This year, 40 new logistics facilities competed for the title of "2023 Logistics Facility of the Year." They were evaluated on criteria like innovation, environmental commitment, operational efficiency, and employee well-being. The results are in, and Greenfood's state-of-the-art Greenhouse facility in Helsingborg is the winner.
Vegetarian school meals are in the spotlight! When Swedish school children are given the choice, they choose plant-based tacos, poké bowls and noodle woks over meat. One of Europe's key players in healthy and sustainable food, the Swedish company Greenfood, has succeeded in inspiring thousands of kids to eat vegetarian food for lunch, with a modern food concept that brings street food into the sch
During 2022, Greenfood AB (publ) continued to consolidate its position as a leader in healthy and sustainable food. Revenue increased in all business areas, but the most significant growth occurred at Picadeli, which increased revenue by 53.3 percent compared to 2021.
Greenfood-owned Salico Oy has entered into a new collaboration with Valio Aimo®. The agreement includes deliveries of pre-cut fruit and vegetables from the SallaCarte brand range. The first deliveries took place in November.
Greenfood’s food tech company Picadeli offers healthy fast food that is both accessible and affordable through its digitalized salad bars. The company has established itself in several European markets and recently launched in the United States. Their success has generated significant international interest, and CEO David von Laskowski was invited to speak at Fruit Logistica, Europe’s largest trad
Greenfood's new 44,000 square meter facility will soon be ready. When it opens, it will cater to northern Europe's increased interest in plant-based food, food-to-go, and fruit and vegetables. To handle the growing order volumes, Greenfood has invested heavily in robotic solutions and warehouse automation. This investment means faster handling of goods, less truck traffic around the premises and h
More even ripening, better quality and less wastage. All these will be the results of utilising Greenfood's ultra-modern banana ripening facility that is currently being built in Helsingborg. 12 banana rooms, each nine meters high, will ripen 33,000 boxes of bananas a week - all so that Greenfood can provide people with healthy options in a much better way.
Greenfood and the fruit recyclers, Rscued, continue their fruitful collaboration. So far in 2022, 43 tons of apple cores have been saved and turned into approximately 30,000 litres of apple juice. A collaboration that counteracts food waste by turning fruit scraps that were previously thrown away into juices and smoothies.
For the second year in a row, Greenfood's CEO David von Laskowski is a finalist for CEO of the Year in the large company category. With David as president and CEO, Greenfood has grown from being a Nordic company to becoming one of Europe's largest food groups in healthy and sustainable convenience food.
Greenfood is now making another in a series of major sustainability investments. The group's new 44,000 square metre food facility in Helsingborg is to be equipped with large-scale electric car charging using the latest technology. The investment will make it easier for employees to choose an electric car, while also reducing Greenfood's climate impact.
Sales of electric cars continue to incre
Fresh, sustainable cucumbers all year round. These will be produced at Greenfood’s and the foodtech start-up Agtira's new urbanfarming facility, operating in partnership with ICA Maxi Haninge, Sweden's largest ICA store. The new vertical cultivation method for vegetables is the first step in a joint effort towards more resource-efficient and sustainable food production. In total, at least ten cult
Picadeli’s new plastic-free lid in molded fiber has been awarded by Pentawards, a leading international competition in packaging design. Picadeli won in the sustainable design category for their plastic and PFAS-free product, which is also renewable, recyclable, biodegradable, and reduces plastic waste by approximately 120 tons per year. The lid was developed in collaboration with Stora Enso.
Leather from grape residues, silk from orange peel, and sunglasses made from potato waste. These are just a few examples of how innovative companies and innovative entrepreneurs are turning food waste into business ideas. To take the next step, and further reduce food waste, the Greenfood group is now looking for partners who see new opportunities in other leftovers from processing fruit and veget
The second quarter of the year was characterised by a focus on execution, with increased business traction for Picadeli, Greenfood’s high-tech, sustainable salad concept.
Today, half of all plastic packaging is thrown away with household rubbish. The major food group Greenfood wants to change that, which is why they are launching a collaboration with Bower, the app that allows consumers to make money sorting and recycling their packaging. For Greenfood, it is another step in their work to minimize the company’s climate footprint and contribute to an increased circu
During the first quarter of 2022, Greenfood's climate impact decreased by a record-high 40 percent. This is primarily due to new investments in energy recovery and several businesses switching to renewable energy.
Greenfood has signed a new five-year contract with Dagab to be a supplier of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as rinsed, cut and preprepared products. Greenfood will start delivering goods from 1 January 2023 according to the new agreement. The total value is close to SEK 600 million.
Transport electrification is a crucial piece of the puzzle in reducing carbon dioxide emissions, a burning issue for the climate. A prerequisite for electrified freight transport is good access to sustainable, efficient, and smart charging stations, which is why Greenfood is participating in an innovation project that will develop and install a scalable concept for charging heavy vehicles.
Cooking over 3,000 tons of pasta and 40 million eggs a year requires a lot of energy. With Motala's largest solar cell plant, Mixum will replace part of its electricity consumption with renewable energy and make food production even more sustainable. For Mixum, which is part of the Greenfood Group, it is one of several investments in a greener business.
The first quarter of the year was characterised by increased sales and improved EBITDA in a highly inflationary environment.
