Sweden food industry seeks crisis measures to boost preparedness

food security Swedish agriculture forestry industry food preparedness Livsmedelsföretagen

Livsmedelsföretagen has released a report outlining seven crisis measures intended to bolster Sweden's food industry and national preparedness. The organization argues that high costs, regulatory burdens, and international competition are undermining the sector's ability to invest in production and sustainability.

Key recommendations include temporary reductions in employer contributions, energy taxes, and fuel costs, as well as a request to classify the food industry as critical social infrastructure. The report emphasizes a need for a political shift from focusing solely on price pressure to prioritizing production and supply capacity.

In a related discussion regarding agricultural stability, Mikaela Johnsson, chair of LRF Skogsägarna, highlighted the intrinsic link between forestry and farming in Sweden. She noted that two-thirds of Swedish farmers also own forest land, which serves as vital investment capital for agricultural improvements. However, data from Skogsstyrelsen indicates a significant decline in young forest owners, with those under 40 decreasing from 55,521 in 2000 to 25,484 in 2025, partly due to uncertainties regarding property rights and land-use regulations.

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LRF Skogsägarna · Livsmedelsföretagen · Mikaela Johnsson · Skogsstyrelsen · Sweden

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[○ 1 SOURCE] Proposed measures include temporary reductions in employer contributions, energy taxes, and fuel costs. www.livsmedelsforetagen.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Two out of three Swedish farmers also own forest land. www.skogsaktuellt.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] Livsmedelsföretagen has proposed seven crisis measures to strengthen Sweden's food preparedness and competitiveness. www.livsmedelsforetagen.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] The number of forest owners under the age of 40 in Sweden decreased from 55,521 in 2000 to 25,484 in 2025. www.skogsaktuellt.se
[○ 1 SOURCE] The organization calls for the food industry to be classified as critical social infrastructure. www.livsmedelsforetagen.se

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Ny rapport: Sju krisåtgärder för att stärka Sveriges livsmedelsberedskap – Livsmedelsföretagen [www.livsmedelsforetagen.se]

9 days ago

Matpolitikens rötter finns i skogen [www.skogsaktuellt.se]

9 days ago