Lantmännen unveils new wheat protein plant

Lantmännen Biorefineries, a leading provider of sustainable agricultural products, proudly announces the official inauguration of its state-of-the-art production facility for wheat protein extraction. The new plant, located in Norrköping, Sweden, marks a significant milestone in Lantmännen's commitment to strengthening Swedish food production and meeting the growing demand for plant-based proteins in the industry.

With an impressive investment of SEK 800 million, Lantmännen Biorefineries has significantly increased its production capacity, ensuring the robustness and sustainability of Swedish food production. The plant's cutting-edge technology allows for the extraction of high-quality wheat protein, commonly known as gluten, directly from locally sourced wheat grown on arable land owned by Swedish farmers. By eliminating intermediaries, Lantmännen Biorefineries ensures that the raw materials and extracted wheat protein maintain exceptional quality and consistency.

Lars-Gunnar Edh, Head of Energy Sector at Lantmännen, expressed enthusiasm about the increased availability of their premium wheat protein: "The demand for Swedish wheat protein is high both nationally and internationally. It is very positive that we can offer more customers our high-quality wheat protein."

Magnus Kagevik, Group President & CEO of Lantmännen, emphasized the broader significance of this investment: "Through this investment, we strengthen the robustness of Swedish food production and increase export opportunities while creating additional value from Swedish arable land and our members' farms. This is yet another important milestone in Lantmännen's strategy from field to fork."

The establishment of the new wheat protein plant has also had a positive impact on the regional labor market, as approximately 30 new employees have been hired to support the operations at the facility. Lantmännen Biorefineries' commitment to creating local job opportunities further demonstrates its dedication to sustainable growth and development within the community.

Lantmannen.com