These Norwegian companies are predominantly large, established firms in the food and beverage sector, encompassing manufacturing, retail, and services. Mowi and Lerøy Seafood Group ASA are significant players in the global seafood industry. TINE, an agricultural cooperative, focuses on dairy products, while Orkla Food Ingredients AS specializes in bakery ingredients. Nortura provides meat and eggs, and BAMA Gruppen AS is a Nordic leader in fresh produce.
A notable pattern among these companies is their strong presence in Oslo, which serves as the headquarters for many of the listed firms. This includes retailers like A/S Vinmonopolet and NorgesGruppen, as well as food manufacturers and distributors such as Orkla Food Ingredients AS and TINE. Several companies, including Nortura and Felleskjøpet Agri, are agricultural cooperatives, highlighting a cooperative model within the Norwegian food industry.
| # | Company | Employees | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,417 | ||||
| 2 | 2,414 | ||||
| 3 |
Orkla Food Ingredients ASorklafoodingredients.com
A leading European bakery ingredients manufacturer and distributor with a wide range of products tailored for various customer channels worldwide |
1,889 | |||
| 4 |
Norturanortura.no
Agricultural cooperative providing meat and eggs through slaughtering, processing, and marketing services for Norwegian farmers while ensuring national distribution of quality food products. |
1,543 | |||
| 5 | 1,507 | ||||
| 6 | 1,245 | ||||
| 7 |
A/S Vinmonopoletvinmonopolet.no
A Norwegian retailer with 315 stores nationwide selling alcohol with a focus on responsible sales, quality, and engaging with customers Online store available |
1,117 | |||
| 8 |
BAMA Gruppen ASbama.no
A leading Nordic company specializing in fresh fruits, vegetables, berries, and potatoes, with a strong presence in Europe and a wide product range including flowers, drinks, and on-the-go products |
1,049 | |||
| 9 |
Lerøy Seafood Group ASAleroyseafood.com
A world-leading seafood corporation producing salmon, trout, and whitefish, with a global presence in over 80 countries and sustainable, healthy products |
1,047 | |||
| 10 |
Felleskjøpet Agrifelleskjopet.no
Leading supplier of technology and supplies to Norwegian agriculture with over 100 stores for farmers and consumers, also operating in Sweden |
1,036 | |||
| 11 |
Rousselotdarlingii.com
Global leader providing collagen-based solutions for food, health, nutrition, biomedical, and pharmaceutical sectors through extensive technical expertise and sustained scientific research operations. |
982 | |||
| 12 |
NorgesGruppennorgesgruppen.no
A retail company in Norway offers various shopping experiences through different concepts, combining physical stores and online shopping, focusing on customer satisfaction and societal responsibility |
958 | |||
| 13 |
Marine Harvest Groupmarineharvest.com
Leading seafood company, farming and processing salmon across continents, offering diverse products to global customers and consumers. |
826 | |||
| 14 |
Ringnes ASringnes.no
Norway's largest brewery company with approximately 1000 employees, owned by Carlsberg Group Produces beer, soft drinks, and water for the Norwegian market |
720 | |||
| 15 |
Orkla Foods Norge ASorklafoods.no
A leading supplier of food and beverages in Norway, specializing in pizza, ready-made meals, soups, sauces, and more under various strong brands |
679 | |||
| 16 | 498 | ||||
| 17 |
Compass Group Norgecompass-group.no
A global leader in meal and support services, operating in over 50 countries with 500,000+ employees, providing world-class service at 50,000+ locations |
434 | |||
| 18 |
Cermaq Norway AScermaq.no
Production of healthy, sustainable salmon along Norway's northern coast, supplying over 20 countries with skilled local employment. |
318 | |||
| 19 |
Pelagiapelagia.com
Leading producer of pelagic fish products for human consumption & essential ingredients for fish and animal feed, utilizing 100% of the fish Operating factories in four countries |
312 | |||
| 20 |
EWOScargill.no
Aqua nutrition business acquired by Cargill in 2015, offering expertise in aquaculture nutrition, fish health research, and sustainable innovations |
273 | |||
| 21 |
Bakehuset ASbakehuset.no
A leading bakery company with eleven local bakeries, offering a variety of bread and pastries sold in major stores across Norway |
258 | |||
| 22 |
Nordlaksnordlaks.no
Family-owned aquaculture company in Northern Norway producing high-quality Atlantic salmon through innovation, technology, and customer-focused production methods. |
236 | |||
| 23 |
Orkla Snacks Norge ASorklaconfectionerysnacks.com
A company in Norway specializing in snacks, sweets, and biscuits They manufacture and market well-known brands like Nidar, KiMs, and Sætre |
233 | |||
| 24 |
Grieg Seafoodgriegseafood.com
A leading salmon farmer with production sites in Norway, Canada, and the UK, focused on sustainable growth and being a preferred supplier |
227 | |||
| 25 |
Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agderfkra.no
Leading supplier of animal feed, fertilizers, and machinery for farmers Produces various feeds and operates BondeKompaniet shops offering items for home garden and pets |
224 | |||
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| 26 | 220 | ||||
| 27 |
Kaffebrenneriet ASkaffebrenneriet.no
Leading coffee bar and retailer in Norway, offering high-quality coffee products and services Located in busy areas for easy access and warm atmosphere for customers |
210 | |||
| 28 |
Nova Sea ASnovasea.no
A leading salmon farming company in Northern Norway, specializing in Atlantic Salmon Known for innovation, experimentation, and high-quality products for domestic and international markets |
151 | |||
| 29 | 137 | ||||
| 30 |
Findus Norge ASfindus.no
A leading European frozen food company with a focus on locally sourced products, producing a variety of fish, vegetables, and ready meals in Norway |
101 | |||
| 31 |
Sinkaberg ASno.linkedin.com
A forward-thinking aquaculture company in Norway, controlling all aspects of production from roe to processed salmon, emphasizing sustainability, quality, and innovation |
88 | |||
| 32 |
Rieber & Søn ASArieberson.com
A leading food group based in Norway, with market presence in Nordic countries and Central/Eastern Europe, exporting products internationally |
88 | |||
| 33 |
Seagardenseagarden.no
Marine ingredients company producing high quality, natural ingredients for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications Offers unique products from sustainable sources |
74 | |||
| 34 |
Oluf Lorentzenoluf.no
Provider of high-quality food products for retail stores and professional kitchens, specializing in top-notch groceries and supplies for commercial cooking environments |
71 | |||
| 35 | 65 | ||||
| 36 |
Helt Opplagt ASheltopplagt.no
Visjon strives to be the obvious choice for a healthier, cleaner, and simpler everyday life by providing subscription-based health and wellness services at workplaces |
55 | |||
| 37 |
FoodMan ASfoodman.no
This company based in Aurskog, Norway, develops and manufactures nuts, snacks, chocolate, and crispy onion for private label and B2B clients across Europe |
50 | |||
| 38 |
Sekkingstad ASsekkingstad.no
Family-owned seafood company with a century of history, specializing in production, sales, and marketing of salmon and trout, offering fresh and frozen products globally |
46 | |||
| 39 |
Lantmännen Unibake Norwaylantmannenunibake.no
Passionate about baking, this company is a leading supplier of frozen bakery products in Norway, setting new standards and solving industry challenges |
45 | |||
| 40 |
Norcod ASnorcod.com
Aiming to meet global demand, the company produces high-quality farmed cod sustainably, striving to become a leading global producer |
40 | |||
| 41 |
Norilianorilia.com
A leading Norwegian company in meat and egg industry, specializing in development and sales of various products internationally Owned by Norwegian Farmers |
37 | |||
| 42 |
Andfjord Salmon ASandfjordsalmon.com
Specializing in the farming of Atlantic salmon, this company provides a unique environment in the waters of Andøya for the salmon to grow and thrive |
29 | |||
| 43 |
Seagems Groupseagems.com
Seagems upcycles seafood industry byproducts into innovative, high-quality ingredients for global food industry, reducing waste and carbon footprint |
23 | |||
| 44 |
Ocean Qualityoceanquality.com
A sales organization selling Atlantic salmon produced by companies in Norway, Scotland, and Canada, with main office in Bergen, Norway |
20 | |||
| 45 | 20 | ||||
| 46 |
Coldwater Prawns of Norway ASprawnsofnorway.no
A leading Norwegian exporter of Coldwater Prawns from deep Arctic waters, controlling the entire value chain from ocean to plate |
15 | |||
| 47 | 11 | ||||
| 48 |
Det Norske Brenneri (The Norwegian Distillery Corp.)detnorskebrenneri.no
A pioneering distillery in Norway breaking the production monopoly, specializing in hand-crafted gin, aquavit, and spirits using fine Norwegian ingredients Multiple award-winning products |
10 | |||
| 49 |
Pure Norwegian Seafood ASpns.no
Family-owned salmon farmer and processing plant specializing in high quality salmon for smoking and egg production with limited environmental impact |
8 | |||
| 50 |
Myrstad Mathus AS, SPAR Spjelkavikmyrstadmathus.no
A family-owned daily store with bakery, pastry, fresh produce, and café offering a wide selection of goods and catering services since 1908 |
7 | |||
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