Jules Destrooper Explained

Jules Destrooper
Type:Private
Foundation:1886
Location:Lo-Reninge, Belgium
Num Employees:160 (2015)
Products:cookie
Homepage:www.jules-destrooper.com

Jules Destrooper is a Belgian food company based in Lo, West Flanders. It was founded in 1886 by Jules Destrooper (1856–1934).

Jules Destrooper produces a range of premium biscuits and is mainly known for its small butterwaffle known as lukken. The company exports products to about 75 countries all over the world and offers private-label production services.

The company was acquired in 2015 by GT&CO, a holding company of the Vandermarliere family.[1] [2]

Jules Destrooper is a royal warrant holder of the Court of Belgium.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: GT&CO buys biscuit maker Jules Destrooper . Katy . Askew . just-food . April 29, 2015 . en . 2019-09-30.
  2. Web site: Jules Destrooper is being acquired by GT&CO (Vandermarliere family) . April 28, 2015 . AgriPRESS . en . 2019-09-30.