White Gold from Belgium

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PURE QUALITY & FOOD SAFETY A FOUNDATION YOU CAN RELY ON Superior quality and food safety are the pillars upon which we form our exportation guidelines. Belgian dairy is no exception.

It’s renowned for its high-quality standards by imposing rigorous controls throughout the production and transportation process, all the way from the dairy farmers to the consumer. Belgian producers only rely on in-house transportation means and bottling mechanisms to take matters into their own hands.

“QUALITY, SUSTAINABILITY, FOOD SAFETY AND AUTHENTICITY ARE THE KEY FACTORS OF BELGIAN DAIRY.”

All farm milk is checked upon delivery at the factory along various quality parameters. Additionally, each farm is audited according to the Quality Assurance System IKM on topics like animal health, animal welfare, cleaning and environment.

Catherine Gilain-Pycke Executive Director Inex

PURE QUALITY & FOOD SAFETY

Those who do not meet the required standards are not allowed to deliver milk to the dairy companies. Furthermore, independent inspectors like the FAVV test the various quality systems that are put in place at production locations, in addition to checks

FROM BELGIUM

from the official food safety authorities.

TO THE WORLD

This way we can ensure quality and food safety based on both independent and

Share in Belgian export to the world

official sources. The FAVV is a role modelfor

in 2017, with growth percentages over

the European Union regarding food safety

the last 3 years.

matters. Belgian dairy is renowned all across the globe, both to international importers or local clients. Even the Chinese government has approved the importation of Belgian dairy after thoroughly screening our facilities.

EUROPE

MIDDLE EAST

82,8%

3,4%

(+19%)

OCEANIA

0,2% (+77,6%)

(+14,3%)

CHINA

SOUTHEAST ASIA (INDONESIA EXCL.)

INDONESIA

1,1%

2%

1,6%

(+97,8%)

(+24,2%)

(+42,1%)

PURE AUTHENTICITY & ORIGIN FAMILY FIRST The Belgian dairy sector draws on its Cows and fields, it’s a common sight in Belgian. Our country is extremely suitable for dairy farmers thanks to the subtle sea climate and sufficient rainfalls. Over a fourth of all farmland remains a permanent meadow. Essentially, milk has been part of our cultural and gastronomic entity for centuries across all age groups.

independent and family-owned roots.

In contrast with the more industrial German producers, Belgian dairy is defined by its smaller-scale facilities.

Often passed through generation upon generation, the traditional

From baby nutrition to a royal platter of cheese, dairy has always

values remain an integral part of

been and will always be loved in Europe and beyond.

the reason why.

PURE NUTRITION

20

Ca

calcium

00

B12 vitamine

00

P

proteins

30

Zn zinc

24,2%

17,5%

cheese

milk powder

18,6% milk consumption

NATURAL RICHNESS

DIET VARIETY

Dairy cattle convert the grasses that are

It remains our prime objective to promote a healthy lifestyle.

indigestible to humans into milk that is rich

Belgian dairy products therefore contain a natural wealth of

in vitamins, proteins and minerals (such as

essential nutrients that are key in balanced diet.

calcium), but simultaneously low in calories.

Most people associate milk and dairy with calcium and bone building, but dairy foods offer much more extensive nutritional benefits. Milk contains high-quality proteins

10,5%

and is a natural source of calcium, vitamin B12, B2, phosphorus and potassium.

butter

29,2%

fresh dairy products

The Belgian dairy industry even uses careful

Our industries produce a wide range of dairy products with low-fat and low-sugar alternatives, and our cheese companies have participated in a government plan to reduce the salt content by approximately 10% since 2008.

In Belgium, it is even recommended to consume three dairy products a day, like a glass of milk, a slice of cheese or a yoghurt dessert.

heat-treatments to conserve the nutritional

Instead, our focus has shifted towards consumption milk,

benefits at the highest level.

fresh dairy products and cheese.

“EUROPEAN DAIRY IS AN IDEAL CORNERSTONE OF BASIC NUTRITION FOR THE GROWING GLOBAL POPULATION AND NUMEROUS CONSUMER MARKETS.�

Julien Minsac Export Sales Manager Kaasbrik

PURE SUSTAINABILITY Sustainability has become

processed products.

part of our daily lives. Global

But producers also get to

warming, greenhouse gas

improve the perception of our

emissions, ecological footprint,

business through good care

biodiversity and other issues

of its cattle. All in all, the dairy

regularly pop up in the media.

industry and the agricultural

That’s why the Belgian dairy

organisations have combined

sector wants to contribute

their efforts to compose a

to a more sustainable future.

list of 35 initiatives that can

Our proactive approach works

contribute to more ecological

on multiple levels: from the

and sustainable farm.

transport up until the final

• Maximize local forage production • Production of green energy • Long-term longevity goals for the dairy cows • Animal health parameters & animal welfare

25%

A PROACTIVE APPROACH

dairy producer, through the

The most important elements of the ‘Sustainability Monitoring program of Dairy Farms’ are:

The dairy industry reduced its CO 2 emissions, since 2005.

11%

The petrol usage per litre of transported milk has gone down by 11% between 2006 and 2014.

20%

Between 2000 and 2010 the carbon footprint of raw milk has decreased with 20%.

22%

is producing green energy. That’s the equivalent of 5.000 Belgian families.