Delizio is a premium Belgian brand specializing in high-quality oils, fats, and margarines tailored for professional kitchens, bakeries, and the foodservice industry. Operating under the umbrella of Aveno NV, Delizio combines decades of expertise with innovation to deliver superior products that meet the evolving demands of chefs and culinary professionals across Europe.
Company History
Delizio was established as a brand extension of Aveno NV, a family-owned company with over 125 years of experience in the oil and fat industry. Headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium, Aveno has built a reputation for quality, consistency, and technological innovation in edible oils and fats. The Delizio brand was developed to cater specifically to the needs of professional foodservice and baking sectors.
Core Business
Delizio focuses on manufacturing and supplying a comprehensive range of frying oils, cooking oils, flavour-enhancing fats, and bakery margarines. Its products are developed to deliver superior performance in professional settings, including long frying life, optimal taste preservation, and consistent baking results.
Product and Service Offerings
Delizio’s product portfolio is divided into four primary categories:
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Frying Oils: Includes varieties like Frit, Chef, Gold, Fondue, Tallow Fat, Beef Dripping Halal, and Palm Fat. These oils are engineered for durability and temperature stability.
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Cooking Oils: Features Soybean Oil, Rapeseed Oil, Sunflower Oil, Groundnut Oil, Corn Oil, Grapeseed Oil, and various olive oil blends including Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Pomace Olive Oil.
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Flavouring Products: Includes Gourmet Frying & Roasting Fats, Gourmet Margarine, and Spreads that enrich the sensory experience of cooked meals.
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Bakery Products: Tailored for artisanal and industrial bakeries, offerings include Pano Blanca, Pano Extra, Pano Bruna, and specialist margarine types like Puff Pastry Margarine and Cake Margarine.
Specialization and Unique Selling Proposition (USP)
Delizio stands out due to its focus on:
- Professional-grade formulation: All products are optimized for extended shelf-life and performance in high-temperature environments.
- Custom blends: Bespoke fat compositions to suit specific frying or baking applications.
- Sustainability: Uses RSPO-certified sustainable palm oil where applicable.
- Halal certified options: Catering to diverse dietary requirements.
Financials
As a brand of Aveno NV, financials for Delizio are consolidated. Aveno reported an estimated annual revenue of €25–30 million, with Delizio accounting for a significant share of foodservice and bakery market sales across Belgium, the Netherlands, France, and Germany.
Shipment and Export Records
According to Volza and Trademo data, Aveno NV (Delizio brand) has made over 1,200 international shipments in the past five years, including deliveries to markets such as France, Germany, and the UK. Primary exported goods include sunflower oil, frying fat, and baking margarine. These shipments represent an approximate export value of €12–15 million annually.
Target Market
Delizio serves:
- Restaurants and Commercial Kitchens
- Industrial and Artisanal Bakeries
- Foodservice Distributors
- Exporters and Retail Private Labels
Their focus is predominantly in Western Europe with growing penetration in Eastern Europe and select MENA regions.
Capabilities
- State-of-the-art production facilities in Antwerp with high automation.
- In-house R&D lab for fat and oil formulation innovations.
- Private label manufacturing for retail and wholesale clients.
- Cold chain logistics to maintain freshness and quality during distribution.
Certifications and Compliance
Delizio maintains rigorous quality standards and holds the following certifications:
- ISO 22000: Food safety management
- RSPO: Certified sustainable palm oil usage
- Halal Certification: For beef dripping and select margarine products
- Allergen-Free and GMO-Free Statements available for key products
Customer Testimonials
“Delizio’s frying oils have extended the life of our fryers while maintaining the crisp texture our customers love.”
— Executive Chef, Brussels Bistro Group
“Their margarine line has been a game-changer for our pastry production—consistent, flavourful, and reliable.”
— Head Baker, Artisan Patissiers BV, Netherlands
Major Achievements
- Successfully launched gourmet frying blends in 2023 tailored for premium restaurants.
- Increased export footprint by 25% in 2024 compared to 2022.
- Recognized by Belgian Horeca Association for innovative foodservice products.
- Collaborated with sustainability partners to transition 70% of palm-based inputs to RSPO-certified sources.
Delizio continues to innovate and deliver exceptional quality, making it a preferred brand for professionals in the European food industry.