Lotus Bakeries NV

Lotus Bakeries NV is a Belgian multinational snack food company founded in 1932 and headquartered in Lembeke, Kaprijke. It specializes in indulgent and natural snacking products, with its flagship Lotus Biscoff speculoos cookie renowned worldwide, particularly as an in-flight treat served by airlines since the 1980s. The company offers a diverse portfolio including nākd and TREK energy bars, BEAR fruit snacks for children, Kiddylicious baby foods, Peter’s Yard sourdough crispbreads, Dinosaurus treats, Peijnenburg gingerbread, and Annas ginger cookies. Production occurs across facilities in Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Sweden, South Africa, the United States, and a new Biscoff site in Thailand set for 2026 operation. Active in about 70 countries across Europe, America, Asia, and Australia, Lotus Bakeries employs around 3,300 people and reported EUR 1.23 billion in revenue for 2024. Family-controlled by the Boone and Stevens families, it listed shares publicly in 1988 and plays a key role in the global snack market through strategic acquisitions and innovation in premium, natural products.