Lantmännen ranks as one of Sweden’s most meaningful companies—for the fourth year in a row
In Sweden, the 50 largest companies are listed and ranked for the title of Sweden’s most meaningful company in the Lynxeye Purpose Index 2026 survey. This year, Lantmännen ranks third, securing a top placement for the fourth year in a row.
Each year, Lynxeye measures public perceptions of companies and which ones are seen as the most purpose-driven and future-relevant. Lynxeye motivates Lantmännen’s third-place ranking as follows:
“The importance of food security and local production grows and Lantmännen stands firm by making high-quality, sustainable food more accessible, and champions clarity and conviction by turning local farming into a unifying force for Sweden. Its "Farming of the Future" initiative proves that feeding the nation can go hand-in-hand with restoring the planet. We’re impressed by Lantmännen’s consistent purpose-led leadership year after year.” the Lynxeye Purpose Index 2026 report states."
“That Lantmännen is once again named one of Sweden’s most meaningful companies shows that our long-term work together with our 17,000 owners—Swedish farmers—is both noticed and appreciated. Being seen as a credible and innovative company that makes a difference matters, because it enables us to continue leading the development of a thriving Swedish agriculture sector and a sustainable food production system,” says Magnus Kagevik, CEO and Group President at Lantmännen.
The study covers 700 companies and brands and is conducted across seven markets, with 15,000 respondents. In Sweden, Sweden’s 50 largest companies are listed and ranked.
“Being named one of Sweden’s most meaningful companies is both inspiring and significant. It strengthens us in our work to continue taking responsibility across the entire value chain, from field to fork, and it is a strong recognition of everyone at Lantmännen,” says Frida Tydén, SVP and Head of Communications and Marketing at Lantmännen.
Top 10 list – Sweden’s most meaningful companies 2026:
1. IKEA, 2. Apoteket, 3. Lantmännen, 4. ICA, 5. Spotify, 6. Volvo Cars, 7. AstraZeneca, 8. Systembolaget, 9. Folksam, 10. Länsförsäkringar.
Facts and more information
Long-term top placement: Lantmännen was named the most meaningful company in both 2023 and 2024, and ranked second in 2025.
Global study: The study covers 700 companies and brands and is conducted across seven markets, with 15,000 respondents.
Sweden study: In Sweden, Sweden’s 50 largest companies (by revenue) are listed and ranked, and they also need to be sufficiently well-known to be measured.
Criteria: The measurement is based on 22 statements that respondents associate with the companies (16 form the index’s three dimensions and 6 relate to business performance). These are considered important for a company to be seen as having a positive impact on people’s daily lives and on society at large. Companies that perform strongly on the criteria strengthen their future relevance among both customers and talent, as they are associated with leading some form of positive change.
More information: Lynxeye’s website.
For more information, please contact us
Lantmännen Press Office
Tel: 010 556 88 00
E-mail: press@lantmannen.com
About Lantmännen
About Lantmännen: Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, bioenergy and food products. Owned by 17,000 Swedish farmers, Lantmännen has more than 10,000 employees, operations in over 20 countries and an annual turnover of SEK 60 billion. With grain at the heart of the operations, Lantmännen refine arable land resources to make farming thrive. Some of Lantmännen’s best-known food brands are AXA, Kungsörnen, Scan, GoGreen, FINN CRISP, Schulstad and Vaasan. The company is founded on the knowledge and values acquired through generations of farmers. By engaging in research, development and operations throughout the value chain, Lantmännen takes responsibility from field to fork.
For more information: www.lantmannen.com
