The opposition is great against withdrawing dairy cows' right to graze outdoors during the summer. Critics warn that it is bad for the cows' health and that fewer will choose to buy Swedish.
SwedenMinister for Finance Elisabeth Svantesson (M) called on Thursday representatives for the food industry to a meeting due to the high food prices. But the food giants blame the price increases on circumstances they cannot control.
BusinessThe Left Party's party leader Nooshi Dadgostar says that the government needs to legislate if the food giants do not start lowering their prices. For example, introduce an excess profit tax so that the incentive to raise prices in this way does not exist, says Dadgostar at a demonstration against the food giants.
SwedenToday, the food giants are summoned to a new meeting with the government. A similar meeting was held two years ago. The Swedish Consumers see no clear result since then and are demanding investments for the most vulnerable.
BusinessA handful of actors account for almost all food sales in Sweden – a dominance that makes Sweden unique in Europe. It is incredibly difficult for smaller actors to break into the market, says national economist Christian Jörgensen.
BusinessThe boycott of food retailers is in full swing this week, but there are no figures on how widespread it is and what consequences it will have for the retailers.
Living in SwedenAre you one of those who are tired of food prices constantly increasing? Then you're not alone, because this week, Monday, March 17th, a boycott of several Swedish food retailers is set to begin.
Living in SwedenNext week, a boycott of the major food retailers is being called for. Now, some of them are responding to the criticism.
BusinessBoycott the large food chains and their high prices. The call is spreading on social media, and the initiator believes she can make a difference. People say it has spread across the whole of Sweden, so I have hopes, says Annika Morina.
BusinessRepresentatives of the food industry, who are invited to next week's crisis meeting, believe that they are already doing everything they can – and hope for understanding. It is not a Swedish phenomenon, says Karin Brynell, CEO of Svensk Dagligvaruhandel.
BusinessWhen food prices rose two years ago, the government summoned the food giants. Now, a new crisis meeting is being planned for next week. We applied pressure then and it did its job, says Finance Minister Elisabeth Svantesson (The Moderate Party).
BusinessFood prices are skyrocketing again and now a new service is being launched where consumers can compare store prices. By scanning a food item, you can see the price at other stores.
BusinessAround Sweden's food stores, the refrigerated shelves are empty - there is a shortage of beef. But don't worry, the problem will soon be solved. We will catch up, says Isabel Moretti, CEO of the organization Svenskt kött.
SwedenBonus programs are a way for the large food chains to retain their customers. But for the consumer, it is a tricky jungle. Loyalty is the factor that really pays off, says Alfred Johansson, business manager at Matpriskollen.
BusinessRegion Västerbotten, ten municipalities in the county, Skellefteå kraft and Coop were affected by major internet problems during the morning. Now the disruptions are supposed to be over, according to the broadband company AC-Net.
SwedenMixing minced meat with vegetables has become a hit. The new hybrid minced meat is cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly. It's awesome, because it's so hard to get it right with this type of product, says Ellinor Puerto at Dagab.
SwedenMixing minced meat with vegetables has become a hit. The new hybrid minced meat is cheaper, healthier, and more environmentally friendly. It's awesome, because it's so hard to get it right with this type of product, says Ellinor Puerto at Dagab.
SwedenKumla has shut down all IT systems to determine the extent of the cyberattack that has affected the municipality. Right now, we are working analogously for 48 hours to be able to work undisturbed, says municipal director Gunilla Mueller Prabin.
SwedenHouseholds can save thousands of kronor by buying fruit and vegetables in the cheap store instead of the expensive one. This is revealed in a new survey from Matpriskollen. We don't usually see such large price differences in our surveys, says CEO Ulf Mazur.
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