The story of Bruyerre

Over 115 years of experience

1909

François-Léon Bruyerre starts selling basic raw materials for bakeries and pastry shops : dried fruits, sugar, vanilla sticks, etc.

1922

He buys an old biscuit factory in Gosselies and starts manufacturing pralines, confectionery and basic products for the bakery-pastry shop.

1950

His daughters and son-in-law succeeded him. The Collet brothers extended the production range to include workshop equipment.

1973

The 3rd generation opens the first "Cash & Carry" in Gosselies.

1977 - 1978

They are opening their second store in Jambes (Namur).

Creation of a 24/7 after-sales service activity.

2001

Bruyerre is a market leader. Its young and dynamic management team is moving all its activities to a brand new facility, still in Gosselies.

2006

Opening of a third store in Liège.


2016 - 2017

After acquiring Ets Delfosse in Leuze-en-Hainaut, Bruyerre opens its fourth store in Tournai.

Bruyerre acquires the Vanhoebrack company and diversifies its activities with savory products.

2018 - 2019

A new management team is taking over the chocolate factory. Bruyerre retains product distribution and focuses on other activities.

Bruyerre acquires Pièces Pro in Alleur. Acquisition of Schoevaerts in Flanders.

2020 - 2021

Bruyerre is expanding in the north of the country with the opening of a store in Zaventem (Brussels).

Bruyerre buys the Jacoby company in Liège and its Liège store moves there.

2025

Bruyerre buys the company Adans (Lambermont), Brauns (Anderlecht) and sets up a new logistics center in Barchon.

Bruyerre, in figures

200.000.000

Revenue in euros in 2025

35.600

References

3

Logistics centers in Belgium

350

Employees

5

Shops in Belgium