Press Releases 2022

01 December 2022 HKScan to streamline and clarify the operating model of its Group functions in Finland

HKScan will streamline and clarify the operating model of its Group functions in Finland. In the new operating model, operational business will be more focused on the Business Units and the division of work between the Group functions and Business Units will be clearer.

28 October 2022 HKScan planning to streamline the operating model for Group functions in Finland

HKScan is planning to streamline and further clarify the operating model for Group functions in Finland. The plan includes changes to the operating model and Group organisation, including possible adjustments to staffing levels. Through the change in the operating model, HKScan is seeking to reduce its annual costs by around EUR 3 million. The savings are expected to be achieved after the first quarter of 2023.

24 October 2022 HKScan publishes its Interim Report on 3 November 2022

HKScan Corporation, media release 24 October 2022

12 October 2022 Via Kasvimaa: Ready-to-cook vegetables

New ready-to-cook Via Kasvimaa fresh vegetables and root vegetables make everyday cooking easier and faster. The products feature peeled and cut vegetables, packed to create interesting ready mixes with quality fresh and dry spices. Via Kasvimaa products are launched in Finland by Kasviskonttori Oy, a joint venture founded by HKScan and Vihannes-Laitila in April 2022.

05 October 2022 Development investment for improving competitiveness and cost efficiency to be implemented at HKScan's Forssa unit in Finland

The statutory change negotiations have been concluded with an agreement between the parties. HKScan will carry out an investment of more than EUR 5 million in the meat packing and shipping departments in Forssa to improve the unit’s cost efficiency and competitiveness. The significant investment will also strengthen the continuity of HKScan’s operations in Forssa.

18 August 2022 HKScan planning a development investment at its Forssa unit to improve competitiveness and cost-efficiency

HKScan plans to invest more than EUR 5 million in the meat packing and shipping departments of its Forssa unit to improve cost efficiency and competitiveness. The planned investment will also include reorganisation of operations, staff adjustments and renewal of operating methods.   

13 July 2022 HKScan publishes its Half Year Financial Report on 20 July 2022

HKScan Corporation, media release 13 July 2022

07 July 2022 HKScan to improve the profitability of its poultry business in Finland

HKScan Corporation, Media Release, 7 July 2022 at 9:00 Finnish time

10 June 2022 Digital solutions of the future to boost responsibility and transparency in the food chain

The new HKScan-led partnership network aims to create operating models that will strengthen the responsibility and transparency of the food chain through digitalisation. The network combines the participants’ extensive research and business expertise. Responsibility data of the food chain will open up significant development and business opportunities for Finland.

09 May 2022 HKScan planning to improve the competitiveness and cost efficiency of its poultry business in Finland

HKScan aims to improve the competitiveness and cost efficiency of its poultry business in Finland. The company plans to increase production efficiency, reorganise operations and renew working methods in the poultry units of Rauma and Eura to meet the market and competitive situation and to continue to secure its strong position in the strategically important and growing category of poultry products.

28 April 2022 HKScan publishes its January-March Interim Report on 10 May 2022

HKScan Corporation, media release 28 April 2022

12 April 2022 Timo Hansio appointed Managing Director of Kasviskonttori Oy, the joint venture of HKScan and Vihannes-Laitila

HKScan Corporation, Media Release, 12 April 2022 at 1 p.m. EET

07 April 2022 HKScan expanding into the growing market of value-added vegetable products together with Vihannes-Laitila

HKScan Corporation, Press Release, 7 April 2022, at 2 pm EET

31 March 2022 HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group starting cooperation with the Yli-Simola pig farm in Finland

HKScan, Topigs Norsvin and Royal Agrifirm Group have signed an agreement to jointly set up a research and trial farm in Finland. Trial activities will take place on the Yli-Simola pig farm in Porlammi, where a barn meeting the latest animal welfare requirements will be completed in the coming months. 

31 March 2022 HKScan streamlined its operating model

HKScan Corporation, Press Release, 31 March 2022, at 8:30 am EET

03 February 2022 HKScan plans to streamline its operating model

HKScan Corporation, Press Release, 3 February 2022, at 9:30 am EET  

31 January 2022 HKScan publishes its Financial Statements Bulletin on 10 February 2022

HKScan Corporation, media release 31 January 2022

24 January 2022 HKScan to launch Finnish poultry meat exports to South Korea

HKScan will launch the exports of poultry meat from Finland to South Korea in the coming weeks. Export approval for Finnish poultry meat is a significant step for the company’s exports. HKScan currently exports Finnish and Swedish pork to South Korea.