If Sweden ends up in crisis or war and the import of food is cut off, all bread must be able to be baked in the country. Therefore, the area where the country's only yeast factory is located, in Sollentuna municipality, should become a national interest for Sweden's total defense, suggests the Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency (MSB).
"MSB assesses that the facility is of crucial importance for Sweden's food supply and thus has significance for our civil defense," says department head Annika Elmgart in a press release.
The proposal is supported by the Swedish Food Agency, which also sees that yeast production is necessary for total defense. MSB's proposal is now out for consultation with affected authorities.
