Lantmännen
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
The Agriculture Sector constitutes Lantmännen's core business and offers products and services to promote strong, competitive farming.
The Energy Sector is Sweden’s largest producer of bioenergy products.
The Food Sector develops, processes and markets products that include flour, breakfast foods, pasta, frozen and fresh bread, crispbread and ready-to-eat meals.
Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative founded on the deep knowledge our farmers have aquired over generations. We make farming thrive and work together to take responsibility from field to fork.
From our core farming business, through the value chain, from field to fork, we are involved in every step from sowing to harvesting; to the food on our tables, feed for our livestock and climate –smart biofuels.
Owned by Swedish farmers, Sweden is our base with the Baltic Sea area as our expanded domestic market. We have a strong international presence, and no matter which country and location we operate in, we always take the same responsibility.
We pursue research and invest in innovation for tomorrow’s agriculture, bioenergy and foods of the future. Innovations are crucial if we are to resolve the challenges of today and tomorrow, which is why Lantmännen also has its own research foundation.
You´ll find the Lantmännen sprout on our packaging. The products may be different, but everyone can feel safe that we also minimise impact on climate and people. If you find the sprout on a packet, you can be sure what’s inside is Good Food from Lantmännen.
Genetic engineering presents opportunities for development of crops and cultivation techniques. Using genetic engineering techniques, crops can be instilled with properties such as resistance to pesticides, resistance to insects, or both. At the same time, there are potential risks, and many consumers have a sceptical attitude towards genetically modified foods.
The risks discussed include uncertainty about long-term effects of new varieties and reduced biodiversity due to the strong dominance of a small number of crop varieties. Another criticism concerns agriculture's dependence on the chemical industry and the large plant breeding companies.
For certain crops, a large proportion of global cultivation is currently based on genetically modified varieties. This is true of soy, for example.
Lantmännen has a positive view of the potential that genetic engineering in plant breeding can contribute towards a sustainable society. We are also aware that there are risks and that some consumers have concerns.
Lantmännen's food products do not contain any raw materials from genetically modified crops. We also ensure availability of non-GMO feed. Our requirement for non-GMO soy from our soy suppliers is based on the requirements set by industries, and we use rigorous quality control programmes to ensure compliance. GMO soy was previously in demand from some customers, but with effect from 2011 GMO soy is no longer sold to farmers. We ensure that soy is GMO-free by signing agreements on non-GMO soy and analysing the received product.