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Biscoff was produced (and continues to be produced) in Lembeke, Belgium. In 2019, a new manufacturing facility was opened in Mebane, North Carolina in the United States, marking the first production of Biscoff outside of Belgium. Currently, a third production facility for Biscoff is
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Speculoos biscuit is branded Lotus Biscoff, a brand name launched since 1986 and gradually introduced in all countries. In the mid-1980s, several airlines began serving Lotus Biscoff as an in-flight treat.
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Natural Foodsâ Brand BEAR has been located in South Africa, Wolseley. And early 2024, the nÄkd production facility, adjacent to the BEAR production site, was
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British company Natural Balance Foods from the founders. As a result, Lotus Bakeries has full control of the entire Natural Foods portfolio.
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