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The 20th anniversary of Carrément Bon: a celebration of local craftsmanship
Indeed, in 2020, Carrément Bon acquired a plot of land near the Ecolys® industrial park, with the goal of employing 30 people. Since then, it has developed its centralised production workshop there.
In the meantime, it has been established in Ecolys, where it has created its La Fabrique workshop, and wanted to invite some guests, including figures from the political world, to celebrate its 20th anniversary, while taking advantage of the upcoming elections to send a positive message of support to VSEs/SMEs.
On 17 May, Mrs Fernémont opened the modern facilities, which are located on a plot of land acquired from the Intermunicipal BEP Economic Expansion.
What does Carrément Bon do?
Carrément Bon specialises in pastries, baked goods and chocolates.
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‘Bread, cakes and chocolate’
For the company’s 20th anniversary, Mrs Fernémont enthusiastically shared the history of her company, from its humble beginnings to its current development. She emphasised the importance of human values, and respect for products and customers. All production is carried out on-site, with high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. She employs approximately 30 people, and manages the workshops and six points of sale in the Province of Namur and Walloon Brabant.
However, Mrs Fernémont also highlighted the challenges that she faces, such as speculation on the cost of ingredients, high energy costs and staffing costs. Despite automation being a necessity to survive, she strives to preserve artisanal practices. She also underscored the complexity of administrative management, and the difficulty of attracting young people to a job that requires them to work long hours.
Advocating for local communities and artisanal practices
The company is committed to selecting high-quality, locally sourced ingredients wherever possible. Butter and milk from farms throughout the year, strawberries from Wépion during the summer – the delicious flavours of our region!
Mrs Fernémont wants artisan practices and industry to co-exist, offering consumers the option of choosing small local suppliers. In spite of the challenges that she faces, she remains constructive and resilient, convinced that commitment and values can still change society.