Flourishing food clusters

Nourishing blockbusters

The perfect platform for food andfood technology in northern Europe

As the undisputed centre of food

production and distribution in

Scandinavia – Skåne is the major food

production region, the major transit

hub and the major centre for academic

research – Skåne offers competitive

advantage in all steps of the value

chain. From primary production

and industrial processing to eating

experiences and clinical trials of health

effects in food products.

The Skåne food cluster is one of

Europe’s most innovative and a world

leader in functional food development.

Here, you’ll find an excellent place to

Skåne, the southernmost region of Sweden, has all the resources you need to

stay ahead in the battle for consumer preference and market share.

develop, test and launch innovative

food products and technologies for

Swedish, Scandinavian and northern

European markets. A strong presence

of internationally leading companies

has created a competitive and dynamic

environment. Thanks to short distances,

most resources are reached within

45 minutes.

Sweden – an economy that delivers

Sweden is a country of low operating

costs, high productivity levels and low

corporate taxes.

Add Sweden’s highly skilled person-

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Skåne - your base for the Scandinavian and northern European food markets

nel, with extensive experience of inter-

national business and management, an

international openness and a friendly

environment for people and compa-

nies from abroad, and everything is set

for business.

Allow Skåne to contribute to

your success!

“Low operating costs, high productivity levels and Swedish manufacturing expertise are some of the reasons for Dr Oetker to be here. Aditionally, Sweden is an excellent pilot market for modern foods and we make good use of the country’s distribution know-how and networks.”

Tony ErikssonManaging Director, DR.OETKER Sweden AB

(publ.)

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Investment opportunities throughout the

food value chain

Skåne is an excellent place to source, manufacture,

develop, test and launch food products and technologies

• Strategicpositioninthe25millionScandinavian

market

• Hotspotforfunctionalfooddevelopment

• Lowoperatingcosts,highproductivitylevelsand

access to Swedish manufacturing know-how

• Anidealpilotmarketforinnovativefoods

• Sophisticateddistributionknow-howand

established networks

• Open,collaborativeapproachbetweenindustry

and academia generates innovations

A strategic base for innovative product development

Skåne is home to the production

units for international processors

such as Nestlé, Campbell Soup, Dole,

Findus,OrklaFoods,Unileverand

Absolut Vodka. World leaders within

process technology and packaging,

such as Alfa Laval, ABB and Tetra

Pak, have headquarters and/or large

operating units in Skåne. Alongside

the multinationals, several hundreds

of small and medium-sized companies

within almost all sectors of the food

industry and related industries are

located here.

Collaboration – a key ingredient for

innovation

Companies and research institutes

in the Skåne food cluster focus

on inter- and multidisciplinary

research and development as well

as research constellations that have

not traditionally been associated

with the food industry. Co-operation

with leading international innovation

environments is important, and

international companies and institutes

are invited to participate.

From lab to consumer

This open, collaborative approach

between industry and academia

serves as a catalyst for innovation

and product development and is quite

uniquetoSkåne.Oatly,TetraRecart,

ProViva and Becel are examples of

brands selling new products that have

been developed in Skåne and have

rapidly reached the market.

Pioneering food and health

regulations

As the first country in the world,

Sweden introduced regulations

Skåne brings together a vibrant mix of companies, industrial research

institutes, and leading universities such as Lund University and the Swedish

University of Agricultural Sciences.

The presence of internationally leading companies sets standards high.

on the use of health claims in the

marketing of food. Sweden is now

one of the few European countries

where food products may be marketed

using claims related to a specific

physiological effect of the product

itself.

Ideal pilot market

Swedish consumers are open to new

ideas and are prepared to change

consumption habits for good reasons.

A new consumption pattern takes half

the time to be adopted in Sweden

comparedwiththeUKorFrance.

Therefore, Sweden is perceived as

the best test and launch market in

Europe. In addition, a high proportion

of households are one-person house-

holds, and purchasing power is strong.

”The South Sweden Cluster in Öresund has combined all critical success factors intoperhaps the most successful global cluster.”

(Rowett Research)

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Scandinavia’s bread basket

Skåne is the preferred choice for

international food companies that set

up manufacturing for Scandinavian

markets. This is not surprising, given

the opportunities for high quality

sourcing and manufacturing know-

how that the region has to offer. Low

operating costs and high productivity

levels are other factors that contribute

to Skåne being the most rational

manufacturing location.

The major transit hub

From Skåne, you can reach more than

20 million consumers in Scandinavia

and northern Europe within 12 hours,

and more than 125 million consumers

within 24 hours, without using express

transport. All major urban areas of the

region can be reached in two hours

by air. The city of Helsingborg is the

main transit hub in Scandinavia for

food imports and exports, and serves

as the logistics hubs for companies

such as Schenker, DHL, Frigoscandia,

DFDS Transport and Geologistics. This

means you can tap into established,

high-volume distribution networks for

just-in-time delivery in Scandinavia

and northern Europe.

A platform for production and distribution in Scandinavia and northern Europe

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“From Skåne, we can efficiently supply the IKEA Restaurants, Bistros and Swedish Food Market in the IKEA stores all over the world.”

Tommy PaulssonVice President Transport- & Supply Chain Services,

Frigoscandia Distribution

Skåne offers overnight distribution to Scandinavian and northern European markets.

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Food retailing

The Swedish food retail trade is highly

concentrated within 3 blocks; ICA, Coop and

Axfood. These three together hold more than

70% of the market. Retailing – as well as

wholesaling – is generally integrated within

these blocks.

Same-day and next-day deliveries (at 80 km/h)

Major goods transport routes between Scandinavia and northern Europe

Invest in Skåne

Invest in Skåne is the Investment Agency for

Skåne, Sweden’s southernmost region and

one of the most exciting economic regions

in northern Europe.

What we can do for you

Invest Skåne provides advisory services free

of charge to companies considering Skåne

for future investment and/or expansion.

We can assist you every step of the way to

a successful establishment:

1. Individual assessment of your company

needs in dialogue with our consultants.

2. Information package tailored to your

company’s business and requirements.

3. Introduction to relevant contacts in

business and academic circles, potential

collaborators and local authorities.

4. Selection of suitable sites for

manufacturing, R&D, headquarters, back

office functions, etc.

5. Assistance in arranging visits to suitable

sites, including meetings with key local

representatives.

6. Advice related to establishing a business

in Sweden; legal matters, labor, tax

aspects, etc.

7. Introduction to business service

providers; lawyers, accountants,

relocation specialists, recruitment

companies, etc.

8. Support throughout and after the

establishment of your business.

Please contact us for assistance in any

or all of the above.

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