ICA Recalls Nine Grill Brush Models Over Risk of Steel Bristles Getting Into Food
ICA is recalling nine models of grill brushes with steel bristles because the bristles can come loose and end up on the grill grate and in food.
SwedenTop news
Sigtuna School students say they are shocked by suspected crimes and saddened by damage to school’s reputation
Students at Sigtuna School are surprised by the suspected crimes committed there. “We’re a little shocked it’s become such a big deal,” says one student.
Sweden
ICA Group profit jumps 67% as sales rise 5% to SEK 51.1 billion
The ICA Group reports a 67 percent increase in profit before tax for the period May-August 2026 compared with the corresponding period last year.
Business
How generous are grocery chains’ membership clubs? Coop gives the most back, review finds
The comparison site Matpriskollen has reviewed how generous the grocery chains' membership clubs are. Loyal customers at Coop get the most money back.
Business
What employers can require when you apply for a job
Background checks and drug tests - what can an employer actually demand when you apply for a job?
BusinessTop news
Swedish food VAT cut fully passed on in lower prices, report says
The reduction in food VAT this spring had a full impact, in the form of lower food prices, according to a first interim report from the Swedish Consumer Agency and the National Institute of Economic Research.
Business
Ica drug tests all job applicants, drawing union criticism
Retail chain Ica is drug testing everyone who applies for a job within the group, the company tells Sveriges Radio Ekot. The decision is drawing criticism from the Swedish Trade Employees' Union.
Business
Svantesson and Dadgostar clash over food prices and accuse each other of communism
Elisabeth Svantesson (M) and Nooshi Dadgostar (V) clashed during a debate in Malmö on Wednesday evening. If someone like Nooshi wants to take over half of Ica and set prices everywhere, that's communism, says Svantesson.
Sweden
Swedish-farmed rainbow trout enters ICA stores this fall, drawing criticism from WWF
This fall, you can find Swedish-farmed rainbow trout in grocery stores in Sweden. Fish farmers in the country are investing heavily through a first agreement with the grocery chain ICA, both parties confirm. But the expansion of Swedish farmed fish is drawing harsh criticism.
Business
Liberals: Licensed stores should be able to sell beer, wine and cider
The Liberals want licensed stores to be allowed to sell beer, wine, and cider, writes Expressen.
Swedish politics
ICA recalls shredded ham - labeled with wrong best-before date
ICA is recalling its own-brand shredded smoked ham after the product was labeled with the wrong best-before date.
Sweden
Swedish Grocery Trade Association wants an age limit on energy drinks
The Swedish Grocery Trade Association is once again raising the issue of an age limit for energy drinks. The industry group wants legislation introduced.
Business
Björn Kjellman leaves the role of Ica-Stig
Actor Björn Kjellman has played the role of "Ica-Stig" in ICA's commercials since 2021. However, the role is now over, reports Svensk Damtidning.
TV & film
Profit boost for grocery store chain ICA
Grocery store chain ICA reports an operating profit of SEK 1.88 billion for the third quarter of its fiscal year. This is a profit increase of just over 35 percent compared with the same quarter a year earlier.
Business
FI to investigate ICA and Coop credit checks on online shoppers
The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority (FI) will investigate the credit checks carried out by grocery retailers ICA and Coop on consumers who shop online, according to a press release from the FI.
Business
Coop and ICA recall frozen strawberries
Coop and ICA are recalling frozen strawberries because they have been found to contain high levels of pesticides.
SwedenTop news
Former Nasdaq employee convicted of insider trading
A former employee at the Stockholm Stock Exchange was responsible for market surveillance, but provided insider information to several related parties. Now he and two other people are being convicted of insider trading.
Business
ICA boss promises lower prices
When the food VAT is reduced from 12 to 6 percent this spring, Ica will lower its prices by the same amount. Yes, we will definitely make that tax cut, says CEO Nina Jönsson in Ekot's Saturday interview.
Business
ICA and Coop will highlight Ukrainian products
Swedish food giants Ica and Coop will highlight products from Ukrainian producers in hundreds of stores.
Business
One year after the tax – rush on plastic bags
A year ago, the tax on plastic bags was abolished. Since then, sales have increased significantly at the grocery giants, reports SVT Nyheter Jämtland.
Business
SJ CEO Responds to Age Criticism: "News to Me"
SJ's chairman of the board Kenneth Bengtsson caused a storm of criticism when he fired SJ's CEO Monica Lingegård and, among other things, referred to her age. Now Bengtsson, with top positions in the business world for over 40 years, writes that the extent of ageism was news to him.
Business
Nobel Peace Prize Controversies Through the Years
Donald Trump hopes hard and pushes on – but can he really get the Nobel Peace Prize? However it may be, the Norwegian Nobel Committee will likely get criticism for Friday's choice. But it is not the first time the Peace Prize is surrounded by angry words and scandal headlines.
WorldTop news
Food Chains in Sweden Promise Price Cuts with VAT Reduction
Food chains promise price reductions as large as the reduced VAT. Coop will reduce prices corresponding to the VAT reduction, says Anders Torell, CEO Coop Sweden. Approximately 600 kronor lower food costs per month for a family with children, the message means.
Business