Lantmännen in the Swedish Parliament: clear production targets and profitability strengthen food preparedness nationwide
Patrik Myrelid, Head of Strategy at Lantmännen, took part in a panel discussion on how to secure a resilient food supply across the country. Lantmännen believes Sweden needs clear targets for food production that carry real weight when politicians, government agencies, and municipalities make decisions that affect production. Many other societal goals also influence decisions today, but to strike the right balance, the goals of the national food strategy must carry at least the same weight.
According to Lantmännen, clear targets for food production should guide the whole of society. That includes politicians, government agencies, and municipalities, as well as research, retail, and the wider business community.
"As Lantmännen, we have already chosen our path. We want a growing and profitable food sector. The solution starts with competitiveness and profitability — a resilient and increased Swedish food production is the foundation of preparedness," says Patrik Myrelid, Head of Strategy at Lantmännen.
Facts and more information
Event: Lantbrukets dag i riksdagen (10th anniversary), Förstakammarsalen, Parliament House, 18 February 2026.
Panel session: How do we secure a resilient food supply across the whole country?
Panelists: Patrik Myrelid, Lantmännen; Palle Borgström, LRF (the Federation of Swedish Farmers); Daniel Liljeberg, State Secretary; Anna Olofsson, the Swedish Board of Agriculture; Kristina Nordin, the Swedish Food Agency; Hans Holmstedt, Lyckeby Group; Marie Lundberg, Hushållningssällskapet (the Rural Economy and Agricultural Society).
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