Sørlandskjøtt

What Sørlandskjøtt does

Sørlandskjøtt AS is a Norwegian meat processing and co-packing company founded in 1991 by Tom Sigurd Drangsholt, a third-generation sausage maker and butcher, and headquartered in Kristiansand. The company produces processed meat products — sliced deli meats, sous vide ready-to-heat meals, sausages, and seasonal items including Christmas specialties — at a 5,000 m² modern production facility at Mjåvann industrial area, relocated there in 2022. Its underlying technology combines traditional craft butchery with industrial slicing, packaging, and sous vide processing capability, certified to FSSC 22000 food safety standard.

The company operates almost exclusively as a private label / contract manufacturer rather than a branded consumer goods company. Its largest customer is REMA 1000, with products sold under multiple REMA-aligned sub-brands (R/Vår Beste, Solvinge, Stange Gårdsprodukter, Kolonihagen, Prima lavpris) across nearly 700 REMA 1000 stores in Norway. Additional revenue is generated through wholesale distributors serving the foodservice (storhusholdning) and industrial segments nationwide. The company has no disclosed pricing model, no consumer-facing marketing, and no direct digital channels.

Sørlandskjøtt's commercial positioning rests on three pillars: co-development capability with retail customers (notably the Kolonihagen organic deli range), quality differentiation validated by Norwegian championship-level recognition in meat products (11 medals at NM i kjøttprodukter 2025), and compliance with regulatory frameworks including Åpenhetsloven transparency requirements. The business model is a B2B manufacturing services relationship rather than a product licensing or royalty model.

Name

Sørlandskjøtt

Legal name

Sørlandskjøtt AS

Website

https://sorlandskjott.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sørlandskjøtt AS is a Norwegian contract manufacturer of processed meat products — sliced deli meats, sous vide meals, sausages, and seasonal items — co-packed for retail brands distributed primarily through nearly 700 REMA 1000 stores and Norwegian foodservice wholesalers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Processed Meat Products

NAICS

Animal Slaughtering and Processing (3116), Food Manufacturing (311), Meat and Meat Product Merchant Wholesalers (42447)

SIC

Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Meat Packing Plants (2011)

akta.pro primary industry

Sausage Manufacturing (Fresh, Cooked, Fermented, Emulsified) (AFANAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hot Dogs, Frankfurters & Bologna (Emulsified/Comminuted Meats) (AFANAEAG), Shelf-Stable/Retort Prepared Meat & Seafood Meals (AFANAFAE)

Keywords

• Processed meat manufacturing
• Private label meat production
• Deli cold cuts
• Sous vide meat products
• Sausage production

Headquarters

HQ city

Kristiansand

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Private label meat product manufacturing: Sørlandskjøtt operates as an OEM/private label manufacturer producing processed meat products for major retail chains and brands. Revenue is generated through manufacturing and supplying finished meat products under customer brand names, with the largest customer being REMA 1000.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Sørlandskjøtt is a Norwegian meat processing company that operates as a private label manufacturer (co-packer), producing processed meat products including sliced cold cuts, deli items, sausages, sous vide ready-to-heat meals, and seasonal Christmas specialties for major Norwegian retail brands. The company's products are sold under customer-owned brand names including R, Solvinge, Stange Gårdsprodukter, Kolonihagen, and Prima lavpris, primarily through REMA 1000's nearly 700 stores nationwide and through wholesale distributors to the foodservice sector.

Product overview

Sørlandskjøtt is a meat processing company founded in 1991, specializing in high-quality processed meat products. The company operates as a contract manufacturer producing meat toppings, sousvide products, sausages, and seasonal Christmas items for major Norwegian retailers. Their portfolio consists of multiple sub-brands sold through REMA 1000: the premium R (Vår Beste) series, the organic Kolonihagen line, Solvinge chicken products, Stange Gårdsprodukter chicken and turkey, the budget Prima line, and their own regional Sørlandskjøtt brand. Products span sliced meats for sandwiches, ready-to-heat sousvide dinners, sausages, bacon, and seasonal Christmas specialties. The company also serves the foodservice sector (storhusholdning) with bulk products through wholesalers across Norway.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• R - Vår Beste Serie (Premium sliced meat series) Premium sliced meat series sold exclusively at REMA 1000, including roastbeef, ham, pork loin, pastrami, and smoked ham, manufactured under REMA 1000's R brand.
• Kolonihagen Økologisk Pålegg Organic toppings series developed in collaboration with Kolonihagen, including cooked ham, pepper ham and file bacon, focused on ecology, sustainability and animal welfare.
• Solvinge Kyllingprodukter Chicken products line for Solvinge brand including chicken fillet (plain, smoked, black pepper), pulled chicken BBQ and chicken bacon, made from ECC-certified slow-grown chicken from Norsk Kylling.
• Stange Gårdsprodukter (Chicken and turkey line) Chicken and turkey products under the Stange Gårdsprodukter brand, including chicken fillet (plain, pepper, seasoned) and turkey fillet (plain, pastrami), using ECC-certified slow-grown chicken.
• Prima Lavpris (Budget cooked ham) Budget line cooked ham (low fat, low salt) sold in nearly 700 REMA 1000 stores, identified as a best seller.
• Sørlandskjøtt Egenmerkevare Everyday sliced meat series sold exclusively at REMA 1000 stores in the Sørlandet region, including cooked ham and hamburger meat.
• REMA 1000 R Serie Sousvide Long-cooked and roasted ready-to-heat sous vide products for REMA 1000, including BBQ pork knuckle, BBQ grill chop XXL, pork knuckle with pepper, taco pulled pork, pulled pork and long-roasted pork belly.
• Storhusholdning Påleggssortiment Bulk sliced meat assortment for wholesale and catering sector, including smoked ham, boiled ham, roast beef, pastrami, salami, turkey, chicken, porchetta, rib roll and more.
• Sesongvarer / Julemat (Seasonal Christmas products) Seasonal products including Christmas specialties such as julesylte (Christmas brawn), juleskinke (Christmas ham), ribbe (pork belly) and pinnekjøtt (salted lamb ribs).

Quantifiable outcome

• 11 medals including 1 national championship title, 5 gold, 5 silver at NM i kjøttprodukter 2025

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• REMA 1000coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSørlandskjøtt is a key private label manufacturer for REMA 1000, producing products under R, Prima lavpris, and Sørlandskjøtt brand names. REMA 1000 is the company's largest customer with products in nearly 700 stores nationwide. The company develops innovative quality products under REMA 1000's brand names including R, Solvinge, Stange Gårdsprodukter, Kolonihagen, and Prima lavpris.
• KolonihagenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSørlandskjøtt co-developed Kolonihagen's organic deli series, which has become one of their bestsellers. The partnership focuses on organic, sustainable products with high animal welfare standards. Sørlandskjøtt produces Kolonihagen's cooked ham, pepper ham, and file bacon under this collaboration.
• SolvingecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSørlandskjøtt manufactures Solvinge brand chicken products including chicken fillet (plain, smoked, black pepper), pulled chicken BBQ, and chicken bacon. Products use ECC-certified slow-grown chicken from Norsk Kylling with focus on sustainability and animal welfare.
• Stange GårdsproduktercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSørlandskjøtt produces chicken and turkey products for Stange Gårdsprodukter brand, including chicken fillet (plain, pepper, seasoned), turkey fillet (plain, pastrami). Products use ECC-certified slow-grown chicken with world-leading animal welfare standards.
• Norsk KyllingminorOthersRaw material supplier for Solvinge brand products. Provides ECC-certified slow-grown chicken with focus on sustainability and animal welfare.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• HKScan: Nordic meat company operating in Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and the Baltics with branded and private label meat products. Comparable as a regional Scandinavian meat processor with private label capability, though operating in different geographies than Sørlandskjøtt.
• Danish Crown: Denmark's largest meat cooperative and one of Europe's largest pork processors, exporting globally. Comparable as a European meat processor with private label and B2B capabilities, though primarily Danish-domiciled and at vastly larger scale than Sørlandskjøtt.
• Tulip Ltd (Tulip Food Company): Danish-headquartered meat company (part of Danish Crown) producing processed meats, ready meals, and snacks for European retail and foodservice. Comparable in product categories (deli meats, ready-to-eat meals) and B2B/private label model, though at much larger scale and focused on Danish/UK markets.

Direct peers

• Fatland: One of Norway's largest independent meat producers, operating slaughter, cutting, and further processing of beef, pork, and lamb. Directly comparable to Sørlandskjøtt as a Norwegian meat processor serving retail and foodservice customers, though at significantly larger scale.
• Jæren Smak: Norwegian meat processor based in Jæren producing cured, smoked, and ready-to-eat meat products for retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Sørlandskjøtt in product mix (deli meats, sausages, sous vide) and B2B/private label orientation.
• Hugaas: Norwegian meat processor producing charcuterie, cured meats, and specialty deli products. Directly comparable to Sørlandskjøtt as a Norwegian further-processor of processed meats serving retail and foodservice customers.

Others

• Mills: Norwegian food manufacturer producing pizza, tortillas, and ready meals. Adjacent comparator as a Norwegian B2B food manufacturer with retail private label relationships, though not operating in the meat category.

Broad incumbents

• Kavli: Norwegian food manufacturer producing cheeses, sauces, dressings, and processed meats under the Kavli and Q-Meieriene brands. Comparable as a Norwegian B2B food manufacturer with retail and foodservice customers, though meats are a smaller part of its portfolio.
• Nortura: Norwegian farmer-owned meat and egg cooperative and the country's largest meat producer, operating brands like Gilde and Prior. Comparable as a broad Norwegian meat processor, but at much greater scale and with vertically integrated slaughter operations.
• Stabburet (Orkla): Orkla's Norwegian branded foods division includes Stabburet meat products and other chilled ready-to-eat items. Comparable product portfolio (cold cuts, sausages, ready meals) and Norwegian retail customer base, but operating as a broad incumbent food multinational rather than a focused private label co-packer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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