Lotus Bakeries NV

Lotus Bakeries, based in Lembeke and family-controlled, is the maker of Biscoff caramelised biscuits, along with the Lotus natural-snack range and brands such as nakd and Trek. Biscoff has grown from a Belgian speciality into a global brand, served with coffee worldwide and increasingly used as an ingredient in ice cream and spreads. Lotus has raised its dividend consistently for years, funded by strong, growing profits, though the yield is modest because the shares trade at a high rating. The appeal is dependable dividend growth from a fast-growing, high-quality food brand rather than a large current payout, which earns it one of the highest DiviScores in the index.