Geert Ally: A fortune of over 43 million Euros thanks to Meat & More
Geert Ally Fortune
Meat & Morebased in Aalter, is one of the world's leading meat processing in Belgium. Founded in the late 1980s by Geert Ally, a bio-engineer and qualified butcher, the company has grown considerably over the decades. Today, the head office in Aalter employs The company employs around 300 people in various sectors, including meat processing, distribution and administrative services. Geert Ally has a fortune of over €43,268,290.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Activity | Processing and distribution of meat products |
| Location | Aalter |
| Workforce | About 300 employees |
| Founded by | Geert Ally |
| Retail sales | 23 Bon Ap stores and 130 butchers under various banners |
The brand Meat & More operates under a variety of banners, including the " Bon Ap" and "Buurtslagers. Production is centralized in Aalter, where activities range from cutting to packaging of meat products. Part of this production supplies the 23 Bon Ap of the company, while the Group's 130 butchers are often located in or near large supermarkets such as Carrefour Market, AD Delhaize, Proxy DelhaizeSmatch and LIDL.
Geert Ally, who owns around 40 % of Meat & More, prefers to keep a low profile despite the recognition he has received. In 2015, he was appointed Officer of the Order of Leopold II, un honor bestowed by Pieter De Crem, then Secretary of State and Mayor of Aalter. This distinction underlines his significant impact on the Belgian meat industry. Geert Ally has succeeded in creating a meat empire with assets of over 43 million euros.
