Annual Report 2018
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Stories From Farm to Fork
This year, HKScan’s annual report highlights the people that bring our From Farm to Fork strategy to life.
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AMBASSADOR FOR THE JOY OF FOOD
HKScan’s nutrition expert Soile Käkönen considers meat – rich in nutrients – to be an important part of a balanced diet. For her, the increased interest in food and eating is positive.
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ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND PRODUCTION
Dairy and meat producer Fredrik Lindeberg considers producers to be important for the entire food chain. Producers deliver sustainably produced raw materials for the manufacture of sustainable, high-quality food products.
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EXPERT IN POULTRY
Daily work to maintain hygiene and proper protection from diseases is crucial for food safety, says veterinarian Leena Pohjola from HKScan.
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SUSTAINABILITY FORERUNNER
CR specialist Katrin Bats has been resolutely developing retail chain Rimi into the Baltic’s forerunner in sustainability. In her daily work, Bats sees that consumers are more conscious and demanding. Openness and the ability to find new solutions throughout the whole value chain are key in responding to growing demands.
Year 2018 in figures
Net sales
1 715.4
EUR MILLION
EBIT
-47.5
eur million
(comparable)
EQUITY RATIO
35.1
%
Employees
7 179
average