BelgoMarkt in Saint-Gilles: bulk and 100% Belgian supermarket in Ixelles
Updated on March 5, 2023 by Pierre
Belgomarkt Saint-Gilles: a bulk and 100% Belgian supermarket in Brussels
Two years after crisscrossing Belgium to meet local producers, Mélanie, Trésor, and Stéphanie embarked on their adventure. Their idea: to create an alternative to traditional supermarkets. However, this isn't just any kind of supermarket. Their goal is to make consuming responsible and healthy products through the local economy much more accessible.
One thing leading to another, the "crowfunding belgomarkt" project (which allowed them to finance the cash registers, fridge and materials needed to build the shelves) turned into a real idea of a supermarket: “Belgomarket”.
Through this project, Belgomarkt was also able to confirm that the people of Brussels wanted to find a solution to consume responsibly and locally.
Given the success of its fundraising efforts, the Belgomarkt project has moved on to the next stage: opening its 100% Belgian supermarket in Brussels . The location has already been secured. The supermarket will have a surface area of 2,500 square meters. Belgomarkt will open its doors between Saint-Gilles and Ixelles in the Matongé/Saint-Boniface district (Rue de Dublin). Construction began in mid-February and is expected to last approximately two months.
Belgomarkt, 100% Belgian products in Saint-Gilles?
Belgomarkt will only sell Belgian products grown or entirely processed in Belgium. In 95% of cases, Belgomarkt will work directly with its partner producers to maintain maximum transparency. Packaging will be minimized in favor of bulk products.
What can you find at Belgomarkt in Ixelles?
A little bit of everything! Belgomarket will be a supermarket. On the shelves, you will find as well household products et cosmetics only cereals, prepared meals, bread or meat. Lovers of good things will be delighted, Belgomarket will also offer beer, wine as well as natural lemonades.
Don't get confused. Belgomarkt clarifies that "Local Products" doesn't always mean " Organic Products ." However, you will certainly find organic fruits and vegetables as well as seasonal produce. For each product on the shelves, the store will specify who produced it, where, and how.
More info on BelgoMarket
Facebook page Belgomarkt Ixelles
Barely a foot in the Belgian capital, Pierre launched “InsideBrussels.be” more than 10 years ago, the idea is simple: “What to do? Where to go to eat or have a drink? “. Entrepreneur at heart, this is not his first project! Far from there. EatLocal.io; KingCard.be, Bricabrac.be … Like wine, with time the project improves!
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