Bio Planet Belgium

Founded by Franz Colruyt in 1925, Bio Planet is a Belgian organic supermarket chain having over 6000 references of organic products and ecological products. Its first organic supermarket was opened in Courtrai in 2001 and presently counts 31 stores across Belgium and 127 collection points. The online shop where Bio Planet’s products can be accessed, is managed by Collect & Go. Bio Planet is part of the Colruyt Group.

Bio Planet is planning on launching a new store concept which will consist of a separate greenhouse for fruit and vegetables, recycled shopping baskets, and 100% recyclable panels from Circular Matters.

Furthermore, Bio Planet partnered with Colruyt Group Academy (CGA) to establish workshops where people are taught about organic food, well-being and sustainability.

Bio Planet’s clientele consists of businesses in the horeca sector, retailers, bakeries, wholesalers, fishmongers, vending machines and many more.

For clients who want bio products on a daily basis, Bio-Planet puts forward Boni Selection Bio which is a product selection at low prices. Indeed, Bio Planet also provides competitive prices for professional customers all year long, especially to those having the Colruyt Professional Plus card.

In 2020, Bio Planet achieved a turnover of €143 million and employed 586 people.

Bio Planet offers products in the following categories:

Dairy: Butter, eggs, cream, yoghurt, milk, cheese, desserts, etc
Savory Grocery: oil, pasta, flour, vinegar, sauces, bouillons, rice, etc
Sweet Grocery: cereals, sugar, cookies, chocolate, etc
Drinks: syrups, juices, soft drinks, wine, liquor, beer. etc
Personal Care: skincare, fragrances, cosmetics, hair care, oral care, hygiene, supplements, etc
Household: detergents, air fresheners, cleaning products, etc

The buying office also extends its ranges to free-from products such as gluten-free, sugar-free and lactose-free as well as vegan items.

Brands currently available at Bio planet include Ecodoo, Tempo, Nestle, Weleda, Bioitalia, Eden and Natur Compagnie.

The products are reputed for being non-GMO, having less additives and no pesticides. Moreover, the company is more prone to deal with local producers or else the products are transported by boat.

Each and every Bio Planet item sports the bio logo of the European Union, Euroleaf, which certifies the country of origin and the official organism’s number for certification. This particular feature indicates each production process from ingredient selection to sales conditions.

Likewise, products offered by Bio Planet are certified by and labeled as :