Introduction
Convenience in 2025 is no longer a shortcut for compromise—it’s about making choices that honour care, craft, and connection. Across Belgium, a vibrant movement is proving that food can be fast and meaningful. At oriri, we celebrate the innovators who are reshaping convenience with sustainability, passion, and authenticity at their core.
Food is more than sustenance; it’s a living story. Every ingredient carries a purpose, a history, and a vision for the future. At oriri, we’re nurturing a community grounded in trust, shared values, and a collective love for gastronomy.
Belgium’s standout stories of conscious convenience
Le Monde des Mille Couleurs — Diksmuide, West Flanders
Dries Delanote’s Wildfarm is more than a farm—it’s a manifesto. For over two decades, Dries has led the way in permaculture, cultivating heritage vegetables, edible flowers, and wild herbs across biodiverse fields that revive the soil. His produce reaches chefs and biomarkets in Belgium and France, each ingredient a reflection of its terroir and regenerative origins. Le Monde is a dedication to healing the earth while creating flavours that speak of their place.
3 Fonteinen — Beersel, near Brussels
As one of Belgium’s last traditional lambic breweries, 3 Fonteinen is synonymous with heritage brewing. Their geuze and kriek beers are crafted through spontaneous fermentation, using barley and wheat from local farmers. Spent grain returns to the land as cattle feed, forming a sustainable, closed-loop system. For 3 Fonteinen, every bottle is an invitation to engage with Belgium’s brewing traditions and the land shaping its taste.
Mok Coffee — Brussels & Leuven
Mok Coffee stands for integrity in every cup. Founded by Jens Crabbé, a two-time Belgian Cup Tasters champion, Mok is a micro-roastery and café that builds lasting relationships with coffee farmers. They roast small, experimental batches, focusing on bean-to-cup transparency and highlighting the growers behind each harvest. At Mok, coffee is an art form—driven by dedication to flavour and ethical sourcing.
Mist Teas — Mechelen
Mist Teas transforms the tea experience through direct trade. Their team visits tea gardens in Taiwan and Japan, sourcing seasonal harvests directly from independent producers. Each tea leaf tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship, terroir, and authentic relationships. From floral Taiwanese oolongs to vibrant Japanese greens, Mist Teas lets you taste flavours rooted in place, process, and passion.
Nuu Miso — Brussels
Blending Eastern and Western traditions, Nuu Miso brings Japanese fermentation heritage to Brussels. Using locally grown soybeans, they produce organic miso and shoyu with reduced salt content, making fermentation more accessible and healthier. Their commitment extends to community workshops through “Atelier Kuukuu,” where they teach the craft of miso-making and connect people to food culture’s roots. Nuu Miso is the harmony of old-world wisdom and contemporary creativity.
Why these stories matter
Each of these producers goes beyond surface-level sustainability, creating an ecosystem of impact and authenticity:
- Visible origins, transparent ethics
From Le Monde’s foraged vegetables to Mok Coffee’s transparent sourcing, these makers invite you to trace every ingredient back to its origin. - Impact in every ingredient
3 Fonteinen’s closed-loop brewery and Nuu Miso’s use of organic soybeans show the ripple effect of intentional food production. - Values rooted in flavour
These are not just gestures—they are commitments. Each product is crafted with care, tradition, and an essence that enhances both taste and storytelling.
oriri’s role in sharing these stories
At oriri, we bring these narratives to life, making meaningful food experiences part of your everyday:
- Feature-rich profiles
Through behind-the-scenes content and first-hand interviews, we showcase each producer’s ethos—from Wildfarm’s soil to Mist’s tea gardens. - Story explorer
Dive into the journeys behind every dish and ingredient. Discover the real people, places, and passions shaping your food through authentic stories shared by farmers, chefs, and artisans. - Connection builder
oriri helps you connect with producers, chefs, shops, and fellow food lovers—building genuine relationships rooted in shared passion. Our interactive tools foster collaborations and spark conversations that enrich your gastronomic journey. - Interactive map and discovery
Explore a vibrant ecosystem of restaurants, shops, and producers near you. Our interactive map and story explorer guide you to the origins of your favourite dishes, revealing the inspiring stories and sustainable practices behind every bite. - Collaborative ecosystems
We co-create with producers, chefs, and retailers to design immersive experiences—pop-up dinners, tastings, and workshops that celebrate sustainable gastronomy.
Conclusion
oriri is more than a platform; it’s a movement guided by steward-ownership and the belief that every food choice shapes our shared future. Every euro spent supports community gardens, storytelling projects, and educational programmes that build sustainable, inclusive food systems.
Belgium’s producers are showing the world that convenience need not mean compromise. With oriri, stories of regenerative practices, bold flavours, and authentic connections find a home in your kitchen. Every product, every producer, every bite matters. Together, we can nurture a food culture rooted in respect, passion, and community.
For the love of food. For the stories that connect us.
