Meurens Natural, a Belgian producer of cereal syrups, has been awarded the 2022 Entrepreneur of the Year 2022 award; a competition organized by Ernst & Young which gathers a team of experts from the economic and academic world.
The company supplies unrefined organic and natural ingredients to the food industry, namely the cereal extracts Sipal® (organic) and Natu® (natural), which are utilised in the production of a range of products including plant-based drinks and yogurts, biscuits, muesli, chocolates, ice creams, and sports products.
Meurens Natural currently operates two production sites, employing 85 people, reporting a turnover of €65 million in 2021 and achieving average annual growth of 24% over the past 5 years. Its production process, based on the hydrolysis of cereals, is unique and the variety of processed raw materials is among the widest in Europe.
Managing Directors Bruno and Bénédicte Meurens were selected in October 2022 among the three finalists for the award and on December 5th they were presented with a trophy from Georges Gilkinet, the Deputy Prime Minister of Belgium.
“Meurens Natural is the story of a 100% family-owned business which has successfully undergone an industrial conversion in Wallonia. Pioneer in the organic sector, we have been offering products that are healthy and sustainable for more than 30 years. Receiving this award encourages us to go even further!” commented Bruno Meurens.
“My brother and I are happy to receive this award and are particularly proud of the entire Meurens Natural team who have contributed throughout these years to lift the company to the level it is at today!” added Bénédicte Meurens.
