What Outmeals does

Outmeals AB is a Swedish producer of combat rations and emergency preparedness food headquartered in Varberg, founded in 2014 and operating under a B2B sales-led model. The company serves two parallel end-markets: military customers (national and several European defense forces, police authorities, and rescue services) and civilian public-sector customers (Swedish municipalities, government agencies, and public companies), with private-consumer demand routed through retail partners Preppbox and Outdoor Expert. All military products comply with NATO STANAG 2937, and the company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and FSSC 22000 certifications. Customer engagement is driven by named sales contacts (Pelle Höckerbo for military/civil, Johan for warehouse/production) and gated almost entirely through Swedish public-procurement framework agreements — Adda's 'Livsmedel för krisberedskap' and Polismyndigheten's own emergency food framework.

The core technology stack is food preservation rather than software: freeze-drying (lyophilization) underpins the 25-year shelf-life civilian and arctic combat ranges; soft-canning (flexible packaging) is used for general combat portions paired with chemical heaters; metal can packaging delivers a 27-year shelf-life emergency food line for the longest-duration stockpiles; and a Swedish bedrock artesian spring at ~200m depth supplies mineral water in 0.5L/1.5L PET bottles rated at 20-year shelf life. A rotatable 'Sustainable Food System' packs 50 portions per carton on EU pallets for field kitchens and commercial kitchens, and the civilian line includes single-portion bags (~150g, 25-year shelf life) launched in 2026, prepared with hot water in 10–12 minutes or cold water in ~60 minutes.

The revenue model is essentially one-time license / order-based B2B sales with no public pricing and no consumer direct channel. Government procurement flows through the Adda framework; police procurement flows through the Polismyndigheten framework; private sales are entirely channeled to Preppbox and Outdoor Expert. Manufacturing is partly executed through municipal daily-activity programs in Varberg, Falkenberg, and Halmstad (~80 supported workers), supplementing the core 11–50 employee base and providing both ESG credentials and labor flexibility for kitting operations.

Name

Outmeals

Legal name

OutMeals AB

Website

https://outmeals.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Outmeals AB is a Swedish producer of combat rations and emergency preparedness food serving military forces, police, rescue services, municipalities, and government agencies with NATO-compliant freeze-dried meals offering 20–27 year shelf life.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Combat Rations and Emergency Preparedness Food

NAICS

Dried and Dehydrated Food Manufacturing (311423), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030), Food And Kindred Products (2000)

akta.pro primary industry

Shelf-Stable Pantry Staples (Grains, Pasta, Rice, Beans, Canned Foods) (CRADAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen prepared meals & entrées manufacturing (AFAKAHAA), Canned Meat, Poultry & Seafood Manufacturing (AFAKACAD)

Keywords

• Combat rations
• Emergency preparedness food
• Freeze-dried meals
• Military field rations
• Crisis preparedness food

Headquarters

HQ city

Varberg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Combat Portion Sales: Direct B2B sales of combat rations to military units, police, and rescue services. Products meet NATO standards (STANAG 2937) and are sold as standardized or customized packages.
2. Civilian Emergency Preparedness Food Sales: Sales of freeze-dried foods, emergency rations, and long-shelf-life meals to municipalities, government agencies, and public companies. Procurement is via Adda's framework agreement and Polismyndighetens ramavtal.
3. Sustainable Food System Sales: Rotatable meal solutions sold to military field kitchens and commercial kitchens. Each box contains ingredients for 50 portions, sold on EU pallets.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Outmeals produces and distributes combat rations and emergency preparedness food products with extremely long shelf lives (up to 27 years). The company offers military products (combat portions, sustainable food, and emergency food with metal can packaging) and civilian products (freeze-dried foods, single-portion meals, contingency rations, and Swedish mineral water). All products comply with NATO STANAG 2937 standards and Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, targeting defense forces, police, rescue services, municipalities, and government agencies.

Product overview

Outmeals is a Swedish food company specializing in emergency preparedness meals with extremely long shelf lives. The company offers two main product lines: Military products (Combat portions, Sustainable food, and Emergency food with extreme sustainability) designed for defense forces and uniformed authorities, and Civilian products (Freeze-dried foods, Single-portion meals, Contingency rations, and Swedish mineral water) for municipalities, government agencies, and public organizations. All products comply with NATO standards and Nordic Nutrition Recommendations, with customization options for special dietary needs including vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free variants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Combat Portions (Stridsportioner) Military combat rations providing soldiers with nutrition and energy for a day in the field. Available in general version (soft canned goods with chemical heater) for temperatures above/below 0 degrees, and Arctic version (freeze-dried main dishes) with lower weight and higher calories for colder climates. All meet NATO standards including nutritional content, weight, sensory tests, and special dietary requirements. Designed for vehicle-mounted or mechanized units, hunter units, and arctic operations.
• Sustainable Food (Hållbara livsmedel) Rotatable meals adapted for field kitchens and commercial kitchens, suitable for crisis, war, and normal conditions. Each carton contains ingredients for 50 portions including spices to proteins, with only water needing to be added. Packaged on EU pallets (12 cartons per pallet). Designed for simple preparation with smaller staff for large numbers of people.
• Emergency Food with Extreme Sustainability (Nödlivsmedel) Freeze-dried meals in metal cans with 27-year shelf life after production. The combination of extremely dry product and metal can packaging enables extreme sustainability. Also includes compact 2432 kcal emergency food rations that can be eaten as-is or mixed into energy-rich porridge for vehicle, pack, or headquarters use.
• Freeze-Dried Foods (Civil) Freeze-dried foods with 25-year shelf life, delivered in large packs with 18-25 portions per pack. Adapted for emergency preparedness and essential operations. Main courses prepare with hot water (10-12 min) or cold water (60 min). Many breakfast dishes eatable with cold water immediately. Available via Adda framework agreement for Swedish municipalities and government agencies.
• Freeze-Dried Meals in Single-Portion Bags (Civil) Single-portion freeze-dried meals in bags with 25-year shelf life. Portion size approximately 150 grams per bag with higher calorie content than gold jars. Can be prepared directly in the bag with hot water (10-12 minutes) or cold water (~60 minutes). Available via Adda framework agreement.
• Contingency Rations (Beredskapsransoner) Emergency rations with approximately 1100 kcal per ration, equivalent to nutritious lunch or dinner for physical work. Available in six menu types: lactose-free, lactose and gluten-free, vegetarian, beef-based, chicken-based, and lactose/gluten-free vegetarian. Procured via Adda framework agreement for rescue services, regions, municipalities, and police.
• Swedish Mineral Water Water from Swedish bedrock, drawn from artesian spring at approximately 200 meters depth. Formed over 11,000 years ago during ice age. Naturally filtered, free from pharmaceutical residues and chemicals. Bottled in 0.5 or 1.5 liter PET bottles with up to 20-year shelf life. No additives used.

Quantifiable outcome

• Combat portions where all contents are eaten and consumed — zero food waste per portion.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Adda (Ramavtalsleverantör)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutmeals products are procured through Addas ramavtal 'Livsmedel för krisberedskap'. This framework agreement makes Outmeals products available to most Swedish municipalities, rescue services, regions, municipal companies, and government agencies. The agreement also covers 'heldagsransoner' (full-day rations) and freeze-dried foods in single-portion format.
• Polismyndigheten (Swedish Police Authority)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmergency rations are included in Polismyndighetens egna ramavtal för beredskapsmat. This gives the Swedish Police Authority direct procurement access to Outmeals' emergency food products under a dedicated framework agreement.
• PreppboxminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrivate individuals can purchase Outmeals products online through Preppbox (preppbox.se). Preppbox is Outmeals' authorized channel partner for consumer/private individual sales.
• Outdoor ExpertminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOutmeals products are available through Outdoor Expert for private consumer sales, as Outmeals does not sell directly to individuals.
• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutmeals is a member of the UN Global Compact and works towards the UN Global Goals. All suppliers and producers are required to sign Outmeals' Code of Conduct before cooperation begins, and Outmeals continuously monitors compliance.
• Yellow Ribbon Association (Gula Bandet)minorOthersOutmeals donates 1 SEK to the Yellow Ribbon for each combat portion sold within Sweden. Funds support Swedish veterans after service abroad and have also contributed to building a veterans' hospital in Ukraine. Many Outmeals officials have a military background.
• Varberg, Falkenberg, and Halmstad Municipal Daily ActivitiesminorOthersPart of Outmeals' production takes place through municipal daily activity programs in Varberg, Falkenberg, and Halmstad municipalities, employing approximately 80 people with disabilities who would otherwise have difficulty entering the labor market. This represents a social sustainability partnership with local government.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Real Turmat: Swedish maker of freeze-dried outdoor and expedition meals sold across Scandinavia and Europe. Direct domestic competitor in freeze-dried prepared meals and outdoor/camping rations, sharing Outmeals' Swedish market and retail channel environment.
• ReadyWise: US emergency food and freeze-dried meal company focused on long-shelf-life preparedness, with a broad consumer and government/department-of-defense customer base. Comparable on long-shelf-life prepared meals and on serving both preparedness and institutional buyers.
• Backpacker's Pantry: US freeze-dried meal brand serving outdoor recreation, emergency preparedness, and government customers. Comparable on product technology (freeze-drying) and on dual-use positioning across outdoor and emergency-preparedness segments.
• Mountain House: Established US freeze-dried meal brand for outdoor, backpacking, and emergency use, owned by a major MRE/emergency food group. Comparable on product format (freeze-dried entrées) and on shelf-life-focused positioning, though with significantly broader consumer retail reach.
• Tactical Foodpack: Estonian freeze-dried meal company producing outdoor, survival, and military rations with long shelf life. Direct competitor in the European freeze-dried combat/outdoor rations category and a near-mirror of Outmeals' product proposition across civilian and military segments.
• Summit To Eat: UK freeze-dried meal brand sold across Europe for outdoor, emergency, and expedition use. Comparable in product format and in targeting European retail and preparedness customers, though with more consumer-brand orientation.

Broad incumbents

• The Wornick Company: US military and emergency food manufacturer producing MREs, humanitarian rations, and shelf-stable prepared meals. Comparable as a large incumbent in the defense/civilian preparedness food category with significantly broader product and customer reach.
• Ameriqual: US-based MRE and shelf-stable prepared meal manufacturer serving military and government customers. Relevant as a scaled incumbent in combat rations and government-procured packaged meals.
• Sopakco: Large US military and government food manufacturer, best known for MRE production and a major supplier to the US Department of Defense. Relevant as a much larger incumbent in the defense/combat rations category that Outmeals would compete with for European defense contracts.

Emerging players

• 4Patriots: US consumer-focused emergency food and survival kits brand. Comparable in the long-shelf-life civilian emergency food category, though operating primarily on a direct-to-consumer model rather than government framework agreements.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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