Welcome to Jästbolaget
Jästbolaget translates from Swedish as The Yeast Company, and that is exactly what we are. Jästbolaget have ever since 1893 been producing yeast at our factory just north of Stockholm, now extensively refurbished into one of the most modern in Europe. Characterized by our high social and environmental awareness, we are the Nordic region’s No. 1 producer and supplier of yeast and yeast-based products. We are the market leader in Sweden and Norway, and also a major exporter.
Yeast is a living organism, and ultimately our job is to give it the best possible growth conditions. Yeast production is an advanced biochemical process, and our factory is highly automated. Drawing on many years of experience and a skilled team, we offer a wide range of high-quality yeasts for use in the production of bread, wine, beer, animal feed and more. We also have an extensive development programme where we work on new products and applications and improvements on existing ones.
Thanks to our modern facilities, expert staff and high-quality products, we are the largest manufacturer of baker’s yeast in the Nordic region. The company has 55 employees and produces around 20,000 tons of yeast a year.
Jästbolaget is included in KåKå Group and part of Orkla Food Ingredients, one of Orkla ASA’s 12 portfolio companies. Orkla ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange.
Our values
A BRAVE, TRUSTWORTHY AND INSPIRATIONAL COMPANY
Our values guides us in how to behave towards our collegues, consumers, customers, owners and society.
We have chosen three values to guide our attitudes, behaviour and decision-making.
BRAVE
We challenge ourselves to be brave – to think more innovatively, to act more boldly and to be world-class. It is the value that is most essential for driving us forward and compelling us to take necessary risks. Brave people aim high and love to win. They speak up if something is wrong. They take on demanding discussions and make tough decisions.
TRUSTWORTHY
Trustworthy people are professional, skilful and reliable. People can trust us. We keep our promises. We take on our responsibilities towards consumers, customers, owners and society. We deliver. We are in it for the long haul, and tackle obstacles as they arise. We think and work long term, combining endurance and energy.
INSPIRING
Inspired people are passionate and burn with a desire to succeed. They innovate continuously. We inspire consumers, customers, partners and each other.
Vision and mission
Jästbolaget’s vision is to create natural fermentation while caring for both people and the environment.
Our mission is to be the leading Nordic manufacturer and partner for natural yeast and yeast-based products.
Our history
Yeast has a long history and has never gone out of fashion – just like Jästbolaget itself. The company has ever since 1893 been producing fresh Swedish yeast in Sollentuna, just north of Stockholm.
Although both yeast and Jästbolaget have been around for a long time, our factory and our production have changed beyond recognition over the years. At the same time as we hold on to the best of our old traditions, we are an innovative and forward-looking company with high social and environmental awareness.
Explore some of the milestones in our history here
Part of KåKå Group and Orkla Food Ingredients
Jästbolaget is a proud member of KåKå Group, part of Orkla Food Ingredients, one of Orkla ASA’s 12 portfolio companies. Orkla ASA is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange in Norway.