{"id":564,"date":"2024-03-22T15:36:15","date_gmt":"2024-03-22T14:36:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lama-fortune.com\/?p=564"},"modified":"2025-02-13T09:47:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T08:47:38","slug":"martens-family-belgian-brewery","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.lama-fortune.com\/en\/famille-martens-brasserie-belge\/","title":{"rendered":"Martens Family Brewery: 265 Years of Brewing Tradition and Innovation in Belgium"},"content":{"rendered":"

Martens family<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Limburg region of Belgium is home to the Martens Brewery<\/strong>recognized as the country's second-largest brewery after AB-Inbev.<\/a> Founded in Bocholt<\/strong> at 1758<\/strong>the family business was established by Jean Martens<\/strong> and is now in its eighth generation. The brothers Fons and Jan Martens<\/strong> led the brasserie<\/a> until 2022, when Jan Martens bought Fons' shares, taking his stake to 85%<\/strong>the 15%<\/strong> belonging to the Far Eastern Group investment group<\/strong> which enables them to have assets of more than 38 000 000\u20ac.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Martens\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here are some key facts about Brasserie Martens:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Production capacity<\/strong>: Surpasses 4 million hectolitres of beer annually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Export<\/strong>Export activities account for more than 85%<\/strong> of total volume produced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Product diversity<\/strong>The range includes own-brand beers such as Martens<\/em> and Sezoens<\/em>as well as private labels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Global partnership<\/strong>The brewery exports worldwide, working with distributors, retailers and importers to offer branded and private-label beers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
    \"Employees\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    The brasserie has seven packaging lines<\/strong> varied :<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Beers in cans<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Bottles<\/strong>Disposable and returnable<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • PET<\/strong> A specialized format<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Barrels<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Considered as a company primarily focused on the production of lager<\/strong> for supermarkets, notably through its collaboration with Aldi. In addition to its historic site in Belgium, the brewery has also expanded its activities to Galati, Romania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The transition in governance has ensured family continuity, with Jan Martens' two sons positioning themselves as the ninth generation. The new orientations include a focus on sustainable brewery<\/strong>reinforcing the brewery's long-standing commitment to a more sustainable future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \"People\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

      Celebrating his 265th year of existence<\/strong>Brasserie Martens remains synonymous with tradition<\/strong>with a strong commitment to innovation and adaptation to industry standards, and the Martens family has a strong fortune estimated at over 40 million euros.<\/strong><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

      Nestled in the heart of Limburg, Brasserie Martens stands out as Belgium's second largest beer producer, a title proudly held since its foundation in Bocholt in 1758. Through eight generations, the Martens family has cultivated a heritage of quality and excellence, guiding the company with passion and 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