","evidenceNote":"De over-pagina stelt dat de stukken worden ontworpen in de studio van het merk bij Brussel en daarna met de hand worden gemaakt in Antwerpen door de goudsmeden, steenzetters en ambachtslui met wie het nauw samenwerkt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Joaillerie fabriquée par des orfèvres à Anvers","description":"Bagues, boucles d'oreilles, colliers et bracelets en or 18 carats recyclé, sertis de pierres et de diamants naturels ou de laboratoire, dessinés dans un studio près de Bruxelles et fabriqués à Anvers.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation indique que les pièces sont dessinées dans le studio de la marque près de Bruxelles, puis façonnées à la main à Anvers par les orfèvres, sertisseurs et artisans avec lesquels elle travaille étroitement."}}},{"slug":"aesaert","name":"Aesaert","tagline":"Leather handbags from a Ghent atelier","description":"Leather handbags, crossbody and weekend bags and small leather goods by Griet Aesaert, an architect who opened her own leather atelier in Ghent in 2014.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Ghent, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://aesaert.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://aesaert.be/pages/about-aesaert-belgian-leather-handbags","evidenceNote":"The about page says every AESAERT bag begins in the Ghent atelier and that the founder still makes most of the collection in her Ghent studio, but also that production takes place with a Belgian family-owned company and its atelier in Tunisia, without saying which pieces are made where; the shop's contact details give a Ghent address and VAT number BE 0838.352.291.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","founded":"2009","initials":"AE","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"aesaert.svg","width":896,"height":100,"source":"https://aesaert.be/"},"tags":["leather","bags","handbags"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Lederen handtassen uit een Gents atelier","description":"Lederen handtassen, crossbody- en weekendtassen en kleine lederwaren van Griet Aesaert, een architecte die in 2014 haar eigen lederatelier in Gent opende.","evidenceNote":"De over-pagina zegt dat elke AESAERT-tas begint in het Gentse atelier en dat de oprichtster nog steeds het merendeel van de collectie maakt in haar Gentse studio, maar ook dat de productie gebeurt in samenwerking met een Belgisch familiebedrijf en zijn atelier in Tunesië, zonder te zeggen welke stukken waar worden gemaakt; de contactgegevens van de winkel vermelden een adres in Gent en btw-nummer BE 0838.352.291."},"fr":{"tagline":"Sacs à main en cuir d'un atelier gantois","description":"Sacs à main, sacs bandoulière, sacs de week-end et petite maroquinerie en cuir de Griet Aesaert, architecte qui a ouvert son propre atelier de cuir à Gand en 2014.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation indique que chaque sac AESAERT naît dans l'atelier gantois et que la fondatrice fabrique toujours la majeure partie de la collection dans son studio à Gand, mais aussi que la production se fait en partenariat avec une entreprise familiale belge et son atelier en Tunisie, sans préciser quelles pièces sont fabriquées où ; les coordonnées de la boutique donnent une adresse à Gand et le numéro de TVA BE 0838.352.291."}}},{"slug":"more-circular","name":"More Circular","tagline":"Pendant lights made from recycled plaster","description":"Archy pendant lights made to order from plaster waste collected on construction sites, processed in the company's own small manufactory and finished by hand.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Brecht, Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://morecircular.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://morecircular.com/pages/faq","evidenceNote":"The FAQ states that each Archy pendant is handcrafted in Belgium from plaster waste the company recycles itself, and that its showroom in Brecht, near Antwerp, is where visitors can see how the sets are made.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"MC","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"more-circular.png","width":600,"height":154,"source":"https://morecircular.com/"},"tags":["lighting","handmade","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Hanglampen gemaakt van gerecycleerd gips","description":"Archy-hanglampen, op bestelling gemaakt van afvalgips dat op bouwwerven wordt ingezameld, verwerkt in de eigen kleine productieplaats van het bedrijf en met de hand afgewerkt.","evidenceNote":"De FAQ stelt dat elke Archy-hanglamp met de hand in België wordt gemaakt van afvalgips dat het bedrijf zelf recycleert, en dat bezoekers in zijn showroom in Brecht, bij Antwerpen, kunnen zien hoe de sets worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Suspensions fabriquées en plâtre recyclé","description":"Suspensions Archy fabriquées sur commande à partir de déchets de plâtre collectés sur des chantiers, transformés dans le petit atelier de fabrication de l'entreprise et finis à la main.","evidenceNote":"La FAQ indique que chaque suspension Archy est façonnée à la main en Belgique à partir de déchets de plâtre que l'entreprise recycle elle-même, et que son showroom de Brecht, près d'Anvers, est l'endroit où les visiteurs peuvent voir comment les ensembles sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"squid","name":"SQUID","tagline":"Self-adhesive window textile from Tielt","description":"A translucent self-adhesive fabric for windows that gives privacy while keeping the view outside, developed by the Tielt textile company Lampe Textiles.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Tielt, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://squid-textiles.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://squid-textiles.com/pages/about-us","evidenceNote":"The about page states that SQUID is developed and produced at Lampe Textiles in Tielt, Belgium, the interior-fabric company founded by textile engineer Philippe Lampe.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"SQ","accent":"ink","tags":["textiles","interior","home"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Zelfklevend raamtextiel uit Tielt","description":"Een doorschijnende zelfklevende stof voor ramen die privacy geeft en toch het zicht naar buiten laat, ontwikkeld door het Tieltse textielbedrijf Lampe Textiles.","evidenceNote":"De over-pagina stelt dat SQUID wordt ontwikkeld en geproduceerd bij Lampe Textiles in Tielt, België, het bedrijf in interieurstoffen dat werd opgericht door textielingenieur Philippe Lampe."},"fr":{"tagline":"Textile adhésif pour fenêtres de Tielt","description":"Un tissu translucide autoadhésif pour fenêtres qui préserve l'intimité tout en gardant la vue vers l'extérieur, développé par l'entreprise textile Lampe Textiles à Tielt.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation indique que SQUID est développé et produit chez Lampe Textiles à Tielt, en Belgique, l'entreprise de tissus d'intérieur fondée par l'ingénieur textile Philippe Lampe."}}},{"slug":"wool-and-wire","name":"Wool & Wire","tagline":"Wool and sisal rugs from an Antwerp company","description":"Made-to-measure rugs, stair runners and wall-to-wall carpet in wool and sisal, sold online and from a showroom on the Paardenmarkt in Antwerp.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://woolandwire.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://woolandwire.be/policies/contact-information","evidenceNote":"The shop's contact information names Wool & Wire's head office at Paardenmarkt 68 in Antwerp with VAT number BE 0732 943 876; its production page describes spinning in Veurne and weaving in Kuurne, but its about page says it also works with producers across Europe, and the site does not say which rugs are made where.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"WW","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"wool-and-wire.png","width":600,"height":102,"source":"https://woolandwire.be/"},"tags":["wool","textiles","interior"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Vloerkleden in wol en sisal van een Antwerps bedrijf","description":"Vloerkleden op maat, traplopers en kamerbreed tapijt in wol en sisal, online verkocht en vanuit een showroom op de Paardenmarkt in Antwerpen.","evidenceNote":"De contactgegevens van de winkel noemen de hoofdzetel van Wool & Wire op de Paardenmarkt 68 in Antwerpen, met btw-nummer BE 0732 943 876; de productiepagina beschrijft het spinnen in Veurne en het weven in Kuurne, maar de over-ons-pagina zegt dat het bedrijf ook samenwerkt met producenten verspreid over Europa, en de site zegt niet welke kleden waar worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Tapis en laine et en sisal d'une entreprise anversoise","description":"Tapis sur mesure, tapis d'escalier et moquettes en laine et en sisal, vendus en ligne et dans un showroom sur le Paardenmarkt à Anvers.","evidenceNote":"Les coordonnées de la boutique situent le siège de Wool & Wire au Paardenmarkt 68 à Anvers, avec le numéro de TVA BE 0732 943 876 ; sa page de production décrit la filature à Furnes et le tissage à Cuerne, mais sa page de présentation indique qu'elle travaille aussi avec des producteurs répartis dans toute l'Europe, et le site ne précise pas quels tapis sont fabriqués où."}}},{"slug":"barbecook","name":"Barbecook","tagline":"Barbecue brand designed in Deinze","description":"Charcoal, gas, electric and portable barbecues, planchas, smokers, fire bowls and accessories from a brand whose first barbecue went on the market in 1985.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Deinze, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.barbecook.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.barbecook.com/pages/usps","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251006073951/https://www.barbecook.com/pages/usps","evidenceNote":"Barbecook's brand page says its in-house design team is based at its headquarters in Deinze, and the site's terms say the website belongs to LivWise NV, registered office in Deinze, company number BE 0454.468.358; neither page states where the barbecues are manufactured.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"BC","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"barbecook.svg","width":437,"height":100,"source":"https://www.barbecook.com/"},"tags":["outdoor living","fire pits","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Barbecuemerk ontworpen in Deinze","description":"Houtskool-, gas-, elektrische en meeneembarbecues, plancha's, rookovens, vuurschalen en accessoires van een merk waarvan de eerste barbecue in 1985 op de markt kwam.","evidenceNote":"De merkpagina van Barbecook zegt dat het interne ontwerpteam gevestigd is in het hoofdkwartier in Deinze, en de algemene voorwaarden van de site zeggen dat de website eigendom is van LivWise NV, maatschappelijke zetel in Deinze, ondernemingsnummer BE 0454.468.358; geen van beide pagina's vermeldt waar de barbecues worden geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de barbecues conçue à Deinze","description":"Barbecues au charbon de bois, au gaz, électriques et portables, planchas, fumoirs, braseros et accessoires d'une marque dont le premier barbecue a été mis sur le marché en 1985.","evidenceNote":"La page de marque de Barbecook indique que son équipe de conception interne est basée à son siège de Deinze, et les conditions générales du site indiquent que le site appartient à LivWise NV, siège social à Deinze, numéro d'entreprise BE 0454.468.358 ; aucune de ces pages ne précise où les barbecues sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"kambukka","name":"Kambukka","tagline":"Reusable drinkware brand from Hasselt","description":"Water bottles, insulated travel mugs, food jars and children's bottles from a Belgian brand based in Hasselt.","category":"home-design","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Hasselt, Limburg","province":"limburg","website":"https://kambukka.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://kambukka.com/policies/legal-notice","evidenceNote":"The legal notice names Kambukka NV, with its registered office at Torenplein 7 in Hasselt and company number 0838.078.079; the site calls Kambukka a Belgian brand that designs drink solutions and does not state where the products are manufactured.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"KB","accent":"ink","logo":{"file":"kambukka.png","width":600,"height":128,"source":"https://kambukka.com/"},"tags":["home","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Merk van herbruikbare drinkflessen uit Hasselt","description":"Drinkflessen, geïsoleerde reisbekers, voedselcontainers en drinkflessen voor kinderen van een Belgisch merk met zetel in Hasselt.","evidenceNote":"De juridische kennisgeving noemt Kambukka NV, met maatschappelijke zetel op het Torenplein 7 in Hasselt en ondernemingsnummer 0838.078.079; de site noemt Kambukka een Belgisch merk dat drinkoplossingen ontwerpt en vermeldt niet waar de producten worden geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de gourdes réutilisables de Hasselt","description":"Gourdes, mugs de voyage isothermes, boîtes alimentaires et gourdes pour enfants d'une marque belge établie à Hasselt.","evidenceNote":"Les mentions légales désignent Kambukka NV, dont le siège social est situé Torenplein 7 à Hasselt, numéro d'entreprise 0838.078.079 ; le site présente Kambukka comme une marque belge qui conçoit des solutions pour boire et n'indique pas où les produits sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"habeebee","name":"Habeebee","tagline":"Beeswax soaps made in Watermael-Boitsfort","description":"Cold-process soaps, balms, oils and candles built around beeswax and propolis, from a soap workshop in a former bakery in Watermael-Boitsfort.","category":"beauty-wellness","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Watermael-Boitsfort, Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://habeebee.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://habeebee.be/pages/nous-retrouver","evidenceNote":"The company's where-to-find-us page invites visitors to the Habeebee soap workshop at Chaussée de La Hulpe 330 in Watermael-Boitsfort, where it says the soaps are made by hand.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"HB","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"habeebee.png","width":347,"height":289,"source":"https://habeebee.be/"},"tags":["soap","organic","craft"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Zepen met bijenwas, gemaakt in Watermaal-Bosvoorde","description":"Koudgeroerde zepen, balsems, oliën en kaarsen op basis van bijenwas en propolis, uit een zeepmakerij in een voormalige bakkerij in Watermaal-Bosvoorde.","evidenceNote":"De pagina over waar je het bedrijf vindt, nodigt bezoekers uit in de zeepmakerij van Habeebee op de Terhulpsesteenweg 330 in Watermaal-Bosvoorde, waar volgens de pagina de zepen met de hand worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Savons à la cire d'abeille fabriqués à Watermael-Boitsfort","description":"Savons saponifiés à froid, baumes, huiles et bougies à base de cire d'abeille et de propolis, issus d'une savonnerie installée dans une ancienne boulangerie à Watermael-Boitsfort.","evidenceNote":"La page « où nous trouver » de l'entreprise invite à visiter la savonnerie Habeebee, chaussée de La Hulpe 330 à Watermael-Boitsfort, où, selon la page, les savons sont fabriqués à la main."}}},{"slug":"la-maisonnette","name":"La Maisonnette","tagline":"Cold-process soaps and shampoo bars made in Welkenraedt","description":"Cold-process soaps, solid shampoos, liquid soaps, lip balms and shaving soaps made by a family company in its own workshop in Welkenraedt.","category":"beauty-wellness","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Welkenraedt, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://www.lamaisonnette.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.lamaisonnette.be/pages/savonnerie-artisanale","evidenceNote":"The soap-workshop page states that La Maisonnette makes all of its soaps and products by hand in its workshop in Welkenraedt, in Wallonia.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"LM","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"la-maisonnette.svg","width":89,"height":100,"source":"https://www.lamaisonnette.be/"},"tags":["soap","skincare","family company","handmade"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Koudgeroerde zepen en shampoobars, gemaakt in Welkenraedt","description":"Koudgeroerde zepen, vaste shampoos, vloeibare zepen, lippenbalsems en scheerzepen, gemaakt door een familiebedrijf in zijn eigen atelier in Welkenraedt.","evidenceNote":"De pagina over de zeepmakerij stelt dat La Maisonnette al zijn zepen en producten met de hand maakt in zijn atelier in Welkenraedt, in Wallonië."},"fr":{"tagline":"Savons saponifiés à froid et shampooings solides fabriqués à Welkenraedt","description":"Savons saponifiés à froid, shampooings solides, savons liquides, baumes à lèvres et savons de rasage fabriqués par une entreprise familiale dans son propre atelier à Welkenraedt.","evidenceNote":"La page consacrée à la savonnerie indique que La Maisonnette fabrique à la main tous ses savons et produits dans son atelier de Welkenraedt, en Wallonie."}}},{"slug":"juge","name":"JUGE","tagline":"Antwerp skincare brand co-founded by a pharmacist","description":"A face serum and a face cream from a brand started by a pharmacist and an entrepreneur, packed by a social-economy workshop.","category":"beauty-wellness","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://juge.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://juge.be/policies/legal-notice","evidenceNote":"The legal notice names The Juge Group BV at Coebergerstraat 54/301 in Antwerp, company and VAT number BE1017.503.175, as the owner of the website and webshop; the brand's FAQ says its products are developed and produced in Belgium but does not name the production site.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"JU","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"juge.svg","width":412,"height":100,"source":"https://juge.be/"},"tags":["skincare","cosmetics"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Antwerps huidverzorgingsmerk, mee opgericht door een apotheker","description":"Een gezichtsserum en een gezichtscrème van een merk dat is gestart door een apotheker en een ondernemer, verpakt door een maatwerkbedrijf.","evidenceNote":"De wettelijke kennisgeving noemt The Juge Group BV, Coebergerstraat 54/301 in Antwerpen, ondernemings- en btw-nummer BE1017.503.175, als eigenaar van de website en webshop; de FAQ van het merk zegt dat de producten in België worden ontwikkeld en geproduceerd, maar noemt de productiesite niet."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque anversoise de soins cofondée par une pharmacienne","description":"Un sérum et une crème pour le visage d'une marque lancée par une pharmacienne et un entrepreneur, conditionnés par une entreprise de travail adapté.","evidenceNote":"Les mentions légales désignent The Juge Group BV, Coebergerstraat 54/301 à Anvers, numéro d'entreprise et de TVA BE1017.503.175, comme propriétaire du site et de la boutique en ligne ; la FAQ de la marque indique que ses produits sont développés et produits en Belgique, mais ne nomme pas le site de production."}}},{"slug":"go-as-ur","name":"go as u.r","tagline":"Antwerp label for on-the-go skincare, make-up and clothing","description":"Vegan skincare, make-up and seasonless clothing from an Antwerp company; the brand says its products are made in Europe.","category":"beauty-wellness","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://www.goasur.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.goasur.com/pages/privacy-policy","evidenceNote":"The privacy policy identifies the site's operator as GO AS U.R. at Kruikstraat 22 in Antwerp, company number 0684.716.268; the about page says the brand is designed and created in Antwerp and made in Europe, without naming a producer or country.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"GU","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"go-as-ur.svg","width":447,"height":100,"source":"https://www.goasur.com/"},"tags":["skincare","cosmetics","clothing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Antwerps label voor verzorging, make-up en kleding voor onderweg","description":"Veganistische huidverzorging, make-up en seizoensloze kleding van een Antwerps bedrijf; volgens het merk worden de producten in Europa gemaakt.","evidenceNote":"Het privacybeleid identificeert de uitbater van de site als GO AS U.R., Kruikstraat 22 in Antwerpen, ondernemingsnummer 0684.716.268; de over-pagina zegt dat het merk in Antwerpen wordt ontworpen en gecreëerd en in Europa wordt gemaakt, zonder een producent of land te noemen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Label anversois de soins, maquillage et vêtements nomades","description":"Soins vegan, maquillage et vêtements sans saison d'une entreprise anversoise ; selon la marque, ses produits sont fabriqués en Europe.","evidenceNote":"La politique de confidentialité identifie l'exploitant du site comme GO AS U.R., Kruikstraat 22 à Anvers, numéro d'entreprise 0684.716.268 ; la page de présentation indique que la marque est conçue et créée à Anvers et fabriquée en Europe, sans nommer de producteur ni de pays."}}},{"slug":"delrey","name":"DelReY","tagline":"Chocolatier and patisserie in Antwerp","description":"Pralines, biscuits, macarons and cakes made in the workrooms behind the family chocolatier's shop on the Appelmansstraat in Antwerp.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://www.delrey.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.delrey.be/pages/ons-verhaal","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250906193726/https://www.delrey.be/pages/ons-verhaal","evidenceNote":"The story page describes the workrooms behind the Antwerp shop, spread over three floors, where biscuits are baked daily, chocolate is tempered and cast into pralines, and cakes are assembled; it traces the shop at Appelmansstraat 5 back to the 1940s.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"DR","accent":"stamp","logo":{"file":"delrey.png","width":600,"height":252,"source":"https://www.delrey.be/"},"tags":["chocolate","praline","biscuits","bakery","family company"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Chocolatier en patisserie in Antwerpen","description":"Pralines, koekjes, macarons en taarten, gemaakt in de werkruimtes achter de winkel van de familiale chocolatier in de Appelmansstraat in Antwerpen.","evidenceNote":"De verhaalpagina beschrijft de werkruimtes achter de Antwerpse winkel, verspreid over drie verdiepingen, waar dagelijks koekjes worden gebakken, chocolade wordt getempereerd en tot pralines wordt gegoten, en taarten worden samengesteld; ze laat de winkel in de Appelmansstraat 5 teruggaan tot de jaren 1940."},"fr":{"tagline":"Chocolatier et pâtissier à Anvers","description":"Pralines, biscuits, macarons et gâteaux fabriqués dans les ateliers situés derrière la boutique du chocolatier familial, dans l'Appelmansstraat à Anvers.","evidenceNote":"La page consacrée à l'histoire de la maison décrit les ateliers situés derrière la boutique anversoise, répartis sur trois étages, où les biscuits sont cuits chaque jour, le chocolat est tempéré et coulé en pralines, et les gâteaux sont assemblés ; elle fait remonter la boutique de l'Appelmansstraat 5 aux années 1940."}}},{"slug":"dragon-diffusion","name":"Dragon Diffusion","tagline":"Hand-woven leather bags from a Brussels company","description":"Made-to-order woven leather bags and accessories, sold directly by a Brussels company; its FAQ says the weaving is done in India.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Schaerbeek, Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://dragondiffusion.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://dragondiffusion.com/policies/terms-of-service","evidenceNote":"The terms of service place Dragon Diffusion's head office at Rue de l'agriculture 103, 1030 Brussels, with VAT number BE0434.289.091; the shop's FAQ says its bags are handwoven in India.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-26","addedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"DD","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"dragon-diffusion.png","width":600,"height":129,"source":"https://dragondiffusion.com/"},"tags":["leather","bags","hand-woven"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Handgeweven lederen tassen van een Brussels bedrijf","description":"Op bestelling geweven lederen tassen en accessoires, rechtstreeks verkocht door een Brussels bedrijf; volgens de FAQ gebeurt het weven in India.","evidenceNote":"De algemene voorwaarden plaatsen de maatschappelijke zetel van Dragon Diffusion op Rue de l'agriculture 103, 1030 Brussel, met btw-nummer BE0434.289.091; de FAQ van de winkel zegt dat de tassen in India met de hand worden geweven."},"fr":{"tagline":"Sacs en cuir tissés main d'une entreprise bruxelloise","description":"Sacs et accessoires en cuir tissés sur commande, vendus en direct par une entreprise bruxelloise ; selon sa FAQ, le tissage est réalisé en Inde.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions générales situent le siège social de Dragon Diffusion Rue de l'agriculture 103, 1030 Bruxelles, avec le numéro de TVA BE0434.289.091 ; la FAQ de la boutique indique que ses sacs sont tissés à la main en Inde."}}},{"slug":"ellen-van-engelen","name":"Ellen van Engelen","tagline":"Made-to-order clothing sewn in an Antwerp studio","description":"A made-to-order micro-brand: shirts in linen printed with the designer's own hand-painted designs, and trousers in dormant-stock cotton or Belgian linen, all sewn by Ellen van Engelen in her Antwerp studio.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://www.ellenvanengelen.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://www.instagram.com/p/DYUR8_WN52U/","evidenceNote":"In posts on her own Instagram account, Ellen van Engelen states that she sews everything herself in her studio in Antwerp. The linen for her shirts is printed with her hand-painted designs in Belgium or France, and the origin of the dormant-stock cotton is not stated, so the claim covers where the clothes are sewn, not where every fabric comes from.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-28","addedAt":"2026-09-28","initials":"EV","accent":"olive","logo":{"file":"ellen-van-engelen.png","width":600,"height":189,"source":"https://www.ellenvanengelen.be/"},"tags":["clothing","handmade","linen"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Kleding op bestelling, genaaid in een atelier in Antwerpen","description":"Een microlabel dat op bestelling werkt: hemden in linnen, bedrukt met de eigen handgeschilderde ontwerpen van de ontwerpster, en broeken in katoen uit restvoorraad of Belgisch linnen, allemaal door Ellen van Engelen genaaid in haar atelier in Antwerpen.","evidenceNote":"In berichten op haar eigen Instagramaccount stelt Ellen van Engelen dat ze alles zelf naait in haar atelier in Antwerpen. Het linnen voor haar hemden wordt met haar handgeschilderde ontwerpen bedrukt in België of Frankrijk, en de herkomst van het katoen uit restvoorraad wordt niet vermeld; de claim gaat dus over waar de kleding genaaid wordt, niet over waar elke stof vandaan komt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Vêtements sur commande cousus dans un atelier anversois","description":"Une micro-marque qui travaille sur commande : des chemises en lin imprimé des motifs peints à la main par la créatrice, et des pantalons en coton de stocks dormants ou en lin belge, tous cousus par Ellen van Engelen dans son atelier à Anvers.","evidenceNote":"Dans des publications sur son propre compte Instagram, Ellen van Engelen indique qu'elle coud tout elle-même dans son atelier à Anvers. Le lin de ses chemises est imprimé de ses motifs peints à la main en Belgique ou en France, et l'origine du coton de stocks dormants n'est pas précisée ; l'affirmation porte donc sur le lieu où les vêtements sont cousus, pas sur la provenance de chaque tissu."}}},{"slug":"ltx-skincare","name":"LTX Skincare","tagline":"Water-free skincare for sensitive skin, made in Belgium by its founder","description":"Four water-free formulas for sensitive skin, based on plant oils and butters and formulated without fragrance, essential oils or colourants: a barrier balm, a botanical oil, a face butter and a body butter. The company describes every formula as vegan and cruelty-free and says it never tests on animals.","category":"beauty-wellness","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Letterhoutem, East Flanders","province":"east-flanders","website":"https://www.ltxskincare.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://kbopub.economie.fgov.be/kbopub/zoeknummerform.html?nummer=1041336174&actionLu=Zoek","evidenceNote":"In its submission to this catalogue, LTX Skincare states that its founder developed the formulas and makes every product in Belgium. The Crossroads Bank for Enterprises lists manufacture of perfumes and toiletries among the business's VAT activities under enterprise number 1041.336.174, and the shop's terms give its address in Letterhoutem; the website itself does not state where the products are made.","verifiedAt":"2026-09-29","addedAt":"2026-09-29","initials":"LTX","accent":"violet","logo":{"file":"ltx-skincare.webp","width":600,"height":598,"source":"https://www.ltxskincare.be/"},"tags":["skincare","fragrance-free","vegan"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Watervrije huidverzorging voor de gevoelige huid, door de oprichter gemaakt in België","description":"Vier watervrije formules voor de gevoelige huid, op basis van plantaardige oliën en boters en samengesteld zonder parfum, essentiële oliën of kleurstoffen: een barrièrebalsem, een botanische olie, een face butter en een body butter. Het bedrijf noemt al zijn formules vegan en cruelty-free en zegt nooit op dieren te testen.","evidenceNote":"In de inzending voor deze catalogus stelt LTX Skincare dat de oprichter de formules zelf heeft ontwikkeld en elk product zelf in België maakt. De Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen vermeldt de vervaardiging van parfums en toiletartikelen bij de btw-activiteiten van de onderneming met nummer 1041.336.174, en de algemene voorwaarden van de webshop geven het adres in Letterhoutem; de website zelf vermeldt niet waar de producten worden gemaakt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Soins sans eau pour peaux sensibles, fabriqués en Belgique par la personne qui les a conçus","description":"Quatre formules sans eau pour peaux sensibles, à base d'huiles et de beurres végétaux et formulées sans parfum, huiles essentielles ni colorants : un baume barrière, une huile botanique, un beurre visage et un beurre corps. L'entreprise présente toutes ses formules comme véganes et cruelty-free et affirme ne jamais tester sur les animaux.","evidenceNote":"Dans sa soumission à ce catalogue, LTX Skincare indique que la personne à l'origine de la marque a mis au point les formules et fabrique elle-même chaque produit en Belgique. La Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises mentionne la fabrication de parfums et de produits pour la toilette parmi les activités TVA de l'entreprise portant le numéro 1041.336.174, et les conditions générales de la boutique indiquent son adresse à Letterhoutem ; le site lui-même ne précise pas où les produits sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"seppes-granola","name":"Seppe's Granola","tagline":"Granola baked fresh every day in the company's own workshop","description":"Seven flavours of granola, from classic to salted caramel and gingerbread, alongside granola bars, chocolate and fresh quark sold with the granola packed separately. It is sold through the company's webshop and in shops, and served in hotels, restaurants, tearooms and breakfast cafés.","category":"food-drink","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Lendelede, West Flanders","province":"west-flanders","website":"https://seppesgranola.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://seppesgranola.com/ontdek-seppes-granola/","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20260508152644/https://seppesgranola.com/ontdek-seppes-granola/","evidenceNote":"Seppe's Granola states that everything is prepared fresh in its own workshop and that its team bakes the granola every day; the page footer gives the company's address in Lendelede. The Crossroads Bank for Enterprises lists a single establishment unit and the manufacture of grain mill products among the VAT activities of enterprise number 0759.665.693.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-03","addedAt":"2026-10-03","founded":"2020","initials":"SG","accent":"olive","tags":["granola","bakery","food"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Granola die elke dag vers gebakken wordt in het eigen atelier","description":"Zeven smaken granola, van klassiek tot gezouten karamel en speculoos, naast granolabars, chocolade en verse kwark met de granola apart verpakt. Te koop in de eigen webshop en in winkels, en geserveerd in hotels, restaurants, tearooms en ontbijtzaken.","evidenceNote":"Seppe's Granola stelt dat alles vers bereid wordt in het eigen atelier en dat het team de granola elke dag bakt; de voettekst van de pagina geeft het adres van het bedrijf in Lendelede. De Kruispuntbank van Ondernemingen vermeldt één vestigingseenheid en de vervaardiging van maalderijproducten bij de btw-activiteiten van ondernemingsnummer 0759.665.693."},"fr":{"tagline":"Du granola cuit chaque jour dans l'atelier de l'entreprise","description":"Sept saveurs de granola, du classique au caramel salé et au spéculoos, ainsi que des barres, du chocolat et du quark frais vendu avec le granola emballé à part. En vente sur la boutique en ligne de l'entreprise et en magasin, et servi dans des hôtels, restaurants, salons de thé et cafés.","evidenceNote":"Seppe's Granola indique que ses produits sont préparés dans son propre atelier et que son équipe cuit le granola chaque jour ; le pied de page donne l'adresse de l'entreprise à Lendelede. La Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises mentionne une seule unité d'établissement et la fabrication de produits du travail des grains parmi les activités TVA du numéro d'entreprise 0759.665.693."}}},{"slug":"noar-the-label","name":"NOAR The Label","tagline":"Fashion label and online shop in Paal","description":"Clothing including wrap skirts, dresses, tops and shirts, with designs intended to be styled in several ways, sold under NOAR's own label.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Paal, Limburg","province":"limburg","website":"https://noarthelabel.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://noarthelabel.com/","evidenceNote":"The homepage describes NOAR as a Belgian fashion brand and gives VAT number BE1020076348 and the address Rietstokstraat 8, 3583 Paal. It does not state where the garments are manufactured.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"NR","accent":"violet","tags":["clothing","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Modelabel en webshop in Paal","description":"Kleding zoals wikkelrokken, jurken, tops en hemden, met ontwerpen die op verschillende manieren gedragen kunnen worden, verkocht onder het eigen label NOAR.","evidenceNote":"De homepage omschrijft NOAR als een Belgisch modemerk en vermeldt btw-nummer BE1020076348 en het adres Rietstokstraat 8, 3583 Paal. De pagina vermeldt niet waar de kleding wordt geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de mode et boutique en ligne à Paal","description":"Des vêtements, dont des jupes portefeuille, des robes, des hauts et des chemises, conçus pour se porter de plusieurs façons et vendus sous la marque propre NOAR.","evidenceNote":"La page d'accueil présente NOAR comme une marque de mode belge et indique le numéro de TVA BE1020076348 et l'adresse Rietstokstraat 8, 3583 Paal. Elle ne précise pas où les vêtements sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"les-jumelles-the-label","name":"Les Jumelles The Label","tagline":"Own-label womenswear from a Wijnegem fashion business","description":"Women's clothing with colourful prints developed by the label's creative team. This listing covers Les Jumelles The Label, rather than the third-party brands also sold by its boutique.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Wijnegem, Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://lesjumelles.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://lesjumelles.be/pages/our-story","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20251011231417/https://lesjumelles.be/pages/our-story","evidenceNote":"The story page describes an Antwerp-based webshop and its own label, launched in 2021 with prints developed by its creative team, and lists Les Jumelles BV in Wijnegem. This establishes the Belgian brand, not Belgian garment manufacture.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"LJ","accent":"stamp","tags":["clothing","womenswear","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Damesmode onder eigen label van een modebedrijf in Wijnegem","description":"Dameskleding met kleurrijke prints die door het creatieve team van het label worden ontwikkeld. Deze vermelding betreft Les Jumelles The Label, niet de merken van derden die de boetiek ook verkoopt.","evidenceNote":"De verhaalpagina beschrijft een webshop uit Antwerpen en het eigen label, dat in 2021 werd gelanceerd met prints ontwikkeld door het creatieve team, en vermeldt Les Jumelles BV in Wijnegem. Dit onderbouwt het Belgische merk, niet de productie van kleding in België."},"fr":{"tagline":"Mode féminine en marque propre d'une entreprise de Wijnegem","description":"Des vêtements féminins aux imprimés colorés développés par l'équipe créative de la marque. Cette fiche concerne Les Jumelles The Label, et non les marques tierces également vendues par sa boutique.","evidenceNote":"La page consacrée à son histoire décrit une boutique en ligne basée à Anvers et sa marque propre, lancée en 2021 avec des imprimés développés par son équipe créative, et mentionne Les Jumelles BV à Wijnegem. Cela établit la marque belge, pas la fabrication des vêtements en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"tomboy-original","name":"TOMBOY Original","tagline":"Clothing label operated by FILLES A PAPA in Herstal","description":"Gender-agnostic clothing, including T-shirts, tops and sweatshirts, with a permanent collection and limited editions created with artists and other collaborators.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Herstal, Liège","province":"liege","website":"https://tomboy.shop/","evidenceUrl":"https://tomboy.shop/pages/privacy-policy","evidenceArchive":"https://web.archive.org/web/20250818011437/https://tomboy.shop/pages/privacy-policy","evidenceNote":"TOMBOY's privacy policy identifies FILLES A PAPA as the controller, headquartered at First Avenue 22, 4040 Herstal, enterprise number 0887.479.328; the site's sales terms name the same company as seller. These pages do not establish where the clothing is manufactured.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"TB","accent":"ink","tags":["clothing","t-shirts","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Kledinglabel van FILLES A PAPA in Herstal","description":"Genderneutrale kleding, waaronder T-shirts, tops en sweaters, met een vaste collectie en beperkte oplages in samenwerking met kunstenaars en andere partners.","evidenceNote":"Het privacybeleid van TOMBOY noemt FILLES A PAPA als verwerkingsverantwoordelijke, met hoofdzetel op First Avenue 22, 4040 Herstal, ondernemingsnummer 0887.479.328; de verkoopvoorwaarden van de site noemen hetzelfde bedrijf als verkoper. Deze pagina's onderbouwen niet waar de kleding wordt geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de vêtements exploitée par FILLES A PAPA à Herstal","description":"Des vêtements sans distinction de genre, dont des t-shirts, des hauts et des sweatshirts, avec une collection permanente et des éditions limitées créées avec des artistes et d'autres partenaires.","evidenceNote":"La politique de confidentialité de TOMBOY désigne FILLES A PAPA comme responsable du traitement, dont le siège est situé First Avenue 22, 4040 Herstal, numéro d'entreprise 0887.479.328 ; les conditions de vente du site désignent la même entreprise comme vendeur. Ces pages n'établissent pas où les vêtements sont fabriqués."}}},{"slug":"nathalie-vleeschouwer","name":"Nathalie Vleeschouwer","tagline":"Independent fashion label headquartered in Antwerp","description":"Women's and men's clothing and accessories from the label led by designer Nathalie Vleeschouwer. Production is divided between Belgium and other countries.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://nathalievleeschouwer.be/","evidenceUrl":"https://nathalievleeschouwer.be/pages/aboutus","evidenceNote":"The about page places the independent label's headquarters and team in Antwerp and identifies Nathalie and Jan as running the company Natale. It says more than half of production takes place in Belgium, with the rest in Portugal, Turkey, Tunisia, Spain and China, so a Belgian manufacturing claim cannot cover the whole collection.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"NV","accent":"violet","tags":["womenswear","menswear","clothing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Onafhankelijk modelabel met hoofdzetel in Antwerpen","description":"Dames- en herenkleding en accessoires van het label onder leiding van ontwerpster Nathalie Vleeschouwer. De productie is verdeeld over België en andere landen.","evidenceNote":"De over-ons-pagina situeert de hoofdzetel en het team van het onafhankelijke label in Antwerpen en noemt Nathalie en Jan als de bedrijfsleiders van Natale. Volgens de pagina vindt meer dan de helft van de productie plaats in België en de rest in Portugal, Turkije, Tunesië, Spanje en China, zodat een claim van Belgische productie niet de hele collectie kan dekken."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de mode indépendante dont le siège est à Anvers","description":"Des vêtements et accessoires pour femmes et hommes de la marque dirigée par la créatrice Nathalie Vleeschouwer. La production est répartie entre la Belgique et d'autres pays.","evidenceNote":"La page de présentation situe le siège et l'équipe de la marque indépendante à Anvers et indique que Nathalie et Jan dirigent l'entreprise Natale. Elle précise que plus de la moitié de la production a lieu en Belgique, le reste au Portugal, en Turquie, en Tunisie, en Espagne et en Chine ; une allégation de fabrication belge ne peut donc pas couvrir toute la collection."}}},{"slug":"arte-antwerp","name":"Arte Antwerp","tagline":"Antwerp clothing label rooted in art and graphic design","description":"Clothing and accessories from a brand whose influences include graphic design, photography, architecture, art and music, sold through its own online shop and stores.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://arte-antwerp.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://arte-antwerp.com/pages/terms-conditions","evidenceNote":"The terms page identifies Arternative Bvba at Kammenstraat 45, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium, VAT BE0643646369. This documents the Belgian operator of Arte's shop, not the location of clothing manufacture.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"AA","accent":"ink","tags":["clothing","design"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Antwerps kledinglabel met wortels in kunst en grafisch ontwerp","description":"Kleding en accessoires van een merk dat inspiratie haalt uit grafisch ontwerp, fotografie, architectuur, kunst en muziek, verkocht via de eigen webshop en winkels.","evidenceNote":"De voorwaardenpagina vermeldt Arternative Bvba op Kammenstraat 45, 2000 Antwerpen, België, btw-nummer BE0643646369. Dit documenteert de Belgische uitbater van de winkel van Arte, niet de plaats waar de kleding wordt geproduceerd."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque anversoise de vêtements ancrée dans l'art et le graphisme","description":"Des vêtements et accessoires d'une marque influencée par le graphisme, la photographie, l'architecture, l'art et la musique, vendus dans sa boutique en ligne et ses magasins.","evidenceNote":"La page des conditions mentionne Arternative Bvba, Kammenstraat 45, 2000 Anvers, Belgique, numéro de TVA BE0643646369. Cela documente l'exploitant belge de la boutique d'Arte, pas le lieu de fabrication des vêtements."}}},{"slug":"bernadette","name":"BERNADETTE","tagline":"Antwerp fashion label founded by a mother-and-daughter team","description":"Ready-to-wear, accessories and homeware from Bernadette and Charlotte de Geyter's label, known for hand-drawn botanical prints and colour.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"brand","location":"Antwerp","province":"antwerp","website":"https://bernadetteantwerp.com/","evidenceUrl":"https://bernadetteantwerp.com/policies/terms-of-service","evidenceNote":"The terms identify BERNADETTE as a trademark of Belgian company BECDG BV, enterprise number 0699.868.262, with its registered office at Arthur Goemaerelei 61, 2018 Antwerp. They establish the Belgian company, not Belgian manufacture of its products.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"BD","accent":"stamp","tags":["womenswear","clothing","home"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Antwerps modelabel opgericht door moeder en dochter","description":"Prêt-à-porter, accessoires en woonartikelen van het label van Bernadette en Charlotte de Geyter, bekend om handgetekende botanische prints en kleur.","evidenceNote":"De voorwaarden noemen BERNADETTE als een handelsmerk van het Belgische bedrijf BECDG BV, ondernemingsnummer 0699.868.262, met maatschappelijke zetel op Arthur Goemaerelei 61, 2018 Antwerpen. Ze onderbouwen het Belgische bedrijf, niet de productie van zijn artikelen in België."},"fr":{"tagline":"Marque de mode anversoise fondée par une mère et sa fille","description":"Du prêt-à-porter, des accessoires et des articles pour la maison de la marque de Bernadette et Charlotte de Geyter, connue pour ses imprimés botaniques dessinés à la main et ses couleurs.","evidenceNote":"Les conditions présentent BERNADETTE comme une marque déposée de l'entreprise belge BECDG BV, numéro d'entreprise 0699.868.262, dont le siège social est situé Arthur Goemaerelei 61, 2018 Anvers. Elles établissent l'entreprise belge, pas la fabrication de ses produits en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"lucid-legacy-shirt","name":"Lucid LEGACY linen shirt","tagline":"Men's linen shirt sewn in Brussels","description":"A men's shirt in linen woven in Belgium and sewn at the Mulieris social-integration workshop in Brussels. This listing covers the LEGACY men's shirt only; Lucid's wider collection has mixed production origins.","category":"fashion","kind":"physical","verdict":"made","location":"Brussels","province":"brussels","website":"https://lucid-collective.eu/products/legacy-chemise-homme","evidenceUrl":"https://lucid-collective.eu/products/legacy-chemise-homme","evidenceNote":"The LEGACY men's shirt page states that the garment is sewn in a social-integration workshop in Brussels using linen woven in Belgium, and names Mulieris for garment manufacture. The claim covers this shirt, not all Lucid products: the manufacturers page also lists French production for socks and caps.","verifiedAt":"2026-10-15","addedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"LL","accent":"olive","tags":["clothing","linen","menswear"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Herenhemd van linnen, genaaid in Brussel","description":"Een herenhemd van in België geweven linnen, genaaid in het sociale-inschakelingsatelier Mulieris in Brussel. Deze vermelding betreft alleen het LEGACY-herenhemd; de ruimere collectie van Lucid heeft verschillende productieherkomsten.","evidenceNote":"De pagina van het LEGACY-herenhemd vermeldt dat het kledingstuk wordt genaaid in een sociaal-inschakelingsatelier in Brussel, met in België geweven linnen, en noemt Mulieris als kledingproducent. De claim betreft dit hemd, niet alle producten van Lucid: de fabrikantenpagina vermeldt ook productie in Frankrijk voor sokken en petten."},"fr":{"tagline":"Chemise pour homme en lin, confectionnée à Bruxelles","description":"Une chemise pour homme en lin tissé en Belgique, confectionnée dans l'atelier de réinsertion sociale Mulieris à Bruxelles. Cette fiche concerne uniquement la chemise LEGACY pour homme ; la collection plus large de Lucid a des origines de production diverses.","evidenceNote":"La page de la chemise LEGACY pour homme indique que le vêtement est confectionné dans un atelier de réinsertion sociale à Bruxelles avec du lin tissé en Belgique, et nomme Mulieris pour la confection. L'allégation concerne cette chemise, pas tous les produits Lucid : la page des fabricants mentionne aussi une production française pour les chaussettes et les casquettes."}}}],"unverifiedStorefronts":{"status":{"label":{"en":"Sells from Belgium","nl":"Verkoopt vanuit België","fr":"Vend depuis la Belgique"},"short":{"en":"No verdict","nl":"Geen oordeel","fr":"Aucun verdict"},"description":{"en":"A live storefront run by a documented Belgian seller. The origin of what it sells is unverified, so no provenance verdict applies.","nl":"Een actieve webshop van een gedocumenteerde Belgische verkoper. De herkomst van wat er verkocht wordt is niet geverifieerd, dus geldt er geen herkomstoordeel.","fr":"Une boutique en ligne active tenue par un vendeur belge documenté. L'origine de ce qui y est vendu n'est pas vérifiée : aucun verdict de provenance ne s'applique."}},"warning":"These entries carry no provenance verdict. A documented Belgian seller is not evidence that a product was made, designed, built, or maintained in Belgium. Do not merge this list into `products` or attribute a verdict to it.","entries":[{"slug":"supergoods","name":"Supergoods","tagline":"Fair-fashion concept store in Antwerp and Mechelen","description":"A multi-brand Belgian shop selling clothing, shoes, cosmetics and home goods from third-party sustainable labels.","category":"fashion","location":"Antwerp and Mechelen","website":"https://www.supergoods.be/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://www.supergoods.be/pages/contact","sellerEvidenceNote":"The contact page lists two Belgian retail addresses: Kloosterstraat 38 in Antwerp and Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 116 in Mechelen.","originUnknown":"Supergoods resells other labels and states no manufacturing country for the garments, shoes or cosmetics it stocks.","evidenceNeeded":"Per-brand production statements. Individual stocked labels could each earn their own verdict; the shop itself cannot earn one on their behalf.","checkedAt":"2026-07-25","initials":"SG","accent":"violet","tags":["fair fashion","multi-brand","retail"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Fairfashion-conceptstore in Antwerpen en Mechelen","description":"Een Belgische multimerkenwinkel die kleding, schoenen, cosmetica en woonaccessoires van duurzame labels van derden verkoopt.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De contactpagina vermeldt twee Belgische winkeladressen: Kloosterstraat 38 in Antwerpen en Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 116 in Mechelen.","originUnknown":"Supergoods verkoopt labels van anderen door en vermeldt geen productieland voor de kleding, schoenen of cosmetica in zijn aanbod.","evidenceNeeded":"Productieverklaringen per merk. Elk verkocht label kan een eigen oordeel verdienen; de winkel zelf kan er geen verdienen in hun plaats."},"fr":{"tagline":"Concept store de mode équitable à Anvers et Malines","description":"Une boutique belge multimarque qui vend vêtements, chaussures, cosmétiques et articles pour la maison de labels durables tiers.","sellerEvidenceNote":"La page de contact indique deux adresses de vente belges : Kloosterstraat 38 à Anvers et Onze-Lieve-Vrouwestraat 116 à Malines.","originUnknown":"Supergoods revend des labels tiers et n'indique aucun pays de fabrication pour les vêtements, chaussures ou cosmétiques qu'elle propose.","evidenceNeeded":"Des déclarations de production marque par marque. Chaque label vendu pourrait obtenir son propre verdict ; la boutique, elle, ne peut pas en obtenir un à leur place."}}},{"slug":"billy-be","name":"BILLY.BE","tagline":"Brussels boardsports shop shipping from Belgium since 2005","description":"Kites, wakeboards, foils, surfboards, skateboards, e-bikes and boardsports apparel sold by a Brussels retailer.","category":"fashion","location":"Brussels","website":"https://billy.be/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://billy.be/policies/legal-notice","sellerEvidenceNote":"The legal notice names a Brussels (1050) establishment and Belgian VAT number BE0563.624.735.","originUnknown":"The catalog is made up of international boardsports brands, and the shop states no production origin for any of them.","evidenceNeeded":"Manufacturer statements from the individual brands stocked. A Belgian retailer selling an imported board does not make the board Belgian.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"BB","accent":"stamp","tags":["boardsports","retail","Brussels"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Brusselse boardsportwinkel die sinds 2005 vanuit België verzendt","description":"Kites, wakeboards, foils, surfplanken, skateboards, e-bikes en boardsportkleding, verkocht door een Brusselse retailer.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De juridische vermeldingen noemen een vestiging in Brussel (1050) en het Belgische btw-nummer BE0563.624.735.","originUnknown":"De catalogus bestaat uit internationale boardsportmerken en de winkel vermeldt voor geen van die merken een productieherkomst.","evidenceNeeded":"Fabrikantenverklaringen van de afzonderlijke merken in het aanbod. Een Belgische verkoper die een ingevoerde plank verkoopt, maakt die plank niet Belgisch."},"fr":{"tagline":"Boutique bruxelloise de sports de glisse qui expédie depuis la Belgique depuis 2005","description":"Kites, wakeboards, foils, planches de surf, skateboards, vélos électriques et vêtements de glisse vendus par un détaillant bruxellois.","sellerEvidenceNote":"Les mentions légales indiquent un établissement à Bruxelles (1050) et le numéro de TVA belge BE0563.624.735.","originUnknown":"Le catalogue est composé de marques internationales de glisse et la boutique n'indique aucune origine de production pour l'une d'entre elles.","evidenceNeeded":"Des déclarations de fabricant des marques distribuées. Un détaillant belge qui vend une planche importée ne rend pas cette planche belge."}}},{"slug":"stad-leest","name":"Stad Leest","tagline":"Independent bookshop on the Oudaan in Antwerp","description":"A neighbourhood bookshop selling literature and non-fiction, with an online store alongside the physical shop.","category":"games-creative","location":"Antwerp","website":"https://stadleest.be/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://stadleest.be/","sellerEvidenceNote":"The site footer identifies Stad Leest BV at Oudaan 18, 2000 Antwerpen, with VAT and company number BE0834.626.305.","originUnknown":"The books on sale are published and printed by third parties; the shop does not identify publishers' or printers' locations.","evidenceNeeded":"Publisher and printing records per title. A Belgian bookseller is not evidence that a book was written, published or printed in Belgium.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"SL","accent":"ink","tags":["books","bookshop","Antwerp"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Onafhankelijke boekhandel aan de Oudaan in Antwerpen","description":"Een buurtboekhandel met literatuur en non-fictie, met naast de fysieke winkel ook een webshop.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De voettekst van de site vermeldt Stad Leest BV op Oudaan 18, 2000 Antwerpen, met btw- en ondernemingsnummer BE0834.626.305.","originUnknown":"De boeken in het aanbod worden door derden uitgegeven en gedrukt; de winkel benoemt de vestigingsplaats van uitgevers of drukkers niet.","evidenceNeeded":"Uitgevers- en drukgegevens per titel. Een Belgische boekhandel is geen bewijs dat een boek in België geschreven, uitgegeven of gedrukt is."},"fr":{"tagline":"Librairie indépendante sur l'Oudaan à Anvers","description":"Une librairie de quartier qui vend de la littérature et de la non-fiction, avec une boutique en ligne à côté du magasin physique.","sellerEvidenceNote":"Le pied de page du site identifie Stad Leest BV, Oudaan 18, 2000 Anvers, avec le numéro de TVA et d'entreprise BE0834.626.305.","originUnknown":"Les livres vendus sont édités et imprimés par des tiers ; la boutique n'indique pas où se trouvent les éditeurs ou les imprimeurs.","evidenceNeeded":"Les mentions d'éditeur et d'impression titre par titre. Un libraire belge ne prouve pas qu'un livre a été écrit, édité ou imprimé en Belgique."}}},{"slug":"clio-goldbrenner","name":"Clio Goldbrenner","tagline":"Brussels leather bag label","description":"Leather handbags, backpacks and small leather goods sold directly by a company registered in Brussels.","category":"fashion","location":"Brussels","website":"https://cliogoldbrenner.com/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://cliogoldbrenner.com/pages/contact-us","sellerEvidenceNote":"The contact page gives a Brussels (1170) address and Belgian VAT number BE0824.870.479.","originUnknown":"The storefront names no atelier, tannery or production country for the bags.","evidenceNeeded":"A manufacturer or atelier statement for a Made in Belgium verdict, or a company ownership and design source for a Belgian brand verdict.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"CG","accent":"olive","tags":["leather","bags","Brussels"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Brussels label voor lederen tassen","description":"Lederen handtassen, rugzakken en kleine lederwaren, rechtstreeks verkocht door een in Brussel geregistreerde vennootschap.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De contactpagina geeft een adres in Brussel (1170) en het Belgische btw-nummer BE0824.870.479.","originUnknown":"De webshop noemt geen atelier, leerlooierij of productieland voor de tassen.","evidenceNeeded":"Een verklaring van fabrikant of atelier voor een oordeel Gemaakt in België, of een bron over eigendom en ontwerp van het bedrijf voor een oordeel Belgisch merk."},"fr":{"tagline":"Label bruxellois de sacs en cuir","description":"Sacs à main, sacs à dos et petite maroquinerie en cuir vendus en direct par une société immatriculée à Bruxelles.","sellerEvidenceNote":"La page de contact donne une adresse à Bruxelles (1170) et le numéro de TVA belge BE0824.870.479.","originUnknown":"La boutique ne nomme ni atelier, ni tannerie, ni pays de production pour les sacs.","evidenceNeeded":"Une déclaration de fabricant ou d'atelier pour un verdict Fabriqué en Belgique, ou une source sur la propriété de l'entreprise et la conception pour un verdict Marque belge."}}},{"slug":"editions-lamiroy","name":"Éditions Lamiroy","tagline":"Brussels publisher of short fiction","description":"A publishing house selling its own novellas and short-story collections through a direct online store.","category":"games-creative","location":"Brussels","website":"https://lamiroy.net/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://lamiroy.net/pages/contact","sellerEvidenceNote":"The contact page lists a Brussels (1200) address and Belgian VAT number BE0525.818.984.","originUnknown":"The site does not say where the books are printed, nor whether its authors and editorial work are based in Belgium.","evidenceNeeded":"A printer or colophon statement for physical production, plus an editorial source, before any verdict is issued.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"EL","accent":"violet","tags":["publishing","books","Brussels"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Brusselse uitgeverij van korte fictie","description":"Een uitgeverij die haar eigen novellen en verhalenbundels via een eigen webshop verkoopt.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De contactpagina vermeldt een adres in Brussel (1200) en het Belgische btw-nummer BE0525.818.984.","originUnknown":"De site zegt niet waar de boeken worden gedrukt, noch of de auteurs en het redactionele werk in België zitten.","evidenceNeeded":"Een verklaring van de drukker of een colofon voor de fysieke productie, plus een redactionele bron, voordat er een oordeel wordt uitgesproken."},"fr":{"tagline":"Éditeur bruxellois de fiction courte","description":"Une maison d'édition qui vend ses propres novellas et recueils de nouvelles via une boutique en ligne en direct.","sellerEvidenceNote":"La page de contact indique une adresse à Bruxelles (1200) et le numéro de TVA belge BE0525.818.984.","originUnknown":"Le site ne dit pas où les livres sont imprimés, ni si ses auteurs et son travail éditorial se trouvent en Belgique.","evidenceNeeded":"Une mention d'imprimeur ou un colophon pour la production physique, ainsi qu'une source éditoriale, avant qu'un verdict ne soit rendu."}}},{"slug":"amuzzi","name":"Amuzzi","tagline":"Pop-culture collectibles shop in Knokke-Heist","description":"Statues, figures, apparel and licensed merchandise from international film, comic, anime and gaming franchises.","category":"games-creative","location":"Knokke-Heist, West Flanders","website":"https://www.amuzzi.com/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://www.amuzzi.com/policies/legal-notice","sellerEvidenceNote":"The legal notice names Amuzzi NV at Albatrosstraat 14-16, 8301 Knokke-Heist, with VAT number BE0833.189.319.","originUnknown":"The stock is licensed merchandise produced by international manufacturers under franchise licences held elsewhere.","evidenceNeeded":"Nothing here is a candidate for a verdict. It is listed because a Belgian address on a collectibles shop is regularly mistaken for Belgian production.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"AZ","accent":"stamp","tags":["collectibles","merchandise","retail"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Winkel voor popcultuurcollectibles in Knokke-Heist","description":"Beelden, figuren, kleding en licentiemerchandise uit internationale film-, strip-, anime- en gamingfranchises.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De juridische vermeldingen noemen Amuzzi NV op Albatrosstraat 14-16, 8301 Knokke-Heist, met btw-nummer BE0833.189.319.","originUnknown":"Het aanbod bestaat uit licentiemerchandise die door internationale fabrikanten wordt geproduceerd, onder franchiselicenties die elders in handen zijn.","evidenceNeeded":"Niets hier komt in aanmerking voor een oordeel. Deze vermelding staat er omdat een Belgisch adres op een collectiblewinkel geregeld voor Belgische productie wordt aangezien."},"fr":{"tagline":"Boutique d'objets de collection pop culture à Knokke-Heist","description":"Statues, figurines, vêtements et produits sous licence issus de franchises internationales de cinéma, de bande dessinée, d'anime et de jeu vidéo.","sellerEvidenceNote":"Les mentions légales désignent Amuzzi NV, Albatrosstraat 14-16, 8301 Knokke-Heist, avec le numéro de TVA BE0833.189.319.","originUnknown":"Le stock est composé de produits sous licence fabriqués par des industriels internationaux, sous des licences de franchise détenues ailleurs.","evidenceNeeded":"Rien ici n'est candidat à un verdict. Cette entrée figure ici parce qu'une adresse belge sur une boutique d'objets de collection est régulièrement prise pour une production belge."}}},{"slug":"cinoco","name":"Cinoco – Le Palais du Vin","tagline":"Wine and spirits distributor in Nivelles","description":"An importer and distributor holding thousands of references in wine, sparkling wine, spirits and mixers for the Belgian market.","category":"food-drink","location":"Nivelles, Walloon Brabant","website":"https://www.cinoco.com/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://www.cinoco.com/policies/legal-notice","sellerEvidenceNote":"The legal notice names CINOCO-LE PALAIS DU VIN S.A. at Avenue Robert Schuman 91, 1400 Nivelles, with VAT number BE0402.850.106.","originUnknown":"Cinoco describes itself as an importer and distributor rather than a producer, and its catalogue is drawn from France, Spain, Italy, Chile, Argentina and beyond.","evidenceNeeded":"Nothing here is a candidate for a verdict. It is a clear case of Belgian selling with production that is documented as being elsewhere.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"CN","accent":"ink","tags":["wine","spirits","distribution"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Distributeur van wijn en sterkedrank in Nijvel","description":"Een invoerder en distributeur met duizenden referenties in wijn, schuimwijn, sterkedrank en mixers voor de Belgische markt.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De juridische vermeldingen noemen CINOCO-LE PALAIS DU VIN S.A. op Avenue Robert Schuman 91, 1400 Nijvel, met btw-nummer BE0402.850.106.","originUnknown":"Cinoco omschrijft zichzelf als invoerder en distributeur, niet als producent, en put zijn catalogus uit Frankrijk, Spanje, Italië, Chili, Argentinië en daarbuiten.","evidenceNeeded":"Niets hier komt in aanmerking voor een oordeel. Dit is een duidelijk geval van Belgische verkoop met een productie die aantoonbaar elders ligt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Distributeur de vins et spiritueux à Nivelles","description":"Un importateur et distributeur détenant des milliers de références en vins, vins effervescents, spiritueux et softs pour le marché belge.","sellerEvidenceNote":"Les mentions légales désignent CINOCO-LE PALAIS DU VIN S.A., avenue Robert Schuman 91, 1400 Nivelles, avec le numéro de TVA BE0402.850.106.","originUnknown":"Cinoco se décrit comme importateur et distributeur plutôt que comme producteur, et son catalogue provient de France, d'Espagne, d'Italie, du Chili, d'Argentine et d'ailleurs.","evidenceNeeded":"Rien ici n'est candidat à un verdict. C'est un cas net de vente belge avec une production documentée comme se situant ailleurs."}}},{"slug":"rainpharma","name":"RainPharma","tagline":"Skincare and supplements sold from Herent","description":"Own-label skincare, hair care, make-up and nutritional supplements sold directly through a Belgian online store.","category":"beauty-wellness","location":"Herent, Flemish Brabant","website":"https://rainpharma.com/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://rainpharma.com/pages/contact","sellerEvidenceNote":"The contact page names Zhen BV at Halleboomstraat 1, 3020 Herent, with VAT number BE0823.587.804.","originUnknown":"The storefront does not disclose which laboratory or contract manufacturer produces the formulations, or in which country.","evidenceNeeded":"A manufacturing or laboratory statement. Cosmetics are frequently formulated under contract in a different country from the brand's office.","checkedAt":"2026-09-26","initials":"RP","accent":"stamp","tags":["skincare","supplements","own label"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Huidverzorging en supplementen, verkocht vanuit Herent","description":"Huidverzorging, haarverzorging, make-up en voedingssupplementen onder eigen label, rechtstreeks verkocht via een Belgische webshop.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De contactpagina noemt Zhen BV op Halleboomstraat 1, 3020 Herent, met btw-nummer BE0823.587.804.","originUnknown":"De webshop maakt niet bekend welk laboratorium of welke loonproducent de formules maakt, en evenmin in welk land.","evidenceNeeded":"Een verklaring over de productie of het laboratorium. Cosmetica worden vaak in loonproductie ontwikkeld in een ander land dan waar het merk kantoor houdt."},"fr":{"tagline":"Soins de la peau et compléments vendus depuis Herent","description":"Soins de la peau, soins capillaires, maquillage et compléments alimentaires en marque propre, vendus en direct via une boutique en ligne belge.","sellerEvidenceNote":"La page de contact désigne Zhen BV, Halleboomstraat 1, 3020 Herent, avec le numéro de TVA BE0823.587.804.","originUnknown":"La boutique ne révèle ni le laboratoire ou le façonnier qui produit les formules, ni le pays où cela se fait.","evidenceNeeded":"Une déclaration de fabrication ou de laboratoire. Les cosmétiques sont fréquemment formulés en sous-traitance dans un pays différent de celui du siège de la marque."}}},{"slug":"manufactuur","name":"Manufactuur","tagline":"Multi-brand clothing shop in Merelbeke","description":"A clothing and accessories shop carrying a selection of Belgian, French and other designers, sold online and in its Merelbeke store.","category":"fashion","location":"Merelbeke, East Flanders","website":"https://manufactuur.be/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://manufactuur.be/pages/contact","sellerEvidenceNote":"The contact page identifies Manufactuur BV at Lembergsesteenweg 134, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgium, with VAT number BE0827.938.451, and documents its retail shop there.","originUnknown":"The Belgian seller address does not establish where the stocked garments are manufactured or who owns the individual brands.","evidenceNeeded":"Each stocked label's own company or legal evidence for a brand verdict, or a manufacturer's product-specific statement of Belgian production for a made verdict. The retailer cannot establish provenance for all its suppliers.","checkedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"MF","accent":"violet","tags":["retail","multi-brand","clothing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Multimerkenwinkel voor kleding in Merelbeke","description":"Een kleding- en accessoirewinkel met een selectie Belgische, Franse en andere ontwerpers, te koop online en in de winkel in Merelbeke.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De contactpagina vermeldt Manufactuur BV op Lembergsesteenweg 134, 9820 Merelbeke, België, met btw-nummer BE0827.938.451, en documenteert de winkel op dat adres.","originUnknown":"Het Belgische adres van de verkoper onderbouwt niet waar de aangeboden kleding wordt geproduceerd of wie de afzonderlijke merken bezit.","evidenceNeeded":"De eigen bedrijfs- of juridische gegevens van elk verkocht label voor een merkoordeel, of een productspecifieke verklaring van de fabrikant over Belgische productie voor een productieoordeel. De winkel kan de herkomst niet voor al zijn leveranciers vaststellen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Boutique multimarque de vêtements à Merelbeke","description":"Une boutique de vêtements et d'accessoires proposant une sélection de créateurs belges, français et d'ailleurs, en ligne et dans son magasin de Merelbeke.","sellerEvidenceNote":"La page de contact désigne Manufactuur BV, Lembergsesteenweg 134, 9820 Merelbeke, Belgique, avec le numéro de TVA BE0827.938.451, et documente son magasin à cette adresse.","originUnknown":"L'adresse belge du vendeur n'établit ni où les vêtements proposés sont fabriqués, ni qui possède les différentes marques.","evidenceNeeded":"Les informations juridiques ou d'entreprise de chaque marque vendue pour un verdict de marque, ou une déclaration du fabricant propre au produit établissant une fabrication en Belgique pour un verdict de fabrication. Le détaillant ne peut pas établir la provenance pour tous ses fournisseurs."}}},{"slug":"delaere-womenswear","name":"Delaere Womenswear","tagline":"Multi-brand womenswear shop in Roeselare","description":"Women's clothing from multiple labels, sold through an online shop and a retail store on Meensesteenweg in Roeselare.","category":"fashion","location":"Roeselare, West Flanders","website":"https://delaere-womenswear.be/","platform":"Shopify","sellerEvidenceUrl":"https://delaere-womenswear.be/pages/contact","sellerEvidenceNote":"The contact page identifies the Delaere Womenswear shop at Meensesteenweg 313, 8800 Roeselare, Belgium, and documents store collection, delivery and returns there.","originUnknown":"The shop's contact and delivery information does not establish the manufacturing origin or ownership of the multiple labels it stocks.","evidenceNeeded":"Primary company or manufacturing evidence from each individual label. A stock list, Belgian pickup address or shipping policy cannot establish a provenance verdict for those garments.","checkedAt":"2026-10-15","initials":"DW","accent":"stamp","tags":["retail","multi-brand","clothing"],"translations":{"nl":{"tagline":"Multimerkenwinkel voor damesmode in Roeselare","description":"Dameskleding van verschillende labels, verkocht via een webshop en een winkel aan de Meensesteenweg in Roeselare.","sellerEvidenceNote":"De contactpagina vermeldt de winkel Delaere Womenswear op Meensesteenweg 313, 8800 Roeselare, België, en documenteert afhaling, levering en retourzendingen op dat adres.","originUnknown":"De contact- en leveringsinformatie van de winkel onderbouwt niet waar de kleding van de verschillende aangeboden labels wordt geproduceerd of wie die labels bezit.","evidenceNeeded":"Primaire bedrijfs- of productiegegevens van elk afzonderlijk label. Een merkenlijst, Belgisch afhaaladres of verzendbeleid kan geen herkomstoordeel voor die kleding onderbouwen."},"fr":{"tagline":"Boutique multimarque de mode féminine à Roulers","description":"Des vêtements féminins de plusieurs marques, vendus en ligne et dans un magasin situé Meensesteenweg à Roulers.","sellerEvidenceNote":"La page de contact situe le magasin Delaere Womenswear au Meensesteenweg 313, 8800 Roulers, Belgique, et documente le retrait en magasin, la livraison et les retours à cette adresse.","originUnknown":"Les informations de contact et de livraison du magasin n'établissent ni l'origine de fabrication ni la propriété des différentes marques proposées.","evidenceNeeded":"Des sources primaires sur l'entreprise ou la fabrication pour chaque marque. Une liste de marques, une adresse de retrait belge ou une politique d'expédition ne peut pas établir un verdict de provenance pour ces vêtements."}}}]}}