More than a chocolate manufacturer

Your partner behind your chocolate creations

We support brands and retailers in developing distinctive chocolate products — from concept to collection — combining Belgian expertise, innovation, and industrial excellence.

Chocolates

Our strengths

From concept to collection

Whether you start with a clear vision or a blank page, we guide you through every step of the process.

We work closely with your teams to develop products that not only reflect your brand identity but also meet your customers’ expectations in terms of taste, format, and experience.

We combine creativity with feasibility to bring the right product to market : efficiently and reliably.

We offer an integrated approach covering the entire value chain:

  • Product and recipe development
  • Industrial manufacturing
  • Quality control and regulatory compliance
  • Packaging and labeling
  • Logistics and delivery

Key milestones

A history of Belgian chocolate

​We’ve come a long way to bring you the quality chocolate the world enjoys today.

  • ​1901
    The former Victoria’s site in Brussels, Belgium, is established to manufacture biscuits and chocolates in the early 20th century.
  • ​1926
    Chocolaterie Draps, which later became known as Godiva Chocolatier, was founded.
  • ​1971
    The Draps family purchases the Victoria site.
  • ​June 2019
    ​MBK Partners acquires Godiva Japan, along with operations in South Korea, Oceania, and the Brussels production plant.
    ​The factory is renamed Manufacture Belge de Chocolats (MBC), becoming part of the Godiva Japan Group.
    ​Continuous upgrades to the building and equipment begin. 
  • 2026 : Godiva’s 100th Anniversary

Why choose MBC ?

We combine the agility of a creative partner with the reliability of an industrial manufacturer.

Based in Brussels, heart of chocolate expertise

At the heart of one of the world’s most renowned chocolate traditions

A solid industrial foundation

20,000 m² production facility designed for flexibility and scale

A trusted partner for leading brands

Manufacturing partner of GODIVA Japan and long-term collaborator of international clients

In-house hazelnut praliné & fillings

A key capability that guarantees quality, control and taste

Continuous innovation

More than 50 new creations per year

100+ years of craftsmanship

A legacy that ensures consistency, reliability, and know-how

Our approach

Ideation

Understanding your brand, market, and objectives

Development

Creating recipes, textures, and product concepts

Validation

Refining and validating the final product

Production

Delivering consistent, high-quality manufacturing at scale

Let’s create your next chocolate success

Whether you are launching a new product or expanding your range,
we are here to support you.

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