Humble Group
Humble Group AB is a Swedish public FMCG and food-tech holding company that acquires and operates sustainable, vegan, and functional food and consumer brands — including True Co.'s confectionery, plastic-free gum, and mints — across Nordic, European, and North American retail markets.
- Company typePublic
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersStockholm, Sweden
- Headcount501–1,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Humble Group does
Humble Group AB (publ) is a Swedish public FMCG and food-tech holding company listed on OMX Stockholm under the ticker HUMBLE. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Stockholm with 501-1000 employees, the company operates across three primary segments — Future Snacking, Quality Nutrition, and Sustainable Care — focused on sustainable, vegan, and functional food and consumer products. Its portfolio includes True Co. (a Certified B Corporation producing True Dates confectionery, Europe's first plastic-free chewing gum True Gum, and True Mints), acquired brand Delsbo Candle Ab, and the Humble Choice gaming subscription service.
The company's core technology is product formulation and brand management in sustainable and functional food categories rather than software or AI platforms. Underlying capabilities include B Corp-certified confectionery manufacturing, plastic-free gum production, and a multi-brand roll-up model that has acquired companies such as Naty and Delsbo Candle since 2021. Revenue is generated through traditional FMCG channels — retail and wholesale distribution across Nordic, broader European, and now North American markets — with no publicly disclosed B2B pricing or contract structure. Q3 2025 net sales reached MSEK 2,093 (7% year-over-year growth), Q4 2025 delivered revenue above SEK 2.1 billion with 6% organic growth, and full-year 2025 cash flow exceeded SEK 0.5 billion.
Humble Group makes money primarily through one-time consumer product sales across multiple sub-brands and geographies, supplemented by the Humble Choice subscription service for PC gaming bundles. Its go-to-market is sales-led, leveraging trade events (e.g., Natural Products Expo West 2026), retail and wholesale distribution, and geographic expansion via subsidiaries. Customer segments are fragmented consumer end-markets in Nordic confectionery, functional nutrition, and sustainable care, with a horizontal segmentation approach. Recent strategic priorities include a MSEK 80 efficiency program, deleveraging to 2.6x adjusted EBITA, an ongoing strategic review covering potential divestments and new M&A, and a planned CEO transition from interim CEO Noel Abdayem to Anders Fredriksson in September 2026.
Humble Group firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Humble Group
- Legal name
- Humble Group AB (publ)
- Website
- https://humblegroup.se
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 501–1,000 employees
- Short description
- Humble Group AB is a Swedish public FMCG and food-tech holding company that acquires and operates sustainable, vegan, and functional food and consumer brands — including True Co.'s confectionery, plastic-free gum, and mints — across Nordic, European, and North American retail markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Humble Group industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Consumer Packaged Goods
- NAICS
- Frozen Fruit, Juice, and Vegetable Manufacturing (311411), Snack Food Manufacturing (31191)
- SIC
- Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Miscellaneous Food Preparations & Kindred Products (2090)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals (CRADADAF)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Natural/Organic Bulk & Supplement Grocers (CRAHAMAF)
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Where Humble Group is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Stockholm
- HQ country
- Sweden
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices1 record
Markets served
Humble Group business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others
Revenue model
- FMCG Product Sales: Revenue from sales of consumer goods including confectionery, snacks, coffee, and personal care products across Nordic and international markets
- Subsidiary Operations (True Co.): True Co. subsidiary generates revenue from confectionery and gum products, expanding in North American markets with plastic-free gum and functional confectionery
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels1 record
Humble Group product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Humble Group AB is a Swedish FMCG and food-tech group that develops, acquires, and distributes sustainable, vegan, and functional consumer products spanning confectionery (True Dates, True Gum, True Mints), snacks, coffee, and personal care across three operating segments: Future Snacking, Quality Nutrition, and Sustainable Care. Revenue is generated through retail and wholesale channels in Nordic, European, and North American markets, complemented by a digital PC gaming subscription bundle service (Humble Choice).
Product overview
Humble Group AB is a Swedish FMCG company operating in the food-tech sector with a focus on sustainable, vegan, and functional food products. The company's portfolio includes multiple sub-brands under True Co. (True Dates confectionery, True Gum plastic-free chewing gum, and True Mints), acquired companies like Delsbo Candle Ab, and the Humble Choice gaming subscription service. The company maintains global distribution and production networks across Europe and North America.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- True Dates Date-based confectionery line with natural ingredients and sustainable sourcing, available in 11 flavors and distributed in North America as part of True Co.'s expansion. Targeted at sustainability- and health-conscious consumers.
- True Gum Europe's first plastic-free chewing gum product line, launched for North American consumers at Natural Products Expo West 2026. Targeted at environmentally conscious consumers seeking plastic-free gum alternatives.
- True Mints Mint confectionery product introduced to North American consumers for the first time at Natural Products Expo West 2026 as part of True Co.'s expansion.
- Humble Choice PC gaming subscription service offering monthly bundles of video games at discounted prices. Users receive games as Steam keys with cancellation available anytime. Targeted at individual PC gamers.
Quantifiable outcome
- 6% organic sales growth achieved in Q4 2025
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use Humble Group
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Humble Group technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Humble Group partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
One partnership is on record.
- Delsbo Candle ABcoreHumble Group AB completed the acquisition of Delsbo Candle AB, a Swedish company operating in the food-tech and FMCG sectors. This acquisition strengthened Humble Group's portfolio with focus on sustainable, vegan, and functional food products.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Humble Group competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Paulig Group: Finland-based family-owned coffee and food company. Comparable on coffee category overlap and Nordic sustainability positioning.
- Fazer Group: Finland-based family-owned confectionery and bakery group with Nordic and Baltics presence. Comparable on confectionery category and regional footprint, though privately held.
- Scandi Standard AB: Nordic-listed poultry and prepared food company. Comparable as a Nordic-branded protein/food platform targeting health-conscious consumers, though category differs.
Emerging players
- Simply Good Foods: U.S.-listed nutritional food company focused on better-for-you snacking and nutrition. Comparable on functional nutrition positioning and growth profile.
Direct peers
- Orkla ASA: Norwegian-listed branded consumer goods conglomerate with branded food, snacking, and personal care businesses across the Nordics and Baltics. Most directly comparable multi-category Nordic FMCG platform to Humble Group.
- Midsona AB: Swedish-listed health and wellness food company focused on organic, vegan, and functional products. Directly comparable in product positioning (sustainable/functional food) and Nordic footprint.
- Cloetta AB: Swedish-listed pure-play confectionery manufacturer with strong Nordic and selected international positions. Highly comparable given Humble's True Co. confectionery and gum operations.
Broad incumbents
- Hain Celestial Group: U.S.-listed global organic and natural products company with broad snacking and personal care portfolio. Comparable positioning in sustainable/healthy FMCG with international ambitions.
- Premier Foods plc: UK-listed branded food company with grocery and sweet treats categories. Comparable as a multi-brand European FMCG platform with consolidation history.
- Nomad Foods Limited: European-listed frozen food company with broad branded portfolio. Comparable scale and European multi-category FMCG strategy.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Humble Group social profiles
Digital presenceHumble Group financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Humble Group leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles4 records
Humble Group subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries1 record
Humble Group funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds2 records
Investors3 records
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Humble Group M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A2 records
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about Humble Group
What does Humble Group do?
Humble Group AB is a Swedish FMCG and food-tech group that develops, acquires, and distributes sustainable, vegan, and functional consumer products spanning confectionery (True Dates, True Gum, True Mints), snacks, coffee, and personal care across three operating segments: Future Snacking, Quality Nutrition, and Sustainable Care. Revenue is generated through retail and wholesale channels in Nordic, European, and North American markets, complemented by a digital PC gaming subscription bundle service (Humble Choice).
Is Humble Group a public or private company?
Humble Group is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was Humble Group founded?
Humble Group was founded in 2009. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.
Where is Humble Group based?
Humble Group is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, in the Europe region.
How does Humble Group make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. FMCG Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are subsidiary Operations (True Co.).
Who are Humble Group's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Paulig Group, Fazer Group and Scandi Standard AB. Simply Good Foods is listed as an emerging player. Direct peers are Orkla ASA, Midsona AB and Cloetta AB. Broad incumbents are Hain Celestial Group, Premier Foods plc and Nomad Foods Limited.
Does Humble Group have an API?
No public API is recorded for Humble Group.
What industry is Humble Group in?
Humble Group's product category is Sustainable Consumer Packaged Goods. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRADADAF, Frozen Plant-Based & Vegetarian Meals, with a secondary code of CRAHAMAF, Natural/Organic Bulk & Supplement Grocers. Its NAICS code is 311411 and its SIC code is 2030.