Confectionery, Biscuits in  Belgium - Belgium Chocolate Directory PAVERLO Grote Baan 18 9920 Lovendegem T: +32 (0)9 370 71 20 F: +32 (0)9 372 45 01 catheline@verdegem.be  www.cavalier.be  Profile: Cavalier is a young and dynamic family company, founded in April 1996 and situated in the heart of Flanders, between the historical cities of Ghent and Bruges. Cavalier is market leader in the niche market of dietetic chocolates. Convinced about the consumer's demand for healthier and still delicious chocolates, Cavalier has acquired the product knowledge and technical know-how to achieve this. Innovation is still very important to Cavalier, and continuously the company is researching and testing the newest ingredients, to create even healthier products as delicious as the actual ones.  A very broad range of products has been developed, for everyone and for every occasion, containing bars, tablets, assorted chocolates, sea shells, snacks, neapolitans, hazelnut spread, vanilla wafers, cinnamon cookies, seasonal items for Christmas and New Year, Valentine and Easter. Next to its own range, Cavalier also manufactures several private label products.  In all Cavalier products, the sugar is replaced with the sweetener maltitol, a perfect sugar substitute, coming from starch. It is almost as sweet as normal sugar. All the fillings are still prepared manually according to traditional recipes, but only the healthiest vegetable fats are selected, which don't affect the cholesterol level. Some Cavalier products are also enriched with the fibre inulin, a pre-biotic good for the colonic flora. Cavalier does not contain artificial sweeteners, no artificial colours and no preservatives.  Quality in its broadest meaning is a top priority at Cavalier. Therefore, next to the use of premium ingredients, Cavalier has also looked for the best and most modern production means right from the beginning. The plant in Eeklo has been entirely renovated in 1997, with special attention to hygiene, environmental issues and temperature control. In order to guarantee a perfect finishing and continuous quality, an efficient production and sufficient capacity, Cavalier invested in an entirely new production line, processing up to 800 kg per hour. By way of example, this represents 17 000 chocolate bars.  Together with its sister company, Paverlo NV, who is in charge of the production, Cavalier currently employs around 30 steady workers, and hires extra temporary people during peak periods. The products are exported to more than 30 countries, good for +/- 70% of the annual turnover.    Web www.wtonetwork.com