﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/"><channel><title>Cision News</title><link>https://news.cision.com</link><description>Cision is the leading global provider of media research, distribution, monitoring and evaluation services. With over 40 locations throughout the world, Cision provides the insight, expertise and intelligence that improve performance and build reputations.</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:42:50 GMT</pubDate><image><title>Cision News</title><width>146</width><height>60</height><link>https://news.cision.com</link><url>https://news.cision.com/Content/img/news-logo.png</url></image><item><title>Only 5% of Finnish youth consume enough whole grains – Fazer makes it easier to increase whole grain intake through product development</title><link>https://news.cision.com/fazer-group/r/only-5--of-finnish-youth-consume-enough-whole-grains---fazer-makes-it-easier-to-increase-whole-grain,c4359431</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5379717</guid><description><![CDATA[Finnish youth are not getting nearly enough whole grain in their diets. According to a new study[1)], 15–17-year-olds consume on average only about half of the recommended amount of whole grain, which reduces the intake of essential nutrients – such as dietary fibre and folate. Experts emphasise that whole grain bread and healthy breakfasts and snacks support young people’s energy levels and overall nutrition.
Young people in Finland are far from meeting whole grain intake recommendations. A recent (2026) study1) by the University of Eastern Finland found that Finnish youth, aged 15–17,]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 06:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Second largest in Sweden: Ahlström Factory sets its sights on the top spot in public-sector catering</title><link>https://news.cision.com/greenfood-ab/r/second-largest-in-sweden--ahlstrom-factory-sets-its-sights-on-the-top-spot-in-public-sector-catering,c4359210</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5379239</guid><description><![CDATA[Ahlström Factory, part of Greenfood & Picadeli Group, is now Sweden’s second-largest player in vegetable-based dishes for the public sector. The milestone was reached during the most recent quarter following 32 percent growth compared with the previous year, with the company’s new Swedish-developed product range serving as the main driver.
Behind the success is a long-term strategy focused on product development, close customer dialogue and a strong sales team. By offering tasty, nutritious and easy-to-prepare vegetable-based dishes, Ahlström Factory has responded to the public sector’s]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:39:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Lisa Wigert new Head of Strategy and Business Development at Axfood</title><link>https://news.cision.com/axfood/r/lisa-wigert-new-head-of-strategy-and-business-development-at-axfood,c4358117</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5378197</guid><description><![CDATA[Lisa Wigert has been recruited as Axfood’s new Head of Strategy and Business Development and will be part of the Executive Committee. Lisa joins Axfood from ICA, where she has held various roles in business development and strategy.
Lisa Wigert will assume the role as Head of Strategy and Business Development at Axfood on 4 September and will be part of the Executive Committee. Lisa currently holds a management role in business development at ICA Gruppen, with responsibility for business development across the group companies. Prior to this, she has extensive experience in retail and food]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atria invests in modern pig farming in Estonia to support animal welfare and sustainable growth</title><link>https://news.cision.com/atria-oyj/r/atria-invests-in-modern-pig-farming-in-estonia-to-support-animal-welfare-and-sustainable-growth,c4357744</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5377525</guid><description><![CDATA[Atria continues to strengthen its core business in line with its TOGETHER 2030 strategy, which emphasises growth and the development of its core meat operations.

In Estonia, Atria is taking the next step by investing in a new pig fattening farm in Viljandi County. The investment, valued at approximately EUR 4 million. The project has also received investment support of around EUR 1.5 million.

The new Alliku farm will provide modern facilities for pig farming, with space for approximately 7,100 animals. Construction is planned to begin during the second half of the year.

For Atria,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Karl Fazer shop-in-shop opens at Helsinki Airport – an immersive chocolate experience for all senses</title><link>https://news.cision.com/fazer-group/r/karl-fazer-shop-in-shop-opens-at-helsinki-airport---an-immersive-chocolate-experience-for-all-senses,c4356700</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5375583</guid><description><![CDATA[A Karl Fazer shop-in-shop has opened in the Avolta store at Helsinki Airport, inviting travellers to experience chocolate and Finland, the world’s happiest country, with all their senses.
“Our shop-in-shop looks, smells, tastes and feels like Karl Fazer Milk Chocolate – and like Finland, the world’s happiest country. We’ve turned chocolate shopping into a sensory journey into the Finnish state of mind,” says Kari Kuikka, Director, Travel Retail & Industrial, Fazer Confectionery.

In the Karl Fazer shop-in-shop, travellers can use artificial intelligence to create fun photo souvenirs of]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paulig has completed the sale of Risenta to Midsona</title><link>https://news.cision.com/paulig/r/paulig-has-completed-the-sale-of-risenta-to-midsona,c4355115</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5374299</guid><description><![CDATA[Paulig has, through its subsidiary Santa Maria AB, completed the sale of the Risenta brand, its intellectual property and related business to the Swedish consumer goods group Midsona AB (publ.). The transaction was announced on 31 March, 2026, and has been completed on 1 June.
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The transaction is part of Paulig’s strategy to sharpen focus on the World Foods and Tex Mex categories that drive the company’s long‑term growth.

Founded in 1940, the Risenta brand has a long heritage and today offers a broad range of products sold on the Swedish market, including seeds and kernels,]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raisio launches EUR 4.5 million project to turn grain side streams into future fibre ingredients</title><link>https://news.cision.com/raisio-oyj/r/raisio-launches-eur-4-5-million-project-to-turn-grain-side-streams-into-future-fibre-ingredients,c4354965</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5373142</guid><description><![CDATA[Raisio plc, Press release, 29 May 2026 

Raisio has been awarded EUR 1.8 million in funding from Business Finland for a four-year research project focused on developing functional fibre ingredients from grain processing side streams. Raisio will invest an additional EUR 2.7 million in the project, bringing the total value of the company’s project to EUR 4.5 million.

The funding was granted as part of a Finnish consortium comprising 16 companies and research organisations working to promote a sustainable bioeconomy. The combined value of the consortium’s projects is approximately EUR 12]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 06:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atria’s financial reporting in 2027</title><link>https://news.cision.com/atria-oyj/r/atria-s-financial-reporting-in-2027,c4354492</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372579</guid><description><![CDATA[Atria Plc, Company announcement, Financial calendar, 28 May 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

Atria’s financial reporting in 2027
The 2026 Financial Statement Release of Atria Plc will be published on February 12, 2027, at 8:00 am. The Annual General Meeting will be held on April 22, 2027. By virtue of the Limited Liability Companies Act, a shareholder has the right to put matters that fall within the competence of the General Meeting on the agenda of the General Meeting, provided the shareholder makes a written request to the Board of Directors in time for the matter to be included in the notice of]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 10:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atria invests in the growing convenience food category in Finland and Sweden</title><link>https://news.cision.com/atria-oyj/r/atria-invests-in-the-growing-convenience-food-category-in-finland-and-sweden,c4354460</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5372452</guid><description><![CDATA[Atria is investing in convenience food production in Sweden and Finland to strengthen its position in a growing market. In Sweden, Atria is making a growth investment of approximately EUR 7 million in a new microwave meal line at its Järna production plant. In Finland the company is investing around EUR 1 million in a packaging solution for pancake production at its Nurmo plant. The investments will increase capacity, support growth and create opportunities for new products, pack sizes and product types.

The new microwave meal line will give Atria stronger capabilities to respond to]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 08:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Axfood’s CFO Anders Lexmon will leave the company</title><link>https://news.cision.com/axfood/r/axfood-s-cfo-anders-lexmon-will-leave-the-company,c4351831</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5368155</guid><description><![CDATA[CFO Anders Lexmon has decided to leave Axfood to pursue other opportunities outside of the Group. The search for a successor is now being initiated, and Anders Lexmon will continue in his role until spring 2027 to ensure an orderly transition.
Anders Lexmon has worked for Axfood since 2002 and during the last ten years as the Group’s CFO.
“After nearly 25 years at Axfood, I have decided to gradually conclude my operational career. I have had a fantastic time at Axfood where, in my role as CFO, I have had the opportunity to help develop the Group from the time when Axfood was practically a]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 06:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Inside information: Raisio plc’s CEO Pasi Flinkman to leave the company for another position</title><link>https://news.cision.com/raisio-oyj/r/inside-information--raisio-plc-s-ceo-pasi-flinkman-to-leave-the-company-for-another-position,c4351349</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5367248</guid><description><![CDATA[Raisio Oyj, Stock Exchange Release, Inside information May 21, 2026 at 9.15 Finnish time

Raisio plc’s CEO Pasi Flinkman has informed the company that he will leave Raisio to join another company. Flinkman will continue in his role as CEO until November or until a new CEO has been appointed. Raisio’s Board of Directors has immediately initiated the process to appoint a new CEO.

“I would like to thank Pasi Flinkman for his excellent work at Raisio. Flinkman has renewed Raisio’s operations and improved the company’s profitability in a commendable manner. Based on these achievements,]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 06:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Purchase of own shares for the employee Bonus and Share Savings Programmes</title><link>https://news.cision.com/bakkafrost/r/purchase-of-own-shares-for-the-employee-bonus-and-share-savings-programmes,c4351240</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5367000</guid><description><![CDATA[Today, 20 May 2026, Bakkafrost purchased 100,000 shares in the Company. The shares were purchased in the market at an average price of NOK 468.3583 per share.

The shares will be held as treasury shares and used in connection with Bakkafrost’s employee Bonus Programme and Share Savings Programme.

Following completion and settlement of the share purchase, Bakkafrost will hold a total of 167,005 own shares.

Bakkafrost has no plans to purchase additional own shares in the near term.

Further information about Bakkafrost’s Share Savings Programme is available at: www.bakkafrost.com/en/]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 16:24:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Swegreen continues to grow with new in-store installation, US patent and registered trademark in the USA</title><link>https://news.cision.com/swegreen-ab/r/swegreen-continues-to-grow-with-new-in-store-installation--us-patent-and-registered-trademark-in-the,c4350227</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5365594</guid><description><![CDATA[ICA Supermarket Gullspång installs Swegreen’s growing system Saga. At the same time, the company strengthens its international position through both a granted US patent and a registered trademark in the USA.
Swegreen AB (“Swegreen”) continues its expansion in sustainable food production. ICA Supermarket Gullspång is now investing in the company’s growing solution Saga to enable local production of fresh herbs and lettuce directly in-store. At the same time, Swegreen has strengthened its intellectual property position in the USA through both a granted patent and a registered trademark –]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Paulig and Einride electrify long-haul tortilla transport route in Sweden</title><link>https://news.cision.com/paulig/r/paulig-and-einride-electrify-long-haul-tortilla-transport-route-in-sweden,c4349767</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5365303</guid><description><![CDATA[Together with Einride, a technology company focused on electric freight, Paulig is electrifying a 415 km food transport route on Sweden’s west coast, reducing emissions by approximately 430 tonnes of CO₂ annually. The route supports deliveries from the company’s Landskrona bakery, where 400 million Santa Maria tortillas are baked each year for the Nordic and Baltic markets, to its Kungsbacka distribution centre. Paulig is aiming to reduce its emissions from its global value chain by 42% by 2030.
Electrifying long-haul food logistics has traditionally been challenging due to distance, cost]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>A strong start to 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/bakkafrost/r/a-strong-start-to-2026,c4349942</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5365040</guid><description><![CDATA[Reduced Faroese Farming and Freshwater Costs – Increased 2026 Guidance
The Bakkafrost Group delivered a total operational EBIT of DKK 544 million (DKK 505 million) in Q1 2026

(Figures in parenthesis refer to the same period last year unless otherwise specified)

The performance in Q1 2026 per region was as follows:

  · Faroe Islands    Revenues of DKK 1,671 million (1,403 million)

                          Operational EBIT of DKK 572 million (435 million)

  · Scotland            Revenues of DKK 443 million (496 million)

                          Operational EBIT of DKK -28]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Share transactions related to an incentive programme by Cloetta’s management to cover personal tax liabilities</title><link>https://news.cision.com/cloetta-ab/r/share-transactions-related-to-an-incentive-programme-by-cloetta-s-management-to-cover-personal-tax-l,c4347837</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5362284</guid><description><![CDATA[Cloetta, Northern Europe’s leading confectionery company, shares details on share allotments and planned divestments by members of its Group Management Team. The members are planning to sell shares in the company in connection with the allotment from the share-based long-term incentive programme (LTIP) 2023, which recently ended.
Divestments are planned to be done by six management team members to cover the personal tax incurred in connection with the share allotment. In total, around 255,000 shares allotted within LTIP 2023 to members of the Group Management Team are planned to be sold, to]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:05:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raisio plc’s Interim Report January-March 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/raisio-oyj/r/raisio-plc-s-interim-report-january-march-2026,c4347530</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5361262</guid><description><![CDATA[Raisio Plc’s Interim Report, May 12, 2026 at 8.30 a.m. Finnish time
The year began with a strong improvement in earnings

 

FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN BRIEF

 

JANUARY-MARCH 2026, CONTINUING OPERATIONS

  · The Group’s net sales totalled EUR 57.5 (57.8) million, which signified a decrease of 0.7%.
  · Comparable EBITDA was EUR 9.8* (8.5*) million, which accounted for 17.0% (14.7%) of net sales.
  · EBITDA was EUR 10.5** (8.5) million, which accounted for 18.2% (14.8%) of net sales.
  · Comparable EBIT was EUR 7.5* (6.1*) million, accounting for 13.1% (10.6%) of net sales.
  ·]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Invitation to the presentation of Bakkafrost's Q1 2026 results 19 May 2026 at 8:00 am (CET)</title><link>https://news.cision.com/bakkafrost/r/invitation-to-the-presentation-of-bakkafrost-s-q1-2026-results-19-may-2026-at-8-00-am--cet-,c4347119</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5360834</guid><description><![CDATA[Bakkafrost's interim report Q1 2026 will be presented at 8:00 am (CET) on 19 May 2026 at Hotel Continental, Stortingsgaten 24/26, Oslo, Norway.

WEBCAST

The presentation will be transmitted live on Bakkafrost's website www.bakkafrost.com. Bakkafrost´s interim report Q1 2026 and associated presentation will be released prior to market opening on 19 May 2026 at 6:00 am (CET).

Contacts:

  · Regin Jacobsen, CEO of P/F Bakkafrost: +298 235001 (mobile)
  · Høgni Dahl Jakobsen, CFO of P/F Bakkafrost: +298 235060 (mobile)

This information is subject of the disclosure requirements]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 10:31:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Atria strengthens its position in the Sustainable Brand Index™ 2026 study – overall score rises to 92%</title><link>https://news.cision.com/atria-oyj/r/atria-strengthens-its-position-in-the-sustainable-brand-index--2026-study---overall-score-rises-to-9,c4345751</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5358967</guid><description><![CDATA[Atria continues its strong and consistent progress in consumers’ perceptions as a sustainable food brand. In the Sustainable Brand Index™ 2026 study, Atria’s overall score increased to 92%, representing a four percentage point improvement compared to the previous year. At the same time, Atria now stands six percentage points above the Finnish food industry average and 28 percentage points above the overall market average. 

In the overall Finnish ranking, Atria placed 40th (41st), improving its position in a highly competitive field. 

“The Sustainable Brand Index result shows us that]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 07:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Raisio halves grain payment period to strengthen food chain</title><link>https://news.cision.com/raisio-oyj/r/raisio-halves-grain-payment-period-to-strengthen-food-chain,c4345817</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5358956</guid><description><![CDATA[Press release 7 May 2026

The functioning of the food chain and the availability of food raw materials have recently been highlighted in discussions on security of supply. As a major purchaser of Finnish grain and a key player in the grain chain, Raisio has decided to become the first company to shorten the payment period for grain purchases across all crops.

The 2026 harvest season for the food chain and agriculture has begun under challenging conditions, as uncertainty in the operating environment persists: inflation, interest rates and geopolitical tensions not only weaken consumer]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 06:51:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Debut and Oterra partner to develop and scale biotech alternative to Red 40 for food and beverage</title><link>https://news.cision.com/oterra/r/debut-and-oterra-partner-to-develop-and-scale-biotech-alternative-to-red-40-for-food-and-beverage,c4342039</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5358134</guid><description><![CDATA[SAN DIEGO, USA & HOERSHOLM, Denmark, May. 6, 2026 — Debut (https://www.debutbiotech.com/), a pioneer in AI-powered biotech innovation, and Oterra (https://oterra.com/natural-color-conversion), a leading supplier of natural colors and color solutions for the food and beverage industry, today announced a multi-million-dollar collaboration to develop and scale a natural alternative to artificial red colors for food and beverage applications.
The partnership will scale Debut’s precision fermentation process to create a high-performing natural alternative to Red 40, one of the most widely used]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 12:29:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Greenfood’s Interim report first quarter 2026</title><link>https://news.cision.com/greenfood-ab/r/greenfood-s-interim-report-first-quarter-2026,c4345017</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5357635</guid><description><![CDATA[Greenfood entered 2026 with a strong first quarter, delivering improved profitability and continued momentum in its core businesses. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 15.8 percent, supported by growth and margin improvement in Picadeli and Food Solutions. Picadeli continued its international expansion, surpassing 200 points of sale in the US while further strengthening performance in France.
Interim overview 1 January – 31 March 2026

  · Net sales for the group totaled SEK 1,391.1 million (1,443.8), a decrease of 3.7 percent, driven by 6.5 percent growth in Picadeli and 3.0 percent growth in]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 06:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>HKFoods Plc’s Interim Report January–March 2026: Net sales grew and EBIT improved from the comparison period</title><link>https://news.cision.com/hkfoods/r/hkfoods-plc-s-interim-report-january-march-2026--net-sales-grew-and-ebit-improved-from-the-compariso,c4343933</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5357512</guid><description><![CDATA[HKFoods Plc, Interim Report, 6 May 2026 at 8:30 a.m. EEST
HKFoods’ Interim Report 1 January–31 March 2026

January–March 2026

  · HKFoods’ comparable EBIT from continuing operations improved once again from the comparison period. The profit for the period from continuing operations also increased clearly. 
  · HKFoods’ net sales from continuing operations grew by 3.8 per cent to EUR 242.5 (233.7) million. Sales strengthened clearly in the Finnish retail channel, and there was also growth in the food service channel, which improved the sales structure.  
  · In retail, sales of HKFoods’]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Cloetta AB interim report January-March 2026: Very strong start with profitable, volume‑driven growth</title><link>https://news.cision.com/cloetta-ab/r/cloetta-ab-interim-report-january-march-2026--very-strong-start-with-profitable--volume-driven-growt,c4344909</link><guid isPermaLink="false">cision5357522</guid><description><![CDATA[“We started the year with very strong, volume-driven organic growth in both Branded packaged products and Pick & mix. Organic growth reached our long-term target of 3-4 per cent also when excluding the expected positive effect of the earlier Easter. The significant EBIT margin step-up in both of our business segments in the quarter reflects our continued strong focus on delivering profitable growth. We are now fully executing on our strategy after a transformational last year and are another step closer to reaching all our long-term financial targets.”, comments Katarina Tell, President and]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 05:30:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>