Meet Charlotte Vandermeulen - A Cottage Cheese Workshop

Meet the founders behind one of Belgium’s most inspiring food success stories during an intimate conversation and tasting experience focused on entrepreneurship, craftsmanship, and brand building.

What started in a Brussels kitchen with a homemade granola recipe inspired by a trip to New York has grown into Bamboo Breakfast — a premium artisanal brand now available in more than 1,500 stores across Belgium, including Colruyt, Delhaize, and Carrefour, while staying true to its quality and identity.

For this special session, participants will meet Charlotte Vandermeulen, co-founder of Bamboo Breakfast and the newly launched Alfie’s Dairy, and discover the story behind two brands bringing a more thoughtful and artisanal approach to everyday food products.

Blending entrepreneurial insights with a convivial tasting workshop, the session will explore how Charlotte turned a personal passion into a nationally recognised brand, the realities of scaling an artisanal business, and the importance of building products with strong identity and lasting value.

Participants will also discover the philosophy behind Alfie’s Dairy, born from Charlotte’s desire to create a cottage cheese that was simple, natural, and genuinely good. They will enjoy a curated tasting experience while learning more about recipe development, branding, and retail expansion.

An inspiring moment for entrepreneurs, creatives, and food lovers curious about how meaningful brands are built — from kitchen experiments to nationwide success.