Livsmedelsföretagen

What Livsmedelsföretagen does

Livsmedelsföretagen is Sweden's primary trade and employer organization for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, founded in 1951 and headquartered in Stockholm. It represents approximately 800 member companies that collectively employ around 50,000 people, generate roughly 195 billion SEK in turnover, and account for approximately 60 billion SEK of Swedish food and beverage exports. The member base spans small family-owned artisanal producers through Sweden's largest food manufacturers, including Arla, Lantmännen, Findus, Orkla Foods, Scan Sverige, Dafgårds, Atria, Polarbröd, and Coca-Cola Drycker Sverige.

The organization's service portfolio consists of member-facing advisory and operational resources — the Arbetsgivarguiden (employer guide), Arbetsmiljöguiden (work environment guide), Kollektivavtal (collective bargaining agreements), training programs, crisis preparedness support, and a portfolio of regulatory and technical handbooks (Märkningshandboken, Förpackningsguiden, Handboken om närings- och hälsopåståenden, and the Vattenresan water guide developed with SIWI). Industry-level initiatives include the voluntary commitments for salt and sugar reduction and energy labeling across seven food categories (co-led with Kött- och Charkuteriföretagen, Sveriges Bagare & Konditorer, and Sveriges Bryggerier), the Hållbarhetsmanifest sustainability manifesto, the FullkornsFrämjandet whole grain initiative with Chalmers, and the Cajsa Warg-priset cookbook award. The organization has no proprietary technology product; its core infrastructure is a content website, newsletters, social channels, and event programming including Almedalen political week.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues paid by the ~800 member companies, with specific pricing tiers not publicly disclosed. Beyond member services, Livsmedelsföretagen functions as an industry-wide advocacy body, publishing policy submissions and op-eds in national media, coordinating EU policy positions through its membership in FoodDrinkEurope (with a Brussels-based Director EU Affairs), and pursuing joint coalitions — most recently the 'Grön uppväxling' green growth report with Lantmännen, Arla, LRF, and Scan Sverige, and the 'Bättre beredskap' / 'En tugga i taget' national food preparedness campaign.

Name

Livsmedelsföretagen

Legal name

Livsmedelsföretagen

Website

https://livsmedelsforetagen.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Livsmedelsföretagen is the Swedish trade and employer organization for the food and beverage manufacturing industry, representing approximately 800 member companies that collectively employ 50,000 people and generate 195 billion SEK in turnover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Trade Association

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (81393), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Labor, Social Protection & Occupational Safety Standards Cooperation (BPADANAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sanitary & Phytosanitary (SPS) & Food Safety Regulatory Cooperation (BPADANAF), Circular Economy & Resource Efficiency (BPADALAM)

Keywords

• Trade association services
• Industry advocacy
• Collective bargaining
• Employer advisory
• Food industry representation

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership dues: Livsmedelsföretagen generates revenue through membership fees paid by ~800 food and beverage production companies in Sweden. Members receive access to expert advisory services in labor law, occupational health and safety, food legislation, crisis support, media advisory, collective agreements, training, and networking.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Livsmedelsföretagen is Sweden's trade and employer organization for food and beverage companies. It provides member companies with advisory services on labor law, occupational health and safety, food legislation, collective agreements, crisis preparedness, and sustainability. The organization also conducts public affairs and advocacy to influence food policy, coordinates industry-wide voluntary commitments on public health and sustainability, and delivers expert information, training, publications, and industry events.

Product overview

Livsmedelsföretagen is Sweden's trade and employer organization for food and beverage companies, providing member services, industry initiatives, and publications rather than a traditional software product. The core offerings include employer advisory services (Arbetsgivarguiden, Arbetsmiljöguiden), collective agreements, training programs, and expert information. Key industry initiatives include the voluntary commitments for better eating habits (Frivilliga åtaganden), the sustainability manifesto (Hållbarhetsmanifest), and the Cajsa Warg Prize for cookbooks. Publications include specialized handbooks on labeling, nutrition claims, and packaging, as well as research reports on public health, food preparedness, and industry economics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Arbetsgivarguiden (Employer Guide)
• Arbetsmiljöguiden (Work Environment Guide)
• Kollektivavtal (Collective Agreements)
• Kurser och utbildningar (Training Courses)
• Krisstöd (Crisis Support)
• Frivilliga åtaganden (Voluntary Commitments)
• Hållbarhetsmanifest (Sustainability Manifesto)
• Vattenresan (Water Journey)

Quantifiable outcome

• Voluntary salt reduction in charcuterie products achieved 25% reduction between 2015–2022 (Matkorgen 2022 survey), attributed in part to the ReduSalt project and industry voluntary commitments.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LantmännencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Lantmännen is a key co-signatory alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Arla, LRF, and Scan Sverige on the 'Grön uppväxling' (Green Upscaling) joint report and the op-ed published in Altinget urging the Swedish government to adopt national food supply targets. Lantmännen is investing in a plant-based protein facility in Lidköping as part of the industry's expansion plan.
• ArlacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Arla is a co-signatory alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Lantmännen, LRF, and Scan Sverige on the 'Grön uppväxling' joint report. Arla is investing in a dairy facility in Götene as evidence of the industry's growth commitment.
• LRF (Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026LRF is a co-signatory alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Lantmännen, Arla, and Scan Sverige on the 'Grön uppväxling' report and the Altinget op-ed. LRF represents Swedish agricultural interests and is central to the industry's joint advocacy for increased food production and national supply targets.
• Scan SverigecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Scan Sverige is a co-signatory alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Lantmännen, Arla, and LRF on the 'Grön uppväxling' report. Scan Sverige is expanding slaughter capacity in northern Sweden as part of the industry's commitment to increased domestic food production.
• Kött- och Charkuteriföretagen (KCF)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Kött- och Charkuteriföretagen co-leads the voluntary commitments for better food habits (frivilliga åtaganden) alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Sveriges bagare & konditorer, and Sveriges Bryggerier. The four industry organizations jointly coordinate, set guidelines, and manage communication for industry-wide voluntary commitments covering salt reduction, sugar reduction, and energy labeling across seven food categories.
• Sveriges Bagare & KonditorercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Sveriges Bagare & Konditorer co-leads the voluntary commitments for better food habits alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Kött- och Charkuteriföretagen, and Sveriges Bryggerier. The organizations jointly manage commitments covering bread (salt reduction), pastries/snacks (energy labeling), and coordinate the FullkornsFrämjandet initiative with Chalmers.
• Sveriges BryggeriercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026Sveriges Bryggerier co-leads the voluntary commitments for better food habits alongside Livsmedelsföretagen, Kött- och Charkuteriföretagen, and Sveriges Bagare & Konditorer. Sveriges Bryggerier manages the soft drink sugar reduction commitment (targeting 40% reduction by 2030 from 2019 baseline) and the 'Proud to be clear' labeling initiative.
• FullkornsFrämjandet (Whole Grain Promotion)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2026FullkornsFrämjandet was initiated by Chalmers and is co-driven by Livsmedelsföretagen and Brödinstitutet/Sveriges Bagare & Konditorer. It is financed by 25 partners from industry, academia, government agencies, public meals sector, and civil society organizations, including funding from Västra Götalandsregionen. The initiative aims to increase whole grain intake in Sweden.
• FoodDrinkEuropecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026FoodDrinkEurope is the European food and drink industry confederation based in Brussels. Livsmedelsföretagen is a member and participates in EU policy advocacy through FoodDrinkEurope. Mats Liedholm (VD Fazer Sverige) serves on the FoodDrinkEurope board. The organization coordinates European industry positions on food legislation, sustainability, and trade policy.
• Chalmers University of TechnologyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Chalmers co-led the creation of FullkornsFrämjandet initiative with Livsmedelsföretagen and Sveriges Bagare & Konditorer. The initiative began as a Vinnova-funded project to establish a whole grain collaboration in Sweden and continues as a multi-stakeholder platform with 25 partners.
• Kunskapscentrum för livsmedelsberedskap (Knowledge Centre for Food Preparedness)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Kunskapscentrum för livsmedelsberedskap is a cross-disciplinary research center that develops methods to deter, detect, and manage attacks on food systems. Livsmedelsföretagen participates in shaping the research agenda based on member company needs and conditions.
• Industrirådet (Industry Council)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Livsmedelsföretagen is a member of Industrirådet, the body behind Teknikcollege — a quality label for technical education programs where municipalities, schools, and companies collaborate to improve the quality and attractiveness of technically-oriented vocational training. Teknikcollege operates in 26 regions across Sweden.
• Livsmedelsverket (Swedish Food Agency)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Livsmedelsverket plays a coordination role in the voluntary commitments for better food habits and is referenced as the responsible body for the Nyckelhålet (Keyhole) labeling symbol. The agency provides scientific guidance, monitors compliance, and participates in the coordination forum for food industry public health initiatives.
• SIWI (Stockholm International Water Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Livsmedelsföretagen and SIWI developed a water guide ('Vattenresan' / Water Journey) to help companies strengthen their water management in production and farming. The guide was created as part of the sustainability manifest's commitment to more efficient water use.
• RISE Research Institutes of SwedenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015RISE led the Vinnova-funded ReduSalt project (2015–2022), which helped food industry companies reduce salt content in charcuterie and bread products. The project included 15–20 actors from companies, industry organizations, authorities, and civil society and contributed to the observed 25% salt reduction in charcuterie and 20% in bread between 2015 and 2022.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FoodDrinkEurope: Brussels-based European confederation of national food and drink industry associations, of which Livsmedelsföretagen is a member. Operates as the EU-level analog, coordinating position papers on legislation, sustainability, and trade; the most directly comparable peer for advocacy and regulatory cooperation.
• Sveriges Bryggerier: Swedish brewers and beverage manufacturers' trade and employer association. Co-leads Livsmedelsföretagen's voluntary commitments (notably the soft-drink sugar-reduction track targeting 40% by 2030) and is structurally a peer trade association in the same Swedish food ecosystem.
• Kött- och Charkuteriföretagen (KCF): Swedish meat and charcuterie industry's trade and employer association. Co-leads voluntary commitments for better food habits with Livsmedelsföretagen and operates a near-identical sub-sector trade-association model.
• Sveriges Bagare & Konditorer (SBK): Swedish trade association for bakery and confectionery producers. Co-leads bread-related voluntary commitments (salt reduction) and the FullkornsFrämjandet initiative; the CEO (Björn Hellman) previously served as VD here, evidencing direct functional parity.
• Lantbrukarnas Riksförbund (LRF): Swedish Farmers' Association representing primary agricultural producers. Co-signatory on the 'Grön uppvaxling' report and joint Almedalen event partner with Livsmedelsföretagen — a peer industry organization one stage upstream in the food chain.
• Svensk Dagligvaruhandel: Swedish Food Retailers' Trade Association representing grocery retailers. Joint Almedalen event partner and adjacent channel partner in the Swedish food value chain, with overlapping public-affairs agenda on sustainability and consumer regulation.
• Visita: Swedish hospitality industry (hotels, restaurants, cafés) trade and employer association. Provides the structural same trade-and-employer-organization function in an adjacent sector; Livsmedelsföretagen's sustainability lead Sara Sundquist previously spent 10 years at Visita.

Regional players

• DI Fødevarer (Danish Chamber of Commerce Food Sector): The food and beverage industry association within the Confederation of Danish Industry, representing Danish food producers. Closest Nordic counterpart trade association with broadly analogous labor, regulatory, and sustainability policy work.
• Food and Drink Federation (FDF): UK national trade association for food and drink manufacturers. Comparable in scale (~800 members), sector focus, and remit (advocacy, sustainability, voluntary reformulation) but operates in a distinct regulatory market.
• Bundesverband der Deutschen Ernährungsindustrie (BVE): German food industry trade association representing manufacturers in Europe's largest national food market. Comparable role in collective bargaining avoidance, regulatory engagement, and sustainability positioning — an EU peer with similar functions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/livsmedel
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmN1LNLNaZBJdVAtbdbKMcQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/livsmedelsforetagen
• LinkedInse.linkedin.com/company/livsmedelsf-retagen
• Instagraminstagram.com/livsmedelsforetagen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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