Continuous improvement promotes good performance

Snellman has from the start invested not only in quality but also differentiation, positioning itself as a pioneer and engaging in continuous improvement. This operating model was also clearly visible in the events of 2015 and led to a number of positive achievements.

The financial result of the Group developed positively. This was influenced by growth in sales, the development of processes, improved efficiency of working capital and good management of costs. However, the challenging market situation weighed the result of Meat Processing down.

In all our business areas, we worked strongly in the field of product development. Meat Processing launched the first fully additive-free and GMO-free "All Natural" product family of sausages to stores in the Finnish market. MUSH, which operates in the pet food business, launched a unique, fully additive-free complete food for cats. The product portfolio of Kokkikartano expanded, with the addition of improved soups, which were well received by consumers.

Snellman's work towards even more responsible operations received recognition again in 2015, when Snellmanin Lihanjalostus Oy became the first meat producer to receive an ISO 50001 certificate for its energy management system. Snellman is a pioneer in the use of alternative forms of energy in the food industry.

During 2015, the strategy of the Snellman Group was updated. By means of the strategy, we will also in the future attempt to achieve profitable growth through customer-oriented, efficient and consistent operations to achieve our objective of being the preferred choice as well as a pioneering operator in the food business.

"The business environment will also remain challenging in 2016. This year, Snellman is focusing on developing its operations further, which will improve our competitiveness and growth in the future", says CEO Leena Laitinen.

At the end of 2015, Snellman employed 1,297 people.


For more information, please contact
Leena Laitinen, CEO
tel.: +358 503883790