Swedish Organic Food Companies Strengthen Export Efforts in the UK

During a business trip to London, Swedish food companies met with UK buyers, distributors and industry stakeholders to strengthen exports of organic food and beverages to the United Kingdom. The visit was carried out within the framework of the Organic Export UK initiative and resulted in new business contacts, valuable market insights and strengthened relationships in a market where demand for sustainable and healthy food and beverages continues to grow.

The participating Swedish companies represented a broad range of organic products; including cereals, plant-based proteins, jams, juices and oils, as well as organic crisps, bars and chocolate. Together, they showcased the high quality, innovative capacity and strong sustainability profile that characterise Swedish organic food production. In London, the companies had the opportunity to present their products to major retailers, specialised distributors and leading players within the organic retail sector.

– "Many UK buyers are looking for products that combine health, sustainability and transparency. There is also a positive perception of Swedish food and drink, associated with clean nature and a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. We now hop that the meetings held in London will lead to concrete business opportunities in the next step", says Charlotte Bladh André, CEO of Organic Sweden.

The UK market for organic food continues to grow. According to the lates market report from the Soil Association, this growth is driven by consumers who view organic as a conscious and long-term choice, offering added value for both personal health and the environment.

– "As domestic production in the UK is still relatively limited – with organic farming accounting for around three percent of total agricultural land – there is room for imports of organic products. This creates opportunities for countries with greater production capacity, such as Sweden," Charlotte Bladh André continues.

Organic Export UK is a three-year export initiative (2024-2026) led by Organic Swede, with the aim of increasing exports of Swedish organic food to the UK. The project includes trade fairs, business trips ands targeted marketing activities that connect Swedish food companies with UK retailers, distributors and buyers.

The project is partly funded by the European Commission and is carried out in close cooperation with participating Swedish export companies.

Participating companies: Berte Qvarn, Biofood, Camelina of Sweden, Dig, Fazer Mills, Färsodlarna, Moonvalley, Nordic Chocolate, Oh Mungood, Svenska Lantchips and Torfolk Gård.