Norwegian food firm Agra is to buy family-owned Danish food business Stryhns and merge it with Danish peer Graasten Salater.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more


The two companies are among the best-known producers of tinned and bottled pates, meatloaf and salads in Denmark and will have a combined turnover of DKK600m (US$125m). Agra is also a family-owned company.


“The sale will strengthen the financial basis for the development and sale of Danish foodstuffs with a view to further growth,” said Ivar Knoth, MD of the new company, Stryhns-Graasten.


The new company, a market leader in Norway and Sweden, will include Stryhns’ Langelaender brand of sausages.


The new company will maintain production plants at Roskilde on the island of Zealand, Langeland and the Jutland town of Graasten, with headquarters in the town of Himmelelv.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Stryhn posted turnover in 2007 of DKK337m, a 5% increase over 2006.  Net profit fell slightly to DKK21m.

Just Food Excellence Awards - Have you nominated?

Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Food Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation, leadership, and impact. This is your chance to showcase your achievements, highlight industry advancements, and gain global recognition. Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today!

Nominate Now