Swedish meat producer HKScan has invested approximately €7 million in its manufacturing plant Kristianstad to modernise and enhance its pork production capabilities.
A statement from the company claims that the investment builds upon previous investments in the plant, and will help to improve the production efficiency of the facility while also enhancing energy efficiency, as less water will be used in the production process.
HKScan largely sells its meat products in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and the Baltics, but also exports to 50 countries worldwide, and the company says that the investment will help to expand its export operations.
Sami Sivuranta, executive vice-president, operations at HKScan said: “HKScan’s investment increases production efficiency, enhances the work environment and improves food safety at the Kristianstad plant.
“The investment will also result in considerable energy savings and reduced water consumption. Simultaneously, it is an important step in HKScan’s strategic development roadmap of its operations and it supports the Group’s ambition towards certifying the plant for export to China.”
Sofia Hyléen Toresson, executive vice-president, Sweden at HKScan added: “In our home markets, HKScan is the link between tens of thousands of farmers and millions of consumers.
“By taking responsibility for the entire value chain, from farm to fork, we enable not only the consumers today, but also future generations, to enjoy sustainably and responsibly produced meat.
“With this investment we can further modernize our operations and better respond to consumer expectations regarding sustainable production.”
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