When the government organized an event to present the Food Strategy 2.0, Patrik Myrelid, Head of Strategy at Lantmännen, spoke on stage to private and public sector players. The topic was a central topic in Lantmännen's commentary – food exports.
– Increased and developed exports require several things, where increased production is a given. For Swedish agriculture and the food industry to succeed in the long term, a strong export base is required, together with a strong position at home. Then the business community and the public sector must work closely together to succeed with exports. It is about the right export permits, the marketing of food from Sweden and support from ministers on delegation trips, says Patrik Myrelid.
Cooperation is a recurring part of the Food Strategy 2.0.
– The government proposes the establishment of a “Food Export Center” that will enable this in cooperation between large and small companies, industry organizations and authorities. It is essential that exports are matched by a company-wide research and innovation agenda according to the same cooperation model, says Patrik Myrelid.
– After a long process of working through the Food Strategy, it is essential to now put the measures into practice. We have good potential with our sustainable agriculture and innovative food companies. As Lantmännen, we want to contribute to the success of the export strategy, concludes Patrik Myrelid.
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