Summary
Raisio plc, together with its subsidiaries, produces and sells food and fish feeds primarily in Finland, the United Kingdom, Poland, Ireland, Belgium, Russia, Ukraine, Spain, Hong Kong, and the Baltic countries. The company operates through three segments: Healthy Food, Healthy Ingredients, and Other Operations. The company engages in the production, procurement, and supply of grain-based foods and their ingredients for industrial and catering companies, as well as fish feed under the Benecol, Elovena, Sunnuntai, Nalle, Torino, Nordic, and Benella brands. It also offers plant stanol ester solutions, oat products and ingredients, and plant-based products. It is also involved in the rental and royalty activities. The company was formerly known as Raisio Group plc and changed its name to Raisio plc in 2005. Raisio plc was founded in 1939 and is headquartered in Raisio, Finland.
History
Raisio plc has more than 80 years of experience in the food industry and is one of the leading companies in its field in the Nordic and Baltic countries. The company strives to create tasty, healthy, innovative and sustainable food solutions for people around the world, not only for the present but for future generations too. The company has evolved from a traditional butter and margarine producer to a modern manufacturer of healthy food products for everyday life. Today, the company operates across the United Kingdom, Finland, Sweden, Estonia and Latvia, with an international network of partners to ensure quality and convenience.
Mission
Raisio is committed to providing sustainable solutions for food production and consumption, utilizing natural resources and reducing environmental impact. This is achieved by creating tasty, healthy and innovative products with a commitment to traceability, quality, convenience and sustainability. The company works in partnership with producers, suppliers and customers to create healthy, tasty and sustainable food solutions.
Vision
Raisio's vision is to create a healthy, tasty, convenient and sustainable food future, in harmony with nature. We are committed to delivering on our mission with the highest principles of nutrition, food safety and environmental responsibility. We are passionate about making the world a better and healthier place by creating sustainable food solutions.
Key Team
Ms. Sari Koivulehto-Makitalo (Chief Legal Officer of Legal Affairs & Corp. Responsibility)
Ms. Taru Ammala (Chief People Officer)
Mr. Iiro Wester (Chief Customer Officer)
Mr. Mikko Lindqvist (Chief Bus. Officer)
Aija Immonen (Sec. of the Board)
Ms. Annika Bostrom-Kumlin M.Sc. (Chief Bus. Officer)
Mr. Paul Stuart Simmonds (Sr. Advisor)
Recognition and Awards
Raisio plc has won numerous awards over the years for its commitment to sustainability and innovative food solutions, including the 2013 European Awards for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility; the 2010 and 2011 Global Outstanding Achievement Awards for innovative and sustainable food solutions; and the Sustainable Diets for Food Justice Award from the Nestlé Sustainability Awards. The company has also been recognised for its commitment to animal welfare, with the Drummond Family Charitable Award for its work in preventing farm animal suffering.
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