Louis Van Houtte Joris, the Belgian family-owned confectionery company and its black aniseed mice: history and tradition available to order anywhere in the world Dive into Belgium's sweet tradition In the vast universe of Belgian specialties perfect for gifting, the name Joris instantly evokes authenticity and childhood memories. This family business, located ... Aug 19, 2025 Product history
Louis Van Houtte Côte d'Or: the story behind the iconic Belgian chocolate (and where to buy it online) Côte d'Or: a monument of Belgian specialties to give When we talk about Belgian chocolate, one image and one name immediately come to mind: the iconic Côte d’Or elephant. This logo, like an invitation... Aug 16, 2025 Product history
Louis Van Houtte Cuberdon: the story of a Belgian candy Cuberdon: the 100% Belgian sweet legend The cuberdon is undoubtedly the most mysterious and iconic candy of Belgium. This small purple cone, with a soft center and raspberry flavor, is a must-try for ... Aug 11, 2025 Product history
Louis Van Houtte The heritage of Meurens’ “Vrai Sirop de Liège” : a Belgian story In Belgium, few products embody the tradition of “homemade” and conviviality as much as Meurens' Liège Syrup. A true institution, “the real Liège syrup” tells the story of a century-old family busines... Aug 10, 2025 Product history
Louis Van Houtte Our partners: who are the people bringing Belgian flavors to the world? The Art of Bringing Belgian Flavors Abroad At Belices.be, our mission is clear: to help Belgian expatriates and lovers of Belgium rediscover the authentic flavors of the flat country, wherever they ar... Aug 4, 2025
Louis Van Houtte How Belgian expatriates keep their traditions alive far from home How Belgian expatriates preserve their traditions far from home Expatriating without losing one's roots Leaving Belgium to settle abroad represents much more than just a change of address. It is a pro... Aug 3, 2025
Louis Van Houtte Spotlight on our partners: La Belle et le Belge, the Belgian touch in the heart of Quebec BELices Mission: Flying the Belgian Flag Internationally At BELices, our calling goes far beyond simply being an e-commerce platform for Belgian products. Our ambition is to spread Belgian culture and... Jul 16, 2025
Louis Van Houtte Opening of the O Pequeno Belga store in Lourinhã: a human and Belgian adventure in Portugal A meeting, a shared passion, a project It is with great joy that we announce the opening of the “O Pequeno Belga” store in Lourinhã, Portugal! After months of intense collaboration, our partner is fin... Jul 7, 2025
Louis Van Houtte BELices.be: Belgian authenticity, a taste for the real thing, and a service that's just like you. Introduction: What if we spoke the truth? In the thriving landscape of online shops for Belgian products, several names already stand out: Roger de Lille, Trésors du Nord, ShopBelgium, BelgicaStore… T... Jun 9, 2025
Louis Van Houtte Belgian chocolate: a national treasure Introduction Belgian chocolate is renowned the world over for its exceptional quality, refined taste and artisan craftsmanship. Many chocolate lovers consider Belgium to be the chocolate capital of th... Mar 22, 2025 Product history
Louis Van Houtte Easter traditions and the origins of Easter eggs Introduction Easter is one of the most important celebrations in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, an event central to the Christian faith. At the same time, th... Mar 22, 2025 Product history
Louis Van Houtte History of the Liège's waffle The Liège waffle, also known as the “sugar waffle” or “wåfe” in Walloon, is a veritable Belgian institution. Legend has it that it was created in the 18th century by the cook of the Prince-Bishop of L... Mar 3, 2025 Product history