Eclo moves its production of microgreens and baby herbs out of the Cureghem Cellars and inaugurates its brand new vertical farm on the Abattoirs of Anderlecht site. This new installation will double the production of microgreens & young herbs. In addition, production will now be entirely on cellulose fiber, a fully compostable substrate made from renewable sources.
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Colruyt Group reuses its own bread waste to grow mushrooms. For the production of this circular product, they entered into a cooperation with ECLO, formerly known as ‘Le Champignon de Bruxelles’. They have the know-how to process bread into substrate and grow different types of mushrooms on it. The test to valorise bread waste streams, driven by Colruyt Group’s food innovation team, lasted 1.5 years and is a success.
The first mushrooms, grown on Bio-Planet’s bread residual streams, will be available in the Cru markets in Overijse, Antwerp and Ghent from mid-October.
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If you’ve been following Champignon de Bruxelles for a few years, Eclo will certainly sound familiar to you. Remember, this was our second brand, born in 2018 with a primary focus on microgreens and baby herbs. We now group all our products (mushrooms, microgreens and aromatic herbs) under this unique brand name. Let us explain everything to you !
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Humus x hortense moves to the rhythm of 24 micro-seasons. Botanical cuisine seeks the best quality, with love for nature and in close collaboration with Belgian producers. For this effort, humus x hortense was awarded a Michelin Green Star, the highest achievement for a sustainable restaurant in the world.
Nicolas Decloedt is voted ‘Best Vegetable Chef’ by the renowned culinary guide Gault & Millau (15/20). The restaurant is listed in the top 10 of the 100 Best Vegetable Restaurants by We’re Smart Green Guide.
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