Väddö Gårdsmejeri

What Väddö Gårdsmejeri does

Väddö Gårdsmejeri is a family-owned KRAV-organic farm dairy established by the Edlund family in 1947 on Väddö in the Roslagen archipelago of Sweden, operating with approximately 20 staff and a herd of around 60 dairy cows. The company processes milk on-farm into a portfolio of artisanal cheeses — four Burgarcheddar variants, seven Gårdsostar variants, and a Grillostburgare format — together with farm ice cream sold in 0.5-litre and 5-litre formats.

The business runs a multi-channel go-to-market. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated on-site through the Bondens Kök & Gårdsbutik farm restaurant and shop, while a cluster of new concepts at Väddö Kanal — Bonden & Burgaren, Bondens Pizza, and Bondens Glasskalas — extends the hospitality footprint roughly 600 metres from the farm and is supported by the Bondens Bakficka foodtruck at Älmstaparken. Distribution is layered with seasonal ice cream kiosks (Bondens Glassbodar) placed inside ICA and Coop stores across Sweden, wholesale supply to Swedish retail, and seasonal family events such as Kosafari, Kosläpp, Spökkalas, and Äggjakt. Wholesale output beyond the on-farm herd is met through collaboration with other Swedish dairy farms.

The operation is privately held by the Edlund family, with no external funding, M&A, or public financials disclosed. Brand positioning leans heavily on KRAV-organic certification, the multi-generational family ownership narrative, and third-party editorial validation — most notably a #10 ranking in the Burgerdudes Topp 100 Sverige list for Bonden & Burgaren. Marketing and customer engagement are handled in-house through a "Bondgården" YouTube series and active accounts on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Name

Väddö Gårdsmejeri

Legal name

Väddö Gårdsmejeri AB

Website

https://vaddogardsmejeri.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Väddö Gårdsmejeri is a family-owned KRAV-organic farm dairy on Väddö in Roslagen, Sweden, producing artisanal cheeses and ice cream from a 60-cow herd and selling through on-site restaurants, grocery kiosks, a foodtruck, wholesale, and seasonal farm events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Dairy Products

NAICS

Dairy Product Manufacturing (3115), Dairy Product (except Frozen) Manufacturing (31151), Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Manufacturing (31152), Dairy Cattle and Milk Production (112120)

SIC

Dairy Products (2020), Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts (2024), Agricultural Prod-Livestock & Animal Specialties (200)

akta.pro primary industry

Organic Dairy Cattle Production (AFAEAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pasture-Based & Grazing Dairy Systems (AFAEACAI), Butter & Cultured Dairy (Yogurt, Sour Cream, Kefir) Wholesale (AFAIAEAB)

Keywords

• Artisan dairy production
• Organic cheese manufacturing
• Farm ice cream
• Farm-to-table dining
• Family farm operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Väddö

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. On-farm Restaurant & Café: Multiple dining venues on the farm including Bondens Kök & Gårdsbutik, serving lunch, fika, and farm-made products. Lunch menu offered Monday-Friday at 130 SEK per person including salad buffet, bread, meal drink, and coffee/tea.
2. Retail Product Sales: Direct sales of farm-produced cheese (burgarcheddar, gårdsost, flavored cheeses) and ice cream at the on-site farm store and restaurants.
3. Restaurant Bonden & Burgaren: Smash burger restaurant ranked top 10 in Sweden, featuring farm's KRAV-organic meat and own burgarcheddar cheese. Located 600 meters from the farm at Väddö canal.
4. Ice Cream Kiosks (Bondens Glassbodar): Multiple ice cream kiosk locations across Norrtälje and Älmsta areas, including ICA Supermarket Väddö, ICA Kvantum Flygfyren, and Stora Coop Norrtäljeporten.
5. Foodtruck (Bondens Bakficka): Mobile foodtruck in Älmstaparken serving smash burgers with farm's KRAV-organic meat and own burgarcheddar.
6. Event Experiences: Seasonal events including Kosafari (cow safari), Easter egg hunt, Halloween ghost party, and cow release (kosläpp) that drive visitor traffic to the farm.
7. Wholesale Distribution: Distribution of cheese and ice cream products to retail stores across Sweden. The company expanded production by collaborating with other Swedish dairy farms to meet growing demand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Väddö Gårdsmejeri is a KRAV-organic farm dairy in Roslagen, Sweden producing artisanal cheese and ice cream from milk drawn from its own herd of 60 dairy cows. The farm operates multiple on-site restaurants, a farm store, ice cream kiosks, and a food truck, complemented by seasonal farm events such as cattle safaris and Easter egg hunts. Cheese and ice cream are also distributed wholesale to Swedish retail stores.

Product overview

Väddö Gårdsmejeri is a KRAV-organic farm dairy operated by the Edlund family in Roslagen, Sweden. The company produces a portfolio of artisan dairy products including Burgarcheddar (in Original, Tryffel, Chili & Jalapeño, and Lagrad varieties), Gårdsostar (Gårdsost, Kryddost, Chiliost, Kumminost, Tryffelost, Vitmögelost, and Grillostburgare), and farm ice cream (in 0.5L and 5L formats with multiple flavors). On-farm dining experiences include Bondens Kök & Gårdsbutik (restaurant and farm shop), Bonden & Burgaren (ranked Top 10 burger restaurant), Bondens Pizza, Bondens Glasskalas (ice cream parlor), Bondens Glassbodar (retail kiosks), and Bondens Bakficka (foodtruck). The farm also hosts seasonal events including Bondens Kosafari, Bondens kosläpp, Bondens Spökkalas, and Bondens Äggjakt.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Burgarcheddar: Burgarcheddar cheese in varieties including Original, Tryffel (Truffle), Chili & Jalapeño, and Lagrad (Aged).
• Gårdsostar
• Grillostburgare
• Gårdsglass
• Bondens Kök & Gårdsbutik
• Bonden & Burgaren
• Bondens Pizza
• Bondens Glasskalas
• Bondens Glassbodar
• Bondens Bakficka

Products and services

• Burgarcheddar Original Artisanal cheddar-style cheese designed for burger applications, sold via farm store, restaurants, and retail wholesale.
• Burgarcheddar Tryffel Truffle-flavored artisanal cheddar cheese sold through farm channels and wholesale.
• Burgarcheddar Chili & Jalapeño Chili- and jalapeño-flavored artisanal cheddar cheese for burger and table use.
• Burgarcheddar Lagrad Aged cheddar cheese variant in the Burgarcheddar line.
• Gårdsost (Farm Cheese) Flagship farmhouse cheese line offered in several flavor variants including plain, spiced (Kryddost), chili (Chiliost), cumin (Kumminost), truffle (Tryffelost), and white mold (Vitmögelost).
• Grillostburgare Grilled cheese patty product designed for burger-style applications.
• Gårdsglass (Farm Ice Cream) Artisanal farm ice cream produced on-site, sold in 0.5L retail tubs and 5L bulk tubs to consumers and wholesale accounts.
• Bondens Kök & Gårdsbutik On-farm kitchen and farm store serving lunch (set price 130 SEK) and retail dairy products to walk-in visitors.
• Bonden & Burgaren Burger-focused restaurant concept at the farm, recognized as Sweden's Best Burger by Burgerology in 2024.
• Bondens Pizza On-farm pizza dining concept serving visitors.
• Bondens Glasskalas Seasonal ice cream party and event offering at the farm.
• Bondens Glassbodar Network of ice cream kiosks selling Gårdsglass to walk-in customers.
• Bondens Bakficka On-farm bakery-corner concept serving baked goods to visitors.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Sia Glass: Swedish premium ice cream brand with strong retail presence and artisanal positioning. Closest comparable specialty ice cream peer competing in the same premium Swedish ice cream category as Gårdsglass.

Broad incumbents

• Arla Foods: Largest dairy cooperative in Scandinavia with broad portfolio across cheese, milk, yogurt, and ice cream. Represents the dominant incumbent Väddö competes against in Swedish retail wholesale distribution.
• Skånemejerier: Major Swedish regional dairy brand owner producing cheese and other dairy products. Comparable broad incumbent in the same Swedish retail channels where Väddö's cheese and ice cream are sold.
• Norrmejerier: Northern Sweden dairy cooperative with broad dairy portfolio including cheese. Comparable regional Swedish incumbent competing for the same retail shelf space and consumer cheese spend.

Direct peers

• Wapnö Gård: Swedish farm operating a dairy with on-site restaurant, farm shop, and direct-to-consumer retail model. Directly comparable to Väddö's vertically integrated farm-dairy-plus-destination concept, though larger in scale.
• Gunnarshöns Gård: Skåne-based KRAV-certified organic farm dairy producing cheese with on-site farm shop and café. Closely comparable on the artisanal organic cheese and farm-experience axes.
• Skärvångens Gårdsmejeri: Mountain farm dairy in Jämtland producing artisan cheese from on-farm milk. Comparable artisanal farm-dairy producer serving the Swedish premium cheese market.
• Almnäs Bruk: Organic farm dairy near Knivsta producing artisanal Swedish cheeses from on-farm milk. Comparable producer of premium organic cheeses with similar small-scale, traditional craft positioning.
• Järå Mejeri: Swedish artisanal farm dairy producing traditional Swedish cheeses. Comparable small-scale farm-dairy peer in the Swedish premium artisanal cheese segment.

Regional players

• TINE SA: Norwegian dairy cooperative with broad cheese and dairy portfolio. Comparable Scandinavian farm-dairy-rooted incumbent serving adjacent Nordic market with overlapping artisanal and conventional offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Vaddo_Gardsmejeri
• Facebookfacebook.com/vaddogardsmejeri
• Instagraminstagram.com/vaddogardsmejeri
• TikToktiktok.com/@vaddogardsmejeri
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/v%C3%A4dd%C3%B6-g%C3%A5rdsmejeri

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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