What Raisio plc does

Raisio plc is a publicly listed Finnish food company (NASDAQ Helsinki, founded 1939) specializing in plant-based and heart-healthy food products. The company operates a portfolio of consumer brands including Benecol (cholesterol-lowering products based on its proprietary plant stanol ester technology, on the market for nearly 30 years and sold in almost 30 countries), Elovena (oat-based products since 1925), Sunnuntai (wheat flour and baking since the 1960s), Torino, and Nalle, alongside a B2B ingredients business under the RaisioFoodSolutions brand serving food industry customers.

The company makes money through three primary streams: branded consumer food product sales via retail distribution in Finland and through export channels in over 40 markets; B2B sales of ingredients (including plant stanol ester, oat-based ingredients, and gluten-free oat ingredients) to food manufacturers via direct sales; and licensing of Benecol technology and ingredient supply to other food producers. Distribution combines Finnish retail (supermarkets, grocery), international distribution partners, and direct enterprise B2B sales, with approximately 350 food professionals operating across six countries.

In 2025, Raisio reported comparable net sales of €224.2 million and comparable EBIT of €28.5 million (up 40.7% year-over-year) following the divestiture of its plant protein business (Härkis, Beanit) and exit from fish feed. The company has set financial targets of €250 million in revenue and €30 million EBIT by the end of 2027, anchored on three strategic growth areas: breakfast and snacking, heart health (Benecol), and new business development including upcycled grain fibre ingredients. Vertical integration spans two Finnish production sites (Raisio and Nokia mills) with approximately €19 million invested in Nokia since 2018, R&D partnerships with Åbo Akademi University and Business Finland, and a contract farming network for Finnish grain sourcing.

Name

Raisio plc

Legal name

Raisio Oyj

Website

https://raisio.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1939

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Raisio plc is a Finnish publicly listed food company founded in 1939, specializing in plant-based and heart-healthy products through proprietary brands Benecol, Elovena, Sunnuntai, Torino, and Nalle, plus B2B ingredients, serving consumers in Finland and over 40 export markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Packaged Foods and Functional Food Ingredients

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Other Food Manufacturing (3119)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Beverages (2080)

akta.pro primary industry

Functional Beverage Adjacent Foods Manufacturing (Electrolyte Foods, Hydration Gummies) (AFAKAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plant-Based Dairy-Alternative Ingredients & Bases Manufacturing (Emulsions, Fat Systems, Protein/Starch Bases for B2B) (AFAHAJAI), Drinkable Yogurt & Kefir Manufacturing (AFAHADAC)

Keywords

• Plant-based foods
• Cholesterol-lowering products
• Oat-based foods
• Food ingredients B2B
• Functional food manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Raisio

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Consumer Food Products: Sale of branded consumer food products including Benecol (cholesterol-lowering), Elovena (oat-based), Sunnuntai (baking products), Torino, and Nalle through retail channels in Finland and internationally.
2. Food Industry Ingredients: B2B sales of ingredients and products to food industry professionals through Raisio Food Solutions brand.
3. Benecol Ingredients and Licensing: Plant stanol ester solutions sold as ingredients to other food manufacturers and licensing of Benecol technology.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Raisio manufactures and sells branded consumer food products built on proprietary plant stanol ester technology, primarily through the Benecol cholesterol-lowering range and Elovena, Sunnuntai, Torino, and Nalle food brands in Finland and more than 40 international markets. In parallel, the company sells functional food ingredients (plant stanol ester, gluten-free oats, oat-based raw materials) and licenses its Benecol technology to other food manufacturers through its Raisio Food Solutions B2B brand.

Product overview

Raisio plc is a Finnish food company focused on healthy, responsibly produced food with a portfolio of well-known consumer brands and B2B offerings. The company's core brands include Benecol® (cholesterol-lowering products featuring proprietary plant stanol ester), Elovena® (oat-based products including porridge, breakfast cereals, snack bars), Sunnuntai® (wheat flour and baking products), Torino® and Nalle® (food brands). Benecol® is the most internationally recognized brand, sold in nearly 30 countries. The company also produces gluten-free oat ingredients for industrial customers through its RaisioFoodSolutions B2B brand. Raisio operates production facilities in Raisio and Nokia, Finland, and exports to over 40 markets worldwide. The company's strategy focuses on breakfast and snacking, heart health (Benecol®), and new business development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Benecol: Cholesterol-lowering plant stanol ester products including yoghurt drinks, spreads, and functional foods. International brand sold in nearly 30 countries.
• Elovena
• Sunnuntai
• Torino
• Nalle
• Raisio Food Solutions

Products and services

• Benecol International heart-health brand featuring cholesterol-lowering products containing Raisio's proprietary plant stanol ester, including yoghurt drinks, spreads, and functional foods sold in nearly 30 countries.
• Elovena Finnish oat brand offering porridge, oat flakes, breakfast cereals, mueslis, snack bars and oat-based products for retail consumers.
• Sunnuntai Wheat flour, margarine and baking products brand, one of Raisio's strongest local brands in Finland.
• Torino Brand offering various food products including pasta, part of Raisio's portfolio of well-known Finnish consumer brands.
• Nalle Brand for children's food products, part of Raisio's portfolio of familiar and respected consumer food brands.
• Raisio Food Solutions B2B brand providing food industry professionals with Raisio's products and ingredients, including plant stanol ester solutions, gluten-free oats and other functional food ingredients for industrial customers.
• Gluten-free oat ingredients Specialized gluten-free oat-based ingredients produced at the Nokia mill, supplied to food industry customers for gluten-free product manufacturing, backed by Certified Gluten Free and organic certifications.
• Plant stanol ester (ingredient / IP) Raisio's proprietary cholesterol-lowering compound sold as an ingredient to food manufacturers and licensed as part of the Benecol technology platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% of products meet internal nutrition criteria based on national recommendations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Åbo Akademi UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 June 2026Åbo Akademi University coordinates a €12 million Finnish bioeconomy consortium of which Raisio's R&D project is part. The consortium focuses on sustainable food innovation.
• Finnish Heart Association (Sydänliitto)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Long-standing partnership and sponsorship recipient. Benecol team cholesterol and heart health experts provide education at member events throughout the year. Also collaborates on promoting employee health and the Heart Symbol nutritional criteria.
• MIELI Mental Health FinlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2026Elovena brand participates in Mielinauha campaign in spring 2026. Big Oat Snack Bar sold as 'Mieli-päärynä' with €0.05 per bar donated to mental health work and crisis helpline services.
• FinnforelmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Finnforel and Alltech jointly acquired Raisio's fish feed production facility (Raisioaqua). The partnership completes Finnforel's sustainable circular economy fish farming chain and supports plans to build aquaculture gigafactories.
• AlltechmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 February 2026Alltech and Finnforel jointly acquired Raisio's fish feed production facility. The partnership enhances aquaculture producers' access to Alltech's nutritional technologies and supports export of Finnish aquaculture expertise globally.
• Finnish Red CrossminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 December 2025Christmas donation directed to Red Cross to support people affected by Ukraine crisis. Meaningful cause as Raisio has colleagues in Ukraine.
• Finnish Orienteering Federation (Suomen Suunnistusliitto)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2022Elovena brand partnership with Finnish youth national orienteering team for nutrition collaboration. Supports young athletes' awareness of quality nutrition importance.
• Yrityskylä of South-West FinlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2013Raisio Group has been partner since 2013 supporting Yrityskylä entrepreneurship learning environment for 6th and 9th grade students, helping develop entrepreneurial skills as investment in the future.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Lantmännen: Swedish cooperative and one of the largest Nordic grain processors, producing oats, flour, and specialty food ingredients for B2B and consumer markets. Directly comparable to Raisio's Finnish oat/flour processing and B2B ingredients model under Raisio Food Solutions.
• Fazer: Major Finnish food company with bakery, confectionery, and plant-based brands sold across the Nordics. Comparable as a fellow Finnish-headquartered branded food manufacturer with overlapping retail channels and overlapping target consumer segments (health-conscious, families).
• Paulig: Finnish family-owned food and beverage company with coffee, World Foods, and snack categories. Comparable to Raisio as a Finnish branded food company with international expansion ambitions and overlapping retail/grocery customer base.
• Glanbia plc: Irish global nutrition group with a major oat and dairy ingredient platform (Glanbia Ireland, Glanbia Nutritionals). Directly comparable to Raisio Food Solutions' B2B ingredient model, particularly in gluten-free oats and functional dairy ingredients.
• Oatly Group: Swedish plant-based dairy company specializing in oat-based milk, yoghurt, and cream alternatives. Comparable as a Nordic-origin plant-based food brand with a premium sustainability positioning and similar target audience of health-conscious consumers.
• Kerry Group: Irish taste and nutrition company serving food and beverage manufacturers with functional ingredients and flavors. Comparable to Raisio Food Solutions' B2B ingredient and plant stanol ester licensing model serving other food manufacturers.
• Chr. Hansen (now Novonesis): Global bioscience company producing cultures, enzymes, and probiotics for food and health industries. Comparable to Raisio's functional ingredient innovation (plant stanol ester) and B2B food industry customer base.

Broad incumbents

• PepsiCo (Quaker Oats): Quaker Oats is the global leader in oat-based breakfast cereals. Comparable to Elovena and Raisio's gluten-free oat ingredients as a broad incumbent in the same oat/breakfast category, with vastly larger distribution and marketing.
• General Mills: Major CPG company with cereal, snack, and ingredient businesses (Nature Valley, Old El Paso, Yoplait). Comparable to Raisio's portfolio of cereal/snack brands (Elovena) and dairy-based branded products (Benecol).
• Cargill: Global agribusiness and food ingredient supplier with grain origination, oilseed processing, and food ingredient businesses. Comparable to Raisio's grain-based ingredient B2B business and gluten-free oat manufacturing, though vastly larger in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/raisiooyj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raisio

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A3 records

Investments

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