Lantmännen at Almedalen – the path toward increased and sustainable food production
Lantmännen will have several experts present in Almedalen. For contact with Lantmännen before or during the week, please contact Niclas Karnhill, Head of Press and PR.
Experts
Per Arfvidsson
Per is Executive Vice President and CTO at Lantmännen, with many years of experience from Swedish and international industry. He has deep expertise in the conditions, challenges and societal contribution of Swedish agriculture. He can also discuss food strategies, from research and development to export and preparedness issues. Per has particular knowledge of domestic input production, including green mineral fertilizer. He is chair of Agronod AB, the agricultural sector’s data platform, chair of Tillväxtbolaget AB and chair of Sweden Food Arena.
Patrik Myrelid
Patrik is Head of Strategy at Lantmännen and a prominent voice in the discussion on agricultural development, food exports and food preparedness in Sweden. He is often invited as a speaker, including at Agriculture Day in the Swedish Parliament. Patrik is a member of the Government’s Expert Council on Climate Adaptation, the Agricultural Division of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, and the steering group for Sweden’s Strategic Group for Market Access for Food Exports. He was named Agronomist of the Year in 2024.
Claes Johansson
Claes has been Head of Sustainability at Lantmännen since 2007, making him one of the most experienced sustainability executives in Swedish business. He has broad expertise across the entire value chain, from field to fork, with a focus on sustainability data, the transition to fossil-free food value chains and biodiversity. Science Based Targets and profitability issues linked to sustainability are further areas where Claes can contribute knowledge. He also plays a central role in the industry collaboration Grön uppväxling, which focuses on how increased food production can be combined with important environmental objectives.
Niklas Lindberg
Niklas is Head of Lantmännen’s Energy Division and a member of the Group Executive Team. He has worked at Lantmännen since 2015 and has extensive experience in finance, business control and leadership, most recently as Head of Swecon after several years as CFO within the business. This gives him broad insight into both industrial business and strategic development. Niklas can discuss bioenergy, industrial development, business control and the importance of energy issues for Swedish food production.
Alarik Sandrup
Alarik is Director of Public and Regulatory Affairs at Lantmännen and chair of the Swedish Bioenergy Association. His expertise includes regulatory issues in the agricultural sector, bioenergy, EU policy and food preparedness. He can also discuss environmental and climate policy, biofuels, preparedness and the reduction obligation. He is a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Agriculture and Forestry, president of ePURE, the European renewable ethanol association, and has worked with agricultural development in Africa.
Frida Tydén
Frida is Director of Marketing and Communications and a member of Lantmännen’s Group Executive Team. She has long experience and deep expertise in communication within the agricultural and food sectors. Frida has also worked for several years in HR, focusing on talent, recruitment and leadership.
For more information, please contact:
Lantmännen's Press Office
Tel: +46 10 556 88 00
E-mail: press@lantmannen.com
