VerBau NV

What we do: VerBau NV is a Belgian family-owned company specializing in the production of chilled and frozen desserts. Driven by a passion for patisserie, the company focuses on reinventing desserts daily with flexibility, originality, and custom-made finishing. Their product range includes chocolate mousse, dessert cups, mini-bavarois, bavarois, and lava cakes, available under their own brands such as 'Les Amuses du Chef' and 'Delici', as well as private labels. VerBau serves B2C, foodservice, retail, airline catering, and B2B markets globally, emphasizing product safety and quality with certifications including IFS, BRC, Rainforest, and RSPO.

Where we are located: The company is headquartered in Leuze-en-Hainaut, Hainaut, Belgium (postal code 7900). It operates production sites in Belgium and is part of a merged entity with Dessert Factory, now trading as Mellow, with additional sites including one in northern France.

Short history: Founded in 2010, VerBau has grown as a dynamic young confectionery company known for artisanal desserts. In 2023, VerBau merged with Dessert Factory to form Mellow, becoming one of the top five companies worldwide in the premium fresh dessert sector, employing over 250 people and targeting significant revenue growth.

Organization & culture: As a family business, VerBau values passion, creativity, and flexibility. The company culture encourages collaboration, with the philosophy that "in our kitchen, you are the chef," highlighting customer involvement in product customization. The merged company Mellow emphasizes human and social values, employee development, environmental responsibility, and strong partnerships.