What Scan does

Scan (legal entity: Scan Sverige AB) is Sweden's leading meat and charcuterie producer, founded in 1899 in Halmstad and operating today through four production facilities (Halmstad, Linköping, Skara, Kristianstad) with approximately 1,900 employees. The company sources from roughly 6,000 Swedish farms and offers a broad portfolio of beef, pork, lamb, and veal products including hamburgers, meatballs (köttbullar), falukorv sausage, bacon, schnitzels, ribs, and premium cuts sold under proprietary sub-brands such as Piggham, Rapsgris (rapeseed-fed pork with enhanced omega-3 profile), and Hållbarhetsgris (closed-loop sustainability pig from Halla Gård). Core manufacturing capabilities include traditional Swedish smoking techniques, vacuum aging for tenderness, and emulsion-based sausage production, supported by ISO 9001, ISO 14001, KRAV organic, and Från Sverige origin certifications.

Scan generates revenue primarily through two channels: (1) consumer packaged goods sold via all major Swedish grocery chains (ICA, Coop, City Gross, Hemköp, Mathem, Willys), both in-store and online, and (2) B2B foodservice supply to restaurants, catering, and professional kitchens through a dedicated channel (scansverigefoodservice.se). Pricing is set at retail by grocery chains under standard unit-pricing mechanics. Go-to-market emphasizes content marketing through the Köttguiden digital education platform, recipe content, social media (Facebook, Instagram), culinary sponsorship (Swedish Chef Teams), and experiential activations (Sweden Rock Festival, Skistar ski resorts). Since 2024, Scan has operated as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lantmännen, a Swedish agricultural cooperative and one of the country's largest food groups. The business is entirely Sweden-domestic with no disclosed international expansion or external investor base.

Name

Scan

Legal name

Scan Sverige AB

Website

https://scan.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Scan (Scan Sverige AB) is Sweden's leading meat and charcuterie producer, founded in 1899, supplying beef, pork, lamb, and veal products through all major Swedish grocery chains and a dedicated foodservice channel for professional kitchens.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Consumer Packaged Goods - Retail: Scan generates revenue through the sale of packaged meat and charcuterie products sold through major Swedish grocery retail chains including ICA, Coop, City Gross, Hemköp, Mathem, and Willy's. Products include fresh meat cuts, processed meats (sausages, bacon, ham), meatballs, and hamburgers.
2. Foodservice: B2B sales to professional kitchens, restaurants, and catering operations through dedicated foodservice distribution channel (scansverigefoodservice.se).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scan produces and distributes Swedish meat and charcuterie products including hamburgers, meatballs, falukorv, bacon, and pork cuts sourced from approximately 6,000 Swedish farms. Products are sold under the Scan brand (with sub-brands Piggham, Rapsgris, and Hållbarhetsgris) and an organic KRAV-certified line, reaching consumers via all major Swedish grocery retailers and reaching professional kitchens via a dedicated foodservice channel.

Product overview

Scan is a Swedish meat and charcuterie company (Kött- & charkuterimästare) that has operated since 1899. The company offers a diverse portfolio of meat products spanning beef, pork, lamb, and veal categories. The core product lines include: fresh and frozen hamburgers in various sizes (90g, 130g, 150g) including premium chuck steak burgers, bacon burgers, and organic variants; Swedish meatballs (köttbullar) in multiple formulations including allergen-free, delicacy, and organic KRAV-certified versions; falukorv and other sausages including organic, extra-smoked, and country-style varieties; various bacon products from classic to artisanal birch & alder smoked; and specialty pork products including Rapsgris (rapeseed-fed pork with higher omega-3 content), Hållbarhetsgris (sustainability pig), and Mörpack (tender pack) lines. The company also offers an organic product line and provides B2B FoodService solutions. Additionally, Scan operates 'Köttguiden' (the Meat Guide), a digital educational resource covering meat cuts, cooking methods, and recipes. All products source from Swedish farms with approximately 6,000 suppliers, and the company employs about 1,900 people across Sweden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Piggham: A product line featuring extra tasty, juicy and flavorful meat from Swedish pigs.
• Rapsgris
• Hållbarhetsgrisen

Products and services

• Högrevsburgare 150g Premium hamburger made from Swedish beef with 60% chuck steak content, seasoned with salt and pepper, sold through Swedish retail grocers.
• Hamburgare 130g Classic hamburger made from Swedish beef, suitable for everyday meals and weekends.
• Hamburgare 90g Versatile hamburger patty made from Swedish beef, quick and easy to prepare.
• Baconburgare 150g Savory burger combining Swedish beef and Swedish smoked bacon with 55% chuck steak content.
• Ekologiska Hamburgare Organic hamburger made from Swedish beef with KRAV certification and high animal welfare standards.
• Svenska Köttbullar 500g Swedish meatballs made from Swedish pork and beef, allergen-free with rich and flavorful taste.
• Delikatessköttbullar Svenska 450g Smaller premium Swedish meatballs with high meat content, allergen-free with a rich, savory flavor.
• Ekologiska Nötköttbullar 400g Organic Swedish beef meatballs with KRAV certification, pan-fried and suitable for freezing.
• Falukorv eko 600g Classic Swedish falukorv sausage made from organic raw materials, slowly smoked with alder chips.
• Extrarökt Falukorv Extra smoked falukorv inspired by traditional food culture, with higher beef content and longer smoking process.
• Lantkorv ring Affordable everyday sausage made from machine-deboned and regular pork.
• Piggham (product line) Sub-brand product line featuring extra tasty, juicy and flavorful meat from Swedish pigs, used across Scan bacon and other pork SKUs.
• Rapsgris (sub-brand) Swedish pigs fed with rapeseed, resulting in meat with better fat balance and higher content of healthy unsaturated fats like Omega 3.
• Hållbarhetsgris (sub-brand) Sustainability pig from Halla Gård, raised both indoors and outdoors with lower climate impact compared to average Swedish pig farming.
• Bacon Classic Swedish bacon made from smoked and cured pork belly from Swedish Piggham.
• TÄRN. BACON NATURELL Diced bacon from Scan Piggham, suitable for pasta carbonara and other dishes.
• Miniskivat Bacon Clipped bacon slices, everyday favorite for quick preparation.
• BACON SKIVAT EKO Organic bacon from Swedish Piggham, smoked and cured pork belly with high animal welfare standards.
• Extrarökt bacon Thicker bacon with rich and intense smoky flavor, made from Swedish Piggham.
• Bacon Björk & Alspån Artisanal bacon smoked traditionally with birch and alder wood chips for balanced smoky taste.
• Utvald Karré av Rapsgris Premium pork loin from Swedish Rapsgris (rapeseed pig), notable for superior tenderness, juiciness, and flavor due to improved fat balance with higher omega-3 content.
• Utvald Kotlettrack av Rapsgris Pork rib rack from Swedish Rapsgris with bone, offering deep flavor and nutty taste from rapeseed-fed pork.
• Picnicbog Lean and fine cut from the front of the pig, from Scan's Mörpack (tender pack) line for enhanced tenderness; suitable for stews and stroganoff.
• Skinkstek Tender and juicy pork roast, ideal for oven roasting or cutting into stew cubes.
• Fläskytterfilé Tender pork tenderloin from Swedish Piggham, marinated for tenderness, suitable for oven roasting or grilling.
• Schnitzel innanlår Schnitzel made from pork inner thigh, lean and tender cut.
• Revben Knäckta Tender and juicy pork ribs with classic cracked bones contributing to rich flavor in well-marbled meat.
• Ekologiskt sortiment (Organic Product Line) Organic product line including organic ground beef, organic falukorv, organic bacon, and other organic meats from Swedish KRAV-certified farms.
• Nötfärs EKO 12% 400g Organic ground beef from Swedish organic farms with fat content below 12%, suitable for sauces and stews.
• Scan FoodService (B2B) Dedicated B2B foodservice offering for restaurants, catering, and professional kitchens, supplying Scan meat products at consistent quality and volume with Swedish-origin documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Swedish pork production has 50% less climate emissions than global average; Swedish beef has 60% lower emissions than global average; Swedish lamb has 30% lower emissions than global average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Sweden Rock FestivalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Scan is partner to Sweden Rock Festival 2026 (3-6 June 2026 in Sölvesborg). They operate a festival food venue offering burgers, contests with merchandise prizes, and brand activation. Limited quantities - first come first served.
• Wernerssons OstminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates with Wernerssons Ost for festival burger toppings at Sweden Rock, providing cheese products for exclusive festival burgers.
• RydbergsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartners with Rydbergs for Sweden Rock Festival burger offerings, providing accompaniments for festival food.
• BamaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Sweden Rock Festival, providing fresh produce for festival food offerings.
• SkistarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with Skistar to offer Korv & Bread - easy and convenient way to eat quality sausages, hamburgers, and vegetarian options outdoors. Locations in Åre VM6 and Åre Björnen during ski season.
• Kocklandslaget (Swedish Chef Team)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsor of Kocklandslaget, the Swedish professional chef team that competes internationally.
• Junior Kocklandslaget (Junior Swedish Chef Team)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerProud sponsor of Junior Kocklandslaget, supporting young culinary talent in Sweden.
• Halla GårdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExclusive supplier of Hållbarhetsgris (Sustainability Pig) from Anders Gunnarsson's farm in Västergötland. The farm operates with a goal of completely closed-loop production combined with excellent animal welfare.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Tyson Foods: Largest US meat processor with global operations across beef, pork, chicken, and prepared foods. Comparable as a broad incumbent in processed and packaged meat manufacturing with similar product categories (burgers, sausages, bacon) and large-scale retail distribution.
• JBS: Brazilian multinational and one of the world's largest meat processors with operations across beef, pork, poultry, and value-added prepared foods. Comparable as a global incumbent in processed meat manufacturing with vertically integrated supply chains.
• Hormel Foods: US-based branded packaged foods company with a strong portfolio of processed meats, refrigerated meals, and charcuterie products (including Skippy, Spam, and natural-choice meat lines). Comparable as a broad incumbent specializing in branded, retail-channel processed meats.
• Marfrig Global Foods: Brazilian multinational beef processor with growing presence in value-added branded products across multiple geographies. Comparable as a broad incumbent in meat processing with similar ambitions to develop differentiated, sustainability-positioned product lines.
• Pilgrim's Pride: Major global poultry and prepared foods producer, owned by JBS. Comparable as a broad incumbent focused on animal-protein processing and retail/foodservice distribution channels in Europe, the US, and Mexico.

Direct peers

• Atria: Finnish-based meat and food company operating across the Nordics and Baltic states. Comparable as a regional meat processor with similar product mix (sausages, cold cuts, ready meals) and overlapping retail customers in the Nordic grocery landscape.
• Danish Crown: Denmark's largest meat cooperative and one of Europe's leading pork exporters. Comparable as a farmer-owned meat processor with similar cooperative governance, slaughterhouse operations, and pork/charcuterie product portfolio targeting Northern European markets.
• HKScan: Nordic meat and poultry processor headquartered in Finland with significant Swedish operations (including the Karlebo and Eriksberg charcuterie brands). Directly comparable as a Nordic meat manufacturer serving similar retail and foodservice customers with overlapping product categories.

Others

• Hilton Food Group: UK-based international meat packing and food solutions provider partnering with major grocery retailers across Europe. Comparable as a specialist in retail-channel meat packaging and supply, though operating as a co-packer rather than a branded manufacturer.
• Kerry Group: Irish-based global taste and nutrition company with significant meat-based ingredient and prepared-foods capabilities. Comparable as an adjacent food-industry participant serving retail and foodservice customers with processed protein solutions, though more focused on ingredients than branded retail meats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ScanFilm
• Facebookfacebook.com/scan
• Instagraminstagram.com/scan_sverige
• Xx.com/scanab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scan-ab

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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